Solar flux is 96 and the SSN 99. A=8 and K=1.
11 Sept 2021
10 Sept 2021
472kHz (630m) WSPR RX
Since about 1930z, I have been on 472kHz RX using the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. So far, 3 unique stations spotted with the furthermost EI0CF (602km). I am just using the earth-electrode straight into the FT817ND with no attempt at matching.
UPDATE 2020z: 6 unique stations spotted with the furthermost SM6NOC (1056km).
OFCOM Communications Monthly updated
Every month, OFCOM updates its "Communications Monthly" with the latest numbers it holds.
See the OFCOM website for the latest details.
10m FT8 QRP (Friday)
As usual, I am on 10m FT8. After a few minutes with 2.5W TX (no spots), I am RX only. It is now 0856z and so far, just 2 spots.
UPDATE 0942z: 3 stations spotted on 10m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 2003z: 28 stations spotted with 4 in South America.
Rally news
As far as I know these rallies are ON this Sunday. As usual, please check with the organisers before setting out.
- Caister Lifeboat Rally
- Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally
Salcombe sunrise - NOT amateur radio
This photo shows where I was brought up as a child, at sunrise yesterday.
9 Sept 2021
472kHz (630m) WSPR TX activity levels lower?
Maybe people are using different modes or it is still too early in the season, but the impression I have is there are plenty of monitors on WSPR RX, but fewer people on TX. Usually I am on QRP WSPR TX, but am not yet.
Amazon algorithms - NOT amateur radio
It is obvious that when Amazon recommends purchases, it looks at your past buying history. Having just bought something, why would you buy it again? When I get an email with recommendations it is usually binned with other rubbish.
10m FT8 QRP
It is now 0740z. I have been on 10m FT8 (QRP) for about 10m. I briefly was on TX with 2.5W. So far, no spots received or given.
UPDATE 0836z: 3 spots received from other stations. 2 look like Es. This re-enforces, to me, that there is still Es about, but there is far less and it is more sporadic. In these situations FT8 (and probably FT4) can be useful. Signals have certainly been strong so the shorter duration of FT4 might catch more, even shorter, openings? I have never tried FT4.
UPDATE 1722z: 20 stations spotted. IS0AWZ was spotted at an incredible +18dB S/N.
UPDATE 1816z: 21 stations spotted with the furthermost PY2XB (9599km) in Brazil.
UPDATE 2015z: Loads of South American stations spotted on 10m FT8 RX this evening. In all, 57 stations spotted on 10m FT8 RX today. You get the feeling 10m is becoming a serious DX band again after a few relatively quiet years.
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