For about 40 minutes I have been monitoring 472kHz WSPR RX with the Wellgood active loop stuck on the shack window. So far, 3 unique stations spotted.
2 Nov 2021
OFCOM updates
Every month OFCOM updates its "Communications Monthly" with the latest numbers it holds on various things in its remit. See the OFCOM website for details.
Fragility of life - NOT amateur radio
Today, I heard that one of my old work colleagues long ago had died suddenly of cancer. Not sure what sort it was. Yet again, this emphasises just how fragile life is. One minute we are here and then we are not. We shared some good times. Harry, who died, is on the left. I shared a bench with him. I guess this was about 1976? This was when we did not have PCs and emails! We were perfectly happy.
Moral? Enjoy every moment.
Autumn walk - NOT amateur radio
It was sunny. Ideal weather for a walk.
160m FT8 overnight with the Wellgood active loop
Ely Cathedral - NOT amateur radio
We are a short drive from Ely. It has a magnificent cathedral as the photo shows. It is very old.
10m FT8 RX (Tuesday)
My gear was turned on about 10 minutes ago and already 63 stations have been spotted with the furthermost VK6AS (14459km).
UPDATE 1540z: 757 stations spotted today on 10m FT8 RX. 10m is back!!
1 Nov 2021
160m FT8 RX with the active Wellgood loop
This evening and overnight I am monitoring 160m FT8 RX using the Wellgood loop. It was turned on at about 1930z. Early indications suggest it is every bit as good as the coax up to my 2m big-wheel, possibly better. I wonder if it will copy stateside stations later?
The Wellgood loop was a swap for my X80 antenna, that I had not used for many years and was lingering in the garage. I think we both got a good deal. Jason is pleased with the X80 and I am pleased with the Wellgood loop.
After about 25 minutes I have spotted 35 stations with the furthermost RW4PU (3416km).
My loop is just attached to the shack window with Blutak.
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