10m FT8 RX (Wednesday)

Since about 1005z, I have been on 10m FT8 RX. So far today (it is now 1018z) already 46 stations have been spotted. Very encouraging.

UPDATE 1206z:   215 stations spotted.

UPDATE 1336z:   347 stations spotted.

UPDATE 1843z:   717 stations spotted.

Geosynchronous Oscar 100

Every few weeks I give an update on the activity levels on the narrowband transponder of this geosynchronous satellite. 

My last peek was at 0910z on a weekday. Activity levels were lower than I have ever seen. No doubt activity levels would be higher at a weekend or in the evenings in Europe where most of the activity comes from.

If I was a satellite manufacturer, launcher or AMSAT, I would spend money some other way.

160m FT8 RX overnight

In all, 141 stations spotted on RX in the last day on 160m FT8 RX with the 10m antenna. 

No transatlantic signals. Is this just a blip or is it the end of the season for me? 

Sunspots - Wednesday March 16th 2022

 Solar flux is 110 and the SSN 71.  A=6 and K=0.

Says it all? - NOT amateur radio

This waste bin expresses what many feel probably.

I can't understand how so much suffering can be inflicted on fellow Slavs who share so much history. 

It is hard to see how in the future there will be warm relations between the Ukraine and Russia.

Linkedin and contacts I do not know - NOT amateur radio

Every week I get asked if I would like to connect someone I do not know! I am not sure why these people ask. 

I only use Linkedin rarely and when I do it is usually to keep in touch with old work colleagues . 

If I don't know you I will not connect with you ever.

OFCOM and space spectrum

OFCOM is consulting on the use of spectrum in support of new space technology. See the OFCOM website for details.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, UK - NOT amateur radio

The abbey here is centuries old (it is now in ruins), but the cathedral was only quite recently finished. 

We visited the Abbey Gardens earlier today. 

The photo shows the cathedral.

160m FT8 RX

About 5 minutes ago, I QSYed to 160m FT8  RX using the untuned 10m antenna. So far, 6 stations already spotted.

UPDATE 1925z: 15 stations spotted on 160m FT8 RX so far.

UPDATE 2240z:   93 stations spotted.

Tame Robin - NOT amateur radio

When we were in the Abbey Gardens at Bury St Edmunds, we had a very friendly robin nearby.  If I had had some food, I am sure it would have taken it from my hand. 

As always, the Abbey Gardens looked a picture.