Jay W5OLF

Although I have tried to email him on 3 occasions, I have not had any response. Does anyone have any news please? 

RF-zero

This is an Arduino based unit that can be used from well below 10 kHz to 300 MHz. As it stands, it can be used as a beacon with 20mW output. Before today, I had not heard of it. Sadly, it is out of stock due to the worldwide shortage of semiconductors. 

I guess a PA could be added to reach a higher power out for a beacon for example.

See https://www.rfzero.net/ .

Dayton reminder

Now in its 70th year Dayton Hamvention, Ohio is this weekend May 20-22nd. This is massive with trade stands and flea market.

See www.hamvention.org 

10m WSPR TX beacon

Later this morning I shall be on 10m WSPR TX with 500mW from the W5OLF TX WSPR beacon.

UPDATE 0640z: Turned on. 

UPDATE 1004z:  Spotted by 12 unique stations via Es.

UPDATE 2104z:  QRT now. 35 stations have spotted me, mostly by Es.

More Devon - NOT amateur radio

This is another view of where I come from in South Devon. As you can see, it is pretty good. The photo was taken in 2016.

8m experiment (Wednesday)

 Later today I expect to be on 8m FT8 TX on 40.680 MHz USB dial. Yesterday I was spotted again by EI9KP (649km).  If the Es is like yesterday I may be spotted by others.

UPDATE 0637z:   TX turned on. 

UPDATE 0820z :  Spotted by 3 EU stations by Es. 

UPDATE 1000z: As you can see by the comment below Ken G4APB has received his T&I 8m licence now and has been active. I am not sure how many UK 8m permits have been granted. The KST chat (50 and 70 MHz) seems useful for skeds etc..

Sunspots - Wednesday May 18th 2022

Solar flux is 171 and the SSN 153.  A=12 and K =3.

LinkedIn - NOT amateur radio

 LinkedIn is useful to me to find out how old colleagues are doing. Occasionally, I get job offers. As an old man this is flattering.  

Most weeks I get requests from people I don't know asking me to be their friend. These requests are ignored!

Wild flowers - NOT amateur radio

The wild flowers outside the windmill next door look good. 

10m WSPR QRP TX (Tuesday)

In a few minutes time, I shall be on 10m WSPR TX with 500mW. Yesterday was dire. Let's hope today is better!!

UPDATE 0915z:  No spots.

UPDATE 1936z:  16 unique spots of me today. Lots of Es.