11 Oct 2022

8m QRP FT8 TX (Tuesday)

Although I was not planning to go on 8m until late this afternoon, I am already on QRP 8m FT8 TX on 40.680 MHz.

You may be interested in my 8m webpage. See https://sites.google.com/view/g3xbm4/home/vhfuhfmicrowaves/8m-band .

UPDATE 1732z:  No spots today.

Video channel

A reminder that some of my videos might be of interest. Most are about amateur radio. A few are not. Many give more details of some of my projects.

See https://www.youtube.com/user/G3XBM

10m WSPR QRP TX

My plan for today is to go on 10m QRP WSPR (500mW) TX and switch to 8m QRP TX FT8 later this afternoon. As the table shows, several 10m WSPR spots from the USA yesterday.

10m WSPR spots of my QRP
500mW beacon yesterday

UPDATE 0948z:  On QRP 10m WSPR now.

UPDATE 1342z:  Spotted by several stations in the USA.

UPDATE 1717z:  10 stations spotted.



Cambridge Sightseeing - NOT amateur radio

Most big cities around the world have a bus to take tourists around to see the sights. 

I have no idea what they charge, but they can be a useful way to get your bearings. 

Sunspots - Tuesday October 11th 2022

Solar flux is 163 and the SSN 134. A=10 and K=2.

10 Oct 2022

10m QRP WSPR TX

As the 10m antenna is available when on 8m FT8 QRP, I decided to go on 10m QRP WSPR TX with the 500mW beacon.

8m QRP FT8 TX (Monday)

Although I have been on 8m for about 2 hours, no spots at all at 1805z. Another disappointing day.

Family history - NOT amateur radio


One of my Facebook memories today was this post about family history.

Plans for today (Monday)

This morning, I shall not be on. After lunch, I hope to be on 10m FT8 RX.  Later, if thing are promising, I expect to be on 8m QRP FT8 TX as well as 10m WSPR QRP TX. 

My U3A course in Cambridge starts this afternoon, so I shall not be on TX until late afternoon.

Apple day - NOT amateur radio


Yesterday our neighbour, who has a big orchard of apples, had an apple day where we picked our own. I can see some chutney coming!