Plans for the day (Friday)

My plan for the day is to go on 10m WSPR TX with 500mW from the W5OLF beacon. Later, I may try 8m QRP FT8 TX . 

Rain - NOT amateur radio

Yesterday we had rain most of the day. We have had a hot, dry summer with extremely little rain. 

The photo shows the view looking from our lounge yesterday. The rain is hard to see. 

Sunspots - Friday October 21st 2022

Solar flux is 116 and the SSN 33. A=7 and K=1.

King's Parade, Cambridge - NOT amateur radio

The photo shows the view looking down King's Parade which is right outside King's College and Chapel. In the distance are the Senate House (LHS) where degrees are given out and Great St Mary's, the university church (RHS).

More apple chutney - NOT amateur radio

This morning, I made some more apple chutney to use up the remaining apples. In the end, 3 jars were made.

4m activity contest (UKAC)

This evening is the 4m UKAC activity contest. Although I have no 4m antenna, I may take a peek on RX. The contest starts at 1900z.

UPDATE 1923z:  As I have no 4m antenna I tried 4m SSB receive with my transverter and a variety of antennas. Best DX was a station in IO82 square. 

10m QRP WSPR TX (Thursday)

 As the thunder risk has passed, I am on 10m WSPR TX with my 500mW beacon. No spots.

Rally

The following should take place on Saturday. If going, please check with organisers first. 

October 22nd (Saturday) - Essex CW Boot Camp/CW Convention, Witham Essex, CM8 2HE.  Contact g0ibn1@yahoo.com .

8m QRP FT8 (Thursday)

As the storm risk seems to have passed, I am again on 8m QRP FT8 TX on 40.680 MHz. I have been on for about 20 minutes.

UPDATE 1054z:  No spots.

Thunder risk?

As there is a storm risk, I'm staying off air until the risk has passed. I am keeping a close eye on the lightning map.