VLF tests 2010

This was 2010 when I did some earth-mode VLF tests out in the Fens. 

Sunspots - Saturday December 10th 2022

Solar flux is 149 and the SSN 116. A=11 and K=2.

Christmas visit - NOT amateur radio

 

My wife's brother and his wife came for lunch. They are staying nearby with one of their sons.

8m QRP FT8 (Friday)

Although I have been on most of the day, no spots on RX or TX.

10m QRP WSPR TX (Friday)

 Once again, I am on WSPR QRP TX (500mW) with my W5OLF beacon. The usual spots from the Canary Is, that I assume are by F2. Yesterday, my QRP WSPR on 10m was spotted by 8 unique stations including the USA and Canada. Transatlantic spots are almost daily.

UPDATE 1609z:  So far today, 11 spots of my 10m QRP WSPR.

Where I come from in South Devon

This is where I come from in South Devon. We have lived hereabouts for over 500 years for certain and probably for thousands of years. 

8m ISM research

 OFCOM has still to come back to me about legal operation in the 8m ISM band and self certification if there is no intention to market a product and the intention is simply research. I expect their lawyers need to be consulted first!! 

UPDATE 1616z:  Bingo!!! A definitive statement from OFCOM if you comply with IR2030 you do not need to apply for a licence in the ISM bands. These are OFCOM's exact words

"If it is radio equipment intended for telecommunications research purposes it may be possible to obtain an innovation and trials licence from Ofcom.

You can find more details on this here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radiocommunication-licences/non-operational-licences  

 

If it conforms to the usage conditions laid down in IR 2030 you don’t need to apply for a licence. Regarding conformity of the equipment to other requirements, e.g. required for the marketing of products, or any potential liability to comply with those requirements, e.g. whether it is deemed as placed on the market / put into service, etc, isn’t something Ofcom can advise on.

 

Guidance on this aspect is published by the UK Government here: https://www.gov.uk/uk-market-conformity-assessment-bodies or you should seek your own independent advice."

Will it catch on?

This photo was a FB memory from a few years ago. Bet you are filled with envy!! 😉

Sunspots - Friday December 9th 2022

Solar flux is 143 and the SSN 115.  A=11 and K=2.

OFCOM consulting on some changes to short range devices licence exempt rules

OFCOM is consulting on some changes it is proposing on its licence exempt SRD regulations. As far as I can see these affect some microwave allocations. This affects the Spectrum Licensing Regulations. See the OFCOM website for details.