Solar flux is 189 and the SSN 144. A=7 and K=1.
24 Jan 2023
23 Jan 2023
8m T&I permit renewal application with OFCOM
The application to get a new 8m permit to replace my current one (at great expense, which I think is utterly STUPID!!) is with OFCOM. There is no certainty of a new 8m permit, but I have essentially asked for the same as the last one.
If they reject it, I intend to WSPR with 10mW ERP in the ISM 8m band. Perhaps I should use the callsign OF3COM just to register my disapproval, HI.
My 8m FT8 was turned on late at 1645z.
UPDATE 1800z: Just S57A (1194km) has been spotted. Nobody has spotted my QRP today.
British politics - NOT amateur radio
It turns out that our one time chancellor (in charge of money) made an error with his taxes and has paid a very large sum to settle his mistakes. Our Prime Minister is married to a very rich woman who is worth millions (at least). There are many we just do not know about.
In my view ALL in high office must be above reproach. It is also important that they understand the common man.
You could be forgiven for thinking many in high office are not there really for the common good and are out of touch with many.
At one time, those in high office had very high standards and went into politics with high levels of integrity. These days many enter politics for totally the wrong reasons.
Being wealthy is not a crime. Being out of touch with the common man is sad.
QDX - creeping up
At Christmas, I ordered a QDX digital transceiver, ready built, covering 20m-10m from QRP labs. As it will be ready built and cased, there is a waiting list.
My place in the queue is getting better. I shall wait patiently!!
Hans makes some great kits.
23cm SSB sked (Monday) - success!
At 1430z today, I have a sked with G6UW/G3ZAY on 1296.3 MHz SSB. Martin is in Cambridge (far side). At the moment, I am still using the 2 element test antenna indoors pointing out of the shack window.
UPDATE 1535z: We made it! This was my first ever QSO on 23cms. No great DX, but so important to me. This proves the 2W 23cm transverter works on TX and RX, but I must get a better antenna for /P work later in the year.
10m QRP WSPR TX (Monday)
In a few moments, I am about to switch on my 500mW W5OLF 10m WSPR beacon.
UPDATE 1100z: 5 unique stations have already spotted my QRP (see chart).
UPDATE 1547z: 16 unique stations have spotted my 500mW 10m WSPR today.
22 Jan 2023
23cm - partial success
Although I got no FT8 decodes, my 23cm QRP signal did make it to the QTH of G4HJW, despite double glazed windows, bushes, a shed and 2 hills! I am sure on a less obstructed path I would succeed. Tomorrow I have a USB sked with G6UW in Cambridge.
The second photo shows the 2 element antenna firing through the shack window.
10m 500mW WSPR TX (Sunday)
It is now 1220z. About 30 minutes ago, I turned on my W5OLF 10m WSPR beacon. So far, 3 unique stations spotting me today.
UPDATE 1438z: 17 stations have spotted me so far today.
UPDATE 1635z: 18 unique stations have spotted my QRP with the furthermost FY5KE (7110km).
UPDATE 2045z: 19 stations spotted me today on QRP 10m WSPR. Now QRT.
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