When first erected this bridge was supposedly made without nails.
11 Feb 2023
Mathematical bridge, Cambridge - NOT amateur radio
When first erected this bridge was supposedly made without nails.
4m transverter
The photo shows my homebrew QRP 4m transverter. Late last year it was resurrected and copied some Es despite not having a 4m antenna.
10 Feb 2023
8m QRP FT8 (Friday)
Just turned on 8m QRP FT8 on 40.680 MHz at 1000z. There look like brief meteor pings in the ISM band.
UPDATE 1220z: G8JNJ reports very strong South African beacon reception on the WESSEXSDR this morning. I think I am receiving G9PUV (158km) by F2 backscatter and G0HVQ (181km) is spotting me, possibly by F2 backscatter.
10m QRP WSPR (Friday)
This morning, my 10m 500mW WSPR TX was turned on at about 0800z. So far, no spots.
UPDATE 1007z: It helps to connect the PSU!! Just realised the -ve wire was out! On QRP TX now.
UPDATE 1955z: 19 stations spotted my QRP today.
9 Feb 2023
4m Es
Later this spring, I should be able to operate properly on 4m. Up to now, I have only used my homemade transverter.
I intend to erect a 4m halo. Hopefully, I shall be able to work some Es on 4m later. I have not seriously tried 4m TX for many years.
It would also be worth me trying a few 4m activity contests.
8m QRP FT8 (Thursday)
Once again, I am on 40.680 MHz QRP FT8. As of now (1325z) no spots.
UPDATE 1404z: ZS6OB (9099km) spotted a while ago. This is my first South African spotted on 8m this year. Nobody has spotted my QRP.
10m QRP WSPR (Thursday)
As my 10m antenna is available, I am again on 10m WSPR with my 500mW beacon. 14 stations have spotted me so far.
Rally on Sunday
The following rally has been notified to me. As usual, it is best to contact the organisers before travelling any distance.
Sunday February 12th- MIDCARS Radioactive Fair, Nantwich, CW5 5DG. No contact details given I am afraid.
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