Compared with last summer, there would seem to be fewer stations transmitting on 8m. Many who are active know they can be spotted across Europe and far further by F2. It is also true that many may legally operate at 8m without a licence as long as applicable ISM rules are met. In the UK this means 10mW ERP. If this continues (low TX activity) I may go QRT on 8m until the autumn.
18 Jun 2023
Father's Day - NOT amateur radio
8m QRP FT8 (Sunday)
Although I have been active since this morning, nothing has appeared on PSKreporter. HC02 (1808km) in Portugal says he has spotted me for over 10 minutes.
UPDATE 1658z: Just HC02 (1808km) spotting me today.
10m QRP WSPR (Sunday)
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| Stations spotting me to 1415z Sunday |
Yesterday 10m was dreadful with no spots at all.
Today is much better with 14 unique stations spotting my 500mW QRP WSPR beacon. Several of these have copied me very strongly.
UPDATE 1656z: 17 spots so far. The Es seems to have diminished, but I am being spotted by F2.
17 Jun 2023
Old friend - NOT amateur radio
10m WSPR QRP TX (Saturday)
Since returning home mid afternoon, I have been on 10m QRP WSPR TX. So far, no spots which surprises me.
Return to 8m FT8 QRP (Saturday)
As you may have realised, I have been away for a few days.
On my return I have been on 8m FT8 TX on 40.680 with my 2.5W and a low wire dipole. A couple of spots from Spain. I shall go QRT at bedtime.
16 Jun 2023
Hay on Wye - NOT amateur radio
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