OFCOM consulting on the future of amateur radio - IMPORTANT!!

 OFCOM is consulting on the future of amateur radio and is seeking views. If you have views it is important you read the proposals and give your feedback.

See https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/263181/consultation-amateur-radio-review.pdf .

Amateur radio cartoon

This was sent to me by Steve G1KQH. I have no idea where it originated. Made me laugh! 

10m 500mW WSPR TX (Friday)

 My QRP W5OLF WSPR beacon was turned on at about 0820z. Already spotted by stations in Hungary and Sweden.

UPDATE 1020z:  Already spotted by 15 unique stations.

8m QRP FT8 (Friday)

My gear was turned on about 0820z. Already my 2.5W has been spotted strongly by EA3ERE (1153km).

UPDATE 1437z:   4 stations have spotted me.

Sunspots - Friday June 23rd 2023

Solar flux is 173 and the SSN 176. A=8 and K=2.

Bee on vetch - NOT amateur radio

My wife took this photo earlier today at Anglesey Abbey. 

Rally on Sunday

The following rally has been notified to me. Please check details first.

Sun June 25th - Newbury Radio Rally. RG18 9QZ. Contact details not given.

8m QRP FT8 (Thursday)

Turned on the 8m QRP FT8 gear just after breakfast as Hugh in Portugal tells me England starting to come through.

UPDATE 1010z: No spots. 

UPDATE 1613z:  Spots of my QRP have been received from Spain and Slovenia today.

10m WSPR QRP TX (Thursday)

My 500mW 10m WSPR beacon was turned on at breakfast time.

UPDATE 0738z: Already 4 unique stations have spotted me today. 

Thurlestone Devon yesterday - NOT amateur radio

My brother took the picture yesterday. We lived near here.