Sunspots - Monday July 3rd 2023

Solar flux is 170 and the SSN 126. A=5 and K=1.

European Es

At the moment Es in Europe looks excellent with widespread openings on several bands. 

See https://www.tvcomm.co.uk/g7izu/radio-propagation-maps/europe-sporadic-e/ 

Berlin TV tower - NOT amateur radio

This is the highest structure in Germany. It is the TV tower in what was East Berlin. There is a revolving restaurant up there too. 

On the water in Berlin - NOT amateur radio

This morning we went on a boat trip around Berlin. It was good to see places from a totally different angle. 

G3TFX

About 10 years ago Richard G3TFX told my wife to get me to hospital quick. His decision probably saved my life. The photo shows him with me having a chat about 6 months after coming out of hospital. 

Sunspots - Sunday July 2nd 2023

 Solar flux is 166 and the SSN 119.  A=5 and K=1.

Checkpoint Charlie - NOT amateur radio

Many will remember Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin from cold war days. It is very different now. 

Brandenburg Gate - NOT amateur radio

This is probably the most famous thing in all of Germany. We went there this afternoon. 

When is sunspot maximum?

My favourite site for solar data has just updated showing solar maximum as November this year.. It has varied a bit from November to December.

See www.solen.info. 

Oscar 100 activity

A few days ago I took a peak at activity on this geosynchronous satellite. It was breakfast time in Europe. Absolutely nobody on!!