8m this last few days

We are coming to the end of the main Es season here. In a few months, we should have F2 openings "across the pond".

Since returning to 8m. I average about 3 stations spotting me every day. The map shows the 8m stations spotting my 2.5W yesterday. 

 

Savoury Biscuits - NOT amateur radio

At the weekend one of our grandsons made some savoury biscuits. We call these dibbles. They're used with dips. He followed my recipe, but did everything himself. They were good. 

8m QRP FT8 (Tuesday)

My 2.5W to the dipole was turned on about 0830z.  No spots on RX or TX at 1152z.

UPDATE 1314z:  EI9KP (649km) has spotted me today.

UPDATE 1632z: 4 spots of me today with the furthermost HC02 (1808km) in Portugal.

10m QRP WSPR TX (Tuesday)

My 500mW 10m WSPR TX beacon was turned on at about 0820z. So far, just spots from local G4KPX (14km). 

UPDATE 0918z:   Still just G4KPX spotting me.

UPDATE 1642z:   14 stations spotting me so far (see table).

Oscar 100 activity

Every few weeks I try to give an update on activity levels on geosynchronous satellite Oscar 100 using the on-line SDR at Goonhilly Down in Cornwall. My last peek was on a Monday evening in Europe. I think the best expression I can use is "disappointing". 

See https://eshail.batc.org.uk/nb/.

Sunspots - Tuesday August 15th 2023

Solar flux is 154 and the SSN 85. A=5 and K=1.

Really the last swift? - NOT amateur radio

 In recent days I keep thinking that I have seen the last swift in the UK until next spring. Then I see another one!! 

N gauge model railway - NOT amateur radio

Our grandson has been here this weekend. He loves exploring our boarded loft. He discovered his Dad's old model railway, although I cannot remember what happened to the baseboard and track. 

8m backscatter?

In recent days, my QRP 8m FT8 has been received at odd distances. I have also received G8JNJ (247km). Now this could be tropo, aircraft reflection or MS. However, I am wondering if it is some kind of backscatter?  It is far too close for Es.

8m QRP FT8 (Monday)

My 2.5W to the dipole was turned on about 0800z. No spots yet.

UPDATE 1300z : EI9KP (649km) has again spotted me. He spots me quite often.