Sunspots - Friday September 15th 2023

Solar flux is 145 and the SSN 110. A=18 and K=2. 

Rally

 The following rally has been notified to me. Please check details are correct before travelling any distance.

Saturday September 16th - Angel of the North ARC Rally. Bensham Gateshead, NE8 4LH. Contact anarc.club@gmail.com. 

Budva, Montenegro, Statue - NOT amateur radio

 This was seen in Budva this morning. 

Experimentation

One of the aspects of our hobby that I have most enjoyed is experimentation. It doesn't cost much, is fun, and all can do it. 

But who would? - NOT amateur radio

This photo appeared as a FB memory from 2010.

Lunch yesterday - NOT amateur radio

The photo shows where we had lunch yesterday in Montenegro. As I mentioned yesterday, we had a simple lunch with local ham and cheese. 

Sunspots - Thursday September 14th 2023

 Solar flux is 143 and the SSN 109.  A=17 and K=4.

HF conditions

 Now is an excellent time to try HF radio. Sunspots are expected to peak soon, although conditions could be good for several years. In the past I have had excellent results with simple CW QRP rigs although I can recommend the QDX which is a 5W digital only transceiver that is very small and very inexpensive. Expect worldwide results with simple antennas. Mine covers 20 - 10m.

More Montenegro - NOT amateur radio

After a good breakfast we went to Porto Montenegro (Tivat) and then up a torturous mountain road with 25 hairpin bends and some spectacular views. We had a simple lunch in the country with local ham and cheese.

Sunspots - Wednesday September 13th 2023

Solar flux is 154 and the SSN 141. A=25 and K=4.