In the last few days (until today) I had given up on 8m. Today, I am back on the band and have been spotted by 4 stations including 2 in the Caribbean. F2 conditions appear to be quite good still. It is worth keeping an eye on propagation including the MUF.
24 Nov 2023
8m QRP FT8
After a few days not on 8m, I am back on with 2.5W and the dipole. Already spotted by G4WSZ (12km). I see an ON was spotted across the Atlantic yesterday.
UPDATE 1148z: Also spotted by EI9KP (649km) on 8m FT8.
UPDATE 1725z: Spotted by 7 stations according to PSKreporter. For some reasons several CQs by a VA2 did not get reported by PSKreporter. Now QSYed to 630m QRP WSPR.
UPDATE 1800z: My signal in the USA.
500uW 10m WSPR TX (Friday)
Once again, my beacon is on 10m QRPPP WSPR with the PA turned off with an output of about 500uW. For several days, no spots. A good experiment and I live in hope!
UPDATE 1043z: Still no spots, although I am not surprised.
OFCOM consultation
OFCOM is consulting on shared access to spectrum for high speed internet access at microwaves. See the OFCOM website for details. Closing date for inputs is early February.
Rally this weekend
Saturday Nov 25th - Wiltshire Winter Radio Rally, Kington Langley, SN15 5NJ. Contact Chairman@Chippenhamradio.club
23 Nov 2023
630m QRP WSPR (Thursday)
My 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground has been on since teatime.
UPDATE 2220z: 7 stations have spotted me so far. All are UK.
500uW 10m WSPR (Thursday)
Yet again, I have had my beacon running with the PA off so the output is about 500uW. So far, and I suspect all day now, no spots.
Cambridge autumn - NOT amateur radio
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