630m QRP overnight

A disappointing night with just 6 stations spotting me. Certainly in the UK it was very windy and this may have put off some with high antennas.

Sunspots - Thursday December 28th

 Solar flux is 149 and the SSN 78. A=4 and K= 0.

630m QRP WSPR (Wednesday)

At 1620z, my QRP 630m WSPR was turned on. As usual 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground.

UPDATE 2025z: 5 stations have spotted me. Furthermost PA0LSB/V (326km).

8m QRP FT8 (Wednesday)

 Although I have been on most of the day, not a single spot on TX or RX.

10m QRPP WSPR TX (Wednesday)

My 500uW (0.5mW)  WSPR TX tests continue. Today, I was spotted by DF1VB (506km) . At this tiny power I have been spotted by 4 stations on 3 continents. I have been amazed by these results.

Winter jasmine - NOT amateur radio

 

On our walk yesterday, we saw this bush laden with winter jasmine. It can look splendid at this time of year

630m QRP WSPR overnight

Ten stations spotted my 10mW ERP 630m WSPR overnight. No great DX, but more active stations than I was expecting just after Christmas.

2200m activity

 Apart from an unsuccessful test last year with my CW beacon, I have not tried TX this LF band. As my only suitable antenna is my earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground, I am rather hampered with my poor health. It is this or nothing.

Some years ago, I made a video of my LF transverter.

At some point I must repeat my test with my 2200m CW beacon.

Rally on Thursday

The following rally is due to take place this Thursday. Check if travelling a long way.

Thursday Dec 28th - Sparkford Wireless Group Tabletop Rally in aid of RAIBC, West Camel near Yeovil, BA22 7QX.  Contact wjh069@gmail.com .

Sunspots - Wednesday December 27th 2023

 Solar flux is 154 and the SSN 94. A=5 and K=1.