My QRPP 500uW beacon has been on since 1000z. No spots yet.
UPDATE 1436z: Yet again my 500uW 10m WSPR has been spotted in the Canary Islands.
1 Jan 2024
QRP radios
There’s a wide choice these days in QRP radios unlike years ago . I expect this is, in part, due to the popularity of SOTA and POTA activations where small size and weight are important. One example is the transceiver shown in the photo.
31 Dec 2023
Something for nothing
Like many, I like the idea of getting something for nothing.
This circuit was on the website of KE3IJ some years ago. I think the website is no longer there.
The same idea might even work with a microwatt beacon?
Grandsons - NOT amateur radio
We have two grandsons in their mid teenage years. They grow up so fast. Of course when they get together they are as daft as can be!!
New Year Resolutions - NOT amateur radio
As 2023 draws to a close, many make resolutions for the new year ahead, as well a going on diets to try to loose some of the weight gained over Christmas!
The only thing that is certain is 2024 will have some surprises! I often try some resolutions but these usually fade away as the year progresses.
In many ways, the world has become more uncertain looking ahead. There are wars in Ukraine, Gaza for a start and growing tension over Taiwan. The USA seems to be losing its grip as a powerful world player and, of course, 2024 is likely to be an election year in the USA between two old men.
All I wish is that everyone can live in peace with each other and is able to be kind and happy.
10m QRPP 500uW WSPR TX (Sunday)
My 500uW WSPR TX beacon was turned on at about 1012z. No spots .
UPDATE 1535z: Spotted in the Canary Islands again.
8m QRP FT8 (Sunday)
My 8m QRP 2.5W to the dipole was turned on about 1013z.
Via the QSL bureau I (unexpectedly) received QSLs from Slovenia and Croatia for 8m FT8. I shall QSL back direct .... although I shall have to make some cards first!
UPDATE 1335z: No spots today on RX or TX.
Sunspots - Sunday December 31st
Solar flux is 140 and the SSN 48. A=4 and K=1.
With the SSN at 48 I wonder if this is just a "blip" or the start of a long decline?
In the past "appliance operators" keen on working new DXCC entities have been too keen to abandon the higher HF bands. I hope with FT8 they will not be too hasty.
Often bands are open, but there are too few people on to enjoy them! Just listen on 27 MHz CB. My plan is to run 5W FT8 on several higher HF bands as an experiment as long as I am able. This will be a very good use of my tiny QDX transceiver.
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