630m QRP WSPR overnight

 

In the last 12 hours 27 stations have spotted my 10mW ERP including some useful DX (see table).

Our amaryllis plants - NOT amateur radio

 Over the dreary winter months these help to brighten things up. Even better with a blue sky!

UK amateur license changes

Whilst I understand recent OFCOM changes to the UK amateur radio licenses, I am disappointed that power levels have been increased. Having worked all over the world with 10W pep SSB many years ago and now with even better modes like FT8 available, why do we need more power? 1kW linears are VERY expensive, re-enforcing the message that amateur radio needs deep pockets for rigs, linears, towers and beams. 

As I hope I have shown, deep pockets and high power are definitely NOT needed to have fun or work the world. I hope more stick with foundation licenses!! You can work the world, and have far more fun, for the cost of a few pints of beer or a good night out.  

You definitely do not need to spend much money or run loads of power!!

Sunspots -Saturday February 24th

 Solar flux is 173 and SSN 116. A=3 and K=0.

630m QRP WSPR (Friday)

 

In the last 12 hours (see table) 22 stations have spotted my 10mW ERP WSPR.

Patience pays off -10m QRPP WSPR

After several days with no 500uW (0.5mW) 10m WSPR spots of me, today I was spotted 4 times. I was not expecting this. My beacon is pre-programmed to report 500mW even though with the PA off it is 500uW (0.5mW).

What do modes sound like?

Someone on the Cambridge Club (CDARC) email list posted this useful link.

See https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Category:Amateur_Radio .

630m QRP WSPR overnight

 

In the last day and overnight, 20 stations have spotted my 10mW ERP 630m WSPR.

Gaza-Israel conflict - NOT amateur radio

This conflict continues to trouble me. 

It would seem that Israel is dead set against journalists going into Gaza to see things for themselves. They continue to drive the people of Gaza (including women and children) to hunger and thirst using the horrific events of October 7th by Hamas as their reason.

I only wish peace and mutual respect. This requires compromise on both sides.  

Both Hamas and Israel have done things wrong. Both will be judged by history.

Sunday Rallies

 The following have been notified to me. Usual caveats apply about checking before going far.

Sunday February 25th - British Vintage Wireless Society , Biggleswade, SG18 8JH. Contact secretary@bvws.org.uk .

Sunday February 25th - Red Rose Winter Rally, Leigh, WN7 2PJ. Contact lesjackson@ntlworld.com .