After success on Friday, my 500uW (0.5mW) beacon is on again with the PA turned off. It was also on Saturday with no spots all day.
UPDATE 1825z: No spots. I think another day has passed with no spots.
25 Feb 2024
24 Feb 2024
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!!
23 Feb 2024
Patience pays off -10m QRPP WSPR
630m QRP WSPR overnight
In the last day and overnight, 20 stations have spotted my 10mW ERP 630m WSPR.
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