500uW 10m WSPR tests

 As you may recall I ran some 500uW WSPR tests this Es season, but was expecting better results. When Es is good signals  can be strong so I was expecting plenty of spots.At 10mW I had few issues whereas at 500uW just a few spots. Maybe at this power I was below the local noise floor? Also, there may be fewer monitors on 10m WSPR these days as FT8 is a QSO mode.

Overall a worthwhile experiment even if the results were unexpected.

Village fete - NOT amateur radio

 Yesterday the weather was perfect for my brother’s village fete. The photo shows the driveway up to the place where the fete was held.

Sunspots - Sunday June 30th

 Solar flux is 186 and the SSN 205. A=14 and K=2.

Rest from amateur radio

As I am with my brother in Devon for a few days, I cannot operate. How nice!!

Seen recently -NOT amateur radio

 This was seen recently. As we have elections soon in the UK, France and USA it seems appropriate. Our government is there to serve US and not them.

School view - NOT amateur radio

 

This was the view from my junior school in Salcombe. At the time we just took it for granted not knowing it was one of the best views in England.

Friedrichshafen

This is the biggest amateur radio gathering in Europe and it is on this weekend. Many from across Europe attend and make it a sort of pilgrimage.

Sunspots - Saturday June 29th

 Solar flux is 181 and the SSN 162. A=59 and K=2.

Bedroom view - NOT amateur radio

 

This is the view from the bedroom window at my brother’s cottage in Devon.

Sunspots- Friday June 28th

 Solar flux is 183 and the SSN 146 . A=9 and K=4.