6m QRP FT8 (Friday)

 My IC-705 was turned on at 6W just before 0800z.  At 0920z spotted by 9 stations in the UK and Eire.

UPDATE 2112z:  18 stations have spotted me. No continental Europe and no exotic DX. In fact, a pretty lousy day. QRT.

10m QRP WSPR (Friday)

My 500mW beacon was turned on at 0754z. 3 stations spotting me at 0938z.

UPDATE 2110z:  Spotted by 30 stations. Spots from the USA started just before 1200z. QRT

Friday plans

10m QRP WSPR and 6m QRP FT8 seem appropriate like yesterday.

Quasheng video

This handheld dual band transceiver is available at a bargain price. It may be modified to receive on a wide range and in many modes.

Grass cutting - NOT amateur radio

 

Yesterday definitely felt springlike, so I cut the rear lawn.  We enjoyed our first cup of tea outside.

Sunspots - Friday March 21st

 Solar flux is 170 and the SSN 191. A=6 and K=3.

Rallies this weekend

 You can tell it is spring as I am being notified of several rallies. All these are on Sunday March 23rd. As usual, it is always advisable to check details before going far.

• Biggleswade Swapmeet (BVWS), Biggleswade, SG18 8JH. Contact secretary@bvws.org.uk
• Callington Radio and Electronice Rally,  Callington, PL17 7BD.  Contact alastair.kerr@btinternet.com
• Dover Amateur Radio Club 2025 Rally, Dover, CT17 0HL. See darc.online/rally

6m QRP FT8 (Thursday)

 My IC-705 at 6W was turned on at about 0900z. So far, 7 stations have spotted me, all UK.

UPDATE 1200z:  21 stations have spotted my QRP. 

UPDATE 1600z:  41 stations have spotted me today on 6m FT8 QRP.  See map.

10m QRP WSPR (Thursday)

My 500mW stand-alone beacon was turned on about 0900z.  So far 9 spots by EA8BFK (2880km).

UPDATE 1629z: 23 stations have spotted me. No North American spots, suggesting 8m and 6m would be very unlikely.

FT102

This was a classic 1970s radio. It was a hybrid design with a 6146 PA.