Later I expect to go on 6m FT8 with 6W and 10m WSPR at 500mW.
29 Apr 2025
28 Apr 2025
10m 6W FT8 (Monday)
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| Stations spotting me at 1010z |
UPDATE 1231z: Spotted by 68 stations with the furthest Australia.
UPDATE 1903z: QRT. 102 stations have spotted me today.
Our close in spring- NOT amateur radio
This was our close yesterday. Our bungalow is just out of sight.
8m FT8 during the Es season
During the Es season I expect to be active on 8m with my usual QRP FT8 using either the FT817ND or the QMX+.
To be honest I have become disillusioned by the negative attitude to real experimentation at 8m by the FCC, ARRL, OFCOM and the RSGB.
When my TX permit expires I currently have no intention of renewing it. I refuse to pay to do genuine propagation research any longer. Sad. Self training?
After this year I doubt we'll see much F2 activity, apart from TEP N-S on occasions. Most useful research would have been around sunspot maximum. Too late!!
27 Apr 2025
London Marathon - NOT amateur radio
Also it’s hot today!!
She has a Just Giving page to raise money for the charity.
UPDATE 1833z: She did it!!
FT8 beginners guide
FT8 is like the UK spread Marmite: some really love it whereas others hate it. Because of my poor voice I use it, but understand both sides of the debate. There is no doubt at all that it is a very effective mode for basic QSOs, but it it not designed for keyboard chats. JS8call may be used for this.
This YouTube video may be of help to newcomers to FT8.
10m 6W FT8 (Sunday)
My IC-705 was turned on at about 0830z.
UPDATE 2140z: Spotted by 98 stations. Furthermost Reunion Island (9727km). QRT.
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