Solar flux is 148 and the SSN 77. A=12 and K=3.
1 May 2025
30 Apr 2025
Newcastle markets - NOT amateur radio
We were very impressed with the fine indoor markets in Newcastle and the food prices there.
Overall, Newcastle was a pleasant surprise.
Ferrite rod antennas on TX
In my view these will work as TX antennas as long as the ferrite does not saturate. With modes like WSPR and FT8 on very low power I would expect to be spotted, even though the antenna might be well down on a "proper" antenna.
As an E-field antenna made of ferrite sort of magnifies space within it it acts like a bigger antenna.
It gets worse (Google AdSense) - NOT amateur radio
Every now and again I get a message from Google AdSense. Most of these messages mean nothing to me! Take this one received today (attached).
Basically, I just ignore these. I am awaiting a message in plain English. No doubt I shall be dead before this comes!!
10m QRP FT8 (Wednesday)
My IC-705 at 6W FT8 was turned on mid-morning. 
UPDATE 1428z: 90 stations have spotted me.
UPDATE 1636z: 105 stations have spotted me today. See map.
UPDATE 1934z: 115 stations have spotted me.
UPDATE 1943z: QRT.
29 Apr 2025
Quansheng TK11 portable
This product had passed me by until today. It looks like an improved UV5 portable coving more bands and modes. It is available from AliExpress.
10m QRP WSPR (Tuesday)
My 500mW 10m WSPR beacon was turned on just after lunch. So far just spots by EA8BFK (2880km) in the Canary Is.
UPDATE 1500z: One spot from Brazil in addition to the multiple spots from the Canary Is..
UPDATE 2004z: 4 stations have spotted me with the furthermost the German base in Antarctica. See map.
6m 6W FT8 (Tuesday)
My IC-705 was turned on just after lunch.
UPDATE 1255z: Just 8 spots from English stations. See map.
UPDATE 1515z: Spots also now from Eire and the north of Scotland.
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