QMX and QMX+ out portable

The latest software now includes constant envelope SSB and good reports are being received. Especially the QMX, which is tiny, makes an ideal unit for SOTA or POTA activations.

Buyer beware!

Just a word of warning. 

Many amateur radio dealers are getting older and may retire and close the business. So, before you buy and have a guarantee think will the dealer still be around in a few years' time if I hit problems or to honour the guarantee? At least one European dealer has already gone. 

Think before parting with your money.

Caveat emptor.

Lilac - NOT amateur radio

One of the joys of spring is seeing new life and everything fresh after a dull winter. 

This cycle has gone on for millions of years, but is ephemeral. 

One example is the double lilac blossom that comes, then goes until next spring. 

We enjoy it whilst it is here. My wife took the photo.

2m activity contest yesterday

As usual, I went on SSB in the UKAC activity contest organised by the RSGB. 

3 contacts were made before my voice screamed "stop".  

I am sure many more QSOs would have been possible had I stopped on. See the map for the QSOs made.

10m 500mW WSPR (Wednesday)

 

My W5OLF beacon was turned on just before 0700z.

UPDATE 1324z:  30 spots with the furthermost V51RS (8481km). See map.

UPDATE 2012z:  35 stations have spotted me today. See table. Now QRT.

8m QRP FT8 (Wednesday)

My gear (2.5W to a low dipole) was turned on just before 0700z.

UPDATE 1950z:  8 spots of my QRP. See map. Now QRT.

Sunspots - Wednesday May 7th

 Solar flux is 156 and the SSN 90. A=15 and K=2.

Ground cover - NOT amateur radio

 

Quite near us is a house with some great ground cover plants. These are colourful and cover well.

6m QRP FT8 (Tuesday)

With just a single spot of me on 8m FT8 I have QSYed to 6m FT8.  The QSY was made at about 1441z.

UPDATE 1800z:  Spotted by 18 English stations. See map. Using 2.5W and a V2000 vertical omni antenna.

10m QRP WSPR (Tuesday)

 When I am on 8m FT8 I can use the 10m WSPR beacon as this does not need the 10m antenna or PC. My 500mW 10m WSPR beacon was turned on at about 0840z.

UPDATE 2002z: Spotted by 18 stations, mostly in central Europe, presumably via Es. Also spotted in Brazil and on St.Helena.  See map.