10m QRP WSPR (Sunday)

My 500mW beacon was turned on just before breakfast.

UPDATE 1410z:  Spotted by 2 stations in the Canary Islands. Still just these two mid-afternoon.

6m QRP FT8 (Sunday)

 

My IC-705 at 6W was turned on at about 0630z. So  far, just UK stations have spotted me. 

UPDATE 1403z:  36 stations have spotted me today. See map.

2.4GHz

Apparently this was the first QSO on 2.4 GHz. I am not sure of the date. 

Sunspots - Sunday May 11th

 Solar  flux is 126 and the  SSN 70. A=15 and K=4.

10m QRP WSPR (Saturday)

 My 500mW beacon has been on most of the day.

UPDATE 1440z: 4 stations have spotted me.

Network radio

Quite by accident I found a photo this morning of my network radio. This is basically an Android phone with a PTT. 

It can access things like EchoLink that uses the internet as the backbone. I also used mine to access DMR. 

Mine has not been used for some time.

They need no antennas just an internet connection. I did not get excited by mine.  Maybe when conditions take a dive?

6m QRP FT8 (Saturday)

My 6W FT8 was turned on at breakfast time.

UPDATE 0837z:  10 spots in 3 countries so far.

UPDATE 1518z: 27 stations have spotted me. See map.

Swifts return - NOT amateur radio

 When swifts (birds) return from Africa is an important moment for me. It is a sign that something that has gone on for millions of years despite wars and invasions still exists. It is a symbol that everything is still alright. 

There are fewer nest sites but they still fly thousands of miles to breed here stopping just a few months. I saw a couple a few nights ago and one yesterday. They are back. 

Sunspots - Saturday May 10th

 Solar flux is 136 and the SSN 77. A=15 and K=4.

10m QRP WSPR (Friday)

 My 500mW beacon was turned  on at 1311z .