Today I think I am going to give 10m WSPR a miss and just go on 6m QRP FT8. On 10m it tends to follow a predictable pattern with few spots early on, some Europeans later (if there’s Es) and V51RS and the Canaries later.
18 Jun 2025
17 Jun 2025
Sporadic-E (Es)
A reminder that this is the best time of year in the northern hemisphere for this kind of propagation. It frequently affects 10m and 6m, sometimes 4m and Band II FM and occasionally 2m and even higher on VHF. Signals can be very strong.
It is not unheard of for Es to link with other modes meaning far greater distances are possible. I am also a believer in chordal hop E layer propagation, which I believe is responsible for some, not all. very long paths.
See https://www.tvcomm.co.uk/g7izu/radio-propagation-maps/europe-sporadic-e/ .
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - NOT amateur radio
This was consecrated in 1967 and known locally as “Paddy’s wigwam”.
From the outside it looks like a concrete edifice but inside the light is spectacular. Whatever your faith, or none, it is well worth a visit.
It has been upgraded to Grade 1 status, meaning it is one of the most important buildings in the country. Well worth it.
10m QRP WSPR (Tuesday)
My 500mW beacon was turned on very early, but I doubt I will get any spots for hours! 🥴
UPDATE 0922z: No spots of me this morning.
6m QRP FT8 (Tuesday)
My 5W gear was turned on early at 0458z. Just UK stations spotted and nobody spotted here.
UPDATE 0545z: 5 stations have spotted me including one in Germany.
UPDATE 0923z: 26 stations have spotted me. Definitely Es.
UPDATE 1412z: 52 stations have spotted me.
Local supermarket - NOT amateur radio
16 Jun 2025
Treeless landscape - NOT amateur radio
One of my friends on 365project.org lives in the Shetland Is. It is pretty treeless up there with a fair bit of wind.
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