6m 5W FT8 (Sunday)

 At about 1400z I QSYed to 6m QRP FT8.

UPDATE 2020z:  44 spots of me so far. See map. Es?  Now QRT.

10m 2W FT8 (Sunday)

 My gear was turned on about 0900z.

UPDATE  0945z: So far, spotted by just 2 stations.

Sunspots - Sunday October 19th

 Solar flux is 156 and the SSN 105.  A=36 and K=3.

10m 2W FT8 (Saturday)

 

My gear was turned on mid-morning.

UPDATE 1750z: 588 stations spotting me. See map.

Where I come from

 The photo shows where I come from in South Devon.

Which type of simple RX is better?

This video by VK3YE compares regenerative and direct conversion receivers. The short answer is it depends on what you want to do.

Sunspots - Saturday October 18th

 Solar flux is 164 and the SSN 120. A=9 and K=4.

70cm activity contest last Tuesday

Every second Tuesday in the month I go (briefly) on 70cm SSB with 10W and my 2m omni antenna in the UKAC activity contest. Usually I work a few stations then stop because of my poor voice. Last Tuesday I worked 7 stations including one in Wales. See map.

10m 2W FT8 (Friday)

My 2W was turned on before 0500z. 

UPDATE 1020z: So far 146 stations have spotted me. The best is VK4YJ (15930km). See map.

Daddy Longlegs

Funny how at this time of year we see daddy long-legs (crane flies) bumbling into windows. 

To me, they are amusing. I guess this must be the time of year when they become adults.