Sunspots - Monday November 17th

Solar flux is 122 and the SSN 66. A=12 and K= 2.

VHF magnetic loop antenna

VK3YE is a real experimenter. This is a recent video describing the use of a tin can as a VHF loop antenna.

Times Radio on YouTube

Most days I try to watch TimesRadio on YouTube.  I find watching these most informative. They tend to interview lots of different people who have views on the international affairs.

Day off radio

 This morning we went shopping and our son and grandson came for lunch, so I am having a day off the radio.

6m 5W FT8 yesterday

In all, 20 stations spotted me on 6m QRP FT8 yesterday.  See map.  This included several continental Europeans although I am not sure of the propagation mechanism.

Sunspots - Sunday November 16th

Solar flux is 132 and the SSN 97. A=9 and K=3.

10m 500mW WSPR (Saturday)

My beacon was turned on about 1645z.

UPDATE 1940z:  Spotted by 20 stations.

6m 5W FT8 (Saturday)

 At about 1645z, I QSYed to 6m QRP FT8.

UPDATE 1650z:  Spotted by 3 English stations.

10m 4W FT8 (Saturday)

My gear was turned on  late morning.

UPDATE 1653z: So far, spotted by 519 stations today. See map. Now QSYed to 6m.

Sunspots - Saturday November 15th

 Solar flux is 145 and the SSN 114.  A=5 and K=1.