My 5W to the V2000 was turned on at about 2030z.
UPDATE 2142z: 4 stations have spotted me including 2 in Germany. Now QRT.
21 Dec 2025
10m 5W FT8 RX (Sunday)
My gear was turned on at about 1000z.
UPDATE 1102z: So far, spotted 23 stations.
UPDATE 1533z: Still 23, so something must be wrong.
UPDATE 1715z: Now, 75 stations spotted. I think the TX audio must be muted as the TX still does not work. I wonder if it is RF getting into the PC? I may try with lower power. e.g. 1W instead of 5W. Going on 5W 6m FT8 TX seemed fine suggesting RF is disturbing something. Now QRT on 10m FT8 RX.
Mountain Toppers
Summits On The Air (SOTA) activity is becoming increasingly popular as well as Parks On The Air (POTA). People climb mountains and hills to "activate" certain summits. Especially for SOTA, weight can be an important factor if the gear has to be lugged up steep hills or mountains.
LNR Precision make some gear aimed at these users. They are compact and lightweight.
See https://www.lnrprecision.com/mountain-toppers/Festive postbox
The photo shows the postbox near our co-op shop looking very festive.
Winter solstice
Today is the shortest day .
Even though the mornings get a bit darker later for a few weeks, the evenings are already starting to get darker slightly later. By the end of January it is really noticeable.
It’s odd how we adapt, but I do prefer nights getting darker later.
20 Dec 2025
PSKreporter NOT the RBN!
For FT8 this is ideal.
First daffodils
This morning on our walk at Anglesey Abbey we saw our first daffodils and snowdrops this winter. Positive signs.
10m 5W FT8 (Saturday)
My gear was turned on at about 1140z.
UPDATE 1440z: So far, spotted by 101 stations. See map.
UPDATE 1757z: 243 stations have spotted me.
UPDATE 1900z: QRT.
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