10m QRP WSPR (Tuesday)

 My 500mW beacon was turned on at 0844z.

UPDATE 1925z:  25 stations have spotted me with the furthermost ZD7GB (7607km).

Amaryllis forest - NOT amateur radio

We have several amaryllis plants on the point of flowering. 

We put a new one out yesterday (front right) that looks like it has buds.

Sunspots - Tuesday January 14th

 Solar flux is 160 and the SSN 100. A=11 and K=2.

Nearly out - NOT amateur radio

We have several amaryllis plants on the go. 

This one looks on the point of coming out within the next week. They are great fun.

6m QRP FT8 (Monday)

My IC-705 was turned on just after lunch. 

UPDATE 1825z:  35 stations have spotted my QRP 6m FT8. QRT.

10m QRP WSPR (Monday)

My 500mW stand-alone 10m WSPR beacon was turned on late morning.

UPDATE 1825z:  22 spots so far today. QRT.

Monday plans

 At the moment I propose to try 6m QRP with the IC-705 and 10m 500mW WPSR TX with the stand-alone beacon. 8m has been a bit disappointing over the weekend. At least on 6m FT8 there are English spots.

Trinity Great Court, Cambridge, UK - NOT amateur radio

This is where the Trinity Great Court run is held. Of all the Cambridge University colleges, I believe Trinity is most endowed.

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Court,_Trinity_College,_Cambridge .

Sunspots - Monday January 13th

  Solar flux is 158 and the SSN 99.  A=6 and K=2.

Greenland capital - NOT amateur radio

It has been pointed out to me that the capital of Greenland is called Nuuk.

Of late, the US president-elect has shown an interest in buying Greenland. No doubt, its strategic importance between the USA and Russia and the easier accessibility of its vast resources has not gone unnoticed.

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland .

Rip off?

One big UK dealer is asking for £274.99 for an ECO Worthy 100Ah LiFePO4 battery with charger. The same battery from Amazon (without charger) can be bought for £169.99.

Hmm.

Frosty cobweb - NOT amateur radio

 

Last night it was again cold and frosty here. 

At breakfast, we noticed this cobweb covered in frost just outside the kitchen window.

8m QRP FT8 (Sunday)

 My QMX+ was turned on 8m FT8 just before 1000z. No spots yet.

UPDATE  1955z:   No spots all day. QRT.

10m QRP WSPR (Sunday)

My 500mW WSPR TX beacon was turned on at 0942z.

UPDATE 1955z:   Spotted by 26 stations. QRT.

Sunspots - Sunday January 12th

 Solar flux is 156 and the SSN 82. A=7 and K=1.

More Lode walk - NOT amateur radio

As mentioned yesterday, we went for a walk around the nearby village of Lode. The photo shows another thatched cottage in the village.

Lode walk - NOT amateur radio

It has been cold and sunny for several days. We decided to go for a walk in the nearby village of Lode. 

It was too icy to go on our usual route.

Village cottage - NOT amateur radio

This is Church Lane in our village.

8m QRP FT8 (Saturday)

My QMX+ was turned on after breakfast. It gives about 2W out on 40.680 MHz.  No spots at 1120z.

UPDATE 1800z:  Just 2 European spots of me today. QRT soon.

10m QRP WSPR (Saturday)

My 500mW beacon was turned on after breakfast.

UPDATE 1120z:   9 spots of me so far.

UPDATE 1820z:  40 stations have spotted me today. QRT now.