In the few hours of operation with my antenna very wet and lossy, so the ERP was around 10-20mW only at best, results achieved were very promising.
472kHz WSPR TX results today (10-20mW ERP) |
I'm now back on 500kHz WSPR for the rest of the evening.
Simple QRP projects, 10m, 8m, 6m, 4m, FT8, 160m, WSPR, LF/MF, sub-9kHz, nanowaves and other random stuff, some not related to amateur radio.
472kHz WSPR TX results today (10-20mW ERP) |
10m WSPR reports today with 5W and halo |
Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop |
The G4SFS version of WISPY |
UPDATE:
Here is the current status of Miracle Whip stock, globally. I hope this will help someone else here on the group!
- Miracle Antenna do not have any new stock of the Miracle Ducker range. They are waiting on some parts to arrive in the next couple of weeks, which enable them to complete a shipment of new Miracle Ducker TL that they will be sending to Hamcity. This looks to be the only shipment that will be made to any dealer for some time.
- WSPLC.com appear to have some stock, and I have placed an order with them. Fingers crossed that their website is up to date, and showing correct stock levels.
- I have contacted all (yes, all) other Miracle Antenna dealers, and even though some websites are showing stock, this is not actually the case!
So, if you want a Miracle Ducker TL any time soon, Hamcity and WSPLC.com look to be our only and best options. I hope this helps and I will keep the group updated on my progress.
73s
Perrin VK3XPT
My 2 Devon walks plotted using the G730 GPS tracker |
"The average sunspot count for October was 61.4, higher than last month and no indication of the final decline which should bottom out around 2017 or 2018, which will then be followed by two more similarly low sunspot cycles and then a third with almost no activity during a phase reversal."See http://www.home.earthlink.net/~christrask/Solar%20Activity%201600-2100.pdf
This is the photo on the http://www.kitsandparts.com/ website |
en.wikipedia.org/ |
http://www.kr1st.com/magloop.htm |
We plan for a traditional transmission on Christmas Eve Monday 24 December. We plan to start the transmitter at 07:30 UTC and will be on air a few minutes later. A message will be sent at 08:00 UTC. The frequency is 17.2 kHz CW.
QSL-reports are kindly received:
QSL reports can be given via:
- E-mail to: info@alexander.n.se
- or fax to: +46-340-674195
- or via SM bureau
- or direct by mail to: Alexander - Grimeton Veteranradios Vaenner, Radiostationen, Grimeton 72, S-432 98 Grimeton, SWEDEN
Note: SAQ is a member of the Swedish Amateur Association (SSA) and "QSL via bureau" is OK.
Tenbox AM TXing with MP3 callsign message on the PC |
"My method of cutting large pieces of copper laminate:-
- Place a steel rule along a previously drawn line on the board where you require to cut.
- Pressing down firmly on the rule, using a stanley or other utility knife, score along the line.
- Repeat the scoring in the same cut for perhaps 10 times, then
- looking at the edges of the board, you will see each point where the
- scoring starts and finishes.
- Carefully mark these points over on to the other side of the board and
- place the rule exactly along a line between these points and score as before.
- After about 10 scorings, place the board on a flat surface such that the
- scored line is on a straight edge.
- Holding the board down with one hand, press down over the straight edge with the other.
- The board should break cleanly along the scored line.
- Any uneven/rough edge can be smoothed with sandpaper.
Duncan G4DFV"
This picture (linked from Mike's blog) shows the damage.It begs the question of how readily will an insurance company pay up when an amateur installation fails?"I am currently off the air following my loading coil catching fire and damaging the house. I have had to take my mast down to allow access to the builders who are repairing the damage. Fortunately I was insured.
Damage to the G3XDV loading coil ....and roof! See http://g3xdv.blogspot.com
Hopefully I will be able to receive before Christmas and transmit again some time in January.
Details and pictures are on my blog at:http://g3xdv.blogspot.com
Mike, G3XDV"
"7.7 G-QRPExcuse me dear Spectrum Forum members, but this is stupid! You have centre frequencies for all manner of other modes, but not AM. So, why not just print these words in the bandplan? :-
Report accepted
Listing of an AM centre of activity frequency in the Band Plans
It was noted that this has been raised previously with no success. It was suggested that a “custom and practice” approach would be the only way of moving forward i.e. identify a frequency, use it and make it known."
My 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground was turned on at about 1910. So far, spotted by just G6AVK (78km).