This photo shows a FB memory from 9 years ago. It later occurred to me that you the same idea would work on FT8 RX so the FT8R was born. See my main website at www.g3xbm.co.uk.
11 Sept 2021
Facebook memory today
This photo shows a FB memory from 9 years ago. It later occurred to me that you the same idea would work on FT8 RX so the FT8R was born. See my main website at www.g3xbm.co.uk.
10m FT8 QRP (Saturday)
After a brief period on TX (2.5W) I have been on 10m FT8 RX since. Just 1 spot on QRP TX and 1 station spotted on RX.
UPDATE 0941z: 14 stations spotted on RX today so far with the furthermost in Ghana 9G5FI (5189km).
UPDATE 1732z: 36 stations spotted on 10m FT8 RX with the furthermost CX6VM (10767km) in South America.
472kHz RX last evening
Last evening I was on 472kHz WSPR RX using the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. In all, 7 unique stations were spotted. I shall repeat this this evening with the active antenna.
10 Sept 2021
472kHz (630m) WSPR RX
Since about 1930z, I have been on 472kHz RX using the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. So far, 3 unique stations spotted with the furthermost EI0CF (602km). I am just using the earth-electrode straight into the FT817ND with no attempt at matching.
UPDATE 2020z: 6 unique stations spotted with the furthermost SM6NOC (1056km).
OFCOM Communications Monthly updated
Every month, OFCOM updates its "Communications Monthly" with the latest numbers it holds.
See the OFCOM website for the latest details.
10m FT8 QRP (Friday)
As usual, I am on 10m FT8. After a few minutes with 2.5W TX (no spots), I am RX only. It is now 0856z and so far, just 2 spots.
UPDATE 0942z: 3 stations spotted on 10m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 2003z: 28 stations spotted with 4 in South America.
Rally news
As far as I know these rallies are ON this Sunday. As usual, please check with the organisers before setting out.
- Caister Lifeboat Rally
- Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally
Salcombe sunrise - NOT amateur radio
This photo shows where I was brought up as a child, at sunrise yesterday.
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