Only 7 stations spotted me last night. I think people are losing interest in 630m WSPR or are they trying new modes?
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.
Solar flux is 155 and the SSN 126. A=16 and K=3.
This evening this meteor shower peaks. Meteor showers often result in radio enhancements on VHF bands.
See https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/geminid-meteor-shower-uk-dates-how-to-see.
My 10mW ERP was turned on about 1730z. So far (at 1753z), 3 stations have spotted me.
My 500uW (0.5mW) 10m WSPR experiment has continued today. Sadly, no spots received.
9 stations spotted my 10mW WSPR overnight with the furthermost again OH1LSQ (1722km).
Last night, I went on the 70cm activity contest organised by the RSGB. As usual, I ran 10W pep and my 2m big-wheel omni antenna. A couple of contacts were had in the short time I was on.
It is my view that SSB activity in this contest is declining. I usually work a few stations but there seemed fewer people on.
My thanks to Steve G1KQH for bringing this to my notice. QRP Labs have the QMX+ multi-mode 160-6m transceiver on sale. Hans makes some rea...