10m 200mW WSPR (Monday)

 My beacon was turned on at about 0630z.

Sunspots - Thursday October 8th

 Solar flux is 114 and the SSN 78. A=6 and K=1.

433MHz modules

For a long time, I have been of the view that readily available 433MHz ISM modules which are licence free at 10mW could be used at the heart of amateur transceivers.

I see you can buy 2 from Amazon UK for £11.99.  Probably you can buy these for less with a bit of hunting. 

Normally, these are digital transceivers, but I am sure those with any brains would be able convert them to other modes. 

If I was fit again I would have a go myself. Sadly I am not.

Green tomato chutney

In late September I decided to pick my remaining tomatoes, most of which were still green. Green tomato chutney was called for.  

I made some this week and it turned out well tasting very good.

Morning coffee

Have you noticed how many UK garden centres now have cafes? It would not surprise me to know that they make as much money in the cafes as they make on plants!  

This morning, after getting some compost and bulbs, we called into their cafe for brunch and coffee.

Is Russia testing NATO resolve?

With a number of drone probes, it looks like Russia is testing NATO's resolve, especially as President Trump seems friendly with Putin and sees many of the USA's traditional allies as enemies. 

In the past the USA was seen as reliable: not any more sadly.

6m 1W FT8 (Wedesday)

 My gear was turned on at about 1030z.

UPDATE 1047z:  Just one English station spotting me.

10m 200mW WSPR TX (Wednesday)

 My beacon was turned on at about 1030z.

UPDATE 1044z: No spots.

630m WSPR (Wednesday)

Overnight I left my 630m WSPR RX on. 12 stations were spotted with the best CU8/NU6F (2799km). Again, just using the earth electrode antenna in the ground that nobody can even see!!

Sunspots - Wednesday October 7th

 Solar flux is 113 and the SSN 77. A=11 and K=1.