2 Jul 2026

Hair still!

 When I was still at university I still had hair and was a lot slimmer, HI. I hope the link works as it its a photo of me about 55 years ago!

See https://photos.app.goo.gl/72pivYy7rgMKw7co7

Dartmouth, UK

As mentioned yesterday I went to see an old work colleague who retired here.It’s a lovely place.

See https://photos.app.goo.gl/vJy37U4KfYTjtVoV7

Sunspots - Thursday July 2nd

 Solar flux is 201 and the SSN 146. A=14 and K=1.

1 Jul 2026

Old work colleague

 Today I am going to Dartmouth to visit an old work colleague who moved here. He’s a licensed radio amateur and very bright.

UPDATE 1554z: Really good catching up with G4IUG.

Pannier Market

 Yesterday we visited the Pannier Market in Tavistock, UK which sells just about everything! 

It started in 1105 and has been going ever since since!!

Sunspots - Wednesday July 1st

 Solar flux is 203 and the SSN a respectable 139. A=17 and K=3.

29 Jun 2026

Train journey

 This week I am visiting my brother in Devon, UK travelling by train. The run along the Devon coast is one of the best in England.

See https://photos.app.goo.gl/LMXRbMhX7we5qhHb7



Es season

 Judging by yesterday, we really are at the peak of the Es season in the northern hemisphere. Over 100 different stations spotted me when I was using 200mW 10m WSPR. 

It usually lasts into September but with reducing intensity and frequency. Then we get F2.

Sunspots - Monday June 29th

 Solar flux is 188 and the SSN 131. A=5 and K=1.

28 Jun 2026

Useful video

I am unsure if this presenter has been on a presentation course. Perhaps he should go on one! Despite his style (or lack of it, HI) he presents some useful information.