Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog

After a few days away with my son and family in Kent I am now back home and on 10m QRP WSPR.  UPDATE 1921z:  Spotted by 17 Europeans, presu...

 Solar flux is 148 and the SSN 145. A=15 and K=3.

Maybe I am just a grumpy old man!! The fashion with young people now seems to be to get a tattoo.  To me, they seem horrible. Some even have...

 This is always very informative. See https://youtu.be/cX1Pfh8-eh4?si=GyIgLrIJS9GnuYQw

 Solar flux is 145 and the SSN 161. A=13 and K=2.

The basic problem appears to be that there is no trust between opposing parties. In my view nothing much will happen until this happens.  In...

This really conflicts me.  For those unable to enjoy amateur radio in the conventional way (maybe in a care home, hospital or hotel room) it...

 Solar flux is 142 and the SSN 165. A=11 and K=2..

Most days, I watch the Joe Blogs videos on Iran. At the time of writing peace looks as elusive as ever and the world suffers.

This circuit by GM3OXO is true classic QRP transmitter.  For serious use, a low pass filter for the band chosen should be added. I think it ...