Sunspots - Thursday July 26th 2018

Solar flux is 65 today (very low) and the SSN zero.  A=9 and K=1.

Last Full Day - NOT amateur radio

It seems hard to believe that today is the last full day of our Norfolk holiday. We could not have asked for better weather. Every day has been hot and sunny. Our cosy home will feel small!

Sunspots - Wednesday July 25th 2018

Solar flux is 66 today and the SSN 0.  A=17 and K=2.  As far as I know this is the lowest flux seen for many years.

Holme next the sea - NOT amateur radio

We have had glorious sunshine all week. In fact the holiday weather could not be better.  For several mornings we have done a short walk before breakfast. The collage was taken early this morning. The house on the top left  is where we are staying and the top right show our surprise hamper given to us by our son's French in-laws.

Yaesu cashback

My friend Steve G1KQH (not "fridge" as my auto-correct wanted (!))  has reminded me of the Yaesu cashback offer which makes their rigs a bit less. I think there is a 3 year warranty on Yaesu too.

Maplin and RadioShack

Sadly many of the stores from which we bought parts have closed. Although RadioShack is trying a small comeback the truth is that we buy things online and shops are finding it hard to compete. I don't know the answer, but there is little doubt that the high street has to change.

Sunspots - Tuesday July 24th 2018

Solar flux is 66 today and the SSN is zero . A=4 and  K=3.

Larry the Lamb music - NOT amateur radio

This is a long shot. Way back in the 1950s we watched "Larry the Lamb " on BBC Children's TV. We have been unable to find the music, despite looking for  it  on YouTube. If anyone knows a link, we would be  grateful.

North Norfolk - NOT amateur radio

We took our son's French father-in-law for a ride along the north Norfolk coast this morning.  He speaks no English and gabbles on in French . These days driving is hard anyway, so I  was knackered!

Solar flare?

Apparently there is a good chance of a solar storm hitting the Earth on July 24th.