8m QRP FT8 (Friday)

My 2.5W FT8 has been spotted in South Africa and the Caribbean . ZR1ADI called me, but we were unable to make it 2-way.

UPDATE 1354z:  3 stations have spotted my QRP 8m FT8 today. Good F2 conditions. Also now spotted in the USA.

UPDATE 1806z: 4 stations spotted my 2.5W today on 8m FT8. Soon to QSY to 630m QRP WSPR.

Friday plans

Shortly, I hope to turn on my 10m 500mW WSPR TX beacon and my 8m 2.5W FT8. Tonight, I shall probably try 630m QRP WSPR. 

“Our “ windmill next door - NOT amateur radio

Several times I have mentioned that we live next door to a 200 year old, fully restored, windmill.

In the photo, ours is the house on the right.

Sunspots - Friday November 3rd 2023

 Solar flux is 158 and the SSN 113. A=7 and K=1.

Night off

 In recent weeks I have been on 630m QRP WSPR overnight . I have decided to have a night off.

Free lunchtime concerts - NOT amateur radio

In Cambridge, we are very lucky. Most Tuesdays we go to a free concert at the West Road Music School. 

The programme is quite varied and can be anything from a classical quintet to jazz.

8m 2.5W FT8 (Thursday)

 Since lunchtime, I have been on 8m FT8. So far, spotted by G4WSZ (12km).

UPDATE 1608z: There are lots of people monitoring.

10m 500mW WSPR TX (Thursday)

Since after breakfast, I have been on 10m QRP WSPR TX. 62 stations have spotted me so far (see table). 

Yet again I have been spotted in Antarctica. 

Rallies this weekend

The following rallies at the weekend have been notified to me. It is always advisable to check first before travelling far.

Saturday November 4th - Carmarthen ARS Surplus Equipment Sale, SA33 6XN. Contact g0jlx@gmail.com.

Sunday November 5th - Bushvalley ARC Rally,, BT49 0DF. Contact bushvalleyarc@gmail.com.

Sunday November 5th - Holsworthy Radio Rally, EX22 6DH. See m0omc.co.uk for more information.

630m QRP WSPR overnight

In all, 12 stations spotted me. OH1LSQ (1733km) spotted me 4 times! Certainly, I have enjoyed  my 10mW ERP 630m WSPR from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground this autumn.