4 Jul 2026

10m 200mW WSPR (Saturday)

 My beacon was turned on after breakfast.

UPDATE 1452z:  Went QRT, but now back.  So far spotted by 4 unique stations, presumably by Es.

Sunspots - Saturday July 4th

 Solar flux is 187 and the SSN 112. A=10 and K=5.

3 Jul 2026

Home today

Assuming the trains are running smoothly, I should be home later. I have enjoyed my time with my brother in my old haunts. 

Back on 6m and 10m probably tomorrow.

Sunspots - Friday July 3rd

 Solar flux is 203 and the SSN 101. A=4 and K=1.

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.