12 Dec 2021

80m FT8 RX (Sunday)

As 6m is quiet here today, I have QSYed to 80m FT8 RX with the indoor Wellgood active loop. So far,  80 stations spotted. The furthermost is UV3IK (2699km).

UPDATE 1937z:  267 stations spotted.

UPDATE 2130z:  474 stations spotted on 80m FT8 RX (see map).

6m FT8 (Sunday)

Although I briefly went on TX at about 1150z, I am mostly RX with the V2000 vertical. No spots given or received.

UPDATE 1512z: 1 station spotted my brief transmission GB0SNB/SDR (65km) and 2 stations were spotted on 6m FT8 RX - 2E1IDC (92km). and G0OYQ (177km). No DX outside G.

University Church, Cambridge - NOT amateur radio


The photo shows Great St Mary's, which is the university church in central Cambridge. It is very close to the world famous King's College Chapel and Cambridge Market.

15m FT8 RX (Sunday)

 It is now 0920z. I have been on 15m FT8 RX for about 10 minutes with the Wellgood active loop antenna. So far, 12 stations spotted.

UPDATE 1145z:   89 stations spotted this morning. QSYing to 6m FT8 shortly.

10m QRP WSPR TX

At the moment, I am again on 10m WSPR TX with 500mW. As 6m was open yesterday I may QSY to 6m later. Just local G4KPX (14km) spotting me so far today.

Sunspots - Sunday December 12th 2021

 Solat flux is 76 and the SSN 0.  A=5 and K=0.

11 Dec 2021

Grove or copse? - NOT amateur radio


The photo shows me at nearby Anglesey Abbey this morning.  A few years ago they planted some silver birches which have now matured. I am unsure if this should be called a grove or copse. Apparently according to Paul (see comments) it is a grove.

160m FT8 RX

Having gradually gone to lower and lower frequencies, I have settled on 160m FT8 RX. So far, 17 stations spotted with the furthermost YL1ZF (1605km).

OFCOM Communications Monthly

Every month OFCOM updates its Communications Monthly with the latest statistics it holds. See the OFCOM website for more details.

Indian Convention

Looks like there was/is a large amateur radio convention in India. I notice that there are few (if any) wearing masks. Some months ago India was overwhelmed with Covid-19 cases. With the new variant spreading fast, I am surprised.

See http://www.larc.in/larc4/ .