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10m FT8 RX
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 02:04 PM PDT
http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/03/10m-ft8-rx_31.html
So far today, I have received loads of stations on 10m FT8 RX despite most
of the antenna being on the ground awaiting the erection of the 8m dipole.
I notice these were not being uploaded to PSKreporter for some reason, so I shall restart WSJT-X in case this is at fault.
UPDATE 1521z: I did a resync to internet time and restarted WSJT-X: still
no spots on PSKreporter.
UPDATE 1530z: All now seems well, with 10 stations recently uploaded. This will remain a puzzle. All uploads relate to stations spotted in the last 20 minutes.
UPDATE 2022z: 208 stations spotted with much of the 10m antenna on the ground!! No spots reported for some reason until mid-afternoon. QRT soon. UPDATE 2105z: QRT.
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OFCOM statement about UK 8m permits
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 08:12 AM PDT
http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/03/ofcom-statement-about-uk-8m-permits.html
This statement by OFCOM about UK 8m operation has appeared in many places
and the RSGB has made a statement. I have re-read the OFCOM statement many times as I have my licence.
Now, I am no legal expert and what follows is my interpretation, but....
I think the RSGB is wrong.
My reading and re-reading of the OFCOM statement and my amateur radio
licence leads me to these conclusions:
1. OFCOM does not want to release any 8m spectrum for radio amateurs. Personally I think this is stupid when they could have released just 5 kHz, digital modes only, at 5W, no contests, by NoV, on a strictly non
interference basis. Surely self training is what our hobby is all about?
2. As long as those operating on 8m hold an amateur radio licence and
callsign and are receiving crossband reports from other radio amateurs
using the frequencies only allowed in their licence schedule, I cannot see
this is illegal. Yes, those working crossband to 8m non radio amateurs
licenced under T and I conditions would be illegal.
3. Inter-working other stations duly authorised to operate on 8m is legal
in the UK. Working those in other administrations is a matter for those administrations.
These are my personal views, not legally binding views. You need to seek
your own legal position.
See
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2022/march/rsgb-statement-concerning-40mhz-in-the-uk.htm#.YkV-BIrMLrc
UPDATE 1512z: I think OFCOM really wanted a "light touch" on this. As the RSGB sought clarification, they had to answer. The RSGB interprets this differently to me.
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Sunspots - Thursday March 31st 2022
Posted: 30 Mar 2022 11:57 PM PDT
http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/03/sunspots-thursday-march-31st-2022.html
Solar flux is 151 and the SSN 73. A=8 and K=5.
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