• [G3XBM] Pye PF8

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    Pye PF8

    Posted: 12 Jul 2021 01:30 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/pye-pf8.html


    Many years ago I had the privilege of working on the design of the Pye PF8.
    My bits were mainly the TX audio and the skeleton antenna. The PF8 is rare
    now. Some were converted to 70cms use. I created a webpage with some useful links.
    See https://sites.google.com/view/g3xbm4/home/vhfuhfmicrowaves/vhfuhf-commercial-rigs/pye-pf8

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    2m FT8

    Posted: 12 Jul 2021 01:49 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/2m-ft8_12.html


    At the moment I am on 2m FT8 with 2.5W and the big-wheel omni antenna. 7 stations have spotted me so far this evening.
    UPDATE 2020z: 11 stations spotted me this evening. Now RX only.
    Furthermost with 2.5W TX to the big-wheel was GI4NSA (491km).
    UPDATE 2050z: 8 stations spotted on RX including G5ART (132km). I was not aware G5*** calls were now being issued.

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    6m FT8 (Monday)

    Posted: 12 Jul 2021 03:32 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/6m-ft8-monday.html


    Apart from a very brief TX period at 2.5W, I am on 6m FT8 RX with the
    V2000 vertical omni antenna. Even my brief TX period was spotted by 2 Gs
    and I have spotted 3 stations on RX. It is now only 0655z.
    UPDATE 0710z: 7 spots already on 6m FT8 RX today.
    UPDATE 1015z: 73 stations spotted on RX with the furthermost HZ1SK (4759km).

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    10m WSPR TX

    Posted: 12 Jul 2021 06:13 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/10m-wspr-tx_12.html


    As my 10m antenna is not being used, I am again on 10m WSPR TX (500mW).
    This W5OLF 10m WSPR beacon is on 100% TX, but randomises the TX frequency
    for every transmission. This ensures you are not always underneath a strong carrier. I have had this for many years and it has been faultless. It is
    tiny and totally self contained with no PC needed. Apart from initially
    syncing the clock, nothing is needed. Truly wonderful.
    UPDATE 0700z: 3 spots from Germany already. These were by DC7TO (888km).
    UPDATE 1035z: 18 stations have spotted me so far. All are in Europe.
    Nothing from South America yet.
    UPDATE 1314z: No further spots. Odd.

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    Sunspots - Monday July 12th 2021

    Posted: 12 Jul 2021 11:43 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/sunspots-monday-july-12th-2021.html


    Solar flux is 74 and the SSN 23. A=4 and K=2.

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