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10m WSPR TX beacon

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 10:47 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/10m-wspr-tx-beacon.html


It is now 1555z and I have been on 10m WSPR TX for about 30 minutes with my 500mW 10m WSPR beacon TX. Nobody has spotted me yet.
UPDATE 1747z: 5 stations have spotted me with the furthermost FY5KE (7110m)
in South America.

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6m FT8

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 08:52 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/6m-ft8.html


Apart from a very brief period on TX with 2.5W and the V2000 vertical omni (spotted by 4 Gs) I have been on 6m FT8 RX. Very quiet with nobody spotted.
I have not been on too long.

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Stroke and autistic brains?

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 10:16 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/stroke-and-autistic-brains-not-amateur.html


In the last few years I have noticed some changes. I am unsure if this is
just old age or an after-effect of my stroke some years ago.
When I drive (or am driven) I seem to go slower than before: 50mph feels
like 70mph. Also, I am constantly aware of potential issues and dangers.
It is if my brain is all the time aware of potential dangers on the roads.
I am totally unable to relax. In fact I hate being driven or driving these days. This seems similar to how autistic people must feel.
Any medics here have any views?



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Shack

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 02:07 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/shack_27.html


Since moving to this QTH 8 years ago, I have a dedicated shack. When I was fitter, I did most of my building on the left and operating on the right overlooking our back garden. It is also used as a dumping ground when we
have visitors prompting the XYL to complain how messy it is!! It is a "man cave". 😄

See https://sites.google.com/view/g3xbm4/home/other-amateur-radio/shack .


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Sunspots - Tuesday July 27th 2021

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 10:36 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/07/sunspots-tuesday-july-27th-2021.html


Solar flux is 81 and the SSN 25. A=4 and K=1.

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Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog

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10m WSPR TX beacon

Posted: 08 Apr 2022 12:56 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/10m-wspr-tx-beacon.html


At about 0750z I hope to be on 10m WSPR TX with the W5OLF 500mW beacon.
UPDATE 0755z: Now on TX. No spots yet.

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8m today

Posted: 08 Apr 2022 12:58 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/8m-today.html


In about 5 minutes (it is now 0748z) I will be on 40.68 MHz USB dial FT8
TX. I hope to be on 8m FT8 RX after lunch on the same frequency.
UPDATE 0758z: Now on 8m FT8 TX. Just 2 local spots.

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Sunspots - Friday April 8th 2022

Posted: 07 Apr 2022 11:27 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/sunspots-friday-april-8th-2022.html


Solar flux is 111 and the SSN 61. A=14 and K=3.

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Upcoming Rallies?

Posted: 07 Apr 2022 09:04 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/upcoming-rallies.html


The following rallies were notified to me earlier. I have no idea if these
are taking place or not, so suggest you check with the organisers to
confirm before you travel.
April 9th (Saturday) - 36th QRP Convention, Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset,
DT9 3AA. Contact Rodney on 01935 825791.
April 10th (Sunday) - Lincoln Spring Rally, Market Rasen, Lincs, LN8 3HT. Contact Steve 07777 699069
Who would have thought 2 years ago we'd still be thinking about Covid-19!



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OFCOM has a new head of UK "airwaves" (sic)

Posted: 07 Apr 2022 07:45 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/ofcom-has-new-head-of-uk-airwaves-sic.html


Apparently we have a new head of the Spectrum Group at OFCOM. He is
supposed to be very experienced. Let us hope he understands RF and not just
how to manage.
His name is Dan Lloyd. See the OFCOM website for details.

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10m WSPR TX beacon using 500mW (Thursday)

Posted: 07 Apr 2022 05:32 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/10m-wspr-tx-beacon-using-500mw-thursday.html


At the moment I am on 10m WSPR with the 500mW W5OLF WSPR beacon. It is now 0720z and so far today just local spots.
UPDATE 0835z: 4 different stations have spotted me with the furthermost TA4/G8SCU (3010km).
UPDATE 1232z: 5 different stations have spotted me.

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8m FT8 TX ( Thursday)

Posted: 07 Apr 2022 07:52 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/8m-ft8-tx-thursday.html


Since about 0645z I have been on 8m FT8 TX on 40.680 MHz USB dial. So far
today just 2 local spots. Paul G9PUV has a much higher ERP than me.
UPDATE 0839z: Still just the 2 local spots of me. I have yet to be spotted
at any distance on 8m.
UPDATE 1448z: Now 8m FT8 RX only on 40.680 MHz, hoping to spot Paul G9PUV
on the South Coast of the UK.

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Sunspots - Thursday April 7th 2022

Posted: 07 Apr 2022 12:09 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/sunspots-thursday-april-7th-2022.html


Solar flux is 117 and the SSN 61. A=8 and K=4.

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