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  • [G3XBM] 8m permit next year?

    From G3XBM via rec.radio.amateur.moderat@21:1/5 to All on Mon Aug 30 02:20:37 2021
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    8m permit next year?

    Posted: 29 Aug 2021 04:42 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/08/8m-permit-next-year.html


    As Keith reports, modified FT817NDs may TX on 40MHz (8m). If mine does, it means I may be able to TX WSPR or FT8 on 8m, albeit with external filters.
    I may try asking OFCOM for a permit for the next Es season and see what happens. They can only say no.
    Maybe I should ask for a band and 10W? Personally I would be happy with a
    spot frequency, limited time and 5W on an NoV. We shall see. It would pay
    me to apply in good time. Of course, if there was any "harmful
    interference" issues, I could be closed down.
    I am sure just a few watts of FT8 or WSPR would be audible across Europe
    given decent Es.
    Personally, I think several people should apply. The more stations active,
    in more countries, the better.

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    FM broadcasts in Switzerland

    Posted: 29 Aug 2021 04:24 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/08/fm-broadcasts-in-switzerland.html


    John EI7GL's blog gives us the news that Switzerland is to go QRT on Band
    II FM in 2024, so people will have to use DAB. As time progresses, this
    will become more commonplace.
    I am not sure what DAB coverage is in the UK compared with Band II FM.

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    10m FT8 QRP (Sunday)

    Posted: 29 Aug 2021 02:45 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/08/10m-ft8-qrp-sunday_29.html


    Shortly, I intend to go on 10m FT8 again with 2.5W for a few minutes, and
    then RX only. Let us see what the day brings.
    UPDATE 1114z: 2 stations, both Gs, spotted my TX and, so far, 29 stations spotted on 10m FT8 RX with the furthermost R9LY (4063km). This latter one
    could be F2.
    UPDATE 2046z: 126 stations spotted with the furthermost VP8LP (12773km) in
    the Falklands. 9 stations in South America.
    UPDATE 2140z: QRT.

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    Saturday on 10m FT8 RX

    Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:35 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/08/saturday-on-10m-ft8-rx.html


    Yesterday was typical of 10m RX at this time of year and this part of the sunspot cycle. There were some European stations (54 probably by Es) and
    just one South American. Every day is different, whereas a few months ago
    you could virtually guarantee Es most days.


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    Sunspots - Sunday August 29th 2021

    Posted: 28 Aug 2021 10:46 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/08/sunspots-sunday-august-29th-2021.html


    Solar flux is 90 and the SSN 77. A=14 and K=2.

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