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  • [G3XBM] Will it catch on?

    From G3XBM via rec.radio.amateur.moderat@21:1/5 to All on Thu Dec 9 03:25:48 2021
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    Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog

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    Will it catch on?

    Posted: 08 Dec 2021 10:52 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/will-it-catch-on.html


    This was a Facebook memory from last December.


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    Sunspots - Thursday December 9th 2021

    Posted: 08 Dec 2021 10:20 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/sunspots-thursday-december-9th-2021.html


    Solar flux is 77 and the SSN 0. A=5 and K=1.

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    160m FT8 RX (Wednesday)

    Posted: 08 Dec 2021 11:11 AM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/160m-ft8-rx-wednesday.html


    A few moments ago I QSYed to 160m FT8 RX. So far, 48 stations spotted with the indoor Wellgood active antenna.

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    15m FT8 RX (Wednesday)

    Posted: 08 Dec 2021 11:04 AM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/15m-ft8-rx-wednesday.html


    Since about 0930z, I have been on 15m FT8 RX will the indoor active loop.
    So far today, 29 stations already spotted with the furthermost 5Z4VJ
    (6858km).
    UPDATE 1130z: 149 stations spotted so far today on 15m FT8 RX.
    UPDATE 1900z: 415 stations spotted before I QSYed.

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    10m QRP WSPR TX (Wednesday)

    Posted: 08 Dec 2021 06:30 AM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/10m-qrp-wspr-tx-wednesday.html


    Since about 0930z, I have been on 10m WSPR TX with 500mW using the W5OLF
    10m WSPR beacon.
    UPDATE 1430z: 4 unique stations have spotted me so far today.

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    160m FT8 RX overnight

    Posted: 07 Dec 2021 11:27 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/160m-ft8-rx-overnight_8.html


    Apart from a short while on 2m (I gave up as there was an activity contest
    on) I was on 160m FT8 RX with the active loop antenna. In all 177 stations spotted. One USA station spotted - KA2HTV (4839km).

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    Sunspots - Wednesday December 8th 2021

    Posted: 07 Dec 2021 11:26 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/sunspots-wednesday-december-8th-2021.html


    Solar flux is 79 and the SSN 13. A=5 and K=1.

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    Active RX loops

    Posted: 07 Dec 2021 06:44 AM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/active-rx-loops.html


    Some months ago I swapped my little used X80 multi-band vertical for a
    Wellgood RX active loop. This is essentially the same as the Wellbrook RX active loop.
    I just use mine stuck to the shack window. It cannot even be turned! It has been used from 2200m to 15m. It may even work at 10m, but I have not tried
    it. The convenience of not having to swap or tune antennas is great. As far
    as I can tell it is every bit as good as my alternative antennas.

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