• [G3XBM] My Shack

    From G3XBM via rec.radio.amateur.moderat@21:1/5 to All on Tue Dec 14 11:46:55 2021
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    Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog

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    My Shack

    Posted: 14 Dec 2021 06:28 AM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/my-shack.html


    Since moving to the present QTH in summer 2013, I have had a dedicated
    amateur radio room. Mostly I use digital modes that don't require me to use
    my poor voice that I have had since my stroke.
    The shack is only about 8m walk from the lounge, so I often monitor on a different PC in the lounge. If I need to go into the shack, it only takes a
    few seconds. For SSB and FM, I clearly use the shack.

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

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    10m FT8 QRP (Tuesday)

    Posted: 14 Dec 2021 06:32 AM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/10m-ft8-qrp-tuesday.html


    This morning, I am on 10m FT8. I was briefly on TX and am now on RX only.
    So far, 4 stations have spotted me (at 0943z) and I have spotted 3
    stations. This looks like mid-winter Es.
    UPDATE 1120z: 17 stations spotted this morning on 10m FT8 RX with the furthermost TA6B (2963km).
    UPDATE 1152z: About 10 minutes ago I tried a brief TX period with 2.5W
    FT8. Sadly, nobody copied me.
    UPDATE 1317z: So far today 22 stations spotted.
    UPDATE 1433z: Just 24 stations spotted and no "real" DX. It has been
    quite disappointing.

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    EI7GL Blog

    Posted: 14 Dec 2021 06:34 AM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/ei7gl-blog.html


    John's blog is always a mine of useful data. This week he reports on an apparent pause in FCC approvals of USA 40MHz (8m) permits. It looks like
    the FCC is worried about a new amateur band via the back door. My feeling
    is that people after permits are real experimenters.
    See https://ei7gl.blogspot.com .

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    OFCOM and paired 2100MHz spectrum

    Posted: 13 Dec 2021 11:17 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/ofcom-and-paired-2100mhz-spectrum.html


    OFCOM has issued the prices for paired spectrum at 2100MHz. See the OFCOM website for details.

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    Sunspots - Tuesday December 14th 2021

    Posted: 13 Dec 2021 11:15 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/sunspots-tuesday-december-14th-2021.html


    Solar flux is 81 and the SSN 40. A=6 and K=1.

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    15m FT8 RX with the active RX loop

    Posted: 13 Dec 2021 01:57 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/15m-ft8-rx-with-active-rx-loop.html


    For about an hour, I have been on 15m FT8 RX. So far (at 1010z) 54 stations spotted with the furthermost A41ZZ (5854km) in Oman. The antenna is again
    the indoor Wellgood active loop fixed to the shack window.
    UPDATE 1145z: 123 stations spotted with the furthermost E25ETT (9673km)
    in the Far East.
    UPDATE 1231z: 149 stations spotted with the furthermost CE2SV (11716km). UPDATE 1545z: 259 stations spotted.
    UPDATE 2150z: QRT. 265 stations spotted today on 15m FT8 RX.


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    10m WSPR QRP TX

    Posted: 13 Dec 2021 01:48 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/10m-wspr-qrp-tx.html


    At the moment I am on 10m WSPR TX with 500mW. So far just local spots from G4KPX (14km).
    UPDATE 1143z: Still just spots from G4KPX.
    UPDATE 2145z: QRT now. Just 2 Gs spotted me all day.

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    80m FT8 RX overnight

    Posted: 12 Dec 2021 11:23 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/80m-ft8-rx-overnight.html


    In all, 640 stations spotted on 80m FT8 RX overnight including several from
    the USA and Canada.

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    Geminids meteor shower

    Posted: 12 Dec 2021 11:03 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/geminids-meteor-shower.html


    Often meteor showers like the Geminids that peak this week result in some
    long pings with enhanced VHF conditions. FT4 could be worth a try. Pings
    can short, but signals strong.

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    Sunspots - Monday December 13th 2021

    Posted: 12 Dec 2021 10:27 PM PST http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/12/sunspots-monday-december-13th-2021.html


    Solar flux is 80 and the SSN 12. A=3 and K=3.

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