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  • [G3XBM] 10m QRP WSPR (Sunday)

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    10m QRP WSPR (Sunday)

    Posted: 03 Apr 2022 11:59 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/10m-qrp-wspr-sunday.html


    I keep forgetting that when the 10m antenna is free, I can go on 10m WSPR
    QRP TX with the W5OLF 500mW beacon. It is now 1330z and, so far, 14 spots
    by 3 stations with the furthermost EA8BFK (2880km).
    UPDATE 1900z: QRT soon. 5 different stations spotted me today.


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    8m TX tests (Sunday)

    Posted: 03 Apr 2022 07:42 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/8m-tx-tests.html


    So far, I have had reports from 4 different local stations on 8m FT8. One station asked me to try 8m WSPR and he got 4 spots from me, even though I
    was only using 1W at the time. Reports suggested that even at 100mW he
    would have copied me.
    At the moment I am on 40.680 MHz MSK144. This is more suited to aircraft
    and meteor trail reflections, but is less good locally.
    UPDATE 1419z: Despite being on 8m MSK144 for several hours, nobody spotted
    me, but 4 locals spotted my FT8 earlier. At the moment I am on MSK144 RX
    hoping to spot someone off aircraft or random meteors. G7PUV on the South
    Coast of the UK (if his 8m licence has come through yet!) has a beam and
    higher power. I should copy bursts from him.

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    Sunspots - Sunday April 3rd 2022 is

    Posted: 03 Apr 2022 06:19 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/sunspots-sunday-april-3rd-2022-is.html


    Solar flux is 143 and the SSN 118. A=22 and K=2.

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    Solar data update

    Posted: 02 Apr 2022 09:51 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/solar-data-update.html


    Early in the month, my favourite site for solar data usually updates the information. It is now April 2nd 2022 and the data has not yet been
    updated. So far, the signs are quite encouraging that this cycle will be at least as good as the last. Mind you, the last one was quite weak! I have
    not seen recent forecasts.
    See https://www.solen.info/solar/ .

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    10m QRP WSPR TX (Saturday)

    Posted: 02 Apr 2022 10:01 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/10m-qrp-wspr-tx-saturday.html



    As the 10m antenna is free, I am on QRP WSPR TX at 500mW using the W5OLF beacon. So far, I have had 4 reports from G4KPX (14km).
    UPDATE 1600z: 3 unique stations spotted so far today as the table shows.
    Still on TX. Furthermost is EA8BFK (2880km).


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    Transmitting 8m FT8

    Posted: 02 Apr 2022 09:43 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/transmitting-8m-ft8.html


    Since just after breakfast, I have been transmitting FT8 at QRP on 40.680
    MHz USB dial. So far, 2 local spots have been received for which I am very grateful. I shall remain on TX. The dipole is quite low still.
    As far as I know these are the first reports of a UK, non beacon, station
    on 8m. As part of my research I welcome reports by PSKreporter or email.
    My T&I licence does not allow conventional QSOs, but I would like to know
    who you are and where you are . In my view, 2-way 8m FT8 exchanges are
    legal if you have a permit for 8m TX.

    UPDATE 1338z: 3 local spots so far. Thank you.
    UPDATE 1644z: Now QRT on 8m.




    Any amateur radio or SWL station, anywhere on the planet, has my express permission to receive my test signals on 8m and give me reports.

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    Sunspots - Saturday April 2nd 2022

    Posted: 02 Apr 2022 04:25 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/sunspots-saturday-april-2nd-2022.html


    Solar flux is 147 and the SSN 109. A=17 and K=4.

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    8m dipole erected

    Posted: 01 Apr 2022 12:21 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/8m-dipole-erected.html


    The 8m dipole is erected, so tests can start tomorrow. In the past this
    would have been trivial work for me. Now it is major work.
    The SWR is good, but the dipole is not at full height as I am wobbly on
    ladders these days. Hopefully, my son can help over the weekend.
    I am told all FT8 activity is on 40.680 MHz USB dial, so I shall QSY there
    over the weekend.

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    10m FT8 RX

    Posted: 01 Apr 2022 12:57 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/10m-ft8-rx.html


    Since mid-afternoon I have been on 10m FT8 RX. It is again at full height since attaching my 8m dipole.
    UPDATE 1955z: 73 stations spotted today. I suspect that is it.

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    OFCOM updates

    Posted: 01 Apr 2022 12:10 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/ofcom-updates.html


    Early each month OFCOM updates the data it holds. See the OFCOM website for details. It is even available in Welsh if you are desperate.

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