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  • [G3XBM] Solar data update

    From G3XBM via rec.radio.amateur.moderat@21:1/5 to All on Mon Apr 4 21:53:25 2022
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    Solar data update

    Posted: 04 Apr 2022 02:17 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/solar-data-update_4.html


    My favourite site for solar data has been updated. It still looks like
    future forecasts have been upgraded, suggesting this could be a better
    solar cycle than was once expected.

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    10m WSPR beacon

    Posted: 04 Apr 2022 02:03 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/10m-wspr-beacon.html


    At the moment, I am on 10m WSPR TX using 500mW QRP from the W5OLF beacon.
    So far, just local spots.
    UPDATE 1053z: 3 different stations have spotted me. It looks like there
    was some Es earlier.
    UPDATE 2100z: 9 different stations have spotted me today.


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    8m experiments continued

    Posted: 04 Apr 2022 04:11 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/8m-experiments-continued.html


    All being well, I hope to be on 8m FT8 TX again later on 40.680 MHz. At the moment I am on 8m MSK144, although I am not being spotted. Over the weekend
    I was spotted by 4 locals. Tests with Borat in Central Europe were not successful this time, but I am sure we will exchange reports soon.
    At one time I was expecting to be on 24/7, but for the moment I am only
    coming on in the day unless someone wants a test at night e.g. in a meteor shower.
    I am not doing crossband contacts. Personally I think OFCOM should have
    created a very small 8m amateur band available by NoV. Just 5 kHz would
    have been enough.
    UPDATE 0935z: After initially being on 8m MSK144 (no spots), I am now on 40.680 MHz FT8 TX (2 local spots) and RX.
    UPDATE 1013z: Just 8m FT8 RX only for a while. Back on 8m FT8 TX shortly. UPDATE 1056z: Back on 8m FT8 TX. 2 local spots.
    UPDATE 1108z: I have heard that Paul G7PUV on the south coast has now got
    his 8m permit. As he has a beam and more power, I am hopeful of copying
    him on FT8.

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    Sunspots - Monday April 4th 2022

    Posted: 04 Apr 2022 02:12 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2022/04/sunspots-monday-april-4th-2022.html


    Solar flux is 128 and the SSN 129. A=12 and K=2.

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