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    From G3XBM via rec.radio.amateur.moderat@21:1/5 to All on Fri Jun 11 05:08:38 2021
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    6m FT8 RX

    Posted: 11 Jun 2021 01:47 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/06/6m-ft8-rx_11.html


    Since about 0830z, I have been on 6m FT8 RX using the FT817ND and faulty
    V2000 vertical omni antenna. So far (at 0842z) 43 stations spotted today.

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    Antenna issues

    Posted: 11 Jun 2021 01:20 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/06/antenna-issues.html


    It is like busses, with all issues happening at once!
    Now my big-wheel omni (2m) has developed a high SWR. It probably just wants
    a good clean as some of the joints may have oxidised. Sadly, I need help
    these days. I think the coax is still fine. Well I hope so!
    Earlier, my V2000 developed issues. Despite trying hard, G3TFX was unable
    to get the bottom part off. I think a new antenna and coax are called for before the poorer weather sets in. The V2000 must be very old. It was up at
    the old QTH before going up here for nearly 8 years, so I have had my
    money's worth.
    With some luck, all my antennas will be in good shape again before autumn.

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    Gilbert and Sullivan

    Posted: 11 Jun 2021 12:22 AM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/06/gilbert-and-sullivan.html


    The English have a love affair with G&S comic opera. These were written in Victorian times.
    Until Covid-19 times a local group performed every year in a local barn. I
    hope this returns next year (2022). It was part of our year.


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    6m FT8 in the last day

    Posted: 10 Jun 2021 10:30 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/06/6m-ft8-in-last-day.html


    In all 844 stations have been spotted on RX with the V2000 vertical omni antenna in the last 24 hours on 6m FT8 RX . The V2000 is faulty and has a
    high SWR on TX.

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    Sunspots - Friday June 11th 2021

    Posted: 10 Jun 2021 10:24 PM PDT http://g3xbm-qrp.blogspot.com/2021/06/sunspots-friday-june-11th-2021.html


    Solar flux is 73 and the SSN 29. A=4 and K=3.

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