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Solar flux is 167 and the SSN 182. A=5 and K=2.
My 8m 2.5W WSPR was on for a few hours this morning, but no spots. Now QRT on 8m.
Most nights I dream but cannot remember them. Last night, just before waking, I had a dream that I remembered. I have absolutely no idea why I dreamed it! This is the essence of the dream:
We were on holiday and staying in a hotel room. Before we checked out we noticed that the bathroom bowl and a cupboard had been completely removed.
Now, this is totally bizarre as in reality we would have heard this being done. Dreams often reflect something going on in one's waking life, but I cannot think what this could be.
Any ideas?
It is important to read the words, not just glance at the photo.
In death wealth does not matter.
Solar flux is 164 and the SSN 192. A=5 and K=1.
After 5 QSOs with 10W SSB to my big-wheel omni, my voice had had enough, so I went QRT.
Battling with repeating my callsign is no longer fun. In fact it is hard work. As my voice is now poor, I really struggle in SSB contests. It used to be fun whereas now it is far harder.
My 10m 500mW WSPR beacon is on again, but no spots so far.
My 2.5W 8m FT8 is currently on.
UPDATE 1347z: QRT. No spots.
According to the past, the European Es season should soon go "off the boil" and subside.
In my experience the Es season still goes on for a while longer. I have worked Scandinavians on 6m QRP SSB as late as September. With FT8 it should be even better. Es can occur at any time of the year, but the peak months are in the spring and early summer.
See https://www.tvcomm.co.uk/g7izu/radio-propagation-maps/europe-sporadic-e/
Solar flux is 171 and the SSN 192. A=6 and K =1.
Recently I was reminded of this amazing resource. If you are looking for an old radio magazine, look here first.
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Later this week I hope to continue my 8m FT8 tests and re-erect my 8m dipole.
When I get home I expect my USB-C lead will have come. At some point early this week I hope to do more tests with the QMX+ rig.
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