This livestream recording is from September 1, 2024 – the NW7US Radio Communications Channel Livestream. We do this livestream every Sunday at 21:15 UTC. Here is the link to the livestream from this past Sunday: The livestream list is here: https://www.youtube.com/@nw7us/streams I hope to see you in our livestream live chat, during the next session […]
This livestream recording is from September 1, 2024 – the NW7US Radio Communications Channel Livestream. We do this livestream every Sunday at 21:15 UTC. Here is the link to the livestream from this past Sunday: The livestream list is here: https://www.youtube.com/@nw7us/streams I hope to see you in our livestream live chat, during the next session […]
Join us, every Sunday at 21:15 UTC (5:15 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, 4:15 PM Standard), for an informal livestream chat session about: – current space weather — the Sun/Earth connection — including sunspot activity, solar x-ray flares, and geomagnetic activity, as well as, – current radio signal propagation conditions on the shortwave (high-frequency, or HF) […]
One of the great things about ham radio is the amazing variety of items that can be purchased to add more enjoyment to the world’s best hobby. Case in point: Today’s featured video on some of the latest products available at DXEngineering.com.
Join us, every Sunday at 21:15 UTC (5:15 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, 4:15 PM Standard), for an informal livestream chat session about: – current space weather — the Sun/Earth connection — including sunspot activity, solar x-ray flares, and geomagnetic activity, as well as, – current radio signal propagation conditions on the shortwave (high-frequency, or HF) […]
Many thank to Bob (K4RLC) who shares the following guest post: Marconi Revived – Activating the Marconi sites in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia by Bob K4RLC VE1/K4RLC Alanna K4AAC and I just returned from a wonderful trip to Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. It was a bucket list trip. One goal was to visit and … Continue reading Chasing Marconi’s Legacy: Bob and Alanna’s POTA Adventure in Cape Breton→
I do not claim to be knowledgeable in Space Weather (forecasting).
I consider myself a Space Weather enthusiast.
The sun shines bright in my old Kentucky home as it does over most of the earth during Solar Cycle 25.
For several weeks now it seems no matter what region of the Sun is facing Earth, the Sun is having a hissy fit with solar flares, solar storms, CMEs and radio blackouts. How has Solar Cycle 25 affected, if any your Amateur Radio operating?
In anticipation of Solar Cycle25, during the Pandemic shutdown I delved into areas of Amateur Radio that I was familiar with but wanted to expand my knowledge. One area is Space Weather and the effects the sun has on Amateur Radio operating.
During the shutdown, I probed the far reaches of the internet searching for any content, instructions, courses, papers, blogs, social media posts and videos for information on space weather. I knew a little about how the sun effects radio propagation from my Amateur Radio exams over the years. One thin I did know from spending many hours in TV weather sets during my broadcasting career, that Space Weather is just as unpredictable as Terrestrial Weather. One thing I wasn't aware of, Space Weather forecasting is basically in its infancy in comparison to Terrestrial Weather. Especially in the area of Solar Cycles, since they come basically every 11 years. Satellites and computer models data models have definitely aided in space weather forecasting.
My internet search turned up many people with vast knowledge in Space Weather and Space Weather forecasting. The person who caught my eye and provided ME with an easy understanding of Space Weather and Forecasting is "The Space Weather Woman:, Dr. Tamitha Skov.
Dr. Skov's YouTube channel's wide range of Mini courses, her "Live" presentations and "Q & A" sessions along with updated Space Weather forecast have served ME well in my Space Weather and Forecasting education. Here are some of the sites pertaining to Dr. Tamitha Skov.
https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/spaceweatherwoman
https://x.com/tamithaskov
https://www.instagram.com/tamithaskov/
https://www.youtube.com/@TamithaSkov/featured
I don't have a hard fast RULE of whether I allow a Space Weather forecast determine if I am going to operate that day. Basically, I use Space Weather forecast data as a means to determine what antenna I may use, QRP or QRO rigs, what mode I may use (SSB, CW, or Data) or if I'm operating Parks on the Air, what park and what area of a park I'll operate from. I use this data just as I would a Terrestrial weather forecast that may forecast a 30% chance of rain. Do I need to carry an umbrella
After several months of trying to determine what works for me. Here are some of the places I visit almost daily.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Received a welcomed update yesterday: Hi Steve, I wanted to give you a personal update on the status of your FLEX-8X00 series radio order. Our team has been working with incredible dedication and precision to bring this innovative product to you. I am pleased to report that our contract board manufacturer and internal assembly team […]
Received a welcomed update yesterday: Hi Steve, I wanted to give you a personal update on the status of your FLEX-8X00 series radio order. Our team has been working with incredible dedication and precision to bring this innovative product to you. I am pleased to report that our contract board manufacturer and internal assembly team… Continue reading FlexRadio Announces the 8000 series will Ship September 2024
by Vince (VE6LK) Firstly, a huge shout-out and thank you to Thomas K4SWL for letting me hang out here on QRPer.com and exercise my creative writing chops, and to the community at QRPer.com for giving me such excellent feedback in my original article – both of which propelled me into this fun project. On January … Continue reading One CW Question series draws to a close after 6 months→
By Brian D. Smith NASCAR comes to Indy this Sunday, which means that from now until then, you have a chance to snare the third and final QSL card in the 2024 set of amateur radio station W9IMS. Better yet, you can earn this year’s Checkered Flag Award with less effort than usual, thanks to […]
Curious about what you can hear on shortwave ham radio? This video is a brief survey of the diverse world of communications on the shortwave spectrum. Expand your radio horizons and enhance your emergency communication preparedness by tuning in to the world of shortwave ham radio. If you’ve started delving into radio communications beyond local […]
Turning back time to virtually witness a critical historic method of shortwave communication using the fundamental mode of continuous wave modulation. This is a film from 1944, teaching the basics of Morse code, for military comms. What is the proper (and most efficient) technique for creating Morse code by hand, using a manual Morse code […]
This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the Real POTA-ble antenna, highlighting its features, deployment tips, and advantages for amateur radio operators on the go.
OpenEMS, an open-source tool for simulating electromagnetic structures, has been a valuable resource for the scientific community for some time. Its capabilities continue to expand, thanks to ongoing contributions that add new functionalities. While...
Curious about what you can hear on shortwave ham radio? This video is a brief survey of the diverse world of communications on the shortwave spectrum. Expand your radio horizons and enhance your emergency communication preparedness by tuning in to the world of shortwave ham radio. If you’ve started delving into radio communications beyond local […]
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