tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13279360789417365282024-03-19T08:48:35.109+00:00Steve G1KQH's Amateur Radio Blog "The Font of all Knowledge"QRP construction. Innovation. Software. Ham Radio news and views. G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-39479812113229774042023-12-27T00:02:00.006+00:002024-01-01T16:32:21.287+00:00QST the end!<p> All ARRL fees are up from the 1st January 2024.<br /></p><p>An international 3 year ARRL membership, including QST, rises from $217 to $282 a rise of 30% from the 1st January. That's another one I won't be renewing. <br /></p><p>Something that is supposed to represent Amateur radio, does not provide good value for money for it's membership. With that sort of hike many members will leave and it will do nothing to encourage new members into the ARRL. <br /></p><p></p><p>ARRL rates from the 1st Jan 2024:<a href="https://www.arrl.org/2024-dues-rates">https://www.arrl.org/2024-dues-rates</a></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-77973361599712641702023-12-24T23:36:00.002+00:002023-12-24T23:36:22.925+00:00Switch Electronics<p>It is always good to see someone having a go. Especially an electronic parts distribution company, something that can benefit our hobby.</p><p> </p><p>Read the story below: <br /></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/teen-turns-500-ebay-side-31700456?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAqDwgAKgcICjCprqAJMK6gcDDCqJUC&utm_content=bullets&gaa_at=g&gaa_n=AYRtylYUOteSGP8ytmQ9N0wy0vei9ouxxHaq6bHpBRr7wrIGdoneje7rQdjNDRHwT_LSjba0i6FY9qjuETwDHAnokgkM&gaa_ts=6588c6f2&gaa_sig=Xe6g3-6uFkLuk7NVHYRANjHe6GIrGyYQ9o91-BLGd-Vkj-CyNgaLgOkmqo4opTG1xtrGnCGlALoxZzgWSZLobw%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR03aljBTG2wgFMGXa8SuGK6Ftt0AFpPMB9rCCh2dAwI3f0f-Xo6RBl-8N4" target="_blank">https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/teen-turns-500-ebay-side-31700456?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAqDwgAKgcICjCprqAJMK6gcDDCqJUC&utm_content=bullets&gaa_at=g&gaa_n=AYRtylYUOteSGP8ytmQ9N0wy0vei9ouxxHaq6bHpBRr7wrIGdoneje7rQdjNDRHwT_LSjba0i6FY9qjuETwDHAnokgkM&gaa_ts=6588c6f2&gaa_sig=Xe6g3-6uFkLuk7NVHYRANjHe6GIrGyYQ9o91-BLGd-Vkj-CyNgaLgOkmqo4opTG1xtrGnCGlALoxZzgWSZLobw%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR03aljBTG2wgFMGXa8SuGK6Ftt0AFpPMB9rCCh2dAwI3f0f-Xo6RBl-8N4</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Website for Switch electronics: <a href="https://www.switchelectronics.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.switchelectronics.co.uk/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-5751257522661584372023-12-05T12:00:00.003+00:002024-02-04T12:58:29.743+00:00Yaesu FTDX101 price drop!<p>There has been a sudden upping of the UK cashback offer on the Yaesu FTDX101D. Infact it has been doubled from the original cashback offer of £170 to £340!! Taking the price after cashback down to £2659.95.<br /></p><p> <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYY8C5H2-cOIh8rQfcPEXskxBlaZdfMHLOjv06ljwNQtTQc7B-AmBdeS4nbH8XbsGVsOOnP8cgM2GV4lmDyUUcPThdkSzcyDAnYl_62b36tosKn-g_ss3A3-ZW6mxcnol-S1NImtqUiHVmoh9s0HqV3VgilBLxnEhM3h53S9qGz8AAJfup8Omln7D4ck5/s1045/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%2011-49-03%20Yaesu%20FTdx101D%20100W%20HF_6M%20Transceiver%20-%20%C2%A3340%20Cash%20back%20and%20FREE%20M-70%20Mic!.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="1045" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYY8C5H2-cOIh8rQfcPEXskxBlaZdfMHLOjv06ljwNQtTQc7B-AmBdeS4nbH8XbsGVsOOnP8cgM2GV4lmDyUUcPThdkSzcyDAnYl_62b36tosKn-g_ss3A3-ZW6mxcnol-S1NImtqUiHVmoh9s0HqV3VgilBLxnEhM3h53S9qGz8AAJfup8Omln7D4ck5/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%2011-49-03%20Yaesu%20FTdx101D%20100W%20HF_6M%20Transceiver%20-%20%C2%A3340%20Cash%20back%20and%20FREE%20M-70%20Mic!.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>This makes this quite an exceptional saving over the list price for a big base HF station rig.</p><p> </p><p>Offer now expired 31.1.24<br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-23160835616255528062023-08-14T19:11:00.003+01:002023-08-14T19:18:17.577+01:00www.southgatearc.org now redirects to Amateur Radio Daily news<p> If you still have the old <a href="http://www.southgatearc.org/" target="_blank">Southgate Amateur Radio News</a> URL in your bookmarks. You will now find it redirects you to ARD Amateur Radio Daily.. </p><p>Click on the link above for more detail. </p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-33747737001736053012023-05-19T14:40:00.001+01:002023-05-19T18:05:14.300+01:00The QMX from QRP Labs<p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;">QRP Labs have announced the new QMX 5 band digital transceiver.</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_zZwEmP8SNEQBzdg9o1kjCXk-3HqTsh9HOryhDSeqbsWaIzxqjhdtGKg-7soiWiDYxl5WiLZ_Yd0ew5ACqiBJXAws3CDeVVg8zQQxIJaVLu0ieOqhn8-gnI7ifjYiyUikAeHZ2KOrdLkGwCkvgo4ia0ohEAK2jPguYScCiewp-1WbRsQDjUMqeCulQ/s640/qmx1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_zZwEmP8SNEQBzdg9o1kjCXk-3HqTsh9HOryhDSeqbsWaIzxqjhdtGKg-7soiWiDYxl5WiLZ_Yd0ew5ACqiBJXAws3CDeVVg8zQQxIJaVLu0ieOqhn8-gnI7ifjYiyUikAeHZ2KOrdLkGwCkvgo4ia0ohEAK2jPguYScCiewp-1WbRsQDjUMqeCulQ/w400-h300/qmx1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>Initially the firmware supports CW and Single tone FSK modes, but maybe upgraded to SSB in future firmware updates:</p><p></p><p>Available as a kit or fully assembled, you can bet that this is going to be the hottest QRP product of the year.<br /> </p><p>Further details:<a href="https://shop.qrp-labs.com/qmx" target="_blank">https://shop.qrp-labs.com/qmx</a></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-78648074273822883682023-04-22T16:56:00.000+01:002023-04-22T16:56:08.169+01:00Blackpool Rally 23th April<p style="text-align: center;"> The warmth from the North welcomes all to the Norbreck rally tomorrow.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOgffv-VYKpp9cIuuLDWBcuD_X1JuAO9xf-sQpND2ERP8s80ub7w2hx3i3TYvOqMaeSXdK97suL2P0re_pVc8AjGAYj-B1Ydwwg3RjCgqoFKqhtXZHjZ2F8ur15nzNA90TDDHEwaNlsYTgz3fB0h9iTCt3wt1RqaK4SSKOg3HZMJH8rklMzoTV9zNTg/s768/narsa1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="768" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOgffv-VYKpp9cIuuLDWBcuD_X1JuAO9xf-sQpND2ERP8s80ub7w2hx3i3TYvOqMaeSXdK97suL2P0re_pVc8AjGAYj-B1Ydwwg3RjCgqoFKqhtXZHjZ2F8ur15nzNA90TDDHEwaNlsYTgz3fB0h9iTCt3wt1RqaK4SSKOg3HZMJH8rklMzoTV9zNTg/w400-h84/narsa1.gif" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdbZHnz7zJOjB_FzOBDqgUQcJPpt4WLgnXqvsTBb1Xuj-KlpcwCUW4LcHnUJG6GqK-3npE8If-CcYClG9Ok8nAI8ZSeVCq54M1YEN-fwL9Ri2wQS0aV-XueoKdlhDNE3VmRJo0AzaG03YiKgXi_fJh3_HufLqcsgE2YjKRube9XBkeoA91NNZ4onoWg/s2560/floorplan-23-scaled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55o3qrrIjW0jYOXqsfEXQ64wWp4b9Eqr0PDopz1jUaKdR72wj0ueHrxooTgKRSU_LoN6ld3zh5Y7gOLHiLwCTE8iVeK2DNmNCWb5LBEQfk2mw8_tOqEShxmbwW9574JAbxYciyuRWcc0qZRT_H8hc5ed9ofABMmGEkI6usTdWGju2mL9xnKYSyLAEhQ/s4032/bdcake60.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55o3qrrIjW0jYOXqsfEXQ64wWp4b9Eqr0PDopz1jUaKdR72wj0ueHrxooTgKRSU_LoN6ld3zh5Y7gOLHiLwCTE8iVeK2DNmNCWb5LBEQfk2mw8_tOqEShxmbwW9574JAbxYciyuRWcc0qZRT_H8hc5ed9ofABMmGEkI6usTdWGju2mL9xnKYSyLAEhQ/w225-h400/bdcake60.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Of course the cake was well thought out and<span><span> appropriate</span></span> to my long dedication to our illustrious hobby.<br /></p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-31945446964372885052023-02-25T14:34:00.003+00:002023-02-25T15:09:55.640+00:00FT8CN user manual translated to English<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEFXsr47v4vSfO_-i2q2yYx8pgDzUZNC5yzrDSbyvkI6RRtTGJqpwXpQRy38UtAkM4Tp8g8rr4Zt8a7V7JUYlfh4kVMdHWTe0GXT4NKt2nymk3HOqxIyHtJmgTLCRt1jegzfDwHUywUo3J-b47NRK7AsZVC_Zv57-wRyDESbQlDpV8kLh2P4ygFshHg/s1600/Screenshot%202023-02-24%20at%2021-42-04%20FT8CN%20user%20manual.pdf.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1600" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEFXsr47v4vSfO_-i2q2yYx8pgDzUZNC5yzrDSbyvkI6RRtTGJqpwXpQRy38UtAkM4Tp8g8rr4Zt8a7V7JUYlfh4kVMdHWTe0GXT4NKt2nymk3HOqxIyHtJmgTLCRt1jegzfDwHUywUo3J-b47NRK7AsZVC_Zv57-wRyDESbQlDpV8kLh2P4ygFshHg/w400-h186/Screenshot%202023-02-24%20at%2021-42-04%20FT8CN%20user%20manual.pdf.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Using Google translate, I uploaded the whole Chinese FT8CN V0.83 user manual PDF
file. Except for the illustrations, it has managed to translate the whole file quite
successfully to English.</p><p>There is enough detail for most to get an understanding of all of it's modes, uses and information.<br /></p><p></p><p>Download a copy from <a href="https://groups.io/g/QRPLabs/attachment/99373/0/FT8CN%20user%20manual.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-90149655579638774152023-02-24T17:28:00.003+00:002023-02-24T17:28:26.563+00:00Teatime FT8CN 10m decodes<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQMFcF_Ihz9fxYpcMLB81XgLVcJZjE4juTmRFan4zgAbWf23pQonYUQ0StXChawn7bigNA7fMSqCAlL6M5_d5HB2tLV_vvuc37URFY5ZAAvxt4n3hfe0YkUmxBINYETYCzXR6DcXL9Y4h4ZITE_Cx34ZQUqXJ1MtZ5RrKsOfzMy5Vo9gEUMoqAQKyHw/s938/332315913_2415922428565387_5030237853631832809_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="938" data-original-width="638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQMFcF_Ihz9fxYpcMLB81XgLVcJZjE4juTmRFan4zgAbWf23pQonYUQ0StXChawn7bigNA7fMSqCAlL6M5_d5HB2tLV_vvuc37URFY5ZAAvxt4n3hfe0YkUmxBINYETYCzXR6DcXL9Y4h4ZITE_Cx34ZQUqXJ1MtZ5RrKsOfzMy5Vo9gEUMoqAQKyHw/w436-h640/332315913_2415922428565387_5030237853631832809_n.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><p></p><p>With sunspots high at 108 & Solar flux at 148. 28MHz is wide open at my QTH at 17:00z.</p><p> <br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-6642457987115990232023-02-24T15:09:00.002+00:002023-02-24T15:13:54.852+00:00Matoa ISina 5 Band HF<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbHf12Z2haPtYFNAmpMW72UUuTecHngKQKVhrcUkTlEqDhRB0usXTxnT9KnpjdgKj4aUUd25-OtapHVr4OK4z15ikcR-a7hQBKm0VewvHuwiyW1ANdbO0qhezcLC8cKiCmv16pPOlCfLI5SFwbb4sqT9uykYkJHTkWS_sFEdg1oHYuvs23LdfMD6J3Q/s900/matoaisina.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="900" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbHf12Z2haPtYFNAmpMW72UUuTecHngKQKVhrcUkTlEqDhRB0usXTxnT9KnpjdgKj4aUUd25-OtapHVr4OK4z15ikcR-a7hQBKm0VewvHuwiyW1ANdbO0qhezcLC8cKiCmv16pPOlCfLI5SFwbb4sqT9uykYkJHTkWS_sFEdg1oHYuvs23LdfMD6J3Q/w400-h180/matoaisina.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>We live in very exciting times for new Amateur products. You have only got to blink these days and a new rig appears on the horizon. </p><p>It makes a change not to see the normal Chinese output, but this time what appears to be from Indonesia.</p><p>Specification is sparse at the moment, but 5W QRP and 5 wide HF Bands on offer:</p><p></p><p><b><span color="rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96)" face=""Open Sauce One", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">1. Band1 3-5 MHz</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96); font-family: "Open Sauce One", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span color="rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96)" face=""Open Sauce One", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">2. Band2 6-8 MHz</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96); font-family: "Open Sauce One", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span color="rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96)" face=""Open Sauce One", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">3. Band3 11-14.5 MHz</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96); font-family: "Open Sauce One", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span color="rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96)" face=""Open Sauce One", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">4. Band4 15-23 MHz</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96); font-family: "Open Sauce One", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span color="rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96)" face=""Open Sauce One", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">5. Band5 24-30 MHz</span></b></p><p><b><span color="rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96)" face=""Open Sauce One", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://matoaprojects.com/transceiver/hf-transceiver">https://matoaprojects.com/transceiver/hf-transceiver</a> </span></b></p><p><b><span color="rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96)" face=""Open Sauce One", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;">I have also seen them being traded on ebay.com</span></b></p><p>Price appears to be around $250</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span color="rgba(49, 53, 59, 0.96)" face=""Open Sauce One", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></b></p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-82968855066777409772023-02-21T10:56:00.003+00:002023-02-21T15:57:16.795+00:00FT8CN and the QDX<p></p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81KFPItdX1oJncPpvCEJfWWiCnsGgaEqMc-uQfetWT3ECkGdDNKGv8zc1SpwQhPN9e5mgGnjrFDg3mrhkHf0QQ2bDGrOltkpMQE5XGgVU4chledkOPX6WlNw7CdY43IuyW4k4alP1yNjxMUHrn86eBSBUQDvJe95M8BmbQzKRX9zp955Sctghl6cKiQ/s1000/qdx1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="1000" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81KFPItdX1oJncPpvCEJfWWiCnsGgaEqMc-uQfetWT3ECkGdDNKGv8zc1SpwQhPN9e5mgGnjrFDg3mrhkHf0QQ2bDGrOltkpMQE5XGgVU4chledkOPX6WlNw7CdY43IuyW4k4alP1yNjxMUHrn86eBSBUQDvJe95M8BmbQzKRX9zp955Sctghl6cKiQ/s320/qdx1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> </p><p>It is being reported on the QRP Labs forum, that some have got the little smart QDX digital transceiver communicating with the FT8CN app.</p><p>The rig is noticed straight away by FT8CN using an OTG USB lead and a minimum of configuring. </p><p>The QDX and a small phone or tablet, allow true FT8 portable operating with minimum hardware to cart around. <br /></p><p>Pick up the thread <a href="https://groups.io/g/QRPLabs/topic/ft8_app_for_android/96779592?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate/sticky,,,20,2,0,96779592,previd%3D1676974668903351684,nextid%3D1676848714017544637&previd=1676974668903351684&nextid=1676848714017544637" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Details about the QDX <a href="https://qrp-labs.com/qdx.html" target="_blank">https://qrp-labs.com/qdx.html</a><br /></p><p> <br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-64938549693441103782023-02-21T10:34:00.000+00:002023-02-21T10:34:34.402+00:00The Blog is back on quite a roll.<p>Sorry I have been away the last twelve months or so, the Blog has had to take a rest from my typing fingers and Amateur Radio has been put well away on the back burner.</p><p>I lost both my parents within five months of each other early last year and I still have not really got over the ordeal yet, which had played out over five years before their demise.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-27891381703893230322023-02-20T14:05:00.001+00:002023-02-20T14:05:09.053+00:00Monday FT8CN Decodes<p> 10m remains very active, this is todays activity at 2 different times.</p><p><br /></p><p>Around 10:30z:<br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVB8IkBJuUhZcNDBCIkM6N4CA1BnFS8dwOCzMdAADUV9tcHwsLvBqmkw8Whm97fLil41KM1Ld0uE7fkdVACPd-njPOGvKt1n4rBshd4iHMVOF6pjzAqN_v5Iou5qxtA31eWidHC8FTVgx1JXHG1_j9N9801Fu9R29E-eTpq-H_yt2aDnFudDklRb_D5Q/s1280/331929977_1597257987387818_8520421113170157416_n%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="800" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVB8IkBJuUhZcNDBCIkM6N4CA1BnFS8dwOCzMdAADUV9tcHwsLvBqmkw8Whm97fLil41KM1Ld0uE7fkdVACPd-njPOGvKt1n4rBshd4iHMVOF6pjzAqN_v5Iou5qxtA31eWidHC8FTVgx1JXHG1_j9N9801Fu9R29E-eTpq-H_yt2aDnFudDklRb_D5Q/w376-h476/331929977_1597257987387818_8520421113170157416_n%20(1).jpg" width="376" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Around 13:55z:</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5kOe6YMon3IYupZmB4UDuCXvGdKwKHbabIsFRuUnYNzYz_pQDMfjfSalgBXJ0Rs6GSpSjiMt3LpXh-7CWSMwqYXeTWLGnzmcp6ArQWjSnzKdvBS8DUlcZhKYvtH731KaUIaDcJezTKQ3eDCXGB4_VMGeqvmuew2tGOVVHC9eJ665p3Ai20Zf0q-qLQ/s1280/330996497_924322558568254_8180178490113315626_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5kOe6YMon3IYupZmB4UDuCXvGdKwKHbabIsFRuUnYNzYz_pQDMfjfSalgBXJ0Rs6GSpSjiMt3LpXh-7CWSMwqYXeTWLGnzmcp6ArQWjSnzKdvBS8DUlcZhKYvtH731KaUIaDcJezTKQ3eDCXGB4_VMGeqvmuew2tGOVVHC9eJ665p3Ai20Zf0q-qLQ/w400-h640/330996497_924322558568254_8180178490113315626_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Further details about FT8CN see my Blog <a href="https://g1kqh.blogspot.com/2023/02/ft8cn-new-free-android-app.html">https://g1kqh.blogspot.com/2023/02/ft8cn-new-free-android-app.html</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-30352852601590274552023-02-20T13:44:00.005+00:002023-02-20T13:44:55.924+00:00Gremlins in the Blog<p>I had a few problems displaying the blog listing of previous blogs yesterday, after I had uploaded a new blog about the FT8CN app. I have found out what caused it and all should now display correctly on your phones, tablets and PC's.</p><p><br /></p><p>73's Steve<br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-70096301151385141192023-02-19T18:37:00.003+00:002023-02-20T13:25:48.594+00:00FT8CN 10m decodes<p>Around 16:30z I switched to 10m, the band was wide open to the UK. <br /></p><p>Examples of FT8 decoded using FT8CN on my android tablet:</p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1V1-6W26ivEK0mt-cF0YDjXfXIrx8ziw55jJmmYWT-SuB2sYarhQ5S5jif_OCyvI2fDS9TLk1uMb1YMyI00KlN5NCcNmI0zqScTC_R-gNR6ZFEsTOkdKU_JH4HCp8QyP7E_Hm0NAdyI0NmeNU_4fxE-28PVWU_O-Fw3NdJAxGEHJc2eVBd_o5hdvX4Q/s963/img4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="610" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1V1-6W26ivEK0mt-cF0YDjXfXIrx8ziw55jJmmYWT-SuB2sYarhQ5S5jif_OCyvI2fDS9TLk1uMb1YMyI00KlN5NCcNmI0zqScTC_R-gNR6ZFEsTOkdKU_JH4HCp8QyP7E_Hm0NAdyI0NmeNU_4fxE-28PVWU_O-Fw3NdJAxGEHJc2eVBd_o5hdvX4Q/w406-h640/img4.jpg" width="406" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-78559840884235722852023-02-19T12:49:00.003+00:002023-02-20T13:33:45.698+00:00FT8CN a new FREE android APP..<p>There is a new FT8 APP for Android doing the rounds, called FT8CN from BG7YOZ (China). It is a free download and unrestricted in use. It is in the early stages of development, but is already up to version 0.86.</p><p></p><p>Download the APK file from here:<a href="https://github.com/N0BOY/FT8CN/releases" target="_blank">https://github.com/N0BOY/FT8CN/releases</a></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto" lang="en">You will need to give your device permission to allow install of the APP.<br /></span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto" lang="en"></span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto" lang="en">There
are various ways to configure the radio connection. The simplest VOX
appears to use the Android device's internal mic and speaker.(Of course you could pipe the audio directly in and out via the audio socket on your Tablet or Phone). Direct CAT allows a
USB connection, Bluetooth is available, and connection via a WiFi network. All these seem to be in early stages of development. <br /></span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto" lang="en"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pyF_8MeQdHSiFv4x1RFTHP8RmIUCX2keSMppZtGqCtSZ2AW02t0-suR1MhgnTugAIIFLfc5mAAd77BOOmKmZkXYn4ZiD1wp45hbutYbW98uaqTyVnnu7SBORpD7e-a8EFH5yaAJ73cEjI-VVR2arfzs0_rsRCefp0xl-oWazxhsKccWc8AqGxtTWkA/s1280/img1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pyF_8MeQdHSiFv4x1RFTHP8RmIUCX2keSMppZtGqCtSZ2AW02t0-suR1MhgnTugAIIFLfc5mAAd77BOOmKmZkXYn4ZiD1wp45hbutYbW98uaqTyVnnu7SBORpD7e-a8EFH5yaAJ73cEjI-VVR2arfzs0_rsRCefp0xl-oWazxhsKccWc8AqGxtTWkA/w400-h640/img1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto" lang="en"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><p> I soon got it installed, and enabled, decoding the audio using the internal mic of my Android tablet..<br /></p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9S1bUURfNCwmoCas4Av9pR6h3g_FqyAEY0EgLvW9FS7xbxsOdfdFD8DYGH3LvS3CtAegZ4Vaw1qFbbs8gdApoO-WCoqpLNfcEzggwUhqNPRWRoDhvI-CHsnwkiRxExNUiNgeuTF3U2x6Me7f6sq2wqoD6GE4bobvw3DIvAImOZwDCgC8EEV65irLHHw/s1280/img2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9S1bUURfNCwmoCas4Av9pR6h3g_FqyAEY0EgLvW9FS7xbxsOdfdFD8DYGH3LvS3CtAegZ4Vaw1qFbbs8gdApoO-WCoqpLNfcEzggwUhqNPRWRoDhvI-CHsnwkiRxExNUiNgeuTF3U2x6Me7f6sq2wqoD6GE4bobvw3DIvAImOZwDCgC8EEV65irLHHw/w287-h225/img2.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"></p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"></p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"><br /> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"></p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;">Split mode enabled showing Spectrum scope and received decodes.</p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;">It also plots the action to a live map via another quick tap on the screen.</p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mREdCSRjSEGiAAPIuXPOzkfek31chWUhhaSpy17n8LkYqXXcP0YKv8XzeLoQkm0yYlrdiD2t6_i0Dmw3XOGIwHH2XsexuatMWN7b9dPlGxKcbfTJZma3NPZFcjM83SMTI9nu1U188dYtM0R2CZ-P0vP_gFaFkOBBZYG47tcPAWepsZAurFQO8WtUnw/s1280/img3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mREdCSRjSEGiAAPIuXPOzkfek31chWUhhaSpy17n8LkYqXXcP0YKv8XzeLoQkm0yYlrdiD2t6_i0Dmw3XOGIwHH2XsexuatMWN7b9dPlGxKcbfTJZma3NPZFcjM83SMTI9nu1U188dYtM0R2CZ-P0vP_gFaFkOBBZYG47tcPAWepsZAurFQO8WtUnw/w506-h400/img3.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> </p><p style="margin-left: 80px; text-align: left;"> <br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-83609349737811855552023-01-21T15:24:00.000+00:002023-01-21T15:24:04.746+00:00The cost of free shipping from China <p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">How China ships your gadgets to you for next to nothing in postal charges, and the harm it does to our own postal services and economies.</span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BA6gDep6jVM" width="320" youtube-src-id="BA6gDep6jVM"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Like he mentions in the video, you cannot send it back for next to nothing if you have a problem..<br /></span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><br /></span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><br /></span></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-85876899718922044512022-07-24T15:20:00.004+01:002022-07-24T15:40:38.286+01:00The G3XBM legacy now in print<p>Roger "G3XBM" has now published a book titled "G3XBM Project Scrapbook".</p><p>It takes you through his historic years of homebrew construction and operating to present day. To include portable operating, Antennas, LF, HF, VHF, Fredbox and Sixbox designs with full circuit info, even stuff that never got built etc etc.</p><p>All Roger's designs, are not over engineered, and very simple to understand and build.<br /></p><p>It is a FREE download here:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/y56vjhd6" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/y56vjhd6</a></p><p>If you feel this has been of good use after reading, you can always support him with a coffee or two here:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/rogerg3xbm" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/rogerg3xbm</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-56645136518559447872021-12-04T10:12:00.001+00:002021-12-23T10:06:28.624+00:00New GQRP videos released<p>From the recent GQRP club convention, video recordings are now available to view:</p><p></p><p>Just go to the GQRP Club YouTube channel and you should find:<br /><br /> * Charlie, ZL2CTM, talking about his approach to RF Construction<br /> * Tony, G4WIF, sharing his experiences of building and using RF Test Equipment:<br /> * Farhan, VU2ESE, talking about his latest BITX transceiver for 2m<br /> * Steve, G0KYA, sharing his experiences of building and using the End Fed Half Wave antenna:<br /> * Pete, N6QW, talking about building a valve (tube) transmitter in the 21st century<br /> * John, M0JAV, sharing the latest information and answering questions about EMF Assessments:<br /> * Steve, G0FUW, talking about getting started with surface mount devices<br /> * Michael, G0POT, sharing his experiences of operating from hill tops<br /> * Roy, W7EL, talking about antenna modelling using EZNEC<br /> * Anthony, K8ZT, sharing his experiences of operating with QRP<br /> * Alan, W2AEW, talking about a range of RF test equipment<br /> * Bonus Session, Operating Panel with Peter, G3XJS and Carl, GW0VSW</p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhe-ybLZzpnJh80VmFuS-A" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhe-ybLZzpnJh80VmFuS-A</a></p><p> </p><p>If your not a member of the GQRP club, why now join today. From only £6 (UK) inc 4 issues of Sprat, and a just a few more shekels if you are in DX land: <a href="http://www.gqrp.com/join.htm" target="_blank">http://www.gqrp.com/join.htm</a></p><p> </p><p> <br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-63434000837048302902021-10-05T18:42:00.007+01:002021-10-06T18:05:17.638+01:00VOAPROP configuring 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunspots are getting higher! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Band conditions are improving once again, it's time to get active! It is nice to be able to crunch all the data and get a daily understandable, updated plot, and find out what bands may be workable, where and when, under this improving cycle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">VOAPROP is a graphical propagation presentation program, written many years ago by the late G4ILO, used in conjunction with VOACAP as its engine. It is something I have used for years, until I encountered a PC crash recently that took out my motherboard, and which I had to scrap off the entire computer and set up a newer PC with a copy of Windows 10. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHndRp9_eFkfYZTqQ79Vn-RBZ-ghe1xdXom0Dafb4u627wC9YJs7uPFh4WlQPY0THJLRAIx2ztqITbel9NaSlOkqWICeAVHWvjDKbV5ou8ROONiWI6fwiidfEGSyaW5hz4ZkhFcaGHfBZy/s738/g4ilo_5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="738" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHndRp9_eFkfYZTqQ79Vn-RBZ-ghe1xdXom0Dafb4u627wC9YJs7uPFh4WlQPY0THJLRAIx2ztqITbel9NaSlOkqWICeAVHWvjDKbV5ou8ROONiWI6fwiidfEGSyaW5hz4ZkhFcaGHfBZy/w400-h300/g4ilo_5.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However the new installation of VOAPROP didn't go smooth, and it made me scratch my head over a few long nights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first problem encountered, the software was not updating the Solar data? I know G4ILO had done some work on this around 2014 when WWV changed the solar file format. This is logged in G4ILO's last notes about the update.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b>Important notice: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Because of a change in the format of the WWV solar information file
updates now fail with an error. Thanks to Mirek, OK1DUB a fixed version
of the file has been made available. The URL in the Solar Data window
must be <b>http://ok1dub.cz/wwv/wwv.txt</b> )<b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OK1DUB runs the server that takes the newer file format, and then converts it to the old format VOAPROP can use<br /><b></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However the above link which the software comes packaged with now proves dead!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But the server still continues to work, and it's new link which URL I eventually found, must be pasted into the program Solar Data window is: <b>https://ure.cz/wwv/wwv.txt</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Second problem encountered with Windows 10. When I pasted the new URL into the software, still produced an error and was not updating the voaprop.config file? Again another few hours of late night head banging and scratching, Grrr! Eventually, I found the reason why?<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuoiJwXcOl-a_aTAHn-sUy8Ns-KdB8zkBCD6kCGslsS6pjsNbqECdpi310m1Hvjop2l90VbHqc7Ii00sz9iAkEPPou8eqX7i9eDg_F_fUXwW5frj3WSG6FXNsMZl2bNExOdO6UEgmlODd/s561/updatefile_1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="561" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuoiJwXcOl-a_aTAHn-sUy8Ns-KdB8zkBCD6kCGslsS6pjsNbqECdpi310m1Hvjop2l90VbHqc7Ii00sz9iAkEPPou8eqX7i9eDg_F_fUXwW5frj3WSG6FXNsMZl2bNExOdO6UEgmlODd/s320/updatefile_1.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is down to a configuration setting against the program itself, and Windows 10<b>. </b>What you must do, is right click on the VOAPROP icon on the Windows desktop, and click Run as administrator then add the URL again to the Solar data window, and this time it will update the file, and everything will then start to work, and you will see the Solar data update.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-5fIWqBGXihfNcAexiSGTsS0bMw-19dCLooixUsXucejvYiKkRR8OFnwaZaa2QPGcWf4B65Aavq5KaQel9Wrra58f1mMNoMNesUFJ46Z8Z1A_SNZkmBdSltsPEQagHQit22opVUlmJoI/s306/runadmin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="43" data-original-width="306" height="43" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-5fIWqBGXihfNcAexiSGTsS0bMw-19dCLooixUsXucejvYiKkRR8OFnwaZaa2QPGcWf4B65Aavq5KaQel9Wrra58f1mMNoMNesUFJ46Z8Z1A_SNZkmBdSltsPEQagHQit22opVUlmJoI/s0/runadmin.png" width="306" /></a></div><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you also pop down to Mirak's site <a href="http://ok1dub.cz/wwv/">http://ok1dub.cz/wwv/</a> you will also be able to find updated ssndata.txt and beacons.txt files which you can download and update in the root of the program.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Once you have all this updated, the program will perform flawless without any problem.<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrcXWu7BXJ0URfUNWbwlwYjKgFEhMgltcnAh95CiGFySkicHOj375phiuMowZWAKzDkq9vYABBGoG26_z_d4zKqeQbHlofQTqLu53e1LSji5sMvPyanht3KfsnZochL9c9tlSigpPDrqo/s509/VOAprop2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="509" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrcXWu7BXJ0URfUNWbwlwYjKgFEhMgltcnAh95CiGFySkicHOj375phiuMowZWAKzDkq9vYABBGoG26_z_d4zKqeQbHlofQTqLu53e1LSji5sMvPyanht3KfsnZochL9c9tlSigpPDrqo/s320/VOAprop2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKN2HtpcFdwOA-O6T1PeM_lhwic3JbFnb1gaafBPqvyX3LEEx4NmxiqrqOMu28KJLtaMS0BYvF_QDRbohVdkfFn3q0IApu7V8RXn6bjMcJ_4P-jVvb0GRjWHUL2dOVQoYmU5b4KbjWwbV2/s414/dailypro114mhz.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="414" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKN2HtpcFdwOA-O6T1PeM_lhwic3JbFnb1gaafBPqvyX3LEEx4NmxiqrqOMu28KJLtaMS0BYvF_QDRbohVdkfFn3q0IApu7V8RXn6bjMcJ_4P-jVvb0GRjWHUL2dOVQoYmU5b4KbjWwbV2/s320/dailypro114mhz.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>My thanks must be to the late G4ILO for writing such a superb piece of software, and his family that still keep his website open <a href="https://www.g4ilo.com/" target="_blank">https://www.g4ilo.com/</a></p><p> </p><p> <br /></p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-68130013987236732672021-10-04T19:48:00.001+01:002021-10-04T19:48:11.055+01:00Remember what it was like without it all? <p> </p><div dir="ltr">Remember what it was once like without Facebook, and Instagram, and we had dial up Internet..</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">The dark nights are certainly back and Facebook has failed!</div><div dir="ltr"> </div><div dir="ltr"> </div><div dir="ltr">Time to return back to Blogging, watch this space! :-)</div><div dir="ltr"> </div><div dir="ltr"> </div><div dir="ltr"> <br /></div><div dir="ltr"><br /><br /></div>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-74203757928187717462021-03-13T22:02:00.009+00:002021-03-16T11:11:21.851+00:00EMF calculator<p>For those in the UK worried about the new pending Ofcom ICNIRP EMF rules.</p><p></p><p>I have found an excellent EMF calculator program from the late VK3UM, infact I would say it is the best I have come across yet. <br /><br />Well worth a download and a play with:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.vk5dj.com/VK3UM%20EMRCalc%20Ver%207.12%20Install.zip" target="_blank">https://www.vk5dj.com/VK3UM%20EMRCalc%20Ver%207.12%20Install.zip</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-j5gEGR-616wDdp59D3ZxET7roCiXmMxKJiv_oal_Cm35dDUY3bg8H_s-DUucxJtC7hs1iWiSnxMnkgiMbRxVAB3rKXLe5Ro8mPymZFSmka5dFrF7NFtsLpbvxR9cqLxuQBuE-BV0mQd/s892/emfcap.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-j5gEGR-616wDdp59D3ZxET7roCiXmMxKJiv_oal_Cm35dDUY3bg8H_s-DUucxJtC7hs1iWiSnxMnkgiMbRxVAB3rKXLe5Ro8mPymZFSmka5dFrF7NFtsLpbvxR9cqLxuQBuE-BV0mQd/s320/emfcap.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>EMR calc V7.12 runs in Windows and is very easy to get up and running, allowing a variation of most parameters you can think of.</p><p>It comes with a preset load of settings, including Freq, PWR, TX loss. Transmission type (CW, SSB, FSK etc). Antenna type Dipole, Vertical even a G5RV! <br /></p><p></p><p>Or you can customise it more or less to your own settings.</p>I have also been informed this will run ok under Linux using Wine.<br /><p>Good luck!</p><p></p><p>STOP PRESS:</p><p>Useful references: </p><p><a href="https://rsgb.org/main/technical/emc/emf-exposure/" target="_blank">RSGB EM Field Exposure</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/215657/What-you-need-to-know-as-an-amateur-radio-licensee-Draft-version.pdf" target="_blank">Ofcom Publication Date: 11 March 2021 Ofcom’s new EMF licence condition ( Draft Version)</a> </p><a href="https://www.icnirp.org/cms/upload/publications/ICNIRPrfgdl2020.pdf" target="_blank">ICNIRP Guidelines 2020</a><br />G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-20363535158274219552021-01-24T12:27:00.001+00:002021-01-24T12:27:24.258+00:00Snow stopped Transmission.<p> This Sunday morning we have had a good dumping of snow over the Midlands area..</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UAmbK5cOesDO1arcBiG52RTI0sG8AK1f06DE8D2rstEymijVv8pZCsUc4A3B8-Cx8l-5K1Qkp9ho6T_l6aFrMneH32G8848mKFbsG615ewxy4THcUke6vjA0g8b5JBoB7XcWkXtnde9j/s2048/DSCN9536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UAmbK5cOesDO1arcBiG52RTI0sG8AK1f06DE8D2rstEymijVv8pZCsUc4A3B8-Cx8l-5K1Qkp9ho6T_l6aFrMneH32G8848mKFbsG615ewxy4THcUke6vjA0g8b5JBoB7XcWkXtnde9j/w300-h400/DSCN9536.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Around 12:00 GMT as I write this, my VHF/UHF array of antennas strapped to the side of the house are well plastered with the white stuff. </p><p>Outside Temperature is Zero Centigrade. <br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327936078941736528.post-32414799026740627842021-01-10T11:04:00.007+00:002021-01-10T17:42:58.424+00:00Armbian Linux for Arm processors and Android TV Boxes.<p>It's always interesting when I write, to see what feedback or help is out there. I encourage you all to write back your thoughts in the comments below.<br /></p>The recent blog about <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Linux Mint 20.1 </a>created a stir on amateurradio.com, where my scribbles are relayed over and duplicated. Paul VA3ZC got in touch, and said "Have you tried Armbian? Linux for ARM devices".<p>So a quick trip down to the link <a href="https://www.armbian.com/" target="_blank">https://www.armbian.com/</a> Reveals a good download area for hardware which you may like to try it out on. Although the Raspberry Pi is not listed, surely it can't be long before something is ported over.</p><p> I know recently Ubuntu Linux has been ported for the Raspberry Pi. But are there cheaper methods of playing around with Linux and using it to advantage our hobby?<br /></p><p>Paul mentioned he uses an old Android TV Box. I have one of these which I use coupled up to my main TV for watching Youtube on.</p><p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04-7MgyCzRRfak2ArmU3foEgNO5KX4rEJBAmpKFWslk_xJIGIF3kL4qCB3U0gmuv5EuS-Cu8QTbl6BPX0_mgJOTUZVVRKRfCRYAD35bUN9Qg0mQ9F78duNv5XIaptOxD1J9XvyuAH5heL/s2048/DSCN9533.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04-7MgyCzRRfak2ArmU3foEgNO5KX4rEJBAmpKFWslk_xJIGIF3kL4qCB3U0gmuv5EuS-Cu8QTbl6BPX0_mgJOTUZVVRKRfCRYAD35bUN9Qg0mQ9F78duNv5XIaptOxD1J9XvyuAH5heL/w400-h300/DSCN9533.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><b> This is mine I snatched out from under the TV for demo purposes. </b><br /><p></p><p>The advantage of the Android TV box they are cheap! A mini computer all self contained inside a little box. Normally they include a power supply, simple remote, and work straight away out of the box when you plug them into your TV, booting from their internal Android firmware. They are also very simple to get running with Linux (in most cases). Adding a keyboard and mouse, blow the Linux firmware on to an SD card, and away you go (In theory anyway).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjz9NeLE9qRVI-kxJ7t7zRL_6gvoZFoYMrXVzHkUiqmgz1JF3N6Oh2cqi_Xg1dFxE1IfmRyjFB_ka15-RYmm9LzDvkeTM0n6ZKcJtHRtyNf7egudS2zN8j5gpfa4FlW-WeIR_LvtsKXkgl/s2048/DSCN9534.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjz9NeLE9qRVI-kxJ7t7zRL_6gvoZFoYMrXVzHkUiqmgz1JF3N6Oh2cqi_Xg1dFxE1IfmRyjFB_ka15-RYmm9LzDvkeTM0n6ZKcJtHRtyNf7egudS2zN8j5gpfa4FlW-WeIR_LvtsKXkgl/w400-h300/DSCN9534.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTDn_jaCBjHc1DaPRIb44dYWn8mFhnTUPWQUYkrpm5qbxJY_Wa1OFK2d6uX4tsgoZXvJrkW9SsJkvEe0YMLdYTQuapY44cMdtOlXNDokv3uc0G7Kn5g27Uhu__eVmGc0lA3aFz_KJswE1/s2048/DSCN9535.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTDn_jaCBjHc1DaPRIb44dYWn8mFhnTUPWQUYkrpm5qbxJY_Wa1OFK2d6uX4tsgoZXvJrkW9SsJkvEe0YMLdYTQuapY44cMdtOlXNDokv3uc0G7Kn5g27Uhu__eVmGc0lA3aFz_KJswE1/w400-h300/DSCN9535.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><b> As you can see from the above two photo's good connectivity is included.</b><p></p><p></p><p>If you would like a little play around with Linux they have got to be an excellent starting point, and if you don't like it or get get fed up, brick it, or just end up throwing it into the corner of the shack, you haven't lost much. <br /></p><p>You buy them from the likes of ebay, just type in Android TVBOX. You need to check first that the processor type is supported before you buy. Here is an example at around £20 UK:</p><p> <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smart-Wifi-TV-Box-Android-Quad-Core-Remote-4K-HD-Media-Player-3D-8GB-Streamers/293698849998?hash=item4461d0ccce:g:dEkAAOSwS41fH-VW" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smart-Wifi-TV-Box-Android-Quad-Core-Remote-4K-HD-Media-Player-3D-8GB-Streamers/293698849998?hash=item4461d0ccce:g:dEkAAOSwS41fH-VW</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As well as the Armbian website support there are lots of videos on Youtube to a show you how to go about installing Linux. <br /></p><p>(Depending on processor type):</p><p>Here is one I dug out, there are plenty of others, but it shows you the basics how to go about and get it running with Armbian. <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xezRDUCDkg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xezRDUCDkg</a> </p><p></p><p>Hope that helps! </p><p><br /></p>G1KQHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com1