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wi8x, 1 day ago to random

Via N4RTD@6:43 am EDT on 5/27/24:
Good Morning Folks! The Sunspot Number has risen to 119. The Solar Flux Index has risen to 156. Sunspot Number AR3691 has doubled its size since yesterday and has a magnetic field that harbors energy for X-Class solar flares. The chance of an earth-directed eruption will increase as the sunspot turns toward our planet this week. Chance of flares today: 40% for M-Class, 5% for X-Class.

wi8x, 5 days ago to random

Via N4RTD@6:56 am EDT on 5/23/24:
Good Morning Folks! The Sunspot Number has dropped to 103. The Solar Flux Index has risen to 196. No CMEs are heading for Earth. This means geomagnetic activity should remain low for the next 3 days. Chance of flares today: 60% for M-Class, 10% for X-Class.

qrper, 11 days ago to amateurradio

KK4Z: Achieving Another Kilo Despite Solar Interference
#POTA #HamRadio
https://qrper.com/2024/05/kk4z-achieving-another-kilo-despite-solar-interference/

qrper, 14 days ago to random

It’s not you, it’s the bands! (Also, see you at Hamvention!)

https://qrper.com/2024/05/its-not-you-its-the-bands-also-see-you-at-hamvention/

wi8x, 14 days ago to random

Via N4RTD@6:40 am EDT on 5/4/24:
Good Morning Folks! The Sunspot Number has dropped to 182. The Solar Flux Index has dipped to 215. NOAA forecasters say that minor (G1) to moderate (G2) geomagnetic storms are possible today in response to a glancing-blow CME from departing sunspot AR3664. Chance of flares today: 80% for M-Class, 40% for X-Class.

qrper, 14 days ago to hamradio

It’s not you, it’s the bands! (Also, see you at #Hamvention!)
#QRP #HamRadio
https://qrper.com/2024/05/its-not-you-its-the-bands-also-see-you-at-hamvention/

qrper, 15 days ago to amateurradio

POTA at South Mountains: Wet Weather, Flaky Bands, but Brilliant Field Radio Fun!
#POTA #HamRadio #QRP
https://qrper.com/2024/05/pota-at-south-mountains-wet-weather-flaky-bands-but-brilliant-field-radio-fun/

tony, 16 days ago to random

@qrper Will you be at Hamvention?

VeroniqueB99, 17 days ago to random

Useful stuff

qrper, 16 days ago to random

The POTA Babe Resumes Pursuit of Her Goal

https://qrper.com/2024/05/the-pota-babe-resumes-pursuit-of-her-goal/

wi8x, 18 days ago to random

Via N4RTD@5:30 am EDT on 5/10/24:

qrper, 19 days ago to random

K4AAC & K4RLC: SOTA Babe in the Clouds at Mt. Jefferson

https://qrper.com/2024/05/k4aac-k4rlc-sota-babe-in-the-clouds-at-mt-jeff/

qrper, 20 days ago to random

The POTA Babe Gets a Partner!

https://qrper.com/2024/05/the-pota-babe-gets-a-partner/

kc4gia, 21 days ago to hamradio

I'm very new to Mastodon so here's a short #introduction.

I've been a #hamradio operator since 1988. I have my Extra Class ticket. I currently enjoy #qrp operating and #homebrew projects. Most of my building has been kits but I've come to enjoy scratch building. Not as pretty but a lot of fun.

My latest project has just been powered up, a #T41-EP. Lots to do still but it first picked up a signal today. Looking forward to learning a lot from the community here.

72,

Mark
KC4GIA

qrper, 22 days ago to amateurradio

Caregiving and QSOs: Returning to a Favorite #POTA Site
#hamradio #qrp
https://qrper.com/2024/05/caregiving-and-qsos-returning-to-a-favorite-pota-site/

wi8x, 22 days ago to random

Via N4RTD@6:14 am EDT on 5/6/24: Good Morning Folks! The Sunspot Number has risen to 152. The Solar Flux Index has risen to 177. A CME arrived on earth yesterday sparking G1 class geomagnetic storms. Sunspot AR3663 released two X-Class and eight M-Class flares yesterday. High chances of flares today: 90% for M-Class, 50% for X-Class.

Kb9vbr, 23 days ago to random

On Saturday May 11, 2024 help us Heat Up the Ice Age Trail! We want to see how many Parks on the Air (POTA) activators we can get to operate on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (US-4238) that spans 1200 miles in the State of Wisconsin. It should be a fun event and a good opportunity for hunters to catch the trail on a variety of bands and modes.
https://youtu.be/5DM_b_cTfZM

qrper, 23 days ago to amateurradio

KK4Z: The Happenstance Rove
#POTA #Hamradio
https://qrper.com/2024/05/kk4z-the-happenstance-rove/

wi8x, 23 days ago to random

Via N4RTD@6:59 am EDT on 05/05/24:
Good Morning Folks! The Sunspot Number has risen to 136. The Solar Flux Index has risen to 167. A CME might hit Earth today. It was hurled into space on May 3rd by an X1.6-class solar flare from active sunspot AR3663. We also experienced an X-Class flare overnight, along with numerous M-Class flares. Chance of flares today: 75% for M-Class, 25% for X-Class.

qrper, 24 days ago to hamradio

Beyond the Social: There’s room for us all in amateur radio…
#hamradio #pota

https://qrper.com/2024/05/beyond-the-social-theres-room-for-us-all-in-amateur-radio/

qrper, 25 days ago to amateurradio

Testing the HF Waters: A High Band Bust During this Parkway POTA? #POTA #HamRadio #QRP

https://qrper.com/2024/05/testing-the-hf-waters-a-high-band-bust-during-this-parkway-pota/

chrisfarnham, 28 days ago to amateurradio

I wrote up my first CW only POTA activation of Minuteman National Historic Park for my personal website.

https://journal.seefar.dev/sections/First_CW_Only_POTA_Activation/

#POTA #CW #HAMRadio #AmateurRadio

qrper, 29 days ago to amateurradio

Antenna Versatility: Pairing my Linked EFHW and the TR-45L Skinny at Lake Powhatan! #POTA #QRP #HamRadio

https://qrper.com/2024/04/antenna-versatility-pairing-my-linked-efhw-and-the-tr-45l-skinny-at-lake-powhatan/

DL6PL, 1 month ago to amateurradio

Yesterday I tried my first #POTA activation ever at #DE0137. It was successful with 24 phone QSOs on 20m, many thanks to all the hunters!

qrper, 1 month ago to hamradio

Did you know there’s a new MTR-3B in the works–?

https://qrper.com/2024/04/did-you-know-theres-a-new-mtr-3b-in-the-works/
#QRP #HamRadio #POTA #SOTA