Sunday, September 25, 2011

10m DX'ing.. 10m - 12m The Highest SFI 190

I dont know what to say... this one says 168.. but other says 190..
I never seen something like this.. have you???

WM7D's Solar Resource Page

Sunday, 25-Sep-2011 00:42:05 GMT

Current Solar Image
from SOHO

Current Solar Flux report:
SFI: 190 A-index: 4 K-Index: 2
Report last updated: 00:06utc 25 Sep 11
Highs for Cycle 24
Flux: 190 - 24 Sep 2011
Sunspots: 173 - 16 Sep 2011
Current Sunspot Count: 90
Summary for the past 24 hours:
Space weather for the past 24 hours has been strong.
Solar radiation storms reaching the S1 level occurred.
Radio blackouts reaching the R3 level occurred.
Forecast for the next 24 hours:
Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be moderate.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level are likely.
Solar radiation storms reaching the S1 level are expected.
Radio blackouts reaching the R2 level are likely.

What do the above numbers mean?? Click here for a glossary of terms.

Tad Cook's (K7RA) Weekly Solar Report

C. Alex Young's "The Sun Today" site

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Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO)


Saturday, September 24, 2011

10m DX'ing.. 10m - 12m The Highest SFI 158 - 173


SFI is 173??? Are you sure.. Can't believed my eye's...

But from WM7D's site says 158 only.. any miss match data?

WM7D's Solar Resource Page

Saturday, 24-Sep-2011 03:38:33 GMT

Current Solar Image
from SOHO

Current Solar Flux report:
SFI: 158 A-index: 3 K-Index: 1
Report last updated: 03:11utc 24 Sep 11
Highs for Cycle 24
Flux: 158 - 23 Sep 2011
Sunspots: 173 - 16 Sep 2011
Current Sunspot Count: 86
Summary for the past 24 hours:
Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.
Solar radiation storms reaching the S1 level occurred.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.
Forecast for the next 24 hours:
Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be minor.
Solar radiation storms reaching the S1 level are expected.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level are likely.

Friday, September 23, 2011

10m DX'ing.. 10m - 12m Band Back To GOOD Conditions


Back to GOOD.. very nice....

WM7D's Solar Resource Page

Friday, 23-Sep-2011 15:27:11 GMT

Current Solar Image
from SOHO

Current Solar Flux report:
SFI: 151 A-index: 4 K-Index: 2
Report last updated: 15:11utc 23 Sep 11
Highs for Cycle 24
Flux: 155 - 8 Mar 2011
Sunspots: 173 - 16 Sep 2011
Current Sunspot Count: 86
Summary for the past 24 hours:
Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.
Forecast for the next 24 hours:
Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be minor.
Solar radiation storms reaching the S1 level are expected.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level are likely.

Monday, September 19, 2011

10m DX'ing.. 10m - 12m Band in GOOD Conditions

When was the last time you seeing 'GOOD' sign for 10m - 12m band?
This was taken at 19th September 2011


Hope the band still open..
Looking for DX on 10m band.. de 9W2CEH

Friday, September 16, 2011

New DX Code Of Conduct

Have you visit DX Code Of Conduct lately?


You can find the new DX Code Of Conduct handbook HERE
Read it and follow... I Follow... :D

DX Code Of Conduct


  • I will listen, and listen, and then listen again before calling.
  • I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
  • I will not trust the DX cluster and will be sure of the DX station's call sign before calling.
  • I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
  • I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before I call.
  • I will always send my full call sign.
  • I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
  • I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another call sign, not mine.
  • I will not transmit when the DX operator queries a call sign not like mine.
  • I will not transmit when the DX station requests geographic areas other than mine.
  • When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my call sign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.
  • I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
  • I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their respect.