Forecast is for cloudy skies but no precip - perfect for yard work and a dump run so that is on my slate for today.
WSPR is cranking away with 13 unique contacts - that one in Alaska is still the farthest away at 1,300 miles. Most are in the 500-800 mile range. A lot in California and Oregon. Looking forward to setting up a better antenna when I get back from the farm. I have a BuddiPole and will set that up but they are more temporary for working events and such. Not intended to be set up and left outside. The original designer (Budd) has put plans for a DIY version on the internet (his son started and is running the manufacturing company that makes the commercial versions). It is built out of CPVC plumbing pipe and house wire so cheap and easy to build. Make one specifically tuned for the frequencies that WSPR uses.
Anyway, out for coffee - back in a bit.
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