Tag: solar

Solar Cycle 25 exceeds all Predictions

The current solar cycle 25 far exceeds the predictions of the international panel convened for this purpose in 2019. The observed solar cycle is represented…

RFI from Solar Inverter
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RFI from Solar Inverter

RFI from Solar Inverter Lee, KI5ODH, built an off grid solar system for his station. But he is having some trouble. “The inverter is putting…

European Commission Solar Energy Strategy

IARU R1 PRC in conjunction with the Region’s EMC Committee has submitted a paper to a recent European Commission Call for Evidence with respect to…

The K7RA Solar Update
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The K7RA Solar Update

Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Three new sunspot groups appeared on February 3, 6, and 8. Average daily sunspot number rose slightly during the February 3…

Research on Ancient Massive Solar Storms Suggests a Need to Prepare for the Next Ones
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Research on Ancient Massive Solar Storms Suggests a Need to Prepare for the Next Ones

Numerous powerful X-class solar flares occurred last fall as Solar Cycle 25 activity picked up. Jon Jones, N0JK, covered the event in his QST column, “The World…

Solar Bright Regions Bloom & Dust Storms Build on Mars
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Solar Bright Regions Bloom & Dust Storms Build on Mars

Solar Bright Regions Bloom & Dust Storms Build on Mars Antenna Monocone HF Antenna February 01, 2020 No comments   Source:Link   Read more How…

Big Bright Regions Beckon Amid a Big Aurora Show | Solar Storm Forecast 11.22.2021
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Big Bright Regions Beckon Amid a Big Aurora Show | Solar Storm Forecast 11.22.2021

“Activity remains subdued this week with only pockets of fast solar wind to bring sporadic aurora to high latitudes, nothing like the G3 show we…

Buddipole PowerMini2 Solar Charge Controller for Ham Radio
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Buddipole PowerMini2 Solar Charge Controller for Ham Radio

Brand new from Buddipole is an updated version of their solar charge controller, dubbed the PowerMini2. The POWERmini 2 is described as a DC Power…

Solar cycle 25 is here and band activity is up!
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Solar cycle 25 is here and band activity is up!

Showing a bit of what’s happening on the upper frequency bands with the solar cycle finally ramping up. Antenna HF Omniangles HF-28 ( 10 Meters…

An X-Flare Player Grows & A Solar Storm Heads for Earth
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An X-Flare Player Grows & A Solar Storm Heads for Earth

This Space Weather News forecast sponsored in part by Millersville University Antenna Coil-loaded 40/80 Meter Inverted V Dipole Antenna by KG0ZZ September 11, 2015 No…

Solar Power for Ham Radio, a presentation – Ham Radio Q&A
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Solar Power for Ham Radio, a presentation – Ham Radio Q&A

This is an educational presentation I gave on setting up a solar system for use with amateur radio. It goes into the components necessary and…

Big Flare Players and Side-Swiping Storms | Solar Storm Forecast 09.12.2021
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Big Flare Players and Side-Swiping Storms | Solar Storm Forecast 09.12.2021

This Space Weather News forecast sponsored in part by Millersville University Antenna HF Portable Par End-Fedz EF-20, Jackite Fiberglass Pole Deployment November 17, 2015 No…

Solar Tsunami and CME
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Solar Tsunami and CME

THE STAGE IS SET FOR AURORAS: A minor CME struck Earth’s magnetic field on Aug. 27th (~0100 UT). At first the impact had little effect. Now, however, Earth…

Direct Hit with a Side Swipe After Major Eye Candy | Informal Solar Storm Forecast 08.25.2021
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Direct Hit with a Side Swipe After Major Eye Candy | Informal Solar Storm Forecast 08.25.2021

This informal forecast was made by and for patrons of Patreon. Without their generosity this forecast would not be possible. Antenna ALL ABOUT ANTENNAS Part…

The K7RA Solar Update [08/13/2021]
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The K7RA Solar Update [08/13/2021]

Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar activity continues to be very weak, and the latest 45-day outlook seems to indicate more of the same ahead. Sunspots…

Solar Storm Fake Out & Big Flare Players Near | Solar Storm Forecast 07.17.2021
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Solar Storm Fake Out & Big Flare Players Near | Solar Storm Forecast 07.17.2021

Solar Storm Fake Out & Big Flare Players Near | Antenna QST Antenna Design Competition Submission Deadline Looms August 01, 2018 No comments The deadline…

The First X-Flare of Solar Cycle 25 | Space Weather News 07.06.2021
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The First X-Flare of Solar Cycle 25 | Space Weather News 07.06.2021

The First X-Flare of Solar Cycle 25 | Space Weather News 07.06.2021 Antenna Solid Delta loop for 20m band January 16, 2020 No comments Delta…

A Filament Poised to Launch with Noctilucent Clouds & Aurora | Solar Storm Forecast 06.22.2021
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A Filament Poised to Launch with Noctilucent Clouds & Aurora | Solar Storm Forecast 06.22.2021

A Filament Poised to Launch with Noctilucent Clouds & Aurora | Solar Storm Forecast 06.22.2021 Antenna Bushcomm Horizon Multi-Band Loop Antennas LOOP-20 March 25, 2021…

Solar Storms Amid a Solar Eclipse | Space Weather News 06.09.2021
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Solar Storms Amid a Solar Eclipse | Space Weather News 06.09.2021

Solar Storms Amid a Solar Eclipse | Space Weather News 06.09.2021 Antenna SDR Receiver with a Slinky Antenna November 18, 2015 No comments For years…

German regulator acts against solar unit causing RF pollution
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German regulator acts against solar unit causing RF pollution

The German Federal Network Agency has taken action against a make of solar panel optimizer that has been causing radio interference A translation of the…

Rapid Fire Solar Storms Headed Earth’s Way | Solar Storm Forecast 05.25.20201
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Rapid Fire Solar Storms Headed Earth’s Way | Solar Storm Forecast 05.25.20201

Rapid Fire Solar Storms Headed Earth’s Way Antenna Rotatable 160 Meter Receiving Loop – WB6RSE Wins July QST Cover Plaque Award July 22, 2015 No…

Weekend Solar Flare Frenzy Could Spark Geomagnetic Storms
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Weekend Solar Flare Frenzy Could Spark Geomagnetic Storms

The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a G1 (minor) geomagnetic storm watch for May 25 and a G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm watch for May…

Big Flares Return with Solar Storms Headed for Earth & Mars
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Big Flares Return with Solar Storms Headed for Earth & Mars

Big Flares Return with Solar Storms Headed for Earth & Mars Antenna MAX6 -Antenna Analyzers December 03, 2015 No comments Antenna Analyzers   MAX6 antenna…

Goodbye Trio of Sunspots Hello Fast Solar Wind | Solar Storm Forecast 05.02.2021
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Goodbye Trio of Sunspots Hello Fast Solar Wind | Solar Storm Forecast 05.02.2021

Goodbye Trio of Sunspots Hello Fast Solar Wind | Solar Storm Forecast 05.02.2021 Antenna How to make a 4:1 balun cheap and easy January 14,…

Solar Flux Rises as Coronal Holes Bring Aurora | Solar Storm Forecast 03.14.21
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Solar Flux Rises as Coronal Holes Bring Aurora | Solar Storm Forecast 03.14.21

Solar Flux Rises as Coronal Holes Bring Aurora | Solar Storm Forecast 03.14.21 Antenna 2m Yagi Beam Antenna | 144 MHz 10 Element Super-Light High…