Showing posts with label peg. Show all posts
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4 Nov 2014

Back on 10m WSPR since 1154z

Since returning from a small hospital operation, I have been running 500mW on 10m WSPR again. Best DX on TX is 4X1RF (3519km) at -20dB S/N at 1206z. On RX VK5MR (16144km) is the best DX so far.

I was in Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, this morning, to have my stomach feed tube (PEG) removed. As I was sedated it was totally painless. My worry beforehand was totally unnecessary.  I think I fell asleep as, apart for the initial things on the op trolley (being sedated by cannula into the back of my hand and insertion of my mouth guard) I was unaware of everything until I was recovering afterwards. Another stroke milestone for me. Still get giddy when walking, tired and speaking is hard work. Unthickened drinks are not easy. But I can eat most foods, all by mouth and, gradually, things are getting better.

UPDATE 1706z:   23 unique spots of my 500mW 10m WSPR signals, the majority being by stations in the USA with best DX  KD6RF (7522km). It will so be time to QSY to a different band.