24 Apr 2025

The tiny QDX is all you need?

 Because of my poor voice following my 2013 stroke I use WSJT-X digital modes almost all the time. I still use voice modes occasionally. Arguably, all you ever need is the QDX which is so small.








Newcastle artwork - NOT amateur radio


 This was seen in a shop window in Newcastle UK yesterday in the colours of Newcastle football ⚽️ team.

Sunspots - Thursday April 24th

 Solar flux is 167 and the SSN 132. A=7 and K=2.

23 Apr 2025

Kitchin regenerative RX (more)

 I am a great fan of regen receivers as you get lots of “bang for your buck” in that they work well yet are simple.


Newcastle cathedral - NOT amateur radio

This was Newcastle cathedral earlier. The people are extremely friendly.

3D printed CW key

 This was on the DX Explorer YouTube channel earlier. I like this channel. There are lots of very informative videos on this channel.

Millennium bridge , Newcastle UK - NOT amateur radio


 This links Newcastle and Gateshead .

Sunspots- Wednesday 23rd

 Solar flux is 163 and the SSN 142. A=12 and K=1.

22 Apr 2025

Train food - NOT amateur radio

This was the meal I had on the train from London to Newcastle. Only 3 hours and 10 minutes- really good.



Glasshouse - NOT amateur radio

 This is in Gateshead on the banks of the River Tyne, UK.