22 May 2022

EI7GL's blog

John's blog always seems to have interesting stuff on it. He has news of the 40 and 60 MHz bands as well as much more. On the web version of my blog is a link to the EI7GL blog is on the right.

Sunspots - Sunday May 22nd 2022

 Solar flux is 167 and the SSN 110. A=10 and K=4.

21 May 2022

ICOM at Dayton 2022

This is a video of the ICOM stand at the Dayton Hamvention. I am underwhelmed. 

The VHF transceivers look "same as", the linear looks big, and the SHF concept looks like it will never happen. Where is the truly handheld version of the IC-705? 

If Yaesu is similar I can see them both leaving this market within 5 years. I suspect they both can see the writing on the wall. 



Corfu view - NOT amateur radio


The photo shows the view looking from Corfu Town across to Albania and mainland Greece. 

OFCOM news

 OFCOM has announced consultations on licence proposals affecting 5G and updates to its weekly updates. See the OFCOM website for details.

Dayton news

 It is now early Saturday in central Europe. The big (huge) Dayton Hamvention is on its middle day of 3. I have not yet heard any announcements of new commercial gear in the offing. Have you?

See https://hamvention.org/media-news/latest-news/ .

Corfu shop


The cherries and kumquats were on sale in Corfu Town yesterday. The whole shop was a riot of colour.

Sunspots - Saturday May 21st 2022

 Solar flux is 166 and the SSN 109.  A=12 and K=3.

20 May 2022

Rally

The Dunstable Downs RC rally is in Stockwood Park, Luton this Sunday May 22nd. Check before travelling if there is any uncertainty.

Corfu - NOT amateur radio


We're having a week in Corfu. We have not been abroad since 2019. Everything seems normal again. 


The first photo shows the view looking from our hotel room. The collage shows scenes from Corfu Town. 

Well, someone has to do the hard tasks!! 😉😉