Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog

John's blog is always a mine of useful data. This week he reports on an apparent pause in FCC approvals of USA 40MHz (8m) permits. It lo...

OFCOM has issued the prices for paired spectrum at 2100MHz. See the OFCOM website for details.

 Solar flux is 81 and the SSN 40.  A=6 and K=1.

These are the "holy grail" of batteries promising higher capacity than LiIon batteries and faster charging times. However getting ...

For about an hour, I have been on 15m FT8 RX. So far (at 1010z) 54 stations spotted with the furthermost A41ZZ (5854km) in Oman. The antenn...

At the moment I am on 10m WSPR TX with 500mW. So far just local spots from G4KPX (14km). UPDATE 1143z :  Still just spots from G4KPX . UPDAT...

The Shard in London is over 300m tall. In the foreground is what I think is Southwark Cathedral which is totally dwarfed. 

In all, 640 stations spotted on 80m FT8 RX overnight including several from the USA and Canada. 

Often meteor showers like the Geminids that peak this week result in some long pings with enhanced VHF conditions. FT4 could be worth a try....

Cambridge is a city of contrasts.  The university has some buildings and traditions that stretch back centuries.  At the same time Cambridge...