For the last few hours I have been on 630m WSPR (10mW ERP, 20%). So far just spots from Gs although (as usual) I am spotting DH5RAE (995km).
UPDATE 2108z: So far this evening, 9 unique spots of my 10mW ERP WSPR on 630m. These were all G stations.
18 Nov 2017
Takeaway Tax? - NOT amateur radio
To my mind, this is a no brainer. Takeaway boxes that are not environmentally friendly should be heavily taxed. These are a major source of litter and such a tax would make suppliers switch to better materials that are better for everyone. Switching is easy and they just need a nudge.
I also get annoyed with supermarkets: these days all packaging should be environmentally friendly. The big supermarkets should be blazing the trail and telling their suppliers. Waitrose is bad, with lots of their packaging unclear about whether or not it can be recycled. I find this totally not excusable in this day and age. They should lead the way.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42033760 .
I also get annoyed with supermarkets: these days all packaging should be environmentally friendly. The big supermarkets should be blazing the trail and telling their suppliers. Waitrose is bad, with lots of their packaging unclear about whether or not it can be recycled. I find this totally not excusable in this day and age. They should lead the way.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42033760 .
Closed Bank - NOT amateur radio
Southgate News - exploding meteor in Finland
Southgate News reports on a video on Spaceweather about an exploding meteor in Finland that turned the night sky blue.
See http://southgatearc.org/news/2017/november/exploding-arctic-meteor-turns-night-into-day.htm#.WhAXf7p2vIU .
See http://southgatearc.org/news/2017/november/exploding-arctic-meteor-turns-night-into-day.htm#.WhAXf7p2vIU .
Now 10m (not 6m) FT8 RX
As of breakfast time, I have switched from 6m FT8 RX to 10m FT8 RX. No spots as yet.
UPDATE 1120z: Spots of quite a wide spread of Europeans on 10m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1240z: Nothing beyond Europe as yet on 10m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1522z: Nothing outside Europe spotted on 10m FT8 today. Probably telling me to QSY to 630m WSPR sooner rather than later!
UPDATE 1120z: Spots of quite a wide spread of Europeans on 10m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1240z: Nothing beyond Europe as yet on 10m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1522z: Nothing outside Europe spotted on 10m FT8 today. Probably telling me to QSY to 630m WSPR sooner rather than later!
Sunspots - Saturday November 18th 2017
Solar flux is 74 today and the sunspot number has risen to 26. A=6 and K=2.
17 Nov 2017
People power - NOT amateur radio
We often have more power than we think as individuals. As an example, a private company slipped in an application for a large gas power station on unused land on the edge of the village. The village council "quietly" nodded it through. It was about a month before most of us found out. Locals were up in arms and very many letters were sent to the district planners. We also found out that some of the data used in support of the application were wrong.
Since the protest, the applicant has reportedly withdrawn the application. The applicant was out to make a quick buck (allegedly) but this was thwarted by people power.
Power to the people!
Since the protest, the applicant has reportedly withdrawn the application. The applicant was out to make a quick buck (allegedly) but this was thwarted by people power.
Power to the people!
Glitter ban - NOT amateur radio
When I first saw this I thought it was "Health and Safety" gone mad. Deeper reading and I see they have a good point about environmental damage.
Incidentally, our grand-daughter sprinkled some gold glitter in our home at the start of the year and I am still finding bits despite sweeping floors every day!
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-42023245 .
Incidentally, our grand-daughter sprinkled some gold glitter in our home at the start of the year and I am still finding bits despite sweeping floors every day!
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-42023245 .
More UK rallies
Here was me thinking the rally season had ended!
19 NOVEMBER 2017 : PLYMOUTH RADIO CLUB RADIO RALLY
Harewood House, Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2AS. There is car parking available and the venue has disabled facilities. Doors open from 10am to 2.30pm with disabled visitors gaining access from 9.50am. Admittance is £2. There will be trade stands, special interest groups, a Bring & Buy and RSGB bookstand. A raffle will take place on the day. Catering is available on site. Information from David Beck, 2E0DTC on 0777 766 4822 or by email to d.beck123@outlook.com.
19 NOVEMBER 2017 : CATS 40th ELECRONICS RADIO BAZAAR
Oasis Academy Coulsdon, Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES. Doors open 10am to 1pm and admittance is £1.50. Car parking and disabled facilities are available. There will be a Bring & Buy and flea market. Catering will be available on site. Details from Andy Briers, G0KZT on 0772 986 6600 or email bazaar@catsradio.org.
A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/
19 NOVEMBER 2017 : PLYMOUTH RADIO CLUB RADIO RALLY
Harewood House, Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2AS. There is car parking available and the venue has disabled facilities. Doors open from 10am to 2.30pm with disabled visitors gaining access from 9.50am. Admittance is £2. There will be trade stands, special interest groups, a Bring & Buy and RSGB bookstand. A raffle will take place on the day. Catering is available on site. Information from David Beck, 2E0DTC on 0777 766 4822 or by email to d.beck123@outlook.com.
19 NOVEMBER 2017 : CATS 40th ELECRONICS RADIO BAZAAR
Oasis Academy Coulsdon, Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES. Doors open 10am to 1pm and admittance is £1.50. Car parking and disabled facilities are available. There will be a Bring & Buy and flea market. Catering will be available on site. Details from Andy Briers, G0KZT on 0772 986 6600 or email bazaar@catsradio.org.
A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/
Roses - NOT amateur radio
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