HF Codec

Southgate News reports on a new codec that encodes speech in just 450Hz.

See http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2018/july/codec2-hf-digital-voice-at-450-bps.htm#.W0ITIZDTWf1

Apologies

As many of you know, l am not at home so am unable to do the blog as usual. This means I am  unable to do some edits. Also I am not "on the air".

Sunspots - Sunday July 8th 2018

Solar flux is 72 today and the SSN 0  A=5 and K=1.

Walk- NOT amateur radio

Years ago this would have been a trivial walk for me. Nowadays it is like climbing Everest. I walked from Salcombe to my brother's house a distance of 2.9 miles along the Devon lanes. For me this was important to know I could do it. It took me 1.25 hours which for me is good. It was very hot and Devon hills are steep!

Noctilucent clouds

Southgate News reports that noctilucent clouds were spotted over Washington state  on July 4th. For a long time I have had the view that these have something to do with the very long paths from Europe to Japan on 6m. These openings usually happen in June. If any openings are happening I am missing them.

See http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2018/july/night-shining-clouds-sighted-over-the-usa.htm#.W0DolJDTWf0

South Devon - NOT amateur radio

Batson Creek near Salcombe earlier.

Sunspots - Saturday July 7th 2018

Solar flux is 71 today and the SSN 0. A=7  and K=1 .

Licence free microwaves

According to Southgate News OFCOM is to allow licence free use of 55GHz spectrum.

See https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/fixed-wireless-spectrum-strategy

Sunspots - Friday July 6th 2018

Solar flux is 68 today and the sunspot number 0. A=17 and K=4.

Rallies

Saturday 7 JULY : STOCKPORT RS RALLY

Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport SK2 6SQ. Car parking is available around the venue and a talk-in station will be on the air. Doors open from 10am to 4pm, with disabled visitors gaining access at 9.30am. Entry is £2. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB book stall. Contact Nigel Roscoe, G0RXA on 0750 690 4422 or by email to info@g8srs.co.uk.


Saturday 7 JULY : BANGOR + DISTRICT ARS ANNUAL RALLY

Donaghadee Community Centre, Parade, Donaghadee BT21 0HB (100m from harbour). Doors open 11.30am, admission £3. Free car parking, disabled facilities, Harry's RSGB bookstall, traders, Bring & Buy, raffle, refreshments. Harry, GI4JTF, 02890 422 762 www.bdars.com.


A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/