Our grandson is just 11. Since he was very young he has demonstrated a real talent for art. A year and a half ago he did 2 wonderful paintings of our old house and the windmill next door for my wife and my 70th birthdays. He has won several prizes. Even several years ago he showed his talent. He is far more gifted than his grandparents.
See https://sites.google.com/site/g3xbmqrp3/home/art
7 May 2020
Oscar 100 update
Every few weeks, I check the occupancy of the narrowband transponder on this geosynchronous satellite by looking at the web SDR at Goonhilly in Cornwall. My most recent very unscientific look at this was earlier today and last night. My look suggested occupancy was no higher than a few weeks ago. In fact, if anything, occupancy seems lower than a few weeks ago!
See https://eshail.batc.org.uk/nb/
See https://eshail.batc.org.uk/nb/
6m in Germany
Southgate News has a piece on 6m in Germany, which is moving to implement WRC allocations.
See http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/may/enhanced-50-mhz-allocation-in-germany.htm#.XrP7SmjYq00
See http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/may/enhanced-50-mhz-allocation-in-germany.htm#.XrP7SmjYq00
Rose in the garden last week - NOT amateur radio
If this has been posted before please accept my apologies, but it is a nice rose!
10m FT8
A short while ago (0540z) I turned on 10m FT8 with 2.5W to the tiny indoor loop antenna.
Yesterday I failed to get a single WSPR spot on the band, so it will be interesting to see how FT8 behaves.
UPDATE 1649z: Disappointing so far. Just 5 fairly close EU stations spotted so far today with no spots of me.
UPDATE 1844z: It was a long time coming, but I was spotted by 9A2WB (1429km). Only 5 spots on RX all day so far, mostly Gs.
UPDATE 1940z: 4 EU stations have now spotted me with strong signals typical of Es. Like buses, they all come at once! Probably worth another go tomorrow. Going QRT shortly.
Yesterday I failed to get a single WSPR spot on the band, so it will be interesting to see how FT8 behaves.
UPDATE 1649z: Disappointing so far. Just 5 fairly close EU stations spotted so far today with no spots of me.
UPDATE 1844z: It was a long time coming, but I was spotted by 9A2WB (1429km). Only 5 spots on RX all day so far, mostly Gs.
UPDATE 1940z: 4 EU stations have now spotted me with strong signals typical of Es. Like buses, they all come at once! Probably worth another go tomorrow. Going QRT shortly.
6 May 2020
Another cancelled rally
The following rally has been cancelled. As usual, the background may make this hard to read. The summary is the Dartmoor Radio Club Rally has been cancelled.
8 MAY 2020 (Bank Holiday Friday) : CANCELLED
DARTMOOR RADIO CLUB RALLY. The Butchers Hall, Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL. Doors open at 10am. Admission is £2.50. There will be traders and a Bring & Buy. Refreshments will be available. Contact Roger, 2E0RPH on 0785 408 8882, or by email to 2e0rph@gmail.com.
A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/rall
8 MAY 2020 (Bank Holiday Friday) : CANCELLED
DARTMOOR RADIO CLUB RALLY. The Butchers Hall, Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL. Doors open at 10am. Admission is £2.50. There will be traders and a Bring & Buy. Refreshments will be available. Contact Roger, 2E0RPH on 0785 408 8882, or by email to 2e0rph@gmail.com.
A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/rall
OFCOM Updates
As usual, OFCOM has updated its Communications Monthly for May with the latest data. See the OFCOM website.
Village walk - NOT amateur radio
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