The photo shows our walk last week. It was muddy!
10 Jan 2021
G3XBM history
My history in amateur radio goes right back to the early 1960s. On my main website is a page about my history. In all those years we have seen many changes in our hobby. I still enjoy it.
9 Jan 2021
Less meat? - NOT amateur radio
Although I enjoy meat I am sure I could be perfectly happy as a vegetarian or even vegan. Looking at non-meat recipes they look just as good and are no doubt better for the planet. Over time I am sure that adverts will persuade us to eat less meat. It doesn't bother me. Quite a few people are trying to go meatless in January. They probably save money too.
Oscar 100 activity
Activity levels on the narrowband transponder of the geosynchronous satellite Oscar 100 seem to be quite high today. My quick look on the Web SDR at Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall was late afternoon in Europe.
2m FT8 RX (Saturday)
It is now 1339z. A short while ago I went on 2m FT8 RX with the FT817ND and big-wheel omni antenna. So far G4YTM (179km) spotted and 3 other Gs. Furthermost is 2E1EMK (182km).
UPDATE 1353z: Now 6 stations in 2 countries spotted.
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| Spots of me to 1620z on 2m FT8 TX (2.5W) |
UPDATE 1700z: 20 spots of my QRP (2.5W to the big-wheel omni) 2m FT8 today so far.
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| Stations spotted today on 2m FT8 RX |
UPDATE 2152z: QRT. 2m FT8 QRP never fails.
Hope - NOT amateur radio
The snowdrops are appearing now, and the daffodils will soon be out.
8 Jan 2021
2m FT8 QRP (Friday)
At about 1920z, I QSYed to 2m FT8 with 2.5W to the big-wheel omni antenna. So far this evening, I have been spotted by 5 stations on TX and I have spotted 1 station on 2m FT8 RX. It is now 1926z.
Winter Walk - NOT amateur radio
There were a few snowdrops and daffodils out. Another month things will be very different.
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