Breakfast? - NOT amateur radio

This has appeared on social media several times. 

As much as I like the occasional fry-up, even I would struggle! 

Some would be very much against this.

Ivermectin - NOT amateur radio

Ivermectin seems to have anti-viral properties against Covid-19 in helping to prevent serious illness. 

Some governments (Goa in India and Ireland) are recommending this very low cost drug as a prophylactic. I regularly watch the YouTube channel of Dr John Campbell and he is puzzled why this is not being widely recommended. He always gives the source of his data. I recommend you check this out. 

Always seek the medical advice of your own doctor!

10m FT8 RX

For the last hour or so I have been on 10m FT8 RX with the tiny indoor loop. It is now 1210z and so far 92 stations have been spotted.

UPDATE 1327z:  120 stations spotted today so far on 10m FT8 RX.

UPDATE 1358z:  132 stations spotted today.

New website live

www.g3xbm.co.uk is now pointing to the new site. If there are any issues or you notice wrong pictures or errors, please let me know ASAP. For a while things may be wrong. Overall, things should be at least as good as the old site finally.

Cygnets - NOT amateur radio

This is the time of year when swans nest and have cygnets. They are at the mercy of foxes and similar predators. I doubt they will all survive. They look sweet but nature is cruel. 

Sunspots - Monday May 17th 2021

 Solar flux is 73 and the SSN 11.  A=5 and K=1.

10m FT8 RX

For about 30 minutes I have been on 10m FT8 RX with the tiny indoor loop (see photo). So far today I have spotted 84 stations including a number in South America and the Caribbean. 

You can see what I am spotting on PSKreporter.

As I mentioned earlier, I reckon this loop (the old Whizz Loop) is probably 10dB down on an external dipole. I hope to get a 10m dipole up this week, possibly with a 6m dipole too.

UPDATE 1914z:  185 stations spotted today on 10m FT8 RX.

77.5 GHz EME

This video was made in May 2013, but I have only just seen it. This is definitely pushing the boundaries. Makes my efforts seem distinctly average, HI.

Covid-19 humour - NOT amateur radio

 

Seen on social media earlier. 

Vegetables - NOT amateur radio

This year, I am trying my hand at growing tomatoes and runner beans. This is an experiment as I am definitely not an expert! 

It is probably cheaper to buy them at the nearest supermarket! The photo shows the runner beans just planted.  I have a few left over, so these needed putting in a suitable place.