Although fewer stations were spotted, there was DX from the Caribbean copied on the FT817ND and the V2000 omni antenna. In all, 293 stations spotted. Better equipped stations were working plenty across the Atlantic.
15 Jun 2021
12 year old grandson's art - NOT amateur radio
14 Jun 2021
Granddaughter - NOT amateur radio
They all like coming to Burwell.
6m FT8 RX (Monday)
Since breakfast I have again been on 6m FT8 RX with the FT817ND and the V2000 vertical omni. It is now 1042z and so far 129 stations spotted.
UPDATE 1414z: 238 stations spotted on RX including 2 in the Caribbean.
UPDATE 1530z: 252 spots on RX so far today on 6m FT8.
13 Jun 2021
DX soundbites
You may like to hear what some DX stations sounded like. These recordings were made last year. There is a link on my main website.
See https://sites.google.com/view/g3xbm4/home/hf-mf-and-lf/dx-soundbites-2020 .
Picnic time - NOT amateur radio
Last night they slept outside under the stars.
Online orders - NOT amateur radio
Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, a lot of us have turned to orders online. We have ordered stuff from various suppliers and all have done well delivering the correct packages to the door within a few days. No car journeys, no heavy lifting, convenient.
When things return to more normal, I can see lots of people staying with online orders for speed, choice and convenience. The high street suppliers that will survive have to either offer something unique or change their business model.
This had already started before the pandemic, but the last 12-15 months have speeded up the change process. I still enjoy browsing and having a coffee whilst my wife spends our money, but things will be different.
One thing is certain: high streets will be very different. I suspect the changes will take some time. In the end I can see more city centre flats and fewer, different, shops.
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