Ely market - NOT amateur radio

The photo shows the market square in Ely not too far from here. Sadly, there are too many 1960s buildings around, which would not be allowed today.  I suspect if they had been developing the square today they would have chosen designs much more in keeping.

The famous Ely cathedral is very close to this spot.

Soon be spring - NOT amateur radio

This photo was taken in Cambridge earlier today. Spring is not far away. 

Me?

This could be me in the early 1960s. 

Home? - NOT amateur radio

Although I left this part of Devon in 1970, it still feels like home. The photo shows earlier today. 

15m FT8 RX (Friday)

Since about 0930z I have been on 15m FT8 RX using the 10m antenna. At 0948z, 50 stations spotted.

137kHz tests in 2013

This was in 2013 when my QRP signal was spotted 101km away. 

King's, Cambridge - NOT amateur radio

 

The photo shows King's, Cambridge.  King's College Chapel is world famous as the home of the famous "Nine Lessons and Carols" each Christmas.

Sunspots - Friday January 28th 2022

Solar flux is 107 and the SSN 85. A=7 and K=2.

70cm FT8

 A few moments ago I turned on 70cm FT8. After an initial QRP TX session (no spots of my 2.5W to the 2m big-wheel omni antenna) I am now RX only.

UPDATE 2104z:   No spots.

Rally news

As far as I know the Lincoln Shortwave Club rally is on this Sunday January 30th, but I suggest you check before travelling any distance.

The Canvey Rally in February has been cancelled I understand.

As always in these uncertain times, it is always worth checking if rallies are cancelled or postponed.

UPDATE 2315z: The Lincoln rally has been cancelled (see Keith's comment below).