SHF rig from ICOM?

ICOM may be developing an SHF rig. 

They have been doing some experiments at 5.6GHz and have asked for inputs.  At one time microwave bands seemed far too high to be of interest from the major Japanese manufacturers. 

Back in the 1970s we were amazed when the Liner 2 transformed 2m SSB for the masses.

See https://www.icomjapan.com/lp/shf/ .

Spring is in the air - NOT amateur radio

Before it rained, we did a walk around the village earlier. There are signs of spring everywhere now. 

Cambridge bookshops - NOT amateur radio

There used to be lots of bookshops in Cambridge but there are fewer as many people prefer to buy online. 

10m FT8

At 0640z my 10m FT8 has been turned on. No spots yet.

UPDATE 0804z: Just 1 spot on RX so far. 

UPDATE 0919z: Just 2 EUs spotted on RX so far. 1 station has spotted my QRP on TX (G0FWX 160km).

UPDATE 1205z:  50 stations spotted on 10m FT8 RX today. 

UPDATE 1218z:  Back on QRP 10m FT8 TX again. 3 spots earlier today. 2 just now.

UPDATE 1342z:   RX only again. 88 stations spotted.

UPDATE 1600z:   110 stations spotted on 10m FT8 RX today. Seen better days!

Sunspots - Friday March 11th 2022

 Solar flux is 127 and the SSN 90.  A=10 and K=3. 

Rally

 As far as I know, this rally is on. My advice is always check with the organisers beforehand!

Sunday March 13th - Hamzilla Radio Fest in Sandwich, Kent. See www.hamzilla.uk .

DP0GVN (Antarctica) on 10m WSPR

The German Antarctic Research base has been copied several times today on 10m WSPR.

See https://www.awi.de/en/expedition/stations/neumayer-station-iii.html

Anglesey Abbey earlier - NOT amateur radio

Today has been a lovely spring day so far. We went for a walk around Anglesey Abbey earlier. The snowdrops are mostly over but the daffodils are still not at their best. 

10m WSPR QRP (Thursday)

 At the moment I am on 10m WSPR with 2.5W for 20% of the time. So far, 3 unique stations have spotted me (furthermost TA4/G8SCU 3010km) and I have spotted one G.

UPDATE 1330z:  So far today, I have been spotted by 7 stations and I have spotted 10 stations.

UPDATE 2130z:   18 stations have spotted my 10m QRP WSPR today and I have spotted 22 stations (see chart). I shall try FT8 tomorrow.

Architypal Cambridge - NOT amateur radio

Cambridge is world famous for its college buildings especially King's College Chapel which is known across the planet for its Christmas carols. The photo shows King's a few days ago.