The photo shows the view looking down King's Parade which is right outside King's College and Chapel. In the distance are the Senate House (LHS) where degrees are given out and Great St Mary's, the university church (RHS).
20 Oct 2022
King's Parade, Cambridge - NOT amateur radio
The photo shows the view looking down King's Parade which is right outside King's College and Chapel. In the distance are the Senate House (LHS) where degrees are given out and Great St Mary's, the university church (RHS).
More apple chutney - NOT amateur radio
4m activity contest (UKAC)
This evening is the 4m UKAC activity contest. Although I have no 4m antenna, I may take a peek on RX. The contest starts at 1900z.
UPDATE 1923z: As I have no 4m antenna I tried 4m SSB receive with my transverter and a variety of antennas. Best DX was a station in IO82 square.
10m QRP WSPR TX (Thursday)
As the thunder risk has passed, I am on 10m WSPR TX with my 500mW beacon. No spots.
Rally
The following should take place on Saturday. If going, please check with organisers first.
October 22nd (Saturday) - Essex CW Boot Camp/CW Convention, Witham Essex, CM8 2HE. Contact g0ibn1@yahoo.com .
8m QRP FT8 (Thursday)
As the storm risk seems to have passed, I am again on 8m QRP FT8 TX on 40.680 MHz. I have been on for about 20 minutes.
UPDATE 1054z: No spots.
Thunder risk?
As there is a storm risk, I'm staying off air until the risk has passed. I am keeping a close eye on the lightning map.
19 Oct 2022
8m QRP FT8 TX (Wednesday)
As I was able to sync time on the PC , I am on 40.680 MHz FT8 QRP TX (first) and RX.
UPDATE 1735z: No spots. PSKreporter was reporting long after the event. I checked the PC screen.
23cm transverter dispatched from Bulgaria
Assuming all is OK, I hope to try some local tests this year, with the 23cm UKACs next year. I have no idea how far I can get with the small test antenna supplied with it.
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