Every week, OFCOM updates the data it holds on us e.g. licences. See the OFCOM website for details.
28 Oct 2022
Plans for today (Friday)
My plan for today was go on TG91 DMR and maybe 8m QRP FT8 TX later. We were out with family this morning.
UPDATE 1812z: In the end I did not go on 8m FT8 at all.
End of Southgate News?
My friend Steve G1KQH has passed me this sad news :
SILENT KEY: SOUTHGATE AMATEUR NEWS' RICHARD BRUNTON G4TUT/SK
PAUL/ANCHOR: If you follow amateur radio current events you are probably aware of the Southgate Amateur Radio News website. We here at Newsline are sad to report that the colleague of ours in England, who ran that important website, has become a Silent Key. Jeremy Boot G4NJH has that report.
"JEREMY: We are sad to announce the passing of Richard Brunton, G4TUT. Richard died at age 77 as the result of a fall on the 21st of October. The callsign may not seem familiar to you, but for decades Richard was editor of the Southgate Amateur Radio News website which has a significant international following. Each and every day, Richard would search the world’s ham radio and technology resources seeking out stories of interest and publishing them. Beyond the straight news items and specialist sections of his site, Richard encouraged non-commercial podcasts and blogs to promote ham radio opinion and stimulate debate on the essential subjects of the day. He also compiled the ‘CQ Serenade’ weekly programme which was broadcast throughout Europe on Shortwaveradio.de and other public-facing media. Richard himself was an intensely private man who had no close family, but he reached thousands of friends daily through his website. Amateur radio has lost a statesman and a stalwart whose dedication to amateur radio was valued and enjoyed by so many"
Museum yesterday - NOT amateur radio
This was our younger grandson at our local museum next door yesterday
27 Oct 2022
10 years ago - NOT amateur radio
It could even reach 22 degrees C in some parts of the UK this week.
Since we have lived in this part of the UK, it has got a lot milder. Snow is now rare. Last year we had just one snowy day.
Enjoying Cambridge - NOT amateur radio
This is my 14 year old grandson enjoying the visit.
My wife was on her "University of the Third Age" course and my son and grandson went shopping and taking photos.
Rallies this weekend
The following have been notified to me. As always, it is sensible to check before travelling any distance.
Sunday October 30th - Galashields Radio Rally TD1 3JX. I do not have contact details.
Sunday October 30th- Hack Green Radio Surplus Hangar Sale. Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. Contact coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk .
10m FT8 RX (Thursday)
In a few moments I will go on 10m FT8 RX. If things look promising I will switch to 8m QRP FT8 TX on 40.680 MHz. The E-W MUF is creeping up towards 8m!
UPDATE 1025z: So far today, 131 stations have been spotted on 10m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1112z: Either there is a problem my end or with PSKreporter as it still shows 131 spots. Other websites seem fine. I must check the shack PC.
UPDATE 1145z: There was a message on my PC that I have said "OK" to about installing updates outside active hours. . Still says 131 stations spotted. I suspect an issue their end, but I will reboot the PC and install the updates in case this is the problem.
UPDATE 1920z: QRT. Updates done.
New use for T320 network radio
Having owned a network radio for some years, I have found a new use for it.
It looks like a 2m or 70cm handheld with an antenna and PTT, but it is actually an Android cellular phone. With an app called Droidstar it is possible to access DMR and worldwide handheld communication. I cannot see it being widely used for this, but it means I can get on DMR without a special rig or hot-spot.
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