Before my stroke I really enjoyed experimenting with both ends of the spectrum. I quite enjoyed seeing how far I could get on VLF earth-mode through the ground. This was a Facebook memory from 2011.
14 Aug 2023
13 Aug 2023
Lockdown walks - NOT amateur radio
The recent pandemic was almost unimaginable in its effects. One of the positives was that people walked more locally and discovered the beauty on their doorstep that they didn't know was there. This 2020 collage shows local things in our village.
10m QRP WSPR TX (Sunday)
My W5OLF 500mW 10m WSPR TX has been on for about an hour. So far, just 2 spots of me. I am unsure of the propagation mode. I don't think it is Es.
UPDATE 1452z: 6 stations have spotted me today. Conditions to Europe seen marginal.
8m QRP FT8 (Sunday)
Although I have been on 8m FT8 (2.5W and a dipole) for about an hour, no spots yet on RX or TX.
Grandsons - NOT amateur radio
Our 2 grandsons in urgent conversation and eating cake with their devices not far away! 😉
Sunday plans
Later this morning I propose to go on 8m QRP FT8 again and 10m QRP WSPR TX with 500mW from the W5OLF beacon. Es is already looking quite promising, although some spots could be MS as we are at the peak of the Perseids shower.
Out of date websites - NOT amateur radio
One of the big problems on the internet is knowing if the information is up to date. On some sites this does not matter but on places like shops, businesses, restaurants and pubs it can be vital.
When it matters, a date on the website is important. The company in the photo are still there. I know as their website has a date!
12 Aug 2023
Last swift? - NOT amateur radio
On August 9th I was about to report the swifts had flown south. Then I saw 10! Today I saw a solitary swift overhead. I think this is probably the last I shall see in the UK until next spring. To me, screaming swifts are an important part of the cycle of life.
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