Budva harbour, Montenegro - NOT amateur radio

There is something relaxing about watching boats bobbing up and down in the water. This was yesterday. 

AI (artificial intelligence) - NOT amateur radio

Until this year most would not know what AI meant. In the last 9 months this has changed and most are aware of what it means.

In the next 20 years it could have a profound impact on all of us. 

Sunspots - Friday September 15th 2023

Solar flux is 145 and the SSN 110. A=18 and K=2. 

Rally

 The following rally has been notified to me. Please check details are correct before travelling any distance.

Saturday September 16th - Angel of the North ARC Rally. Bensham Gateshead, NE8 4LH. Contact anarc.club@gmail.com. 

Budva, Montenegro, Statue - NOT amateur radio

 This was seen in Budva this morning. 

Experimentation

One of the aspects of our hobby that I have most enjoyed is experimentation. It doesn't cost much, is fun, and all can do it. 

But who would? - NOT amateur radio

This photo appeared as a FB memory from 2010.

Lunch yesterday - NOT amateur radio

The photo shows where we had lunch yesterday in Montenegro. As I mentioned yesterday, we had a simple lunch with local ham and cheese. 

Sunspots - Thursday September 14th 2023

 Solar flux is 143 and the SSN 109.  A=17 and K=4.

HF conditions

 Now is an excellent time to try HF radio. Sunspots are expected to peak soon, although conditions could be good for several years. In the past I have had excellent results with simple CW QRP rigs although I can recommend the QDX which is a 5W digital only transceiver that is very small and very inexpensive. Expect worldwide results with simple antennas. Mine covers 20 - 10m.