Ely is about 20 minutes away from us by car. The cathedral, which is very old, dominates.
3 Oct 2023
Ely Cathedral - NOT amateur radio
Ely is about 20 minutes away from us by car. The cathedral, which is very old, dominates.
Plans for Tuesday
I shall try 8m FT8 QRP again and 10m QRP WSPR TX as the antenna is free with the beacon.
Village cottage - NOT amateur radio
This cottage was extended some years ago. The new part matches the old very well.
2 Oct 2023
630m WSPR RX (Monday)
At 1920z, I turned on my 630m WSPR RX using my earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground.
Lightning stops play
Just now, we had a lightning flash and clap of thunder. Judging by the time delay, I would imagine it is 10km south of here.
If it looks like the risk is going away, I shall probably reconnect things.
See https://www.lightningmaps.org/#m=oss;t=3;s=0;o=0;b=;ts=0;Inertia
Maybe it is because I am retired? Maybe it is because I am old? Maybe it is related to my 2013 stroke?
Whatever the reason, I am always very tired and get exhausted very quickly. Jobs that would have once taken a few minutes take ages. As examples I have had an SDR and a tiny spectrum analyser for ages and they have still to be used. My 630m transverter that needs fixing still needs fixing.
It is as if there is no urgency. Perhaps this is a good thing. There is always tomorrow...
Working Russian stations
If you are old enough, you will remember working lots of stations in the old USSR. We were able to share our hobby on equal terms with people who were really the same as us.
I feel the same now about Russia. I hate that they invaded Ukraine, but I hope that via amateur radio we can all share our common humanity. Incidentally, one of my old neighbours was Russian and nicer person you could never meet. Since leaving work, I have had regular contact with a Russian who has always been the same.
Windmill Maintenance - NOT amateur radio
Our hedge is in the front of the photo.
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