According to the BBC this is called "Great Cambourne" although I have never heard this name used before. To locals it is known simply as Cambourne.
13 Jul 2024
Cambourne or Great Cambourne - NOT amateur radio?
QMX+ video on YouTube
The RSGB does a series called Tonight@8. Recently, it featured the QMX+ rig from QRP Labs designed by Hans Summers G0UPL.
12 Jul 2024
Interesting space photo - NOT amateur radio
MLS announce new portable
£619.99 for a hand portable? Hmm. A lot more than I would pay, although I expect some will pay up for a fairly unique transceiver. Look for the ID-52 anniversary edition.
Favourable exchange rates
I notice that the pound is very strong against the Japanese Yen. It has also got a lot better against the US Dollar.
On the face of this we should expect useful reductions in the price of Japanese gear. Alternatively, dealers can make a greater profit.
Wild flowers - NOT amateur radio
This is a recent photo from my son of wild flowers.
10m QRP FT8 (Friday)
Today at 0751z 68 stations have already spotted me with the furthermost V51MA (8460km).
UPDATE 1052z: 115 stations have spotted my 10m QRP FT8 this morning. These include Africa, North and South America and Europe. Interestingly, no spots in Asia.
UPDATE 1335z: 186 spots of my QRP 10m FT8 in the last day. See map.
11 Jul 2024
Upcoming Rallies
The following have been notified to me. Always check with organisers if travelling far. All are on Sunday July 14th.
- Cambridge Repeater Group Rally (postponed). Foxton CB22 6EN. Contact rally2024@cambridgerepeater.net .
- Lincoln Short Wave Club Summer Rally, Market Rasen,LN8 3HT . Contact m5zzz@outlook.com .
- McMichael Radio and Electronics Rally and Car Boot Sale 2024, Reading, RG4 6ST. Contact rally@radarc.org .