Sunspots - Saturday September 7th

 Solar flux is 249 and the SSN 188. A=8 and K=1.

Gozo, Malta earlier in the week

These photos were taken on Gozo earlier in the week. Gozo is less crowded than Malta but there were more buildings than I expected and it was still very barren.

OFCOM publications

A reminder that OFCOM publishes many documents about the licences we hold as well as many publications on matters of importance. See the OFCOM website for details.

Inland sea - NOT amateur radio

 This was Gozo, Malta 🇲🇹 yesterday. You go through this cave to access it.

Rally this Sunday

The following has been notified to me. As always, check details are correct.

Sunday September 8th - Caister Lifeboat Radio Rally, Caister on Sea, NR30 5DJ. Contact m1bfi@outlook.com .

136kHz beacon

 Earlier this year I tried to resurrect my 136kHz CW beacon. Then I blew it up!

English churches - NOT amateur radio

 At the moment I am enjoying our holiday in Malta which involves visiting historic sites including churches. I have to admit that I prefer the simplicity of English churches. Many of the churches here are very beautiful but ornate.

Sunspots - Friday September 6th

 Solar flux is 241 and the SSN 167. A=7 and K=1.

Cynical - NOT amateur radio

 When we stayed at a hotel recently they stated they saved 17 litres of water 💦 when towels were reused. Very sensible when multiplied by the number of rooms.

What was NOT mentioned was this probably means fewer people and greater profits. Cynical, me?

Sunspots - Thursday September 5th

Solar flux is 262 and the SSN 151. A=13 and K=2.