Now my 8m dipole has been re-erected, I intend to try the band again later.
28 Sept 2024
27 Sept 2024
'Our' tree - NOT amateur radio
10m 500mW WSPR (Friday)
My 10m 500mW WSPT TX beacon was turned on at about 1630z. EA8BFK (2880km) has spotted me.
UPDATE 2035z: In the end 2 stations in the USA spotted me (see table).
Anglesey Abbey yesterday - NOT amateur radio
Yesterday we met some friends at Anglesey Abbey. There was rain overnight and rain this afternoon, but we chose a dry patch in between luckily.
Back on 8m
My grandson helped me re-erect my 8m dipole. At about 1600z, I restarted my 40.680MHz 2.5W FT8.
Late swallow - NOT amateur radio
Yesterday as well as seeing a couple of house martins I saw a late swallow.
This is probably the last I shall see until the spring. I am pretty sure this is the latest I have ever seen one up here in East Anglia.
Cyber attack? - NOT amateur radio
I heard yesterday that all the major UK rail station WiFi systems had suffered what was thought to be a cyber attack. If these can be attacked what else could be done?
Autumn and winter project
During the dark evenings this autumn and winter I intend to update my PDF Project Scrapbook. There have been a few changes to rigs that I should include. Also, there is more to say about 8m and 23cm.