This was 14 years ago when I was still fit. I used to drive out in the car to see where my 5W beacon could be received.
12 Apr 2025
10m QRP FT8 (Saturday)
My 6W 10m FT8 was turned on at about 0620z.
UPDATE 0845z: 17 spots of me so far with the furthermost Gabon in central Africa. The impression I get is conditions are "average".
UPDATE 1818z: 146 stations have spotted me.
Village cottages- NOT amateur radio
These cottages are next to the church in our village . Although a private house now they have been an antiques shop and a dress shop in our time.
11 Apr 2025
Friends across the world
One of the aspects of amateur radio I really like is its ability to completely transcend politics.
Way back in the days of the USSR many stations were worked. Likewise I worked many stations in the USA and Canada. These days there are more Chinese stations active. To this day I still exchange emails with a radio amateur in Moscow. I also exchange emails with someone in the USA.
Most of us are just interested in some aspect of the hobby and politics just doesn't matter. Some are capitalists, some are communists. It really does not impact us.
All we can do is continue to break down barriers and remember we are all the same really.
Yaesu FTX-1F latest
The last I heard they were awaiting FCC approval before doing a worldwide launch. With all the turbulence in the USA, I have no idea when this will be.
What I do know is each additional month, and extra tariffs make it less likely to be successful in the USA, which would have been one of the major markets.
It would not surprise me if this was quietly dropped.
Shrew in loft - NOT amateur radio
We have since moved.
Child slavery? - NOT amateur radio
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