Once a month I go on the 70cm activity contest (UKAC) organised by the RSGB.
Because of my poor voice I usually stay on for only the first 30 minutes.
I only use 10W pep and a 144MHz big-wheel omni. Despite these limitations I still manage to work over 100km away most times. No doubt the antenna at the other end helps!
It is usual to say the UK is "going to the dogs" and getting worse, but a recent article on the BBC sheds a different view. Whilst many older people have decreased confidence, confidence is increasing in younger people.
As the year progresses, inflation and interest rates are likely to fall.
It is generally, bleak, treeless and windy.
In the last few weeks they have had snowstorms.
Being that far north, days are short in winter.
My beacon was turned on at 1038z.
UPDATE 1044z: So far, spotted by EA8BFK (2880km).
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UPDATE 1046z: So far 5 English stations have spotted me.
At the moment there is a lot of doubt about the claims of a small company revealing a solid state battery at CES that could revolutionise transport.
This one of many videos that expresses doubts. I guess we will have to wait and see.
It is true that companies have invested billions and are amazed if a small company really has "cracked it". Time will tell if this really is a breakthrough or just hype.
This was obviously created with the help of AI.
My beacon has been on since breakfast.
UPDATE 1056z: Spotted by 3 stations with the best EA8BFK (2880km).
