If eaten it can cause hallucinations.
See https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/fungi-and-lichens/fly-agaric/ .
29 Oct 2022
Mushroom
28 Oct 2022
OFCOM news
Every week, OFCOM updates the data it holds on us e.g. licences. See the OFCOM website for details.
Plans for today (Friday)
My plan for today was go on TG91 DMR and maybe 8m QRP FT8 TX later. We were out with family this morning.
UPDATE 1812z: In the end I did not go on 8m FT8 at all.
End of Southgate News?
My friend Steve G1KQH has passed me this sad news :
SILENT KEY: SOUTHGATE AMATEUR NEWS' RICHARD BRUNTON G4TUT/SK
PAUL/ANCHOR: If you follow amateur radio current events you are probably aware of the Southgate Amateur Radio News website. We here at Newsline are sad to report that the colleague of ours in England, who ran that important website, has become a Silent Key. Jeremy Boot G4NJH has that report.
"JEREMY: We are sad to announce the passing of Richard Brunton, G4TUT. Richard died at age 77 as the result of a fall on the 21st of October. The callsign may not seem familiar to you, but for decades Richard was editor of the Southgate Amateur Radio News website which has a significant international following. Each and every day, Richard would search the world’s ham radio and technology resources seeking out stories of interest and publishing them. Beyond the straight news items and specialist sections of his site, Richard encouraged non-commercial podcasts and blogs to promote ham radio opinion and stimulate debate on the essential subjects of the day. He also compiled the ‘CQ Serenade’ weekly programme which was broadcast throughout Europe on Shortwaveradio.de and other public-facing media. Richard himself was an intensely private man who had no close family, but he reached thousands of friends daily through his website. Amateur radio has lost a statesman and a stalwart whose dedication to amateur radio was valued and enjoyed by so many"
Museum yesterday - NOT amateur radio
This was our younger grandson at our local museum next door yesterday
27 Oct 2022
10 years ago - NOT amateur radio
It could even reach 22 degrees C in some parts of the UK this week.
Since we have lived in this part of the UK, it has got a lot milder. Snow is now rare. Last year we had just one snowy day.
Enjoying Cambridge - NOT amateur radio
This is my 14 year old grandson enjoying the visit.
My wife was on her "University of the Third Age" course and my son and grandson went shopping and taking photos.
Rallies this weekend
The following have been notified to me. As always, it is sensible to check before travelling any distance.
Sunday October 30th - Galashields Radio Rally TD1 3JX. I do not have contact details.
Sunday October 30th- Hack Green Radio Surplus Hangar Sale. Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AL. Contact coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk .
10m FT8 RX (Thursday)
In a few moments I will go on 10m FT8 RX. If things look promising I will switch to 8m QRP FT8 TX on 40.680 MHz. The E-W MUF is creeping up towards 8m!
UPDATE 1025z: So far today, 131 stations have been spotted on 10m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1112z: Either there is a problem my end or with PSKreporter as it still shows 131 spots. Other websites seem fine. I must check the shack PC.
UPDATE 1145z: There was a message on my PC that I have said "OK" to about installing updates outside active hours. . Still says 131 stations spotted. I suspect an issue their end, but I will reboot the PC and install the updates in case this is the problem.
UPDATE 1920z: QRT. Updates done.
New use for T320 network radio
Having owned a network radio for some years, I have found a new use for it.
It looks like a 2m or 70cm handheld with an antenna and PTT, but it is actually an Android cellular phone. With an app called Droidstar it is possible to access DMR and worldwide handheld communication. I cannot see it being widely used for this, but it means I can get on DMR without a special rig or hot-spot.
26 Oct 2022
8m QRP FT8 (Wednesday)
My 8m FT8 QRP station was turned on at about 1500z on 40.680 MHz. No spots.
UPDATE 1936z: No spots.
DMR sked this evening
As readers will be aware, last night I got the time of the CDARC DMR net wrong. Although I know the rig works having had a couple of QSOs on TG91, I have not checked if my settings for the CDARC net are correct, so I am hoping to have a sked at 2000z tonight with a club member to prove all should be OK for next week, at the right time!
UPDATE 2222z: The DMR test tonight was successful. so I should be able to join the CDARC DMR net next Tuesday at 1700z.
10m FT8 RX ( Wednesday)
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| Stations spotted on 10m FT8 at 0924z |
UPDATE 0929z: 52 stations spotted so far today.
UPDATE 1936z: 533 stations spotted today. Compared with recent days, not too great.
Time - NOT amateur radio
We experience time as a linear thing flowing from the past into the future.
All our memories are assumed to be the accumulation over our lifetimes. But what if each day we are awake to these memories, but the past never happened? What I am pondering is this: is our experience of time and living correct? Could it be that consciousness is not as we thought? Is each moment actually an illusion?
No, I have not been sniffing glue or am not high on something!
If you look back over the last century or two, lots that we just accepted has proved to be doubtful. Many things we believe correct may prove not to be. Think of creation, evolution, the nature of the universe, genetics, quantum theory, relativity etc. We can only know so little.
I have no idea what is correct, even if there a "correct" answer. All I know is there is so much to know and we are just humans.
We look though a glass dimly...
25 Oct 2022
Cambridge club DMR net
Guess who got the time wrong? I went on at 1900z, but later found out it was at 1600z, so I missed it. I know it basically works as I have already had 2 QSOs, but was disappointed that I got the wrong time!
10m FT8 RX (Tuesday)
In a few moments, I intend to go on 10m FT8 RX. If this looks good I'll QSY to 8m QRP FT8 TX later.
UPDATE 2210z: Earlier, I was surprised how few spots I was seeing on 10m. The PC had stopped working as some software had updated. When reset, plenty were copied.
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