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).
We are lucky to live right next door to Burwell windmill. It is fully restored. Here it is in full sail with the sails turning. The fantail ensures the main sails point into the wind.
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In this video, the poster thinks President Trump is using his strategy outlined in his book "The Art of the Deal" to get a better deal with Denmark. It would appear most things the US president does is think about foreign policy as deals.
So far, with 200mW WSPR, it has reached 5 continents,
All timing is by GPS, which is built-in. Once programmed the unit needs no PC, so can run unattended. Mine comes covering 40m-6m. I also bought the all band RX, but I have not used this yet.
My beacon was turned on after breakfast,
UPDATE 1321z: So far, just EA8BFK (2880km) and an SV spotting me.
Presldent Trump has made some bold claims about the US economy. These have been fact checked by the BBC.
See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz6yg15lpw9t
Some would appear to be incorrect.
Is it only me, but I have come across not one person (absolutely no-one at all, really) outside of the USA that has a good word to say about the leaders of the USA currently. To many they appear brash and arrogant. This is sad as I have always found Americans kind and generous. Yet very many voted for Mr Trump. What he does in the USA i cannot comment on, but I can express my personal views as an outsider.
My gear was turned on after breakfast.
UPDATE 1540z: 15 stations spotting me with plenty in mainland Europe.
My beacon was turned on at breakfast time.
UPDATE 0950z: One SV has spotted me.
My 10m WSPR beacon was turned on at about 1510z.
UPDATE 1815z: So far, spotted by 43 stations. See table. See Map from WSPRrocks by Phil VK7JJ.
I am a great QRP fan. This video may inspire you. Without any amplification on RX I expect the RX is deaf, so best not call CQ, but answer other people's calls.
Events are moving very fast. This was written at 1012z on January 13th, so events may already have changed when you read this.
At the moment Donald Trump has threatened intervention, but not carried this out. It is clear that lots of Iranian people are deeply upset with, amongst other things, inflation that is making some foods totally too costly for many. If there was to be a revolution, there is no clear leader emerging. As I write we wait and see.
UPDATE 1631z: Trump promises protesters help is on the way. See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj691w2e840t.
UPDATE 1356z: So far, 56 spots of me. See map.
My gear was turned on about 1550z.
UPDATE 1603z: So far, 5 stations have spotted me, most from the USA.
This was Cambridge earlier. There are fewer visitors and it must be a hard time for those involved in hospitality.
The "holy grail" of EV batteries is greater range, costs lower than lithium ion, no rare earths, fast charging times, long life and safe.
A Scandinavian company claimed at CES that they have made a breakthrough.
If correct, this really could be a real game changer. Imagine if EVs could be charged very fast and have great range and be no more expensive than a fossil fuelled car and only need an occasional charge. This could be the breakthrough like we saw with CRTs and digital cameras. It could also really help with climate change.
Look out for DONUT batteries.
I am sure all the major car manufacturers are working hard towards this. A tipping point IS coming.
My gear was turned on about 1225z.
UPDATE 2055z: Spotted by 10 stations, mostly in England with one in Germany. QRT soon.
My beacon was turned on at about 1225z.
UPDATE 2058z: Spotted by 3 stations including a couple in the USA. QRT soon.
The Hall (see photo) has parts dating back to the 1600s. We used to know someone who lived here. She said it was very cold facing north.
As most appreciate, you never get something for nothing.
Very compact antennas tend to be very narrow band and inefficient. Nonetheless there are times such as SOTA these compromises are acceptable.
I remember working a station in Argentina on 10m SSB with just a few watts to a Miracle Whip some years ago from indoors! Compact antennas really do work. There are times when the loss of a few S points really don't matter.
The Gawant antenna is similar to the Miracle Whip. This one is homebrewed and I am not sure if it can be built ready-made.
This winter in this part of the UK we have had real snow on the ground for several days. In the last few years, snow has become a rarity.
At this time of year in the UK, snowdrops are appearing. Then it will be daffodils and new leaves and blossom.
In the summer we have bedding plants and warmth.
In the autumn golden leaves and mature fruits.
At the moment we are seeing plants with white flowers (not sure of the name) that look more like white blobs.
My gear was turned on mid-morning.
UPDATE 1234z: 49 stations have spotted me with the furthest a station in Columbia, South America.
For a very long time I have held the view that these inexpensive modules could form the basis of a 70cm transceiver. Indeed somebody may hav...
