2 Apr 2025
DMR
Some years ago I tried DMR using just my Android PTT phone. I think the app was called Droidstar. It allowed me to connect to the DMR network worldwide without a DMR phone or dongle. It was fun just leaving to see who called in across the world, but I soon lost interest.
Oldest church in continuous use? - NOT amateur radio
This is St Martin’s church in Canterbury, UK which is supposed to be the oldest church in continuous use in the English speaking world.
1 Apr 2025
2m activity contest tonight
Starting at 1900z is the activity contest organised by the RSGB. This is the 2m leg for April.
Almost spring - NOT amateur radio
The ornamental cherry is almost in blossom with the windmill behind. The blossom is ephemeral lasting about 2 weeks.
31 Mar 2025
Apt quote?
This was seen yesterday in a comment about the RSGB, the national radio society in the UK.
“Given the hobby is dying on its feet due to elderly white males popping their clogs you'd think they'd take all the users and spectrum they could muster.”
It is probably quite true.