Yesterday we went with our son to the seaside at Folkestone- good old fashioned fun in the sun.
4 Apr 2025
3 Apr 2025
Medieval ducking stool - NOT amateur radio
Not many centuries ago people believed in witchcraft and devised many ways to seek out witches including the ducking stool shown in the photo taken in Canterbury. If you drowned you were a witch. If you survived…well…
RepeaterBook
Although I hardly ever use repeaters, I have the RepeaterBook app on my phone. It shows all the repeaters in the area you are in and many features as well. I am sure it would be very useful if you were a keen repeater user.
2 Apr 2025
Near Canterbury Cathedral - NOT amateur radio
It was good to see it with minimal scaffolding and in the sun.
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
April fools
At first I believed this!! Then I noticed IC-0104 and realised it was an April Fool’s joke!
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.
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