See https://sites.google.com/view/g3xbm4/home/hf-mf-and-lf/commercial-rigs/heathkit-hw8
Many people have iPhones. I had no idea (until seeing it in Amateur Radio Weekly yesterday) how many apps there are for Apple and Android. Many of these are free and very useful.
Check the iPhone app store.
My gear was turned on at about 0905z
UPDATE 1700z: Spotted by 199 stations (mostly European) and I have spotted 259 here, presumably Es mostly.
My beacon is on.
UPDATE 1341z: So far 46 European stations have spotted me. Es I guess.
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As long as the material does not saturate, i.e at very low power, they may be used in TX antennas as well, e.g. in WSPR beacons. Some years ago I carried out some experiments to prove they worked. They would be far down on a "proper" antenna, but they do work. As I recall my antennas were effectively loaded E field antennas rather than H field loops.
As I often say do not be afraid to experiment! This is one area of experimentation that has really been neglected.
See https://sites.google.com/view/g3xbm4/home/antennas/ferrite-rod-tx-antennas .
The largest nuclear power plant in Europe (I think) is in a war zone.
In rural areas the problem is often coverage gaps. Such a node might help.
I have not experimented, but am tempted.
After a few days away with my son and family in Kent I am now back home and on 10m QRP WSPR.
UPDATE 1921z: Spotted by 17 Europeans, presumably by Es.
Maybe I am just a grumpy old man!! The fashion with young people now seems to be to get a tattoo.
To me, they seem horrible. Some even have tattoos on their face. I can imagine these in 50 years time being all wrinkled!
The basic problem appears to be that there is no trust between opposing parties.
In my view nothing much will happen until this happens.
In the meantime the world suffers. ☹️.
This really conflicts me.
For those unable to enjoy amateur radio in the conventional way (maybe in a care home, hospital or hotel room) it allows connections into many repeaters around the world. At the same time I find it unsatisfying as it lacks experimentation, which I find the best part of the hobby.
There are other amateur radio substitutes that use the internet to entirely replace radio! I find these even less enjoyable.
I would be interested to hear the views of others.
Most days, I watch the Joe Blogs videos on Iran. At the time of writing peace looks as elusive as ever and the world suffers.
These were very popular QRP CW transceivers some years ago. I owned a built one and had lots of fun with it. As I recall, I mostly used it o...
