The RSGB is doing discounts for members for World Book Day. In my case this was worth £2.50 off a book. For once, I have bought something! Rather sneakily, they add the shipping costs at the very end. Naughty.
RSGB, I don't like this. Change it!!
15 Mar 2018
Spies - NOT amateur radio
The UK government has accused Russia of trying to poison an ex-spy and his daughter with a nerve agent. Although probably true, I have nagging doubts.
Most world powers have "dirty tricks" departments including the UK and the USA. The secret is not to get caught. Also, there is a lot of propaganda around, on all sides. It is just possible this is not as it seems. We may never know.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43415271 .
Most world powers have "dirty tricks" departments including the UK and the USA. The secret is not to get caught. Also, there is a lot of propaganda around, on all sides. It is just possible this is not as it seems. We may never know.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43415271 .
World Happiness Report - NOT amateur radio
Wondered where in the world are the happiest and saddest people? Well the World Happiness Report may have some answers. Incidentally, the UK is ranked 19th out of 156. Burundi is the worst.
See http://worldhappiness.report/ed/2018/
See http://worldhappiness.report/ed/2018/
mcHF clones
There has been quite a bit of interest in this HF transceiver project. At one time MLS was going to sell a Chinese clone, but had second thoughts. You can buy this Chinese clone direct from China. It is much less than the FT817/818.
There is a German derivative coming called the OV140. At the time of writing, kits are not yet available. This is open source hardware and software. It looks like this will be good when it comes.
See https://www.amateurfunk-sulingen.de/projects/ovi40-sdr#start
See also http://www.m0nka.co.uk/
There is a German derivative coming called the OV140. At the time of writing, kits are not yet available. This is open source hardware and software. It looks like this will be good when it comes.
See https://www.amateurfunk-sulingen.de/projects/ovi40-sdr#start
See also http://www.m0nka.co.uk/
Cambridge Concert - NOT amateur radio
A reminder that my wife's concert is in early April (see photo). You can get tickets on the door.
LimeSDR review
Southgate News has links to a review of the LimeSDR transceiver.
See http://southgatearc.org/news/2018/march/limesdr-mini-software-defined-radio-transceiver.htm#.WqpM30x2vIU .
See http://southgatearc.org/news/2018/march/limesdr-mini-software-defined-radio-transceiver.htm#.WqpM30x2vIU .
Sunspots - Thursday March 15th 2018
Solar flux is 68 today and the sunspot number zero. A=9 and K=4.
2m FT8
A QSO with M0MWS (195km) was not a bad start on 2m FT8 today with 2.5W and a big-wheel! So far, 16 uniques spotted in 4 countries. Best DX on RX is DK1VC (503km).
UPDATE 1046z: Now 18 uniques in 4 countries in last 6 hours on 2n FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1300z: 35 uniques in 7 countries so far today on 2m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1429z: Now 47 uniques in 7 countries today so far on 2m FT8 RX. Quite amazing.
UPDATE 1612z: Now 57 uniques spotted in 8 countries, just using the standard FT817 (no preamps) with a big-wheel omni antenna. Scarcely credible!
UPDATE 1046z: Now 18 uniques in 4 countries in last 6 hours on 2n FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1300z: 35 uniques in 7 countries so far today on 2m FT8 RX.
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| 2m FT8 RX today up to 1600z - amazing! |
UPDATE 1612z: Now 57 uniques spotted in 8 countries, just using the standard FT817 (no preamps) with a big-wheel omni antenna. Scarcely credible!
14 Mar 2018
Aurora webcams
Apparently you can watch auroras live via a couple of webcams.
See https://lightsoverlapland.com/webcams/ .
See https://lightsoverlapland.com/webcams/ .
G1 Solar storm?
According to the Spaceweather site, we have a 55% chance of being hit by a solar storm. Although it might result in some strong auroras, I'm not quite sure what else will be affected.
See http://spaceweather.com/ .
See http://spaceweather.com/ .
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