17 Jun 2018
16 Jun 2018
Network radios
Both PW and RadCom have articles in recent editions on network radios.
These look like conventional mobiles or portables with a PTT and an antenna (in the case of portables) but they connect to the internet, usually as the units are Android devices. They link to apps like Zello and Echolink, so can link to repeaters and amateurs elsewhere on the planet e.g. a mobile in Australia.
In reality they feel like conventional radios on 2m or 70cms. They can use 3G or 4G cellular networks or wifi. Apparently data only SIMs are very low cost. Not having used one I cannot comment.
With worsening HF conditions, these may appeal to many. Using the internet means that QSB and local noise are not problems and big antennas are not needed. Purist will ask, "is this real amateur radio?".
These look like conventional mobiles or portables with a PTT and an antenna (in the case of portables) but they connect to the internet, usually as the units are Android devices. They link to apps like Zello and Echolink, so can link to repeaters and amateurs elsewhere on the planet e.g. a mobile in Australia.
In reality they feel like conventional radios on 2m or 70cms. They can use 3G or 4G cellular networks or wifi. Apparently data only SIMs are very low cost. Not having used one I cannot comment.
With worsening HF conditions, these may appeal to many. Using the internet means that QSB and local noise are not problems and big antennas are not needed. Purist will ask, "is this real amateur radio?".
Stockholm, Sweden - NOT amateur radio
Stockholm in Sweden is a beautiful city built on several islands. It is one of my favourites. This morning we did a city tour and we revisited the Vasa Museum this afternoon. We ate at a Chinese buffet this evening. Wide choice and all you could eat for 451 krona (total cost for 2) including a couple of glasses of wine. Excellent value for 2 of us.
14 Jun 2018
5T2AI on 6m FT8
As well as D41CV in the Cape Verde Islands, I see that 5T2AI in Mauritania is being spotted on 6m FT8 this morning.
Bigger 6m in CEPT countries?
Apparently CEPT is discussing 6m as part of the agenda of its meeting this month in Tallinn. I cannot imagine this will be a high priority, but it would be good if CEPT had a common (and favourable) view on the 6m amateur band before WRC-19 next year.
It would also be good if all CEPT nations allocated the 4m band. The number of countries on 4m has increased in recent years.
It would also be good if all CEPT nations allocated the 4m band. The number of countries on 4m has increased in recent years.
OFCOM filing consultation
Now, don 't get too exited as it is not good for your heart, but guess what?
OFCOM is consulting about charging for its work on satellite filing! Now, that is so exciting. Please sit down.
See https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/satellite-filings-cost-recovery
OFCOM is consulting about charging for its work on satellite filing! Now, that is so exciting. Please sit down.
See https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/satellite-filings-cost-recovery
South Devon - NOT amateur radio
Sunspots - Thursday June 14th 2018
Solar flux is 72 and the sunspot number still 12. A=4 and K=1.
A reminder that I get my solar data from http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html
A reminder that I get my solar data from http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html
13 Jun 2018
10m WSPR TX
Yesterday, FY5KE (7110km) spotted my 500mW 10m WSPR beacon 26 times. Today, there is plenty of Es around again. Apart from EA8BFK (2880km) in the Canary Is. these were all Euopeans.
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