In the UK a General Election, after which the next ruling government will be formed, is expected late 2024. The ruling Conservative party is expected to lose power.
Sadly, the leading opposition party is led by Sir Keir Starmer. He seems an honest man, but rather lacks charisma.
In my view, the outcome could well be closer than expected.
Later this morning I expect to be on 6m QRP FT8 and 10m QRP WSPR TX. Sadly the SWR on my loop makes 8m TX tests unlikely, although I might try 8m FT8 RX later.
This is just a reminder that OFCOM updates the data it holds on licences etc. every week. Check the OFCOM website for details. The latest versions of their publications are also there too.
As mentioned before, my 8m antenna system is faulty and needs replacing. As an experiment I tried my V2000 vertical omni on 8m. The VSWR is over 3:1 so not really suitable. I gave a few transmissions but am currently on 40.680 MHz FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1144z: I must mend my 8m antenna system!
UPDATE 1600z: As an emergency measure I am using my indoor loop on 8m. The SWR is higher than I would want, so I am mostly on RX.
See https://hamweekly.com/ .
Switched on the 6m QRP FT8 gear just after breakfast. Looks like there is Es, but no JAs spotted here although I see them being worked from Eastern Europe.
