Last evening I was on 2m FT8 using 2.5W and the big-wheel omni antenna. Although as usual I was spotted in EI and GI, not a single station was spotted here on RX. I am pretty sure all was working here. Odd.
15 Jan 2021
14 Jan 2021
OFCOM report
OFCOM has published a report on emerging technologies. See the OFCOM website for more details.
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ICOM IC-705
These QRP radios are now widely available in Europe. The price is still high and, if like the IC-7300, will not drop unless they face real competition.
The nearest competition is the Yaesu FTDX10, but this is not a 5/10W radio and does not have 2m and 70cm, but does have an ATU and 4m.
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Art with Ed - NOT amateur radio
Previously I mentioned the YouTube video made by my grandson Edward who is 11 years old. The collage shows some of the pages.
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15m FT8
At 0854z I went on 15m FT8 with 2.5W and the tiny indoor loop.
So far (0935z), 8 RX spots. It is a dreadful day outside: cold and rainy.
I get the feeling 15m is only just open today. I have seen far better days.
UPDATE 1322z: 9 spots of my 2.5W QRP FT8 so far.
UPDATE 1526z: 16 spots of my 2.5W with the furthermost K1CA (5246km). On RX 156 stations spotted with the furthermost YB3LZ (12245km).
UPDATE 1925z: 26 spots of my 2.5W to the indoor loop antenna today on 15m FT8 TX.
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