ICOM at Dayton 2022

This is a video of the ICOM stand at the Dayton Hamvention. I am underwhelmed. 

The VHF transceivers look "same as", the linear looks big, and the SHF concept looks like it will never happen. Where is the truly handheld version of the IC-705? 

If Yaesu is similar I can see them both leaving this market within 5 years. I suspect they both can see the writing on the wall. 

Corfu view - NOT amateur radio

The photo shows the view looking from Corfu Town across to Albania and mainland Greece. 

OFCOM news

 OFCOM has announced consultations on licence proposals affecting 5G and updates to its weekly updates. See the OFCOM website for details.

Dayton news

 It is now early Saturday in central Europe. The big (huge) Dayton Hamvention is on its middle day of 3. I have not yet heard any announcements of new commercial gear in the offing. Have you?

See https://hamvention.org/media-news/latest-news/ .

Corfu shop

The cherries and kumquats were on sale in Corfu Town yesterday. The whole shop was a riot of colour.

Sunspots - Saturday May 21st 2022

 Solar flux is 166 and the SSN 109.  A=12 and K=3.

Rally

The Dunstable Downs RC rally is in Stockwood Park, Luton this Sunday May 22nd. Check before travelling if there is any uncertainty.

Corfu - NOT amateur radio

We're having a week in Corfu. We have not been abroad since 2019. Everything seems normal again. 

The first photo shows the view looking from our hotel room. The collage shows scenes from Corfu Town. 

Well, someone has to do the hard tasks!! 😉😉

Solar peak - better than we thought?

The recent solar data (flux and sunspots) are better than expected. Does this point to maximum greater than we expected? I hope so. Are we heading for a peak higher than 200?

Sunspots - Friday May 20th 2022

Solar flux is 173 and the SSN 154. A=10 and K=2.