Phil_GU0SUP

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That was a very windy weekend, but this morning started calm, but with heavy drizzle. It's now stopped and trying to brighten up a bit. It's also quite mild at 17C

Very happy to catch George @m1geo.com on 17m FT8 earlier. Good to see you George, and thanks for the contact 👍

I thought Storm Boelo was supposed to track across southern Scotland? Hmmmm.... it's definitely causing a stiff breeze down here 🌪🌪🌪🌫

The storm seems to have passed through now, but the rain is persisting, and due to get heavier this afternoon. Might have to play a bit of radio

The storm was supposed to clear this afternoon, but it is still gusting to F9. Need to go out and tidy a few bits that have been blown around, but I'll wait till it has calmed down a bit first 🌪🌫

Called CQ on 20m FT8 earlier. Guy calls me on my TX frequency. I send him a report, and he works someone else, finishes the call, then starts CQ'ing himself. What a lid..... 🤬😠

Yay! I was pleased to work Richard W7ZR on 40m FT8 this morning, and it is now confirmed on #LoTW. That was the last State I wanted for WAS on 40m 👌

I had so many things lined up to do today, but after the delayed flight home yesterday, and the fact that I'm bushed after a very busy weekend, I haven't managed to accomplish very much. But, it was a great RSGB Convention, and well worth going

@g7soz.bsky.social Hi Simon, that program I spoke to you about was Countryfile from last Sunday,so should be easy to.find

Just had a superb meal at Ye Old Swan close to Kents Hill, mostly due to good reports from various amateurs today Well recommended

OK, now I'm starting to flag. It's been a very long day, but spent a good while at Bletchley Park and the NRC. Had some food, and currently in the bar, but not sure I'll last much longer, and it is NOT down to alcohol

Right, all boarded, and about ro take off, so no more from me until we get to Kents Hill

The journey has started. Up at 4am, bit of breakfast, picked up at 5am, off to airport for 5.30am. Now checked in and waiting to board the flight to Southampton, then drive up to the RSGB Convention 🙂‍↕️

Another step in the shack rebuild today. The RS232 to USB lead arrived today, so I've got computer control back on my rotator controller. Just a small step, but so useful.

Well, this is strange.... it's the 5th of October, and I'm sat in the garden - in shorts - and enjoying the warmth of the sun. Currently 21C and clear blue skies

Spent the morning sorting the shack. Out with the old, in with the new. Still a bit to sort in terms of ergonomics, but it's a start

Postman has just been, and still no Radcom 🤔 Seems nobody in GU has received it yet

Well, this is a little strange. Sat in the garden, and it's 24C. It feels very warm

As it was so warm this afternoon, I managed to get the grass cut. Considering it was just a bare brown patch only a few weeks ago, it now looks lush and very green.

Well, the postman has just been, and still no Radcom here 🤔 Anyone else still not received theirs?

Nice run of JA stations on 17/15/12m FT8 this morning, plus a few EU's as well. Nice to see 12m open and very lively

Nice opening to the west coast NA this afternoon on 17m. Was pleased to get Don VA7ZT, plus a few from AZ, CA and NV too

Phew, that's been a very warm day. Clear blue skies, and I think it got up to 25C. It's still 20C at 6pm

Just as well I had a spare clockwise switch for my G600RC unit, as they are no longer available from Yaesu. A bit fiddly to change it over, but it's done and working.

Looks like #ARRL websites are down this morning. No access to #LoTW or to ARRL.org

A bit damp this morning - around 34mm of rain. Our road looked like a river at one point.

Our operating position in the van

Currently sat outside Dix Neuf Brasserie having food and wine. It is most pleasant, and still quite warm at 22C

All booked up for the RSGB Convention 👌 early flight on Friday, then up to Bletchley Park and TNMOC. Staying on Sunday night as well, with a trip to ML&S on Monday before returning to Southampton for the last flight home.

Back home after watching the eclipse. Now sat in the garden as it is still 25C here at 9pm 🥵 The temp peaked around 32.8C today, so this does feel cooler. It's forecast to be even hotter tomorrow

Phew, it's still warm here. Currently 25.4C at 1730utc Looks like it'll be a warm and sticky night 🥵

Bands in poor shape this morning 🙄 But on the plus side, I did get LoTW confirmation from EY8MM for our 6m contact 👌

Radcom finally arrived after such a long sea voyage. Bit later than usual, but at least it arrived. I'm planning on joining the eclipse experiment by doing some 80m WSPR. Should be interesting to see what happens

Well, at last it's cooling down outside. I think it topped out at around 30C earlier, hence I was in the shack - it was just too warm to sit, or work, in the garden 🥵😎

Wow, 6m has lit up with NA stations.... it's like 20m. The bands is packed

Pleased to get Nobby VP5G on 30m FT8 this morning. A new slot for me 👌

Ye gods! I can't believe that funding for Jodrell Bank is being removed 😳 Who the heck thought that was a good idea, given all the important work they do?