G7SOZ
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I don’t use PM facility so don’t bother messaging me!
I don’t use PM facility so don’t bother messaging me!
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Hundreds of thousands to lose heat pump subsidies in Reeves’s budget plan
Hundreds of thousands to lose heat pump subsidies in Reeves’s budget plan
Exclusive: chancellor plans to fund energy efficiency levies via warm homes plan as part of drive to lower energy bills
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners will lose their right to subsidies for eco-friendly heat pumps as a result of government plans to bring down energy bills at the budget.
Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, is planning to announce a series of measures to bring down energy bills amid concerns the country’s stubbornly high cost of living is driving millions of voters to Reform UK. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The RSGB video of the discussion on polar modulation, chaired by @m1acb.bsky.social, is well worth a watch. Looking forward to seeing how the technology develops in future 😎 #hamradio #adequatepweor youtu.be/gXx5sa339i8?...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The RSGB video of the discussion on polar modulation, chaired by @m1acb.bsky.social, is well worth a watch. Looking forward to seeing how the technology develops in future 😎 #hamradio #adequatepweor youtu.be/gXx5sa339i8?...
Great to have a catchup with @g4bao.bsky.social on Friday. I now have some ideas for my EME dish feed box, which will hold all of the switchery, small PA & preamp etc. Today‘s task is to think about all of the connections needed and to 3D print a connector panel #hamradio #hamr
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Great to have a catchup with @g4bao.bsky.social on Friday. I now have some ideas for my EME dish feed box, which will hold all of the switchery, small PA & preamp etc. Today‘s task is to think about all of the connections needed and to 3D print a connector panel #hamradio #hamr
This arrived in my inbox overnight, from G7TWC, who I had a catchup with at the RSGB Convention. Made me 😄 #hamradio #ContestingIsFun
November 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This arrived in my inbox overnight, from G7TWC, who I had a catchup with at the RSGB Convention. Made me 😄 #hamradio #ContestingIsFun
Motivated by the RSGB Convention MCU class, I’ve picked up a @raspberrypi.com @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social Pico 2W to compare with the Arduino Nano from the class. Does anybody have any experience of the Pico ?#hamradio #raspberrypi
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Motivated by the RSGB Convention MCU class, I’ve picked up a @raspberrypi.com @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social Pico 2W to compare with the Arduino Nano from the class. Does anybody have any experience of the Pico ?#hamradio #raspberrypi
I don’t watch much tv but thought I’d give Alan Partridge How Are You? another go after finding episode 1 meh! Episode 2 is rather brilliant, really hitting the nail on the head in terms of the stigma surrounding mental health and neurodiversity 👏1/2
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I don’t watch much tv but thought I’d give Alan Partridge How Are You? another go after finding episode 1 meh! Episode 2 is rather brilliant, really hitting the nail on the head in terms of the stigma surrounding mental health and neurodiversity 👏1/2
Noisy, petrol powered, leaf blowers should be banned!
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with the words shut up above him .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with the words shut up above him .
media.tenor.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Noisy, petrol powered, leaf blowers should be banned!
Surprised by the number of stations in CQWW who don't seem to be making full use of the check window/SCP!
October 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Surprised by the number of stations in CQWW who don't seem to be making full use of the check window/SCP!
ER4A is running amusing voice macros in CQWW - well worth having a listen for as sounds very polite but not sure it's rate busting! :D
October 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
ER4A is running amusing voice macros in CQWW - well worth having a listen for as sounds very polite but not sure it's rate busting! :D
If you’re into contesting then this is worth a watch. Not sure about SB2IQ though - mind blowing! youtu.be/YYNStMCWjhg?...
How Top Ham Radio Ops Train for CQ World Wide: Contest Crew
YouTube video by Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio
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October 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
If you’re into contesting then this is worth a watch. Not sure about SB2IQ though - mind blowing! youtu.be/YYNStMCWjhg?...
Brilliant 🤣https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/23/german-firm-campaign-lift-louvre-heist-bocker
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Brilliant 🤣https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/23/german-firm-campaign-lift-louvre-heist-bocker
Had wanted to wear this at the RSGB Convention last weekend. Could I find it - no! Today, opened drawer and there it was 🤣
October 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Had wanted to wear this at the RSGB Convention last weekend. Could I find it - no! Today, opened drawer and there it was 🤣
Sadly not had time to connect everything up and have a go at receiving this!
Fewer than 12 hours until the first of 2 HamTV transmissions from the ISS Saturday.
The HamTV unit is scheduled to send "tone and bars" during the 08:15 UTC pass.
Live video from the ISS will be attempted during the 09:51 UTC pass for the STEM contact with the UK.
The HamTV unit is scheduled to send "tone and bars" during the 08:15 UTC pass.
Live video from the ISS will be attempted during the 09:51 UTC pass for the STEM contact with the UK.
October 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Sadly not had time to connect everything up and have a go at receiving this!
Reposted by G7SOZ
Just a few hours until contact with UK.
1st Radford Semele Scout Group will talk live via ham radio with Jonny Kim on the ISS.
Scheduled Saturday at 09:51 UTC | 5:51 AM ET direct via GB4RSS.
Listen on 145.800 MHz, watch at live.ariss.org.
1st Radford Semele Scout Group will talk live via ham radio with Jonny Kim on the ISS.
Scheduled Saturday at 09:51 UTC | 5:51 AM ET direct via GB4RSS.
Listen on 145.800 MHz, watch at live.ariss.org.
October 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Just a few hours until contact with UK.
1st Radford Semele Scout Group will talk live via ham radio with Jonny Kim on the ISS.
Scheduled Saturday at 09:51 UTC | 5:51 AM ET direct via GB4RSS.
Listen on 145.800 MHz, watch at live.ariss.org.
1st Radford Semele Scout Group will talk live via ham radio with Jonny Kim on the ISS.
Scheduled Saturday at 09:51 UTC | 5:51 AM ET direct via GB4RSS.
Listen on 145.800 MHz, watch at live.ariss.org.
Good grief - this is quite a read! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Nerdy' Caddington man made explosive devices in shed - court
Harry Whittaker, 33, is charged with making and possessing explosive substances at the semi-detached home.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Good grief - this is quite a read! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM