Took over a year to get to me, but nice that it did. #hamradio

Kid has finished her last bit of work for her degree. 4years nearly completed. Go daughter!

Only two in the log, one 20m and one 17m, but certainly a bounce back on the bands from the last few days. No ZL seen.

TO1P just in gives me confirmation 150 on phone. New sticker! That's nice, i like stickers.

That's nice, the Irish station i worked through SO-50 yesterday was also working POTA - Good job him i say.

Enjoyed that.

I have listened to a lot of Slayer today.

Doesn't look like a good radio day is on the cards for HF it seems.

Watching Bullitt, such a good looking movie. Everything is visually appealing.

Well, given my blocking to all things east, I am quite pleased to get YO2MJZ on SO-50- only my 2nd YO station on satellite; and i don't do well on SO-50 either. Right then.. domestic chores. To the shops!

I shamelessly promote the just released Castle rat music video. And i don't care what you think of me! www.youtube.com/watch?v=owvM...

It served me well.

Today's porridge is sunflower and pumpkin seeds with cashew and cranberry.

Knackered, but work week done. 4 pota stations worked along with V4 SSB up on 15m, and a blether with Ukraine on 17m, plus a couple of FT8 on 20m/12m. I would say the weekend starts here! ...but really, too knackered and indifferent 😐

Russian polar station RI0SP giving its locator as HR07 - I will be dammed if i can find a locator map that can plot that properly.

To be honest, the nicest thing about getting 8R/PZ5TW in the log, was sending YO2 QSY DX - and he did indeed move so i could complete. Some people do listen and some people are in fact nice. Hail Anton Pavel!

22nd May for those that care about such things. £9.99! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pccf...

I guess in 16mins, i should put the work computer on.

Well, given the bands i cannot complain a play and a wander. Lots of POTA hunted through the SP contest and noisy bands- although 17m was doing ok. Better tend to the pork loin.

Certainly took a long time to get this through WWFF.

A wee bit of snow.

Because you're worth it. Happy Zombie Day! youtu.be/rQixE9aPd0w?...

Wife is away.

HELP!! while fitting an SDR board to my @icomuk.bsky.social IC9700, It seems to have bricked itself. Apply power and the green Power light comes on followed shortly brother red TX/RX light. Can't do a full factory reset as per the manual. No response. 1/2

I would have rather an extra hour in bed- but as it is, what a lovely morning it is out.

Weekly DX report updated: https://clublog.org/dxreport.html

Fair to say the bands were pretty gash and even digi it was an effort. So enough of that bollocks then!

In a moment of clarity and foresight, i have moved the recycling bins to the less windy side of the house. I believe this is sometimes referred to as delayed gratification. I anticipate smugness later and far tidier garden.

V26k on 40m ft8- best go back to bed now. New slot.. big signal too.

I have just ordered a new cheap HF vertical, the same brand and type as the one currently bent in the middle, just working with FT8 and holding on with it's Guinness can repair; i am pretty sure that one will not last the weekend.

See this moon thing; firstly, they are flying around the moon. Secondly, we went to the moon, realised there wasnt much there and then didn't go back. In fact we all made a conscious decision not to go to the moon again as it was a bit dull. Have they have opened a Home Bargins up there recently?

Only time for one movie tonight, so let's make it a classic from 1977.

I had lovely weather today wandering about. it is now blowin' a hoolie and chucking it down. It is glorious!

And to align with my previous post. Here is a picture of two seagulls.

Honestly, a call out to the solitary men, women and those undefined.. a wee trip away by yourself, nae people, just you, some food, and a nice pint.. we should make it a national day. A sort of sleep away from others event. Twinned with national independent bookshop day. 💖

Drinking a pint if this from the Curfew micropub. Its stout with a hazelnut wafer flavour. It is quite, quite delicious.

Berwick looking bonnie.

Here's a funny little antenna down by the train station. ..or a sensor of some sort.

nighty night😘

When I was a kid I knew someone called Murray Murray. True story. Thats why some people shouldn't be allowed to have children.

Cup of tea before bed.... ...and 1979s Angel's Revenge (or Brigade in some versions) Either way! ..sexy ladies against right wing militias and drug dealers. Its got to be good.. I mean she's wearing a bridal gown for gods sake!

The first of tonight's hostel movies. 1970 Black Angels. Blaxsplotation baby; whitey's gonna pay!

For two nights, I can see the sea.

17m FT8

@kconkas.bsky.social thx😘

A strong start, but a scrappy nail biting end- but in their log.