ABBREE AR-F8 - not convinced!

I'm just not convinced that the following radio is legitimate.  (US$79.99)

The screen just looks way too similar to the FT2-DR

Can you spot the differences?  There are at least three!

40m WSPR Overnight

Just ran WSPR RX overnight with the following results: -

This was using the Mag-Loop from the balcony.

Mars, here we come!

Well, my name, at least, is going to Mars and I'm looking forward to the frequent flyer points.

You can get your boarding pass from NASA here: -
https://mars.nasa.gov/participate/send-your-name/mars2020.
You will need to book by 30 September 2019.

See the Mars rover come together in the video below.

Darwin to Canberra and return

Work commits took me to Canberra (Darwin - Sydney - Canberra and Canberra - Brisbane  - Darwin) this week so used the free WiFi on two of the four flights.

See APRS track below.

The  Boeing 717's to and from Canberra did not have WiFi.

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