VK8MT - Amateur Radio projects and Other Stuff by an Introvert Communicator
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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.
This was using the Mag-Loop from the balcony.
Friday, September 13, 2019
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.
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.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
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.
See APRS track below.
The Boeing 717's to and from Canberra did not have WiFi.
Friday, September 06, 2019
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