Author Archives: David

A Year Of Fun

First Year of Retirement Just a year since I qualified for my Foundation Amateur Radio license and ten months into retirement. It has taken most of that time to come to the understanding that it is not just an extended … Continue reading

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Preparing for Spring

I am working on preparing to take part in Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA) this year. I am going to use the Xiegu G90 as the transceiver and will put together a portable kit … Continue reading

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RSGB high-altitude balloon (HAB) Competition – update

Sadly no contact made, but I now have a couple of Yagi Antennas to use going forward. On Saturday, 20 September 2025, at approximately 11 am BST, the RSGB will be launching a high-altitude balloon carrying a relay. The flight … Continue reading

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Officially retired

I am now officially retired.  It’s a bit strange not having a clock to watch, commuting, etc. My first Monday in retirement is forecast to be unseasonably stormy, a good time to stay home. I have a few projects that … Continue reading

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