Recently, the amount and intensity of DQRM (Deliberate QRM) has been growing logarithmically, targeting DXpeditions all over the world.
https://www.dx-world.net/the-dqrm-report/
we experience this behaviour on some of our local repeaters
John M0hfh
https://www.dx-world.net/3y0j-bouvet-island/
The team have been reporting to Dx news by satellite radio Link above where you can watch videos of the expedition and see some of the difficulties they have encountered.
Landing Zodiacs on the shore of the island has been impossible due to the glacier, the team and all the equipment has to enter the water at a buoy 500 ft from the shore connected to the shore with a rope,the team wear survival suits, equipment in water tight drums, all has to be pulled ashore and carried 800 ft to the camp. Very difficult.
videos and daily news on Dx world link above.
John m0hfh
The 3Y0J Team is approaching the 7,000 QSO mark and continues to operate through the ongoing storm.
The link above takes you to the website, which gives some detail into the preparation and cost of the expedition and the terrain the team will be covering. The training for climbing and scaling the Glaciers and moving many tons of equipment.
Interesting reading
The transport to the Falkland Islands was by RAF transport and they are supported by worldwide amateur radio clubs including the RSGB
It is estimated 10,000 amateurs per day will be attempting QSO’s so dust off your kw amps. Hi Hi
John m0hfh
Our current theme is DMR. Next week we are going a recap of the DMR basics followed by a video showing basic setup.
Later in the month we hope have a practical demonstration.
today we acheived head copy at 20wpm but john could only manage 3 letter words.
we have both been practising with a hi mound paddle and we are getting familier with the technique and can send sucessfully at 16wpm, Rex G4rae would be pleased to help anyone interested.
A few dates for diaries.
Please check the programme for details.
| 21st December 2022 | Chairman’s Christmas Quiz & Social |
| 28th December 2022 | No Meeting |
| 4th January 2023 | 1st Meeting of the new year…… |
That time of year is approaching it will soon be time for the Chairman’s Christmas quiz and social.
Check the Calander for the date.
Over the next couple of weeks the club will be building an off centre dipole ready for the forthcoming field weekend. Also we will start to get other things ready for the event.
In July the club will be having a bring and buy event and also start planning for the field day check the programme for dates.
On 29th June Andrew Jenner G7KNA the regional RSGB representative will be coming to the club to give us a presentation on various matters relating to the RSGB. Normally this also includes a Q&A.
Can all members make an effort to attend please.