Author Archives: David
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
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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One month in
The first month of semi-retirement has come and gone. It has been an unusually warm and dry spell, so gardening is going well. Veg is growing, and flowers are in full bloom. The front garden is a building site as … Continue reading
