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by G6CSL
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OfCom Licence Framework Proposal
Replies: 4
Views: 208

Re: OfCom Licence Framework Proposal

Same here. Nothing really affects me, but I might be tempted to use the "E" for this Royal Throne of Kings, this Sceptered Isle. It's only one 'dit' to me of course. :)
by G6CSL
Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:57 am
Forum: VHF/UHF Radio
Topic: 2M SSB fun
Replies: 8
Views: 2727

Re: 2M SSB fun

Takes me back to ye olde days. Thanks to the Air Cadets; I knew Morse Code long before I even learned about Amateur Radio. I blame the Dambusters movie, and "A Night to Remember", which is the old (and much better) black-and-white version of the Titanic story. Come 1979/80; me and a fellow...
by G6CSL
Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is their any point of running the forum anymore.
Replies: 24
Views: 4633

Re: Is their any point of running the forum anymore.

Agreed. It's a shame how HRD 'faded', it was a bloody good site for years.

I think that they became too quick to silence 'non-conformists' like us, who were prone to rolling a grenade into the tent now and then. That's often what keeps sites 'lively'.

Dit-Dit.
by G6CSL
Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: HF Radio
Topic: Simple these days.
Replies: 6
Views: 1784

Re: Simple these days.

Mine are both still in a big box in the loft, awaiting the return of my "Radio Mojo". They are not worth the aggro of selling and shipping, but on the other hand I can't just chuck them because I know what will happen. HNY to you both and all the "lurkers". Pour yourself a stiff ...
by G6CSL
Thu Dec 07, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: CW and Weak Signal Data Modes
Topic: Couldn't resist it.
Replies: 14
Views: 2578

Re: Couldn't resist it.

We currently hold the world record for sausage dog walking, at 2,236 set at Southwold Beach.

Makes you proud to be British.
by G6CSL
Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: CW and Weak Signal Data Modes
Topic: Couldn't resist it.
Replies: 14
Views: 2578

Re: Couldn't resist it.

Awwwww! I'd love a dog, but I'm 66 now, so it would probably outlive me. Yes, that slot on 40m is about the only place that I monitor now. It's the main watering-hole for FISTS, G-QRP, Straight-Key CC etc, and is a place where lots of newcomers try their hand. I've even heard Morse-curious FLs on th...
by G6CSL
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:10 am
Forum: CW and Weak Signal Data Modes
Topic: Couldn't resist it.
Replies: 14
Views: 2578

Re: Couldn't resist it.

Nice one Mark, and welcome back to the Brass Brotherhood.

I always find the area 7025 to 7040 is a good spot for 'old school' morsing.

Bon Chance, Mon Ami.
by G6CSL
Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: CW and Weak Signal Data Modes
Topic: Couldn't resist it.
Replies: 14
Views: 2578

Re: Couldn't resist it.

Let me know when you feel more confident bashing the brass, and I might just spend that 'two hours in the loft' that I mentioned.

Dit-Dit.
by G6CSL
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: CW and Weak Signal Data Modes
Topic: Couldn't resist it.
Replies: 14
Views: 2578

Re: Couldn't resist it.

That was me. I screwed up the login. :)
by G6CSL
Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are ofcom thinking.....State of the hobby.
Replies: 28
Views: 4977

Re: What are ofcom thinking.....State of the hobby.

Put me down as 'Ambivalent'.

Nothing in the proposals affects me. Nothing takes anything away from me.

As for FLs? ... Good luck. Fill your boots. :)