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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Well, this is a little strange. Sat in the garden, and it's 24C. It feels very warm

Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As it was so warm this afternoon, I managed to get the grass cut. Considering it was just a bare brown patch only a few weeks ago, it now looks lush and very green.

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Well, the postman has just been, and still no Radcom here 🤔 Anyone else still not received theirs?

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nice run of JA stations on 17/15/12m FT8 this morning, plus a few EU's as well. Nice to see 12m open and very lively

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Nice opening to the west coast NA this afternoon on 17m. Was pleased to get Don VA7ZT, plus a few from AZ, CA and NV too

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Phew, that's been a very warm day. Clear blue skies, and I think it got up to 25C. It's still 20C at 6pm

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Just as well I had a spare clockwise switch for my G600RC unit, as they are no longer available from Yaesu. A bit fiddly to change it over, but it's done and working.

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Looks like #ARRL websites are down this morning. No access to #LoTW or to ARRL.org

arrl.org

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The exhibition or the mind-altering drugs?? 🤣🤣

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A bit damp this morning - around 34mm of rain. Our road looked like a river at one point.

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

12m FT8 has been buzzing today. Loads of Q's all over the place. Oddly, 10m was relatively quiet.

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Our operating position in the van

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Off to Saumarez Park today for the Donkey Derby with the club. We will be on air as GB5DD in POTA GG-0001 from around 0930UTC until around 1600UTC.

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Oooh! It's raining, and not just a bit. It's actually chucking it down ☔️🌧 And the temp has dropped right down. Currently 17C, which is around 10deg less than the past few days

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Currently sat outside Dix Neuf Brasserie having food and wine. It is most pleasant, and still quite warm at 22C

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

All booked up for the RSGB Convention 👌 early flight on Friday, then up to Bletchley Park and TNMOC. Staying on Sunday night as well, with a trip to ML&S on Monday before returning to Southampton for the last flight home.

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Back home after watching the eclipse. Now sat in the garden as it is still 25C here at 9pm 🥵 The temp peaked around 32.8C today, so this does feel cooler. It's forecast to be even hotter tomorrow

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

West coast getting very busy for the eclipse. But it's very warm at 29C. I've left WSPR running on 80m while I watch the spectacle

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Phew, it's still warm here. Currently 25.4C at 1730utc Looks like it'll be a warm and sticky night 🥵

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Bands in poor shape this morning 🙄 But on the plus side, I did get LoTW confirmation from EY8MM for our 6m contact 👌

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Radcom finally arrived after such a long sea voyage. Bit later than usual, but at least it arrived. I'm planning on joining the eclipse experiment by doing some 80m WSPR. Should be interesting to see what happens

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Well, at last it's cooling down outside. I think it topped out at around 30C earlier, hence I was in the shack - it was just too warm to sit, or work, in the garden 🥵😎

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Wow, 6m has lit up with NA stations.... it's like 20m. The bands is packed

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Pleased to get Nobby VP5G on 30m FT8 this morning. A new slot for me 👌

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ye gods! I can't believe that funding for Jodrell Bank is being removed 😳 Who the heck thought that was a good idea, given all the important work they do?

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

6m opened to the USA again this afternoon. More new States & grids in the log. Had to quite around 1430UTC as Mrs wanted to go out for a meal, so we are now in Town drinking and deciding what to eat.....

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Wow, nice to see NA open on 6m. That's the first day I've seen 6 open there this year. A good few new grids, and even a couple of new States, so happy with that

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Oooh, just picked - and ate - a first tomato from the garden 🍅 😋 What an amazing flavour, so tasty and sweet

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Did a bit of 20m FT8 this afternoon. G's booming in here, sonworked a few. But I was puzzled by seeing G3LRC/1, then G3LRC/3 and then he changed to G3LRC/M 🤔 He had quite a few callers too

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Wow, 6m looking like 20m this morning! Got a few new grids out of it, so that was worth the time. However, I doubt I will ever apply for VUCC on 6m due to the cost of the certificate! Could be well over $100 🥺 for almost 500 grids!

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Well, this is weird.... There's water coming out of the sky, and it's hiding the sun 🤔 How very odd

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Oh, Said CN8LI has finally got round to uploading to LoTW, so that's a 6m FT8 contact I don't need the card for 👍

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

As it's been so hot, and something that seems to be happening more often, I bought myself a windscreen sunshade to see if it would keep the car a bit cooler. And yes, it certainly does. However, I'm sorely disappointed to discover that you have to remove it before driving 😳 Is that really necessary?

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Checked 6m FT8 at around 0700UTC, and there was one solitary and strong station. UY0LX was +00 here, and a new grid, so I called, got +00 back and in the log. Odd that he was the only signal on the band, and with such a good signal. I called CQ for a few minutes, but nothing copied

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Well, that was worth a look at 6m 👌 2 new DXCC in the log... GI4OWA and EY8MM, plus a few new grids. Happy with that 👍😀

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

@wgoodf.bsky.social Good luck with VK0DS on 10m..... Saw you calling him. You were strong into GU

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Guernsey hit it's hottest day ever today... 36.4C. At 9pm it's still 28C, but now actually pouring down, and there's thunder around. Hopefully, it may cool things down a bit, but it will raise the humidity, so another hot & sticky night

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Our health department suggested standing by a freezer in your underwear to cool down. Thought I'd give it a go. All was fine until the police turned up after the Waitrose staff called them..... 😉

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Yay, that was a pleasant surprise 😀 Angola on 40m and an almost instant confirmation on LoTW. A new slot too

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I hope those going to Friedrichshafen are prepared for the extreme heat 🥵 Looks like it could top 40C this weekend. I've been there when it was 35C, and that was very uncomfortable 😐

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I'd love to be outside, but as it's over 30C, I'm staying indoors. Too warm in the shack as well. The beach would be good, but it's simply too hot

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Oh boy 🥵🌞 currently 26C and getting warmer. It's actually cooler indoors, but at least there's a breeze out in the garden

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Nice to see 6m FT8 absolutely packed with signals this afternoon 👌

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Listen out for GU3HFN/p this afternoon from POTA GG0004 St Germain Nature Reserve. Should be on 40/20m CW, SSB and FT8. Probably start around 1200UTC

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Finally got my 80m inverted L sorted this afternoon, so gave it a test this evening. 5 Q's on FT8 and I conclude that it works. No real DX, but at least I got heard 😉

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Oh dear, the bands don't seem up to much this afternoon 😕 Made a few FT8 contacts on 15m, but it was hard work. Had thought about playing this evening, but the propagation is as bad as the TV listings tonight. Book reading it is then....

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Well, 6m was a little hit & miss this afternoon. Made a few FT8 contacts, but only EU. Most were HB9, but a few French stations too. Band was busy one minute, and dead the next. Big QSB

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Odd condx on 20m FT8 this morning.... G's pounding in, but much of EU was weak. This afternoon, 6m full of sigs from Italy, but they were only working NA. No sign of NA here though

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A bit of activity on 6m today. Been trying to work OJ0Z or OJ0MN, but as yet I've not heard them enough to actually work them. Would be a new one for me on 6m

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Phil_GU0SUP @gu0sup.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It'll be cooler today, the forecast said. Well, i guess they are "sort of" correct. It got to 29C instead of 32C as it has been for the past week 🥵 And there's not a single portable air-con unit available locally... can't think why 🤔

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