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-====== 2023 Projects ======
-==== May 2023 Update ====
-  * I am going to avoid any radio modes/methods that **require** an internet connection - amateur radio communication should be radio <-> radio only
-  * The Internet is useful as an "accessory" to the actual communication (spotting for WSPR, PSKReporter, RBN etc), but I feel increasingly that it shouldn't be a necessary part of the communication itself, which should rely on RF alone. "Normal" Repeaters are okay - it's RF all the way.
-    * No DMR Hotspot
-    * No Fusion/YSF Hotspot
-    * No AllStar Link
-    * No Echolink
-    * No APRS i-Gates
-  * I am going to limit my TX power to 20W (all bands) for the rest of the year  (and possibly for ever?)
-  * Some of my reasons for doing this include
-    * No large, noisy PSU capable of the high current needed to power a 100W transceiver
-    * 20W is still "reasonable" (not QRP) power
-    * Easier to make homebrew equipment, antennas, ATUs etc. when only dealing with relatively low power
-    * 20W radios only draw ~5A and can be powered from "accessory" socket in a vehicle (not ideal, but workable)
-    * 20W will give an approximation of the power levels used in commercial/military manpacks
-    * 20W will cause less RFI to equipment in the shack.
-    * Lower power on the bands means less QRM, less reason for other people to feel the need to wind up their power etc.
-    * It'll be instructive to be more mindful of propagation conditions, MUF, Critical Frequency etc. when choosing a band.
-      * Be frequency agile, rather than brute-force a QSO with high power on a band that's really unsuitable.
-    * I'm just perverse that way...
-=== Steps to 20W ===
-  * //Mothball// the IC-M710 and 60A PSU - which will liberate a significant space in the shack for new homebrew projects.
-  * Use my homebrew 60m transceiver (plus commercial amp) at 20W for the bulk of my 60m digimode (Olivia, mainly) QSOs
-  * Install the G90 in a more permanent location in the shack, for use on CW, SSB and digimodes.
-    * I now admit that I'm not going to get //much// use of the G90 as a portable HF radio and it's a waste to leave it permanently in a Peli case in the van and never get any use from it.
-  * Connect up the QCX+ 40m CW transceiver that I built but have never used on the air, and have some QRP CW QSOs
-  * Change "Service" config of TM-D710 to make L -> 5W, M -> 10W and H -> 20W
-  * Program any/all FM1100 for Power Level 4 (15W) on all channels
-=== Plans for the year ahead ===
-  * build 17m CW "phasing" RX
-  * build 17m CW TX - QRP 5W
-  * Work some CW using bug and straight key
-  * Monitor 10m FM and try to have some QSOs - call CQ regularly
-  * Install an FM1100 for 4m (& SIC Roads Low Band) in Shack - antenna??
-====  This year's Radio Projects ====
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-===== Further Information =====
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