Marking the centenary of the Italian Airforce -- on battery power only. At times like this, I'd love to go back in time and see Lord Kelvin's (William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin) face after telling him that, in the year 2023, I lack the thermodynamic capability to prepare a hot morning beverage, yet can easily engage in wireless conversations over intercontinental distances. #IQ0PG #VA2WBT #icestorm #Montreal

(video version) Working Italy (6300km away) while working out: the current radio shack in operation. The antenna in use is indeed the pointy thing on a mobile mag mount clinging to the railing. #radio #FT8 #VA2WBT #IK4LZH

(video version) Working Italy (6300km away) while working out: the current radio shack in operation. #radio #FT8 #VA2WBT #IK4LZH

Working Italy (6300km away) while working out: the current radio shack in operation. #radio #FT8 #VA2WBT #IK4LZH