I am going to avoid any radio modes/methods that require an internet connection. I feel more and more that amateur radio communication should be radio ↔ radio only

The Internet is useful as an “accessory” to the actual communication (spotting for WSPR, PSKReporter etc.), but I feel increasingly that it shouldn't be a necessary part of the communication itself, which should rely on RF alone.

build 17m CW “phasing” RX

build 17m CW TX - QRP 5W

Work MUCH MORE CW using bug and straight key and Bencher Paddles - stay versatile!

Try to have at least one CW QSO each day, within reason.

Monitor 10m FM and try to have some QSOs - call CQ regularly - Gave up on this.

Try to use higher bands (17/15/12/10) when they are open.

Use 30m CW OFTEN

Try to call CQ on 60m CW daily 5260kHz for UK and ~5355.0kHz for WARC-band countries

Re-join the local radio club and get more involved in their activities

Take part in the 2023/4 Straight Key Night

Upload a few more You Tube videos - incl. some “real time recordings” of CW QSOs

Keep LOTW and Club-Log up to date

Keep electronic Xlog up to date as well as logging everything in my paper logbook

Elecraft K2 (ordered - on Back Order - 27/7/23)