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Members of the SNB contest group came together to play some radio in the RSGB IOTA contest. Some stations make the trek to far flung Islands in exotic parts of the world, we opted for the contest site close to Kelvedon Hatch in … Continue reading
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Once again blessed with excellent weather, members of LEFARS came out to play some radio in the sun. Members operated on 144, 70, 50, 28, 21, 14, 7 and 3.5 MHz at various times over the course of the weekend. … Continue reading
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Portable operating is greatly enhanced by sunshine, add good band conditions and the odd burger and your home and dry. Last weekend George M1GEO, Rob M0VFC and Dave M0TAZ decided to complete some alfresco operating in the sunshine. George and … Continue reading
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Having never visited before, and with the able assistance of LEFARS members I visited for the first time the massive radio rally at Friedrichshafen in Southern Germany. I have included some details of my route and associated costs, but other … Continue reading
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The Bank Holiday weekend provided an ideal opportunity to get together and play some /p radio. The event is held at the Rainbow and Dove PH garden, yes really a radio event at a pub ! It was great to … Continue reading
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Operating portable in the weekend sunshine GB2UW was active from Upminster Windmill. The mill is currently undergoing renovation, and the construction of a visitors centre so access to the mill is restricted right now. Despite this we was once again … Continue reading
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Members of LEFARS and the recently formed Secret Nuclear Bunker CG took part in the CQ WW WPX contest on what turned out to be a very stormy Easter weekend. Read the operating report online.
Ever turned the dial on your radio to 200 Khz or below ? You often hear mysterious data signals but what are they and what purpose do they perform. Read more about this signal and how to decode it here.
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Ever wanted to get on 5 MHz but not sure how to start ? If you’re a UK full (advanced) license holder then the band is ready and waiting. Unlike other bands we don’t have a contiguous allocation so I … Continue reading
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Testing out WSPR using 0.001 W Amazing to see who can decode you at this QRPP output. Remember the fun we used to have trying to communicate using low power 49 MHz Walkie talkies ! Find out how far I … Continue reading
