Category Archives: Operating Reports

The LEFARS big radio weekend

Posted on Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 by M0TAZ

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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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MX0SNB takes part in the CQWW WPX contest

Posted on Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 by M0TAZ

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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.

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Beginners Guide to 5 MHz

Posted on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 by M0TAZ

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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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472 kHz reception using the Wellbrook loop.

Posted on Sunday, January 10th, 2016 by M0TAZ

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Following on from my article on using a Wellbrook at 7 MHz last night I tried reception on 472 kHz. The Wellbrook was connect to the Elad SDR, and using K1JT software. Read more about the experiment at www.m0taz.co.uk

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FSQ a digital chat mode

Posted on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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I wrote a short article on FSQ a digital chat mode, works best with quick one line type chat messages. Its a channel based mode, so you often need to know where to look / listen. Had a chat this … Continue reading →

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RSGB Christmas Cumulative Contest

Posted on Monday, December 28th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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Today I operated alfresco with George M1GEO from our contest site at Kelvedon Hatch. We operated 3 bands, 144, 50 and 70 MHz. Our best DX on 144 MHz was MI0SMK at 524 KM.  Read the full article online. 73 Dave … Continue reading →

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Its the shortest day of the year, and my longest 5 MHz contact

Posted on Monday, December 21st, 2015 by M0TAZ

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Bands often gone into “long skip mode” by the time you get home. This evening I thought it was worth having a look on 5 Mhz. I can often be found on 5366.5 MHz using Olivia, but tonight decided to … Continue reading →

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1.8 MHz CC AFS

Posted on Sunday, November 15th, 2015 by M1GEO

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Last night saw activation for the 160 metre club calls affiliated societies contest. This is a slow and relaxed contest, with an emphasis on beginners (full rules here). 3 members of the group decided to run the contest from the … Continue reading →

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CQ WW SSB contest

Posted on Sunday, October 25th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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This weekend saw a casual entry into the CQ WW SSB contest.  Using 400w and a 4e beam on 21 MHz and a selection of doublet / verticals I managed to work 551 QSO. Read more about the setup here.73 … Continue reading →

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RSGB 21/28 MHz contest

Posted on Sunday, October 4th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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The RSGB contest provided an ideal opportunity to focus activity on the higher HF bands. Previous John M0UKD and I had built beams for  28 MHz 3e beam and  21 MHz 4e beam using the design on DK7ZBwebsite.  28 MHz is … Continue reading →

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