Category Archives: Operating Reports

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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Practical Wireless 70 MHz contest

Posted on Monday, September 28th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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Sunday 27th Sep was thankfully a sunny warm (ish) afternoon for the PW 70 MHz contest. Using 160w and 4e beam at 12m the station operated from Kelvedon Hatch SNB. The full operating report, pictures and QSO map can be … Continue reading →

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Maritime? Mobile

Posted on Monday, September 21st, 2015 by G0VEH

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On Thursday the 10th of September I spent a very pleasant afternoon with David, MøVID, aboard his cabin cruiser moored at Maldon on the river Crouch. The boat is 32 feet long and this does not allow for an aerial … Continue reading →

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