Category Archives: Portable

Portable operation.

The first 50 MHz contest of the year.

Posted on Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 by M0TAZ

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Members of the SNBCG  and LEFARS took part in the first 50 MHz contest of the year at the Kelvedon Hatch SNB using the club call M0SNB. The contest ran from for 3 hrs on Sunday morning (10 till 1) … Continue reading →

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EME and MS Weekend

Posted on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 by M0TAZ

Members of the Secret Nuclear Bunker CG attempted to make both EME (Earth Moon Earth) and MS (Meteor Scatter) QSO from Kelvedon Hatch SNB last weekend. The ARRL EME event encourages the small and not so small station to give … Continue reading →

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The not so definitive guide to electronic logging

Posted on Sunday, October 16th, 2016 by M0TAZ

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In 1974 when computers filled the average living room electronic logging was a card index system, but thankfully things have moved on. Read my not so definitive guide to electronic logging.  

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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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Windmills on the air

Posted on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 by M0TAZ

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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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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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Portable from Cromer Norfolk

Posted on Monday, November 16th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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A long weekend in a windy and mild Cromer. I decided to try a 20m end fed wire in a local tree. This presented some interesting match to my portable ATU on 1.9 MHz….  Operating portable from Cromer Norfolk Dave … 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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