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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.
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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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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…. http://m0taz.co.uk/2015/11/operating-portable-from-cromer-norfolk/ Dave M0TAZ
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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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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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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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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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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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Today saw the second 70 MHz contest and yet another spectacular sunny September day. With the able assistance of John M0UKD we completed the 3 Hr contest. Pictures, QSO map and operating report available online. www.m0taz.co.uk 73 Dave M0TAZ
