Category Archives: Portable

Portable operation.

21 MHz 4e Beam Part #3

Posted on Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 by M0TAZ

The LEFARS radio event over the BH weekend 23/24/25 May provided the ideal opportunity to test the beam. George M1GEO and Chris G8OCV provided the 12m Scam mast and so the fun began. The club operated from a farm site … Continue reading →

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Homebrew 21 MHz 4e Beam Part #1

Posted on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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Months ago I ordered some aluminium in preparation for another antenna project.  Wtih the assistance of John M0UKD the plan was to build a 21 MHz 4E Yagi. The aluminium was ordered from aluminium warehouse, and cost around £100 including delivery. … Continue reading →

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Quadcopter view of M0TAZ/P VHF

Posted on Sunday, January 4th, 2015 by M0TAZ

Ever wondered what the view is like from 50m while operating portable. This could be the answer to you question… Click on story to view video. Portable views from the Quad

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Portable in the RSGB Christmas Cumulative

Posted on Monday, December 29th, 2014 by M0TAZ

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Location portable in JO01CM, ASL 20m, Operating time 2 Hrs, Temp +1C Operating alfresco in the UK Christmas Cumulative Contest with John M0UKD from Hornchurch Country Park. Located in JO01 at a height of just 20m ASL. Using a Icom … Continue reading →

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160m Club Calls

Posted on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 by M0TAZ

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Last night with the able assistance of John M0UKD we attempted an entry in the 160m club calls contest. As the name suggests this is a 160m contest, designed for clubs to have teams of members on air. The exchange … Continue reading →

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60ft Portable vertical antenna.

Posted on Saturday, November 1st, 2014 by M0TAZ

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Today the weather was ideal for some /p over Hornchurch Country Park. Equipment 85Ah Battery, Icom 7200, 18m Roach Pole, Inductor 340µH. The roach pole provided 18m (60ft) of antenna, and when coupled with the inductor at 15m provided a … Continue reading →

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Cromer QRO portable by the sea

Posted on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 by M0TAZ

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On Monday 22nd September I decided to try some QRO operating by the sea in Cromer North Norfolk. The setup included the following Icom 7100, Linear Amp Explorer 1200, Tuner MFJ 962C, 12m roach pole and doublet antenna. The location … Continue reading →

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432 MHz UKAC

Posted on Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 by M0TAZ

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With the able assistance of John M0UKD I put in an entry for the 432 MHz UKAC last night, operating outdoors portable. As  the evenings draw in, and the light now fades at 8pm the will no doubt be one … Continue reading →

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Portable VHF and HF weekend

Posted on Sunday, September 7th, 2014 by M0TAZ

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Weekend VHF and HF activity by Dave M0TAZ. This weekend I took part in the 144 MHz trophy contest. The contest attracts activity from all over Europe, and on Sunday it also coincides with the low power back packer series. … Continue reading →

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Portable Data Modes While Camping

Posted on Thursday, August 21st, 2014 by M0TAZ

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Never one to miss the chance to operate outdoors I decided to try a spot of camping portable. I often find that the bigger camping and caravan sites are just too congested to allow HF operating. In the past I … Continue reading →

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