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How far does 1mW go ?

Posted on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 by M0TAZ

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Testing out WSPR using 0.001 W Amazing to see who can decode you at this QRPP output. Remember the fun we used to have trying to communicate using low power 49 MHz Walkie talkies ! Find out how far I … Continue reading →

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Homebrew 2E Quad for 14 MHz

Posted on Sunday, February 21st, 2016 by M0TAZ

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I’ve been asked a few times if I could provide notes on some of the parts and costs involved in constructing my 2E Quad for 14 MHz. Ive added some details with pictures online, and even a tested it QRO … Continue reading →

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CQ WW WPX RTTY Report

Posted on Sunday, February 14th, 2016 by M0TAZ

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This weekend was the CQWW WPX RTTY contest, and a chance to work a few (sometimes rare) station from around the world. I put in a few hrs operating add hock this weekend and managed to work some big DX. … Continue reading →

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Hytera MD785G

Posted on Friday, November 27th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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I recently purchased a Hytera MD785G DMR base / vehicle radio. Its a very solid and easy to use radio, with power selectable from 5 to 45w. I found it hard to locate good pictures of the radio online, and … 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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National Hamfest 2015 – M0TAZ report

Posted on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 by M0TAZ

Some interesting things to see at the National Hamfest 2015 from Newark. See some pictures and highlights from the event including the launch of Pinky… Read about the miracle antenna that covers from top band to 70cm, and the new … Continue reading →

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RSGB second 70 MHz contest

Posted on Sunday, September 20th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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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

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70 MHz from Bedsford Park

Posted on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 by M0TAZ

An afternoon in the sun looked like an ideal opportunity to work some station on 70 MHz. Bedsford park is the highest point around at the dizzy height of 100m ASL. I decided to take the 12m roach pole and … Continue reading →

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WordPress is the way to go…. www.m0taz.co.uk

Posted on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 by M0TAZ

The M0TAZ has finally come into the 21st century, and replaced his 1980’s tribute website with a new shiny version. The paint hasnt dried yet, so no leaning on the walls… My first impression of DMR with the TYT MD-480 … Continue reading →

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Cretan Blog-September 2015

Posted on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 by Dick Whittering

Well, here we are again despite what the Government or Technology can throw at us. It was reported out here that one day the Government will get its act together – it did – it called yet another election! Practical … Continue reading →

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