Cretan Blog-June 2015

Posted on Monday, June 1st, 2015 by Dick Whittering

Hi again. As some of you may have noticed last month, we finally have the new call. I have been trying to use it on the bands each day, just to spread the word and it has been nice to … Continue reading →

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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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Foundation course No31 16th & 17th May 2015. Course photo.

Posted on Monday, May 18th, 2015 by G0VEH

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Homebrew 21 MHz 4e Beam Part #2

Posted on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 by M0TAZ

Now the exciting phase, nearing the end and a moment to complete the final stages. Construction of the matching section, and mounting the driven element.  The antenna feed point is 28 Ohm, and the method of feeding the antenna is … 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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Cretan Blog-May 2015

Posted on Friday, May 1st, 2015 by Dick Whittering

Greetings once again from the South East corner of the Mediterranean where over the past month we have had everything from wall to wall sunshine with very high temperatures to snow and sleet. Congratulations: I guess congratulations are in order … Continue reading →

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Funeral of Audrey Mattison.

Posted on Thursday, April 30th, 2015 by G0VEH

The funeral took place on Wednesday 29th April of Audrey Mattison, mother of John, G0PTG and Chris, G0SLB, of Aylmer’s farm. The service was held at the Parndon Wood cemetery Harlow. The funeral was very well attended with family and … Continue reading →

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Vertical Antenna Experiments

Posted on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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I recently decided to purchase a remote matching unit, I had been looking for one for a while. The only options I have previously seen  included the name MFJ, and I was therefore keen to see who else was in … Continue reading →

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Cretan Blog-April 2015

Posted on Friday, April 3rd, 2015 by Dick Whittering

Hello again. With the clocks going forward, it must be Summer! W&S: I mentioned last time about the Waters & Stanton little Watson SDRX-1 and that it was really a re-badged DX Patrol unit. I now see that there is … Continue reading →

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Cretan Blog-March 2015

Posted on Sunday, March 1st, 2015 by Dick Whittering

Greetings! Straight to it this time as we have a lot to get through . . . Politiks: Our new Greek Government are having such fun! On their second day in office the Minister in charge of Tourism said that … Continue reading →

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