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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The Birth of a New Digital Mode. SIM31

Posted on Thursday, February 12th, 2015 by M0TAZ

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Read the article on how the mode invented by Nizar Ben Rejeb was developed, and the advantages it has over traditional PSK31. The article is available to read online. You can download a free copy of the program, and read more … Continue reading →

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Cretan Blog-February 2015

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

Greetings again. It was really good to catch up with some of you last month at the Lunch and Club Meeting. The person most pleased to see me was, of course, John, ‘DJI, as he deftly removed money from my … 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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Cretan Blog-January 2015

Posted on Thursday, January 1st, 2015 by Dick Whittering

With another trip round the Sun completed, I guess it is that time again to wish you a Happy New Year and all that sort of thing. I trust that you received the new rig from Santa that you wanted … Continue reading →

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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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Cretan Blog-December 2014

Posted on Monday, December 1st, 2014 by Dick Whittering

As this is the last Blog thing of 2014, may I be the first to wish you Happy Christmas! It does not seem twelve months since I last wrote that – where does the time go? Well, all is now … Continue reading →

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