Windmills on the air

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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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MX0SNB takes part in the CQWW WPX contest

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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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RGM

Some of us will be going to the ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS on Saturday at about 1100. We shall be checking the installation and hope to put GB2RGM on the air. Members will be welcome.  

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Decoding strange data signals on MF

Ever turned the dial on your radio to 200 Khz or below ? You often hear mysterious data signals but what are they and what purpose do they perform. Read more about this signal and how to decode it here.

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Beginners Guide to 5 MHz

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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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How far does 1mW go ?

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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

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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

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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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LEFARS 33rd Foundation Licence course 23-24 January 2016

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From the keyboard of Marc G0TOC … [Latest update 9th February – three more callsigns added] Following this weekend’s course and practical assessments, on behalf of the Society, I would like to congratulate; Roy Badami M6GKZ, Dave Crook M6GKV, Geoff Eason … Continue reading

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DMR Talk at LEFARS on Friday 8th of January

Following on from the talk on DMR some comments and links to where information can be found. As was intimated during the talk DMR in the UK is in a state of flux at the moment, some might even say … Continue reading

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