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LEFARS News – 14th February 2019

Posted on Friday, February 15th, 2019 by G8DZH

LEFARS News – February/March  2019 Compiled by John Ray G8DZH [Updated 7th March] Dear LEFARS member, With winter well underway, the evenings beginning to get lighter, it’s time to look forward to getting outside and “playing” radio. January and February … Continue reading →

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John Crabbe G3WFM – SK, 16th October 2018.

Posted on Friday, December 7th, 2018 by G8DZH

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I am deeply saddened to report on the passing of LEFARS honorary life member, John Crabbe G3WFM on 16th October 2018. Some of you will know that, when the RSGB were based in Potters Bar, John was the Society’s librarian, … Continue reading →

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LEFARS and SNBCG Big Radio Weekend

Posted on Thursday, August 30th, 2018 by M0TAZ

I’ve added a report from the LEFARS and SNBCG Big Radio Weekend.  It was nice to see so many people chatting and playing some radio. LEFARS and SNBCG Big Radio Weekend

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ILLW Trinity Buoy Wharf activation GB0TBW August 2018

Posted on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 by G8DZH

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The club activated GB0TBW from Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 as participants in the annual International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend event held this year on 18th/19th August. This was the six consecutive year of activation for Trinity Buoy Lighthouse (ILLW# : … Continue reading →

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So how far will FT8 go on 144 MHz?

Posted on Monday, July 16th, 2018 by M0TAZ

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Members of LEFARS, George M1GEO, Chris G8OCV and Dave M0TAZ played some portable radio with Suffolk RED last weekend, as the temperatures soared to 30 C Suffolk RED had organised a field day from their operating site at the Suffolk … Continue reading →

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Solar Powered WSPR Transmitter

Posted on Monday, July 9th, 2018 by M0TAZ

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I wanted to see if you could cheaply power and run a WSPR transmitter from a battery and solar panel. The system was connected for 7 days, transmitting around 80% of the time, day and night. The project is detailed online. … Continue reading →

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CT7/M0MBD/M

Posted on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 by David De La Haye

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This spring we decided to go on a short cruise. Because I have just taken over another company, I could not afford to be away for too long, so we booked a cruise from Southampton to Portugal. It would take … Continue reading →

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Easter Weekend Portable Fun

Posted on Monday, April 2nd, 2018 by M0TAZ

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Members of LEFARS and SNBCG worked out portable from the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker over the Easter weekend. Using a vertical for 7 MHz and a doublet some DX was worked over the weekend.  You can listen to some … Continue reading →

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Who needs the Met office?

Posted on Monday, January 1st, 2018 by M0TAZ

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The reception of WEFAX has been around for many years, it may well surprise you it is still around today. It’s interesting to download some of these maps, from a system that sounds a bit like your old fax machine … Continue reading →

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6e beam for 70 MHz

Posted on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 by M0TAZ

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This article looks at making a 6e beam for 70 Mhz. I’ve added some construction tips and links to the website to help anyone wishing to construct something similar. I would usually construct beams designed by DK7ZB, but this website allows you to select … Continue reading →

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