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Follow the Torch…

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Following a suggestion by club member Peter G0IAP, I approached the Worked All Britain Awards Group for LEFARS to participate in their “Follow the Torch” activity programme. Initially tasked by WAB to activate the GX4WAB callsign on day 65 (Redbridge … Continue reading

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Raspberry Pi – the first bite

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My Raspberry Pi arrived earlier in the week from Farnell. Below some photos. Debian distro has been loaded for experiments with APRS (running Xastir and using “squeeze”). The HDMI monitor on the right is a 47″ screen. 73 Derek M0XDC Email: … Continue reading

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Cretan Blog – July 2012

Ah, the joys of summer! The happy sounds of people enjoying time outside with their barbeques or splashing about in the sea. The hum of bees in your flowerbed and the sounds of distant static crashing through 80 meters. Four … Continue reading

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GPS for QRSS WSPR Transmitters

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I have assembled a GPS module to a breakout board for use with the WSPR transmitters that I have brought from  Hans Summers G0UPL (www.hanssummers.com – more info here). Delivery should be any day now :-). The GPS module, from … Continue reading

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HamRadio 2012 – Day three

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The last day, Sunday, is traditionally fairly quiet. The three day ticket essentially covers the cost of the first two days and Sunday can be considered as an extra. The theme of Hamradio 2012 was digital communications. The display in … Continue reading

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HAMRADIO 2012 – day two

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Hamradio 2012 is held over three days, this year 22-24 June, but always Friday to Sunday. Day two seems to attract more being on a Saturday and 2012 was no exception. By Sunday it is fairly quiet and, for most, … Continue reading

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HAMRADIO 2012 – day one

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Just back from HamRadio 2012 at the Friedrichshafen Messe and a few minutes before venturing out to get some food & more drink. Staying at a nice hotel north of Lindau, also frequented by other Hams, including a family from … Continue reading

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International Museums Weekend – GB2NWA – North Weald Airfield

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LEFARS are at North Weald Airfield for International Museums Weekend (IMW), 16/17 June, with the callsign GB2NWA. Courtesy of Brian 2E0EFX, there is a live webcam stream – watch the  action as the wind  sweeps across the airfield and buffets the HF … Continue reading

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EFC2012 on the AIR – from June 1st to July 5th, 2012

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Dear friends, “European Football Championship 2012 on the AIR” is an on-the-air activity which promises to be a great deal of fun, organized by Polish and Ukrainian amateurs affiliated with PZK and UARL. From June 1 to July 5  2012, there will be numerous … Continue reading

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W&S 22nd Annual Open Day 3rd June.

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With a long Bank Holiday, it wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the W&S Open Day held on Sunday 3rd June. It isn’t very often that the event coincides with lots of activity on the River Thames – but … Continue reading

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