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RSGB Convention Report by Dave G4FKI

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I visited the RSGB convention at Horwood House near Milton Keynes today (Saturday 8th October). This was my first visit, and must say I found it a enjoyable day out. There are five lectures running at the same time, each of … Continue reading

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VK5JNS Antenna Analyzer Kit

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Hi all, Any of you, whom are remotely interested, might have heard me discuss my very difficult QTH, mostly whilst on VHF, would know that, I have a passion for small antennas, particularly screwdrivers! At present, I’m working out how … Continue reading

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An Explanation of SINPO by John G0VEH

Those who have a Notice of Variation (NoV) for 60m use this system to give meaningful signal reports on that band. It is not used much by amateurs on other bands but I have heard it used. The 60m band … Continue reading

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Derek M0XDC Builds the Radio Kits Hunter Panadapter SDR Kit

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Derek M0XDC bought the Hunter HF SDR Receiver/Panadapter kit from Radio Kits at the Lincoln Hamfest on 30th September [see report here]. Apparently it was ‘my fault’ – by my dragging him to the stand to have a look at the … Continue reading

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Cretan Blog – October 2011

Greetings once again from a warm and now, very quiet Cretan QTH. With the last of our visitors departing a few days ago, we are now able to return to what passes for normal around here. We have even had … Continue reading

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Newark Hamfest Show – 30 September 2011

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A quick report on a visit to Newark (the one near Sherwood Forest, not New Jersey) for the 2011 National Hamfest held at the Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground on Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st. The National Hamfest is organised … Continue reading

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IBC 2011 – Trade Show With A Difference!

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In the line of business I work in, TV Satellite Broadcasting, a trade show (IBC 2011)  is held each year in Amsterdam in early September to showcase the latest technology plus good opportunity to meet old friends and get drunk … Continue reading

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Cretan Blog – September 2011

Hello again from quite a busy Crete. Judge, G4KAR, and Pat, G8TNH, departed after two fun-filled weeks and seemed to have enjoyed their stay so much that they have already pencilled in a couple of weeks for another visit next … Continue reading

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Cretan Blog – August 2011

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With the temperature pegged around the high 30’s, greetings from a pleasantly warm SV9! I usually receive my RadComic about three weeks after you get it in the UK but the July issue arrived a lot earlier than usual and … Continue reading

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Cretan Blog – July 2011

Hello again es welcome from a pleasantly warm Crete where the temperature today hovers around the 33C mark. [July 1st – Ed] Well, the tourists continue to invade and the locals continue to serve them cool drinks and Raki. So, … Continue reading

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