Month: June 2016

RSGB #2 Hill Toppers Contest

Today I took part in the RSGB 144 MHz contest operating 10w and a 9e Tonna at 6m. The weather was warm and wet, with light rain. I decided to retreat into the boot for some /P Operating from the Kelvedon Hatch SNB contest site. The antenna was supported by the Racal PU12 mast. The band […]

50 MHz Sporadic E openings

As we enter the sporadic E season I noticed reports of stations being worked on 50 MHz. A quick look on my doublet confirmed activity, but the antenna was such a poor match it was hard work anyone. I decided to make a dipole that could be put up and taken down quickly, and this […]