Whilst looking for digital decoders I read a review on the software package Sorcerer. The software can be used with any HF receiver and allow you to decode a multitude of digital modes. You will find the standard FAX, CW, PSK and Olivia decoders, but also the Nato standard Stanag. Whilst testing the software I […]
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0dBm 1mw input – Wideband Amplifier
Adventures of a broadband amplifier. Updated product 1 to 930 MHz amplifier 2w Or this low-cost version These products often change, you can view a similar one here Some radios are equipped with a 0dBm (1mW) output that can be used to drive an amplifier. The advantage of this output is it usually works over […]
CQ WW SSB 2015
This weekend saw a casual entry into the CQ WW SSB contest, taking part with George M1GEO, Dave M0YOL, Dave G7UVW and Chris G8OCV. I used my TS990, 4e homebrew beam on 21 MHz and HAL 1200 solid state amplifier delivering 400w. 28 MHz was a vertical @ 12m and 1.9, 3.5 and 7 MHz […]
Wire + Tree + Catapult = HF portable
Today I decided to put a wire in a tree and see if anyone could hear me. While portable for a couple of days I thought it would be fun to use one of the very tall trees at the back of the van here. I used a fishing weight and a catapult to fire […]
Working Portable with the Homebrew 4e 21 MHz Beam
GB2NWA – North Weald Airfield Members of the HRC and LEFARS ARC operated portable from North Weald Airfield. Using a homebrew 4e 21 MHz beam we managed to work 120 station in 35 countries despite variable band conditions. The setup included a 10m pump up tower and Icom 7700 and a HAL 1200 solid state […]
21 MHz 4e Beam Part #3
You can read Part 1 and Part 2 of the project Part 3 Members of the Havering ARC took part in the LEFARS radio event over the bank holiday weekend 23/24/25 May provided the ideal opportunity to test the beam. George M1GEO and Chris G8OCV provided the 12m SCAM mast and so the fun began. The […]