M0SNB was active in the 70 MHz contest, using a PU12 push-up mast and Icom 7100 + linear amplifier. The Expert 1.3KFA delivered 160w on 70 MHz into the innovantenna 3/3 (50 and 70 MHz) beam. The contest ran from 3 till 5 local, and we managed to work 39 stations. The best DX was into […]
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Handheld antenna, they come in so many sizes. We could guess bigger is better, but hey who wants a 50cm whopper on top of their 145 Mhz handy. I thought it may be interesting to put a few on my RigExper analyser and see how they look on 145 Mhz. Let’s start with the […]
Using an SDR and VAC to Decode Data Modes
Web SDR receivers allow you to remotely monitor the radio spectrum, and phone (voice) is quite easy you just click and listen. You can also use SDR receivers to decode date modes, be that CW, PSK, RTTY, HF-DL or Olivia. The principle is the same, you need to route the audio out of the SDR, […]
GB2UW Upminster Windmill – Mills on the Air Weekend
Members of the Secret Nuclear Bunker CG once again activated Upminster Windmill. The mill is currently undergoing a major renovation, with the project being managed by a company in Holland. The windmill has recently benefitted from the addition of a visitors center, and this will be used for education and community projects. The friends of […]
1/4 wave vertical on 80 m
The plan was to put up an 18 meter, 60 ft spider beam roach pole and operate a 1/4 wave on 3.7 MHz. I purchased both the 12 m and 18 m roach poles from Spiderbeam with the intention of using them to support inverted V antennas and verticals. I’ve used the 12 m on […]
GB1STG Special call for St Georges Day
Sunday 23rd April St Georges Day provided a good excuse to play some radio with Essex Ham. Charlie M0PZT had once again applied for the special call GB0 ST Georges day, and the location was Gallywood common just South of Chelmsford. The weather was better than expected, and this encouraged lots of Essex Ham members […]