This long weekend, over at the Secret Nuclear Bunker I wanted to try some QRO operating on 144 MHz. Conditions on HF have been up and down, as the sun is very active right now. Using the 9e LFA on a 12m pump up mast and a low noise amplifier (LNA) and solid state linear […]
Using the new portable telescopic antenna and ground spike I thought it would be good to try operating by the sea. You can read more about the antenna in this article. Two tree island, near Rayleigh in Essex, provides a great spot, where you can park close to the sea. The tide fills the adjacent […]
Operating portable can be very easy, you simply need a bit of wire. Sometimes you don’t have the space for a doublet or a dipole, maybe you are on a beach or holiday let. A compact vertical, that needs no ATU on 14 MHz, and you could either use an ATU or shorten it down […]
Here you can track aircraft live from my home ADSB receiver remote in the garden. Air traffic over London can be fascinating while significant events like the London Marathon and the King’s coronation are being held. Want to buy me a coffee to say thanks?
The first event of the year with LEFARS was Airfield on the Air (AOTA) and we activated Stapleford Airfield close to the M11 and M25 near London. The weather had been wet for some days before the activation, so we knew it was likely to be muddy. LEFARS have access to a radio caravan, purchased […]
One of the joys of working portable is the ability to operate from a low-noise site. Antenna selection can also provide opportunities to try something different to your home setup. On a mild February afternoon, I ventured out to complete the first portable operating of 2023. The weather was mild 14C and the wind was […]