Sunday 6th Sep was the 5th backpacker VHF contest on a very sunny Sunday afternoon. The contest has two main categories, 3w backpackers or 10w Hill toppers. The rules are available online. We elected to do the 10w section, using a 9e Tonna antenna and a push up mast with the assistance of John M0UKD. […]
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144 MHz UKAC operating report
Operating report from the Tue evening 144 MHz UKAC. This event runs from 20:00 Hrs to 22:30. Further details can be found on the RSGB VHF pages. The idea of the event is to promote activity and club participation on the VHF and UHF bands. Anyone who is a member of the club can participate, […]
Working VHF portable from the Peak District
John M0UKD and myself decided it would be fun to work a few in the VHF NFD from Mam Tor at 517m ASL. Using John’s FT 897d and 20w battery power and his 6e homebrew PEGTENNA. The walk is quite short and the “summit” is not a SOTA, its a simple walk up from the […]
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 […]
Icom 7100 and WSPR 2.12
Option 1 Using WSJT-X WSJT-X supports JT65, JT9, WSPR and JT4. This may provide better compatibility than WSPR v2.12 but essentially both can work. WSJT-X has the advantage of supporting multiple modes, and also you can set the radio control to “Ham Radio Deluxe” and let HRD provide the CAT control. WSJT-X can be downloaded […]
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 […]