A couple of months ago I demonstrated to myself just how 12 into 5 doesn’t go, yes I know maths (or math if you speak American). Unfortunately for me, this was more of an electrical disaster, putting 12v into my 5v QRP Labs Ultimate 3s transmitter. The display glowed unsurprisingly bright, and then blank. At […]
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Zwolle Radio Rally – Netherlands
On the 2nd November 2019 we completed a new amateur radio rally / convention in Zwollle in the Netherlands. Travel was via the Hook of Holland Ferry, and the fun began right from the start. I collected Dave G7UVW and we headed up the A12 towards Harwich, leaving a lot of time for any unforeseen […]
Decoding 433 MHz Signals with RTL SDR
One of the members at the radio club Merlin suggested trying out this sensor decoding program for the RTL SDR receiver. You can view and order one online for just a few pounds. The software RTL 433 is a generic sensor decoder, and it will decode and display a variety of environmental data. Despite its […]
Bank Holiday Radio Weekend
August is the last Bank Holiday of the year, and with the weather set to be 30c+, it provided the ideal weekend to play some radio. Members of LEFARS and SNBCG came together at Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear bunker for a 3 day radio weekend, including BBQ and camping. Some members of the advanced party […]
70 MHz Cumulative #4
Portable operating in the summer can be one of the main attractions of contesting. Not only do you get the chance to enjoy the summer, but a chance to try things you cant do at home. Like many, home comes with a considerable amount of man made noise, operating in the middle of a field […]
50 MHz Trophy Cup
The 50 MHz trophy cup is a regular SNBCG event, thanks to a 6e beam originally acquired by the late Bill G0BOF for the club. Icom 7300 and 400w from a solid state amplifier. 50 MHz is somewhat unpredictable, and can range from very quiet to pile up mode. This year the SPe did make […]