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 […]
Homebrew 21 MHz Beam Part #2
Read Part 1 of the homebrew project Now the exciting phase, nearing the end and a moment to complete the final stages. Construction of the matching phase, and mounting the driven element. The antenna feed point is 28Ω, and the method of feeding the antenna is described on DK7ZM site. Once constructed from 2 lengths […]
Homebrew Project 21MHz 4E Yagi Antenna
Months ago I ordered some aluminium in preparation for another antenna project. Wtih the assistance of John M0UKD the plan was to build a 21 MHz 4E Yagi. The aluminium was ordered from aluminium warehouse, and cost around £100 including delivery. The on-line shop provides and delivers lengths of up to 5 meters, […]
Vertical Antenna Experiments
I recently decided to purchase a remote matching unit, I had been looking for one for a while. The only options I have previously seen included the name MFJ, and I was therefore keen to see who else was in the market. I found a unit from LDG the RT-600, in theory capable of 600w […]
ROPOCO contest
This evening Dave M0TAZ/P took part in the ROPOCO contest. In this contest you have to give your own postcode as your first contact, and from then on you give the last postcode you received. Its really strange when half way through the contest you get your own postcode back. The idea is to be […]
Tracking High Altitude Ballons
The solar eclipse provided the perfect reason for a number of amateurs to launch high altitude balloons. AMSAT-UK is the place to go and read more about amateur radio space exploration and amateur radio satellites. Southampton space flight launched MAJORA and OLAF (pictures on their website) Further launches are detailed on the UK High Altitudes website […]