Linear loaded 40m dipole

Whilst investigating options for a new 20m/40m antenna at my station I came across a QST magazine article by Lew Gordon, K4VX about a linear loaded dipole for 40m.  It’s not dual band, but it did catch my eye due to the well…

VHF Managers Handboook

In rummaging around the Internet this weekend I came across version 6.14, dated 8 September 2014, of the VHF Managers Handbook. The title is a little misleading as it contains information relevant to all amateurs and its not just about VHF but also…

Encryption by Radio Amateurs

Found this link about proposed changes to the radio spectrum and license conditions, the article has an overview of the changes proposed. www.theregister.co.uk/2014/09/15/radio_hams_can_encrypt_in_emergencies_says_ofcom The below link goes direct to the Ofcom page about the consultation.  

Project Night

Tonight’s project night has lots of different things going. There is a group doing Morse, another wielding soldering irons, others are doing some training for the license and me updating the blog.

CW on 2m & 70cms

On Saturday the 27th of September 2014 a German CW activity group have organised  a very short cw contest on 2m and 70cms, ideal for beginners, straight key only with no computer decoding devices. Note:- Probably Horizontal polarisation. from 1400…

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Have you wondered how to get your picture, your avatar, shown alongside your replies to news posts in our News section?  Well, you need to create a Gravitar (A Globally Recognised Avatar). A Gravitar is a small image that is…

Museum of Internal Fire

Whilst on holiday to the west coast of Wales I set aside some time to visit the Museum of internal fire; from our participation in the Museums On The Air event earlier in the year I knew they had set…

G0RVM does VP8CES……

This coming Wednesday I will be doing a presentation about my trip to the bottom of our little planet in 1991 when I had the opportunity to create some really big pile-ups as VP8CES at Halley research station! The presentation will…

JOTA 2014

Detail of the TSGARC and GARES sponsored 1st Wotton Scout Group JOTA 2014 event has been added to the TSGARC program here. Paul M0ZMB