HISTORY OF THE CAR RADIO Seems as if cars have always had radios, but they didn't. Here's the story: One evening, in 1929, two young men named William Lear and Elmer Wavering drove their girlfriends t

For perusal. https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2014/03/28/antenna-gain-explained/ Merv M0WVE

This weekend is “EXERCISE BLUE HAM” This is where the Military cadet stations use the 60m band and conduct QSO’s with amateur stations See https://alphacharlie.org.uk/exercise-blue-ham/ Using MRE call

Hi all. Just watched back the Zoom recording from last evening, and thought I'd comment on the Groups.IO discussion. Mike M is the administrator for our Groups.IO group now, but I'm quite sure that it

I came across this regarding Inverted L’s which makes useful reading. Glad mine is 30ft high. https://www.hamradioandvision.com/inverted-l-antenna-safety Merv M0WVE

Very interesting link. I have downloaded the app. https://tinyurl.com/h2728usz Been listening to stations in Nashville this afternoon. So easy, just touch the green spot. As it is based on Google maps

Is anyone looking for a BIG rotator ? I have a “HAM M” here - this will handle big HF beams with ease - it has a solenoid brake wedge that holds the position - its not going to turn in the wind ! It i

10m SSB. W I D E open. BIG Signals ! Phil G4UDU

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How would you like CQ Magazine for free ? This USA amateur radio magazine has been about for many years and has always been available either via a printed copy or electronic subscription, but how woul

Meeting ID: 880 763 6403Password: 2NV3ub https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8807636403?pwd=eElPQmJzU0YzRzBLTGJzSGRlR2pxZz09 /\/\ike G1TDL -- Mike G1TDL/G0GNV

As part of our ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign, and to link with British Science Week, we’re launching a series of videos this week. Whether you’re a new Foundation, Intermediate or Full licence hol

Phil, Merv, you beat me to it. Sending now anyway... Hi, I just wondered if anyone has read the consultation and responses? I was prompted by the article in this month's RadCom. The consultation respo

I have an opinion and process that I will take. Taking into account my operating bands and power. But as this group has all postings in the “Public Domain” I do not wish to publish it here - but will

If you use this RSGB link - makes it easy to do an assessment RSGB/Ofcom calculator Phil G4UDU

Ofcom calculator https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/emf/calculator

Posted on Southgate ARC website to be aware of. http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2021/march/ofcom-to-add-emf-clause-to-ham-radio-licences.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3

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OK, the new website is live. Knock yourselves out. Big thanks to Tony who granted me use of all the existing photos, and to the guy who runs the server (I won't name him in case he doesn't want to be

The RSGB released a draft syllabus today (Wednesday the 17th of February 2021) for a brand new type of exam – “Direct to Full”. The aim is that, just like under the last few years of the RAE, newcomer