I’d be very interested in pictures/descriptions of the sort of kit which is in use for short contests /P, either the UKAC’s or Microwave Group Sunday outings. The way to achieve quick but reliable set

John Conditions have been excellent for a couple of days, and I’ve found and spotted some beacons seldom heard here. Some very skew paths across the North Sea have been evident. But, try to find anoth

Gordon That’s a pity, conditions are excellent this morning. I have a tendency to lie ! John G4ZTR

Thanks Gordon, Phil and Richard Pleased to say that normal service seems to have resumed; 13 decodes in the last hour, with the best at -14dB. Temporary aerial, 4 x 23 ele at about 20ft. Regards John

Hi John Here's my (cunning) plan:- Callsign: G4ZTR Locator: JO01KW Band: 10GHz 10W 80cm offset dish Talkback: ON4KST, 144MHz Times: Various throughout Regards John

The recent query about G8MBU has reminded me to ask about GB3NGI on 23cms:- A couple of weeks ago I used aircraft scatter to compare a dish with a small box of yagis, and on both antennas I had decode

David I’m around for an hour or so with 3cms – loitering on ‘KST. Of course, free to test with anyone else ! John G4ZTR

David I can be QRV on 3cms sometime between midday and 2pm if that will help – I’ll be on ‘KST when the radio’s on. Regards John G4ZTR

David Here’s another :- https://www.egloff.eu/rsmap/rsmap.php John G4ZTR

Gareth There’s no IOW beacon on 3cms …….. John G4ZTR

I agree with Brian 'DIJ; use of 'KST does not sit well with the ethos of "field day". However, it really is useful on 23 and 70cms where old fashioned "point and hope" is often met with silence. Off t

'Morning John and all I plan to be QRV:- Callsign: G4ZTR Locator: JO01KW Band: 10GHz 10W 80cm dish Talkback: ON4KST Times: Various, when there is activity Regards John G4ZTR

Sam Thanks for “one other point” – the devil is in the detail ! John

Brian Many thanks, that off-air plot is very helpful. The close proximity of 2350MHz to our usual working frequencies is a bit of a challenge, but I'll see what comes of a practical test. Regards John

'Evening all I've been busy in the workshop producing swarf. Sadly, I've not found a buyer yet..... However, as a by-product, I've been developing a narrow band 13cms filter, because my low loss, wide

Hi John and all I plan to be QRV :- Callsign: G4ZTR Locator: JO01KW Bands: 1.3GHz 350w 1.5m dish 2.32GHz 50w 1.5m dish 3.4GHz 20W 1.5m dish Talkback: Direct CQ on 1.3GHz, ON4KST Times: throughout Rega

Paul It seems to be a lottery regarding who you can get replies from on KST. Somewhat understandable if it’s a single op because there’s lots to do. I got lucky and all three attempts with F stations

Well, I've given up early on this contest, having run out of people to work. Actually, that's not true - I have run out of patience trying to get responses to sked requests on 'KST. Why do people take

Bernie Disclaimer – I’m still learning about microwave dishes and feeds, so I’m prepared to be corrected …….. Directive Systems say that their dual band feed is designed for dishes with an F/D of 0.39

Yep, working for me now. I didn't change anything ! Thanks all John G4ZTR