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This Might Be Weird

This Might Be Weird


Friday Night in the UK with the "CREW". Mike, Jonathan, etc. aactually – no idea who’s tuning up!

PS – Using Streamyard.. which is FREE – but if you want the HD version with ability to record etc then you can upgrade to a paid version: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6370377447243776 – end of public announcement!

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I’m on 2m FM Calling “145 Alive”

I'm on 2m FM Calling


This is a UK initiative. At 13:00 Sunday, I will invite callers to join a Net. I have been allocated 145.375.

Once we get to 10-15 callers on the Net, I will invite each station to give Signal Reports for up to 3 stations, send any message and return the frequency to me and I will pass it to the next caller.

Let us know if you leave the Net. Time to break in will be given between callers.

Periodically, I will invite new joiners to the NET.

The Net ends at 16:00 (or before!)

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My Free PC Toys and N1MM Logger – Not Click-Bait

My Free PC Toys and N1MM Logger - Not Click-Bait


I run a LOT of toys on my shack PC and because I live-stream the screen, lots of folks want a full explanation of my current setup. This is it. Enjoy and be inspired!

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The Field at DX Commander – 24 Hour STream

The Field at DX Commander - 24 Hour STream


Starting with a clear night Friday 27th Sept. Expect a fabulous sunny morning and sunrise in Warwickshire on Saturday.

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Mike Reacts – Newark HAMFEST 2024

Mike Reacts - Newark HAMFEST 2024


The Alternative Newark HamFest Review – with Mike and Callum

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Aircraft Navigation – Why Most Planes Don’t Get Lost

Aircraft Navigation - Why Most Planes Don't Get Lost


It is rare that a modern aircraft can get lost, although there are plenty of reports of small light aircraft and private planes having a panic.

To the rescue comes the VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) which is key navigation system used by aircraft worldwide, although somewhat supersceded these days by GPS.

VOR transmits radio signals that help pilots determine their exact direction relative to the station, ensuring safe and accurate flight paths.

These ground-based beacons have been guiding planes for decades, forming an invisible network across the skies.

With VOR technology, even in poor visibility, pilots can stay on course with pinpoint accuracy—a testament to aviation’s commitment to safety and innovation.

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The Field at DX Commander

The Field at DX Commander


Some of you guys dropped in and out watching this last weekend and enjoyed it.. There’s a storm approaching, aircraft landing, birds tweeting, squirrels raiding – and then rain from Sunday.

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Building the Antenna Mast Foundations

Building the Antenna Mast Foundations


I am co-locating the guys for the 40-ft / 12m mast with the 4-Square on 40m. Some careful measuring and lots of muscle was required. QUAD: This is a multiband antenna that ideally needs independant feeders for each band and a rotator. I have a mast-head remote switcher for this. Similarly, I need control lines for the 4-Square. More details about the 4-Square antenna in a later video. Have fun. Enjoy your radio. Callum.

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What a C*CK UP! My Failed Antenna Repair Saga (4k)

What a C*CK UP! My Failed Antenna Repair Saga (4k)


How many times do I have to fix this before I realise I need to replace the whole thing?

Spoiler: PL259 failure

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The Antenna Field – at Night

The Antenna Field - at Night


Experimental stream watching the field, the sheep – and aircraft lights. Aircaft are landing at Birmingham International. There is a road half a mile away and you can hear occassional cars. Mostly a night stream and if you hang around, you will see the sun coming up at around 06:00 local time. There is audio.