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Simple 1:1 Choke Balun

M0PZT May 26, 2018

As you’re probably aware, it’s good practice to have a Balun where BAL(anced) meets UN(balanced) feeder and the following is my latest accessory for when I’m operating “Portable“.  This is a very simple 1:1 Choke Balun made from a PL259,…
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balun, construction, homebrew, operating, technical

YOTA – Misleading Da Yoof?

M0PZT May 13, 2018

Many say that we need more younger people in the hobby – I’m one of them, but it would be so easy to demonstrate the hobby to them in such a way that when they do get their own licence…
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blog, events, operating, rsgb, whinge, yota

TS-590SG Cooling Fans

M0PZT December 16, 2016

This post comes as a result of reading Ulf DK5TX’s blog regarding the TS-590SG – I was surprised to hear that there was a possibility of my 590 being not quite right. The issue relates to the pair of cooling…
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5mhz, blog, kenwood, technical, ts590sg

4:1 Current Balun

M0PZT July 28, 2016

Today’s bit of homebrew saw me wind and test a 4:1 Current Balun – The PZT Shack features an aerial connection plate in the wall cavity which includes a couple of 1:1 Choke Baluns – One of these is in…
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aerials, balun, blog, construction, pztips, shack, technical

RST and Speed Matters

M0PZT July 24, 2016

In the past, I’ve ranted opined on the merits of sending an accurate RST aka signal-report.  A fair amount of HF QSOs attract a 59/599 report and that’s fine if the signal is clear/srong and the conditions are stable…  But…
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blog, cw, operating, qrp

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GB1JSS June Summer Solstice

The longest day is looming, so GB1JSS will be returning on Sunday 17th, Thursday 21st and Saturday 23rd June at Galleywood Common.

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  • Simple 1:1 Choke Balun
  • YOTA – Misleading Da Yoof?
  • TS-590SG Cooling Fans
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