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CAT Cable on the Cheap

September 19, 2019September 21, 2019 - by M0PZT

I recently needed to re-program my FT-857D with some new memories but didn’t have a spare USB CAT cable to hand. Then I remembered that all of the various radio …

Simple 1:1 Choke Balun

May 26, 2018August 31, 2019 - by M0PZT

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 …

Lightweight Dipole Centre

May 11, 2016August 31, 2019 - by M0PZT

For my /P outings, I make use of a 10m telescopic fishing-pole purchased from SOTAbeams which is able to support a variety of aerial configurations – My preferred being a …

HF Linked Dipole

May 5, 2016February 8, 2019 - by M0PZT

This is a really versatile aerial for “portable” operating and is also quite simple to make – It’s a 40m Inverted-V Dipole but with the wires cut at certain points …

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European Locator Map

July 9, 2015June 26, 2019 - by M0PZT

On VHF and above, it’s useful to have a way of seeing the Maidenhead Locator against a European map – DX Atlas can display these as an overlay on the current …