Blog | M0PZT - Part 2

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 …

We Have Filters!

April 4, 2016April 9, 2019 - by M0PZT

A Bandpass filter is invaluable for club/group activities and the “sting” of their price can often be reduced via a “group buy” or a nice word with your local club. Back …

Coax Power Ratings

March 31, 2016August 31, 2019 - by M0PZT

A useful thing to know – whether it’s critical as part of a project, or simply as a Ham Radio factoid – just how much power can different types of …

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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 …