MFARS Surplus Sale Report MFARS held their latest surplus sale Saturday 22nd April. Despite cooler weather there was a reasonable turnout of local amateurs and old friends. Some good deals…
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COBWEB Antenna – GM0MEM
Graham gave us an overview of this novel NO Tune multiband omnidirectional antenna. The power point slide show is available to download here. Link (members access only)
WSPR An Intro – MM0TQH
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia WSPR (pronounced “whisper”) is an acronym for Weak Signal Propagation Reporter. It is a protocol, implemented in a computer program, used for weak-signal radio communication between amateur radio operators. The protocol…
Aids to Learning Morse – GM7LSI
GM7SI gave us an overview of his morse code journey. He recommends this website based training package: https://morsecode.world/international/trainer/trainer.html
FT920 Transceiver Testing
We are aiming to sell this rig and spent an evening with power meters and a spectrum analyser to verify its correct functioning.
FT847 Expanding 40m Coverage – G4MILS
Ron wide banded a members FT847 that he wanted to cover the full 40m Band, as purchased it only covered 7.0-7.1mhz.
Test Equipment Night – GM4ILS
A set of test gear was demonstrated, Spectrum Analyser etc. Photos in the Photo Archive.