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Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 09-05-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8
Posted By GW8ASD
Why is it that some think of VHF/UHF as only...

Why is it that some think of VHF/UHF as only being the land of vertical antennas, FM and death star.:confused:
The only vertical here is for a recent experiment on 4M.:)

23cms, as you say, is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-04-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,070
Posted By GW8ASD
Fine when signals are Q5 and both stations have...

Fine when signals are Q5 and both stations have English as a first language.
If you chat to locals there is no need for abbreviations but, for weak signal working they are invaluable.
No language...
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 09-03-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5
Posted By GW8ASD
How much off frequency? And only on USB sounds...

How much off frequency?
And only on USB sounds a bit odd.

Cheers

Tony
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 09-03-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28
Posted By GW8ASD
Makes sense now. My WX sat kit is out of use at...

Makes sense now.
My WX sat kit is out of use at the moment.
There's only so much one can do. :)
The gigging will not damage your brain as much as listening to 2M FM. :D

Cheers

Tony
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 09-02-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28
Posted By GW8ASD
WX sat on 2M. :confused: Where's that then? ...

WX sat on 2M. :confused:
Where's that then?
Cheers

Tony
Forum: Constructors Corner 09-01-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 23
Posted By GW8ASD
If you ask Engineered Composites if they have a...

If you ask Engineered Composites if they have a supplier closer to you it would make it easer to collect.
Delivery of anything over 2mtrs in length is expensive.
That's not Engineered Composites...
Forum: Aerials, Beams, Verticals, Loops 08-20-2010, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14
Posted By GW8ASD
Perhaps I'm missing something but, since it's an...

Perhaps I'm missing something but, since it's an active antenna it will not work unless it is powered. :confused:

Cheers

Tony
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 08-15-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By GW8ASD
I should be on from somewhere! Just as soon as...

I should be on from somewhere!
Just as soon as I can extract myself from backstage at Cropredy Festival.
I'm a bit blocked in at the moment.:)

So, maybe from here or possibly home!
Cheers...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-06-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 39
Posted By GW8ASD
Looks odd, but quite correct. It's a funny...

Looks odd, but quite correct.

It's a funny old thing the English language. :)

Cheers

Tony
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-06-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 39
Posted By GW8ASD
According to my 1965 Radio Amateurs' Examination...

According to my 1965 Radio Amateurs' Examination Manual, and the Oxford Dictionary, it is Aerial.

Arial is gazelle, a satellite of Uranus or a series of American and British satellites.
It's...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,070
Posted By GW8ASD
Just a bit before. :D 1859 WESTERN UNION "92...

Just a bit before. :D
1859 WESTERN UNION "92 CODE" lists it as "Important"

Funny how facts are missed, even when they are simple to find. :confused:

Cheers

Tony
Forum: Service Manuals & User Guides 08-01-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By GW8ASD
Cheers Peter. I've just had another prod...

Cheers Peter.

I've just had another prod around an found it is the "Clock Mode" button that does the switching on mine. :)

Many thanks.

Tony
Forum: Service Manuals & User Guides 08-01-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By GW8ASD
Help require on several topics.

I have a few projects on the go that are being delayed for lack of information so any help on the following would be appreciated.

The specs for B&R coax relays A03, and A05 NATO stock code...
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 07-29-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40
Posted By GW8ASD
The warranty card in the box is a good guide. ...

The warranty card in the box is a good guide.
Assuming you filled it out, returned it if required and kept a copy , you should know where you stand.
I always tell people what the situation is....
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 07-29-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40
Posted By GW8ASD
You could only send it to Icom if they were the...

You could only send it to Icom if they were the ones holding the warranty.
As Lee has said, it is possible for a retailer to buy free of warranty and carry the risk himself.
Under those...
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 07-28-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40
Posted By GW8ASD
Not related to amateur radio equipment but, in...

Not related to amateur radio equipment but, in the business I'm in, grey imports are not covered.
When you buy anything in the UK a portion of the cost is, for want of a better word, insurance....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-28-2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 32
Posted By GW8ASD
This has me confused. :confused: An 11M, i.e....

This has me confused. :confused:
An 11M, i.e. pirate, DXer on 20M. :confused:
Prior to 1985, so that series of calls would have recently been issued.
If it was not issued it would have been for a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-28-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 32
Posted By GW8ASD
Do you know why it was not issued? If, in fact,...

Do you know why it was not issued?
If, in fact, you are correct that it was not issued.
I thought they only went on to the next series after they had run out and, at that time you did not get a...
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 07-23-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20
Posted By GW8ASD
In a different context it takes me back as well. ...

In a different context it takes me back as well.
Rubbish transceivers into, so called, linears.
Thrashed within an inch of their lives into poor antennas with no ground.
Producing an unimaginable...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-17-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5
Posted By GW8ASD
Smile What do you mean by a "60 amp PSU?" Is that 60...

What do you mean by a "60 amp PSU?"
Is that 60 amps at 12volts or 60 amps at 240volts or what?
I always work on the generator being able to supply 200% of the load requirement.
The generator will...
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 07-04-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 69
Posted By GW8ASD
The difference with the early Class B licence...

The difference with the early Class B licence holderss was twofold.
We sat the same RAE as the Class A licence holders and, in some ways more importantly, most of those who went for Class B licences...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-18-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7
Posted By GW8ASD
No need to take anything to Cornwall. Sharp's...

No need to take anything to Cornwall.
Sharp's Doombar wonderful and the the St. Austell's Tribute a very close second.:D

I'm in Porthmadog at the moment. (IO72ww)
Wonderful weather and beer. :)...
Forum: Pirate Radio Broadcasting 06-16-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,346
Posted By GW8ASD
Either a troll or someone who knows little about...

Either a troll or someone who knows little about amateur radio and is not wanting to put in any effort.

I don't use repeaters, or 11 metres,
There were no repeaters when I started in radio and CB...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-15-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10
Posted By GW8ASD
All the details and contact numbers are in the...

All the details and contact numbers are in the RSGB Year Book.

There is also a section on the RSGB website.

Cheers

Tony
Forum: Radio Discussion Forum 06-14-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11
Posted By GW8ASD
I use the Heil as well. I've tried all sorts...

I use the Heil as well.
I've tried all sorts but you don't want a good set of hifi headphones for communications use as the frequency response is too broad.

Cheers

Tony
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