Novice-Friendly Radio Blog by M7MCQ: TWO BRILLIANT BLOGS!!

Sunday 26 January 2020

TWO BRILLIANT BLOGS!!

K5RV.com

Today I came across a really good BLOG. Unlike most blogs, this one has something for everyone - you just keep going from one subject to another - time flies by as you read and learn. Howard writes in a very relaxed, easy to read manner, but also with technical authority and a great depth of knowledge.

His blog is probably of particular interest to those who don't like to squander money on over-priced 'off-the-shelf' solutions when there's a cheaper solution out there from which you can also learn something new.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

PE4BAS

Another fabulous source of ham-related information can be found on Bas's BLOG and like the other one, there's a very wide range of subjects covered. Give it a visit and subscribe so that you don't miss anything.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

2 comments:

PE4BAS, Bas said...: I feel honoured Tom. However, the name here is Bas and not Peter....73, Bas; 27 January 2020 at 08:56
MadDogMcQ said...: Ooops! Correct now, Bas. :-); 27 January 2020 at 12:12

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Thanks for visiting! This blog started out as a "Radio Blog" but I now post virtually anything on here relating to my (many) hobbies.

When it comes to HAM RADIO, this blog is here in the hope that some newbies will learn from either my mistakes or my successes. Experienced Hams will probably find it all very boring. I also use this blog like a personal NOTEPAD so I can refer back and recall how I sorted a problem, LOL.

I've been a Shortwave Listener of sorts for many years and I've been interested in radio since being a child growing up in the 60's. Although not blessed with great intelligence(lol), I've always been interested in the technical workings of the things around me.

In the 90's I considered taking the Amateur course at the local college but it was a very long-winded affair and I just couldn't afford the time. But now I've got more leisure time, I took the Foundation Course at West Manchester Radio Club and passed the exam on the 21st Feb 2019. I may now move on to studying for the more advanced "intermediate" stage.

My main area of interest will be Low Power and I can merge my interest in radio with my interest in hill walking. My QTH close to the West Pennine Moors means that I'm conveniently placed for many great walks and lofty take-offs. I'm also a short drive away from the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Being a biker, it's easy to throw on a small rucksack loaded with my tiny IC-705 radio and a 20/40M BandHopper2 and quickly get to some interesting places for a bit of QRP DXing or SOTA work. I'm also interested in DSTAR and other digital modes. DIY Antennas is something that tickles my fancy too!

Thanks for checking out my blog - I will hopefully chat on the air with you sometime.

73's