Novice-Friendly Radio Blog by M7MCQ: SHACK TOUR

Sunday, 16 July 2023

SHACK TOUR - M7MCQ

A quick look around my tiny shack…

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2 comments:

Bas PE4BAS said...: Hello Tom, I enjoyed your video. It is incredible how much gear you have in such a tiny shack. It is nice to see how others enjoy the hobby. Yours is to explore interesting equipment, you have (and had) lots. I wouldn't have the time to study all the manuals to operate all those radios. And in your case write reviews about it on your blog as well. Respect! Have fun with the hobby! 73, Bas PE4BAS; 17 July 2023 at 09:16
MadDogMcQ said...: Thanks so much Bas - I appreciate your comment. You can never have too many radios LOL.

Kind regards, Tom.; 17 July 2023 at 11:03

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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