Chris Colclough G1VDP
@chrisg1vdp.bsky.social
Radio Amateur, aircraft geek, and keen amateur photographer. Born and bred Yorkshire man now living in Kent and working for Icom UK.
Real ale drinker, so if you want to buy me a drink mines a dark beer…
Real ale drinker, so if you want to buy me a drink mines a dark beer…
Not us who organise it.
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Not us who organise it.
Not me who organised it…
November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Not me who organised it…
Come and say hello, I’ll be there.
Calling all amateur radio enthusiasts!
Martin Lynch & Sons are having their annual open day this coming Saturday the 29th of November!
Follow this link for more information: icomuk.co.uk/Join-Icom-UK...
#ICOM #hamradio #amateurradio #martinlynch
Martin Lynch & Sons are having their annual open day this coming Saturday the 29th of November!
Follow this link for more information: icomuk.co.uk/Join-Icom-UK...
#ICOM #hamradio #amateurradio #martinlynch
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Come and say hello, I’ll be there.
Morning peeps in my phone. A sunny blustery and cold morning in Kent, the wind blowing in from the North is biting. Have a good day y’all.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Morning peeps in my phone. A sunny blustery and cold morning in Kent, the wind blowing in from the North is biting. Have a good day y’all.
Say you are trying to do your bit to save the planet and you don’t want to use fossil fuel just for a Xmas do. Or just say you forgot to book the room the day after.
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Say you are trying to do your bit to save the planet and you don’t want to use fossil fuel just for a Xmas do. Or just say you forgot to book the room the day after.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
Demanding port operations need reliable communication to run smoothly.
Our knowledge base article highlights the specific challenges faced by ports and the radio features that can meet the requirements.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-Way-Radi...
#ICOM #PortOperations #PMR #marine
Our knowledge base article highlights the specific challenges faced by ports and the radio features that can meet the requirements.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-Way-Radi...
#ICOM #PortOperations #PMR #marine
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Demanding port operations need reliable communication to run smoothly.
Our knowledge base article highlights the specific challenges faced by ports and the radio features that can meet the requirements.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-Way-Radi...
#ICOM #PortOperations #PMR #marine
Our knowledge base article highlights the specific challenges faced by ports and the radio features that can meet the requirements.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-Way-Radi...
#ICOM #PortOperations #PMR #marine
Morning to my haters, people who like me, and all those in between. There’s gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s an arcade. Have a good day y’all.
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Morning to my haters, people who like me, and all those in between. There’s gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s an arcade. Have a good day y’all.
RTFM. Standard reply
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
RTFM. Standard reply
Good afternoon my imaginary friends. A beautiful day in Herne Bay. Wind surfers out, fishermen on the breakwater, and plenty walking on the front. Even Isle of Sheppey looks good in the sun. Have a great day y’all.
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good afternoon my imaginary friends. A beautiful day in Herne Bay. Wind surfers out, fishermen on the breakwater, and plenty walking on the front. Even Isle of Sheppey looks good in the sun. Have a great day y’all.
And then I remember there is one problem - transport manager brain kicked in before realising who had posted. DOH sorry Keith.
If I was still in the industry I would have offered to pick it up and drop off for you.
If I was still in the industry I would have offered to pick it up and drop off for you.
November 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
And then I remember there is one problem - transport manager brain kicked in before realising who had posted. DOH sorry Keith.
If I was still in the industry I would have offered to pick it up and drop off for you.
If I was still in the industry I would have offered to pick it up and drop off for you.
Check your driving licence, if you passed your test before 1997 you can drive a vehicle up to 7,5 tonne GVW. And you do not need a tachograph if you are not driving f"for hire or reward". Also check the length as some will fit in a LWB Sprinter or Luton type vehicle.
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Check your driving licence, if you passed your test before 1997 you can drive a vehicle up to 7,5 tonne GVW. And you do not need a tachograph if you are not driving f"for hire or reward". Also check the length as some will fit in a LWB Sprinter or Luton type vehicle.
Thank you Steve, I think I am going to try to get KF5DX for the call.
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thank you Steve, I think I am going to try to get KF5DX for the call.
The start of the shack has begun. Only part of my extensive library, must get the others out of the warehouse at work.
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The start of the shack has begun. Only part of my extensive library, must get the others out of the warehouse at work.
And I wanted something to do on these dark nights.
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
And I wanted something to do on these dark nights.
Just because I can, and if ever I get out that way I will use it.
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Just because I can, and if ever I get out that way I will use it.
Now if you were in Amsterdam I could believe it., but in London....
a man wearing glasses and an orange shirt is holding a bottle of water and says boing .
ALT: a man wearing glasses and an orange shirt is holding a bottle of water and says boing .
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Now if you were in Amsterdam I could believe it., but in London....
Tonight I have just been part of an online meeting where I have taken an exam to get the first stage of my US Radio Amateur Licence. Needless to say I passed and now await my call. It is now time to start studying for the next level of the licence to move on to a General class, then the extra class.
ap students wahoo ! i passed my exam !!
ALT: ap students wahoo ! i passed my exam !!
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Tonight I have just been part of an online meeting where I have taken an exam to get the first stage of my US Radio Amateur Licence. Needless to say I passed and now await my call. It is now time to start studying for the next level of the licence to move on to a General class, then the extra class.
A what running a what? 😜😜
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A what running a what? 😜😜
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
Events to manage this festive season?
Whether you're coordinating a nativity play or managing vendor logistics at a Christmas market, two-way radio hire is the ideal communication solution to sleigh your events!
For more info, visit: icomuk.co.uk/Connect_Your...
#icom #radiohire #eventmanagement
Whether you're coordinating a nativity play or managing vendor logistics at a Christmas market, two-way radio hire is the ideal communication solution to sleigh your events!
For more info, visit: icomuk.co.uk/Connect_Your...
#icom #radiohire #eventmanagement
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Events to manage this festive season?
Whether you're coordinating a nativity play or managing vendor logistics at a Christmas market, two-way radio hire is the ideal communication solution to sleigh your events!
For more info, visit: icomuk.co.uk/Connect_Your...
#icom #radiohire #eventmanagement
Whether you're coordinating a nativity play or managing vendor logistics at a Christmas market, two-way radio hire is the ideal communication solution to sleigh your events!
For more info, visit: icomuk.co.uk/Connect_Your...
#icom #radiohire #eventmanagement
Morning widdikinks, no photo today. Weather is very Yorkshire - sleet, hail, snow and blowing a hooley. Still warm and dry on the office, have a great day y’all.
November 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Morning widdikinks, no photo today. Weather is very Yorkshire - sleet, hail, snow and blowing a hooley. Still warm and dry on the office, have a great day y’all.
What strength is it? It is now "The Law" <best Judge Dredd voice> that the higher the ABV the dearer the drink.
OOOO That just made me think. If it is )ABV (Guiness 0.0) it should be free!!!
OOOO That just made me think. If it is )ABV (Guiness 0.0) it should be free!!!
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
What strength is it? It is now "The Law" <best Judge Dredd voice> that the higher the ABV the dearer the drink.
OOOO That just made me think. If it is )ABV (Guiness 0.0) it should be free!!!
OOOO That just made me think. If it is )ABV (Guiness 0.0) it should be free!!!
Nah, Dick Turpin wore a mask.
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Nah, Dick Turpin wore a mask.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
On a busy film or TV set, efficient communication can be the difference between chaos and success.
Our website article explores how two-way radios provide instant comms to manage operations on film and TV production.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Choose-Two-W...
#icom #PMR #TwoWayRadio
Our website article explores how two-way radios provide instant comms to manage operations on film and TV production.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Choose-Two-W...
#icom #PMR #TwoWayRadio
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
On a busy film or TV set, efficient communication can be the difference between chaos and success.
Our website article explores how two-way radios provide instant comms to manage operations on film and TV production.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Choose-Two-W...
#icom #PMR #TwoWayRadio
Our website article explores how two-way radios provide instant comms to manage operations on film and TV production.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Choose-Two-W...
#icom #PMR #TwoWayRadio
Heard this on Radio Show - "The Original Alternative" - Mod & Scooter Rally Sounds this morning, and the words could be written about my love life.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJR...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJR...
Loving on the losing side-Tommy hunt
YouTube video by soulman7262
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November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Heard this on Radio Show - "The Original Alternative" - Mod & Scooter Rally Sounds this morning, and the words could be written about my love life.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJR...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJR...