Ian MW0IAN
@mw0ian.bsky.social
Interests in amateur radio #hamradio short wave listening and some construction/repair work.
Been looking for one of these for years, the matching atu for the Alinco DX70
September 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Been looking for one of these for years, the matching atu for the Alinco DX70
Got myself an MFJ 901b atu on the way. Had one a few years ago but sold it, this is why I hate selling stuff.
April 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Got myself an MFJ 901b atu on the way. Had one a few years ago but sold it, this is why I hate selling stuff.
A matching unit for 30m at the coax feedpoint of the g5rv seems like a plan. Just connect at weekends
April 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A matching unit for 30m at the coax feedpoint of the g5rv seems like a plan. Just connect at weekends
Nice inter-G on 30m at the moment, for those seeking refuge from contests.
April 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Nice inter-G on 30m at the moment, for those seeking refuge from contests.
Coming up to the time of year when I work into Europe on 6m ssb, with the standard ft817 rubber duck. Normally indoors too.
April 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Coming up to the time of year when I work into Europe on 6m ssb, with the standard ft817 rubber duck. Normally indoors too.
Half size G5RV seems to receive really well. Planning to get it a little higher this weekend.
April 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Half size G5RV seems to receive really well. Planning to get it a little higher this weekend.
Putting up a new aerial has rekindled a little interest in the hobby.
March 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Putting up a new aerial has rekindled a little interest in the hobby.
Put up a half G5RV doublet in a lateral L formation. Fits nice in a small garden and away from the house.
March 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Put up a half G5RV doublet in a lateral L formation. Fits nice in a small garden and away from the house.
Ts570d back on the bench. Had this on 25 years now.
March 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Ts570d back on the bench. Had this on 25 years now.
Oh dear, smartuner's in the airing cupboard
December 21, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Oh dear, smartuner's in the airing cupboard
Quite fancy a QMX+ with hardware kit though I haven't built my QDX yet..
December 8, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Quite fancy a QMX+ with hardware kit though I haven't built my QDX yet..
Was planning to get a delta loop up today with a smartuner. Maybe later
December 7, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Was planning to get a delta loop up today with a smartuner. Maybe later
Getting too cold for two wheels. Heated grips or not 🥶
November 27, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Getting too cold for two wheels. Heated grips or not 🥶
Hehe the qrz pages remind me of the www in the 90s. I'm sure the adverts are from the same period.
November 26, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Hehe the qrz pages remind me of the www in the 90s. I'm sure the adverts are from the same period.
Practicing my squeeze keying with plain text from a Les Moxon G6XN classic
November 25, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Practicing my squeeze keying with plain text from a Les Moxon G6XN classic
Next the little Palm Pico paddle
November 24, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Next the little Palm Pico paddle
Had a little practice with Kent morse paddle. Not sure I ever really got on with it. Perhaps a new paddle is the answer but sure I've been here before.
November 24, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Had a little practice with Kent morse paddle. Not sure I ever really got on with it. Perhaps a new paddle is the answer but sure I've been here before.
November 21, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Coaxial traps flying high(ish)
November 21, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Coaxial traps flying high(ish)
Wellgood loop amp from the archive
November 21, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Wellgood loop amp from the archive