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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 !!
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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.
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.
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
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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...
Good morning chucklebums. A beautiful cold morning in Kent today. Some big ships on the horizon. Have a great day y’all, and remember….
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Good morning chucklebums. A beautiful cold morning in Kent today. Some big ships on the horizon. Have a great day y’all, and remember….
Good morning from a cold blustery Herne Bay. Have a great day y’all.
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Good morning from a cold blustery Herne Bay. Have a great day y’all.
So tonight I have finally registered on the FCC Cores website and booked my US amateur technician licence exam for Friday evening. If I pass then it will be head down and General class, then Extra. Licence for Christmas?
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
So tonight I have finally registered on the FCC Cores website and booked my US amateur technician licence exam for Friday evening. If I pass then it will be head down and General class, then Extra. Licence for Christmas?
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
METSTRADE 2025 has begun!
Join Bob, Sam and Chris at the Icom Stand 01.151 in Hall 1.
This is your chance to get a first-hand look at our latest products and discuss your marine communication needs.
#ICOM #MetsTrade #marineelectronics #boating #sailing
Join Bob, Sam and Chris at the Icom Stand 01.151 in Hall 1.
This is your chance to get a first-hand look at our latest products and discuss your marine communication needs.
#ICOM #MetsTrade #marineelectronics #boating #sailing
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
METSTRADE 2025 has begun!
Join Bob, Sam and Chris at the Icom Stand 01.151 in Hall 1.
This is your chance to get a first-hand look at our latest products and discuss your marine communication needs.
#ICOM #MetsTrade #marineelectronics #boating #sailing
Join Bob, Sam and Chris at the Icom Stand 01.151 in Hall 1.
This is your chance to get a first-hand look at our latest products and discuss your marine communication needs.
#ICOM #MetsTrade #marineelectronics #boating #sailing
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
Our latest Case Study article features The Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy and how they use a range of Icom two-way radios for both on and offshore communication.
Click here to read the full article: icomuk.co.uk/Case-Study-T...
#icom #marineVHF #PMR
Click here to read the full article: icomuk.co.uk/Case-Study-T...
#icom #marineVHF #PMR
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our latest Case Study article features The Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy and how they use a range of Icom two-way radios for both on and offshore communication.
Click here to read the full article: icomuk.co.uk/Case-Study-T...
#icom #marineVHF #PMR
Click here to read the full article: icomuk.co.uk/Case-Study-T...
#icom #marineVHF #PMR
Morning chilblanes (10 points to those who remembers who said that). Tad blustery and chilly today. Happy Monday. Have a good day y’all.
November 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Morning chilblanes (10 points to those who remembers who said that). Tad blustery and chilly today. Happy Monday. Have a good day y’all.
My birds come to see me. Fecking things. I wonder if previous tenant used to feed it…
November 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
My birds come to see me. Fecking things. I wonder if previous tenant used to feed it…
It’s not all fun in the sun down here. Blowing a hooley and raining today, coming from that direction. Was wild earlier with some bigger waves.
November 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
It’s not all fun in the sun down here. Blowing a hooley and raining today, coming from that direction. Was wild earlier with some bigger waves.
Morning peeps. Fecking local alarm caller birds (Seagulls) have been noisy this morning, woke me up. But hey that’s a perk of being by the sea…
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Morning peeps. Fecking local alarm caller birds (Seagulls) have been noisy this morning, woke me up. But hey that’s a perk of being by the sea…
Morning people of the world. Sadly had to come up to Nuneaton to finish my last bits, if they don’t fit in the car… Just got this on email, and there is a lead in question if ever I saw one - well done Sky at Night magazine. Have a good day y’all.
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Morning people of the world. Sadly had to come up to Nuneaton to finish my last bits, if they don’t fit in the car… Just got this on email, and there is a lead in question if ever I saw one - well done Sky at Night magazine. Have a good day y’all.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix is returning to Portsmouth on 25 & 26 July 2026!
Get pre-sale tickets by becoming a SailGP+ member: sailgp.com/races/2026/g...
DEALINE: Sign up before the pre-sale starts at 10am on 19th November for access.
#SailGP #EmiratesGBR #Portsmouth
Get pre-sale tickets by becoming a SailGP+ member: sailgp.com/races/2026/g...
DEALINE: Sign up before the pre-sale starts at 10am on 19th November for access.
#SailGP #EmiratesGBR #Portsmouth
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix is returning to Portsmouth on 25 & 26 July 2026!
Get pre-sale tickets by becoming a SailGP+ member: sailgp.com/races/2026/g...
DEALINE: Sign up before the pre-sale starts at 10am on 19th November for access.
#SailGP #EmiratesGBR #Portsmouth
Get pre-sale tickets by becoming a SailGP+ member: sailgp.com/races/2026/g...
DEALINE: Sign up before the pre-sale starts at 10am on 19th November for access.
#SailGP #EmiratesGBR #Portsmouth
Morning everyone in my phone. For the haters here’s me with my view from the bedroom window, Isle of Sheppey and Sarfend in the far distance. Just a pity it’s a tad damp and you can’t see them. Have a great day y’all.
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Morning everyone in my phone. For the haters here’s me with my view from the bedroom window, Isle of Sheppey and Sarfend in the far distance. Just a pity it’s a tad damp and you can’t see them. Have a great day y’all.
I think this would look nice in my flat lounge area.
At the express request of @warspitefella.bsky.social Here’s the longest serving @rafredarrows.bsky.social Hawk, XX227 enjoying a quieter retirement
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I think this would look nice in my flat lounge area.