Graham G8NWC
@g8nwc.bsky.social
Amateur radio operator for over 40 years, operating on HF, VHF, Contesting from time to time, enjoys QRP, mix of voice and FT4/8.
Local community and history.
RSGB DR and part of T@8 team
Local community and history.
RSGB DR and part of T@8 team
was more novelty value, but compromised antennas are useless with QRP, still need to satisfy the curiosity of where and if still have 😁
November 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
was more novelty value, but compromised antennas are useless with QRP, still need to satisfy the curiosity of where and if still have 😁
Is that one of those air antenna things, I’ve one somewhere as well…now thats a job for the weekend to find 😁
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Is that one of those air antenna things, I’ve one somewhere as well…now thats a job for the weekend to find 😁
That’s a brilliant uptake, as it happens I’m at hospitals a fair bit at mo with family things, I’ll take a few, but not ideal waiting area this way, I’ll place em randomly in departments waiting area, be a change from Home and Gardens and like…
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
That’s a brilliant uptake, as it happens I’m at hospitals a fair bit at mo with family things, I’ll take a few, but not ideal waiting area this way, I’ll place em randomly in departments waiting area, be a change from Home and Gardens and like…
Yes do that as well, these were historically old, 2006 onwards era…the dentist last time showed little interest except extracting money…often leave random copies around places.
Only way to promote hobby is to be proactive Phil so completely agree with you on all.
Only way to promote hobby is to be proactive Phil so completely agree with you on all.
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Yes do that as well, these were historically old, 2006 onwards era…the dentist last time showed little interest except extracting money…often leave random copies around places.
Only way to promote hobby is to be proactive Phil so completely agree with you on all.
Only way to promote hobby is to be proactive Phil so completely agree with you on all.
And to the next pile, enjoyed this magazine, shame it went…always a good read IMHO.
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
And to the next pile, enjoyed this magazine, shame it went…always a good read IMHO.
I do the same every year with AA, usually come down to my level of pay, else say will move to another and play leap frog each year for new members deal with each other 😁
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I do the same every year with AA, usually come down to my level of pay, else say will move to another and play leap frog each year for new members deal with each other 😁
That’s a blast from the past 😁
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
That’s a blast from the past 😁
I’ve a badge somewhere 😁
November 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I’ve a badge somewhere 😁
I did wonder on that..mine sat alone in garage unused for a while as well.
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I did wonder on that..mine sat alone in garage unused for a while as well.
Exactly Pete…enjoy what you do, try things, modes, bands etc.
Forgot you follow cycling, is that still a thing you do.
Forgot you follow cycling, is that still a thing you do.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Exactly Pete…enjoy what you do, try things, modes, bands etc.
Forgot you follow cycling, is that still a thing you do.
Forgot you follow cycling, is that still a thing you do.
It’s incredibly frustrating to read same time again, if it’s not for you then enjoy what you do in the hobby, have they ever considered some may have other reasons and that’s the only mode, or other digital can use.
I’m not interested in football but don’t go on and say it’s the death of cricket.
I’m not interested in football but don’t go on and say it’s the death of cricket.
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It’s incredibly frustrating to read same time again, if it’s not for you then enjoy what you do in the hobby, have they ever considered some may have other reasons and that’s the only mode, or other digital can use.
I’m not interested in football but don’t go on and say it’s the death of cricket.
I’m not interested in football but don’t go on and say it’s the death of cricket.
Another 2 years and it’ll be half a century for me…enjoying all, only a short time off when married and setting up home, but first job was to repurpose the cloak cupboard 😁
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Another 2 years and it’ll be half a century for me…enjoying all, only a short time off when married and setting up home, but first job was to repurpose the cloak cupboard 😁
😁 was just thinking same
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
😁 was just thinking same
Isn’t it, I just don’t get the negativity, do what you enjoy and let others do the same.
October 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Isn’t it, I just don’t get the negativity, do what you enjoy and let others do the same.
Next event Simon…and yes time soon went.
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Next event Simon…and yes time soon went.
No, otherwise engaged, but seeing as my last Yaesu cap is getting rather tatty and I’m Follically challenged should have 😁
October 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
No, otherwise engaged, but seeing as my last Yaesu cap is getting rather tatty and I’m Follically challenged should have 😁
OMG it’s taken me almost 2 years to forget that word 😂
Left rig on 2m on colinear after see your post surprised at activity, must get beam back in action.
Left rig on 2m on colinear after see your post surprised at activity, must get beam back in action.
October 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
OMG it’s taken me almost 2 years to forget that word 😂
Left rig on 2m on colinear after see your post surprised at activity, must get beam back in action.
Left rig on 2m on colinear after see your post surprised at activity, must get beam back in action.
Left tracker in flossie George…tied up on volunteer duties.
October 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Left tracker in flossie George…tied up on volunteer duties.
Yes, I’ll put In car in morning so don’t forget…I’m a bit of a magpie and store fat to much stuff 😁
September 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Yes, I’ll put In car in morning so don’t forget…I’m a bit of a magpie and store fat to much stuff 😁
This was in a box of odds and sods George, yours if it’s any use…
September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This was in a box of odds and sods George, yours if it’s any use…
Damn, know exactly how you feel…let the meds work…oh and don’t make the mistake of saying to the nice nurses isn’t that a lady thing…🙄 the bo..king is nearly as bad 😁
September 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Damn, know exactly how you feel…let the meds work…oh and don’t make the mistake of saying to the nice nurses isn’t that a lady thing…🙄 the bo..king is nearly as bad 😁
Guess same one as me ICR/am
September 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Guess same one as me ICR/am