Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Ham Hub UK Your UK Amateur Radio Hub ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hamhub.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Canvey Rally: Essex Rally Information](https://hamhub.uk/content/canvey-rally-essex-rally-information/) - Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs - a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here's a look at one of the UK's rallies: Canvey Rally (Essex) Rally Information This rally - [Foundation Study Guide Manual](https://hamhub.uk/content/foundation-study-guide-manual/) - If you are looking to study for and pass your Foundation exam, you may find the Foundation Study Guide of use. This training manual is available in paperback and electronic format and is based on the popular Foundation Online course that has helped over 14,000 people to study for their Foundation exam. The Foundation Study - [Why do I have to learn theory to use a radio?](https://hamhub.uk/content/why-do-i-have-to-learn-theory-to-use-a-radio/) - A question received by a Foundation student: "Why so much theory about how a radio works when all I want to achieve at foundation level is to purchase a hand held radio and talk with other ham users. I have no need to build a radio or make an antenna. Please help me understand the - [Can I inherit a family member's callsign?](https://hamhub.uk/content/can-i-inherit-a-family-members-callsign/) - A question asked by one of our site visitors: "My father used to be into ham radio, I was wondering if I got my licence, would I be able to get his callsign?" The answer is "yes", but there are some additional hurdles, as follows: Let's assume your father (or grandfather) had the callsign G3QQQ. - [Becoming a ham - Where do I start?](https://hamhub.uk/content/becoming-a-ham-where-do-i-start/) - A question received by the team: "I am interested in getting a foundation license, but the question is where do I start?" To get your first amateur radio licence and callsign, you need to take the RSGB Foundation Exam: What is the exam? It is a 26-question multiple-choice test that lasts one hour You can - [How do I study towards Intermediate?](https://hamhub.uk/content/studying-for-intermediate/) - Assuming you already have your Foundation license, you may decide you want to move on to get your Intermediate licence. Why move to Intermediate? This increases your maximum allowed power from 25 watts to 100 watts, which can make a difference Access to some extra frequencies up in the GHz range, including allocations around 1.2GHz, - [Ham Exams: Tips and Techniques](https://hamhub.uk/content/ham-exams-tips/) - Here are a few top tips from trainers on how to tackle exams, particularly Foundation: Be Prepared Make sure you have studied all of the training material, ideally using an online course, at a radio club, from the training manual, or from current YouTube material Take some mock tests. The Foundation exam pass mark is - [Ofcom Licence Change Consultation 2023](https://hamhub.uk/content/ofcom-licence-change-consultation-2023/) - Ofcom released its long-awaited proposal for changes to the UK amateur radio licence on the 23rd of June 2023. Amateurs can have their say via the Ofcom website until Monday the 4th of September. It's all explained in this document: Ofcom Consultation Document - although it's a large document! The headlines are: New callsigns for - [CRG Cambridgeshire Foxton: Rally Information](https://hamhub.uk/content/crg-cambridgeshire-foxton-rally-information/) - Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs - a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here's a look at one of the UK's rallies: CRG Foxton Rally Information This rally is - [Training Resources for UK Ham Radio Clubs](https://hamhub.uk/content/training-resources-for-clubs/) - If your club is looking to start running training courses, or looking for tools, presentations and videos to enhance its existing training, here are some handy links Training Material Tutor Resources: Handouts, Guides, Videos (HamTrain) Free Foundation Training Slides (Essex Ham) Student Quick Reference Handout (HamTrain) RSGB Training Resources Course material, FAQs and tutor information - [What is eQSL?](https://hamhub.uk/content/what-is-eqsl/) - eQSL is a free service that allows you to get confirmation that you have made contact with another amateur. In the past, paper QSL cards were exchanged using the postal system, or via what are known as "bureaus" (that 'batch up' cards to minimise postal costs). eQSL handles this electronically, allowing for online confirmation and - [Commonwealth Games: UK Government Special Event Station 2022](https://hamhub.uk/content/commonwealth-games-2022/) - The UK Government Office, located in Birmingham City Centre, will be operating a special event station in support of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Friday 28th July. The station will be operated by NHS England in association with HAM Hub UK. It will be on air between the hours of 10:00 and 16:00 using the HUB - [Completing an EMF Assessment](https://hamhub.uk/content/completing-an-emf-assessment/) - Since May 2021, radio hams in the UK have been required to comply with new sections of our licence about exposing members of the public to electromagnetic fields (EMF). What are the rules? The rules apply to transmissions at powers over 6.1 watts ERP (stated as 10 Watts EIRP). Over this limit, checks need to - [Just got your licence? Some websites to visit](https://hamhub.uk/content/websites-to-try/) - There are some great websites and resources out there to help you get started, and also a few "must visit" places on the Internet. Here are a few that we'd encourage all newcomers to take a look at... www.rsgb.org - The Radio Society of Great Britain. Information on all aspects of amateur radio, plus free - [RSGB Brickworks Scheme](https://hamhub.uk/content/rsgb-brickworks-scheme/) - RSGB Brickworks Scheme The RSGB is running a scheme to help newcomers to build on their Foundation knowledge, get more involved with the hobby, keep up their interest and hopefully progress to Intermediate and Full. Originally branded as the "Beyond Exams Club Scheme" this is now known simply as "RSGB Brickworks". What's involved? Newcomers are - [Dunstable Downs (Luton Rally): Information](https://hamhub.uk/content/dunstable-downs-luton-rally-information/) - Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs - a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here's a look at one of the UK's rallies: Dunstable Downs Radio Club Boot Sale (Luton - [HamZilla: Kent Rally Information](https://hamhub.uk/content/hamzilla-kent-rally-information/) - Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs - a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here's a look at one of the UK's rallies: Hamzilla (Kent) Rally Information This rally is - [Rainham Radio Rally (BRATS): Information](https://hamhub.uk/content/rainham-radio-rally-brats-information/) - Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs - a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here's a look at one of the UK's rallies: Rainham Radio Rally (BRATS) Information This rally - [Ipswich Rally: Information](https://hamhub.uk/content/ipswich-rally-information/) - Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs - a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here's a look at one of the UK's rallies: East Suffolk Wireless Rally (Ipswich Rally) Information - [Ham Radio Rallies](https://hamhub.uk/content/rallies/) - Amateur radio rallies are an important part of the hobby. Here are some of the reasons to consider attending a rally: The chance to pick up a bargain! The chance to meet up with people who you've only spoken to on-air A mix of dealers, from big-names to one-band bands Attended by clubs and special - [West London (Kempton): Rally Information](https://hamhub.uk/content/west-london-kempton-rally-information/) - Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs - a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here's a look at one of the UK's rallies: West London Radio & Electronics Fair / - [National Hamfest: Rally Information](https://hamhub.uk/content/national-hamfest-rally-information/) - Rallies are a great resource for radio amateurs - a good place to meet other amateurs and pick up a bargain. On this site, we look at the various UK rallies, so you can decide which ones to visit. Here's a look at one of the UK's rallies: National Hamfest (Newark Rally) Information This rally - [Callsigns on SDR Waterfall](https://hamhub.uk/content/callsigns-on-sdr-waterfall/) - We recently received a question from someone watching a websdr waterfall reporting that they could "see" callsigns in the waterfall, wondering how this was done. As it's quite cool, we thought we'd explain in basic terms what's going on. Why is this done? Mainly because it looks cool. Many of us now use SDRs and - [What is a WebSDR?](https://hamhub.uk/content/what-is-a-websdr/) - A WebSDR is a hugely useful tool, and they're something every ham should know about What is a WebSDR? People around the world have set up their radio receivers (and antenna) to be accessible over the Internet. The upshot of this means that you can take control of other people's receivers around the world, and - [Suffolk RED - Skills Development Events](https://hamhub.uk/content/suffolk-red/) - Suffolk RED (standing for Radio & Electronics Development) hold events every two months to allow people from Suffolk and beyond to network, try new things and swap ideas. The normal meeting place is the Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum, Foxhall, Suffolk IP3 8JU For details, see www.suffolkred.co.uk - [Mic Shy? Some Top Tips](https://hamhub.uk/content/mic-shy/) - Most of us suffer from being a little mic-shy when we get started – it’s only natural… either you’re worried that you’ll make a mistake, or perhaps that anyone listening will be able to tell that you’re new and inexperienced. It’s important to remember that we all make mistakes, and we all had to start - [Commonwealth Games 2022](https://hamhub.uk/content/cq-commonwealth-games-2022/) - The Commonwealth Games 2022 takes place between the 28th of July and the 8th of August, in Birmingham. The HamHub team understands that discussions have been taking place about amateur radio involvement in the Commonwealth Games, which is obviously a great opportunity to raise awareness for the hobby. If you'd be interested in being involved - [What is SSTV?](https://hamhub.uk/content/what-is-sstv/) - SSTV stands for Slow Scan Television - it's not really "television" in the traditional sense, but it's a way of sending pictures over the radio. What's the point of SSTV? It's another aspect of amateur radio - the ability to send a picture over our amateur frequencies. The pictures aren't always great quality, and it - [Ham Radio and the NHS](https://hamhub.uk/content/ham-radio-and-nhs/) - There is an initiative to link ham radio with the NHS. This is being driven by Paul Devlin from the NHS Improvements Team, and the project is being done under the banner of the GB1NHS permanent amateur radio callsign. To find out more about the initiative, please see the following links: GB1NHS Main Site GB1NHS - [HF Propagation](https://hamhub.uk/content/hf-propagation/) - As was hopefully explained during your studies to become a radio amateur, HF (3-30MHz) relies on signals being bounced off the Ionosphere - and the state of the Ionosphere determines which bands will work best, and how far signals are likely to travel. Two common questions - how do I know what bands are "open", - [Learning Morse Code (CW)](https://hamhub.uk/content/learning-morse-code/) - Want to learn Morse Code? On this page, we'll try to point you in the right direction. There are several ways to go about learning Morse, and there seem to be three preferred routes: Self-training through recognition This involves memorising the letters and lots of practice at listening to code, recognising the letters and writing - [Ham Radio UK Magazines](https://hamhub.uk/content/magazines/) - In the UK there are two magazines dedicated to amateur radio: Practical Wireless This monthly magazine has been running for 90 years, with various editors, and is the UK's number one magazine for amateur radio. The magazine's current editor is Don Field, a passionate and active radio amateur. Looking at a typical issue of Practical - [Foundation Online from Hamtrain](https://hamhub.uk/content/foundation-online/) - Foundation Online is a free training course aimed at those looking to get their first amateur radio licence. The course has a very high pass rate, and consists of text lessons, videos, revision slides and mock tests. To find out how the course works, take a look at the following video: Find out more at - [Essex Ham - Free Online Community](https://hamhub.uk/content/essex-ham/) - Essex Ham is a free online community, plus an ever-growing resource for news and information. The group offers: An online website that's a hub for the Essex area, listing all of the local clubs, events and training Weekly on-air nets, live-streamed Field days and social events One of the most popular online training courses Browse - [National Radio Centre](https://hamhub.uk/content/national-radio-centre/) - Located at Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes, the National Radio Centre is the RSGB's exhibition centre for all things amateur radio, including a well-equipped radio room whihc operates using the callsign GB3RS. If you're a member of the RSGB, your membership gets you free entry to Bletchley Park. Entry to the National Radio Centre is - [UK Amateur Radio Podcasts](https://hamhub.uk/content/uk-amateur-radio-podcasts/) - If you're interested in learning more about amateur radio, there are various audio podcasts that you can listen to - some focus on chat, and some focus on news. Here is a list of the main UK podcasts: ICQ Podcast TX Factor GB2RS Ham News, from Essex Ham ML&S Podcast Portable Amateur Radio Podcast CQ-Serenade - [Why you might want a 2M/70CM Slim Jim Antenna...](https://hamhub.uk/content/why-you-might-want-a-2m-70cm-slim-jim-antenna/) - So what is a Slim Jim Antenna and why would you want one in your radio kit bag? The Slim Jim antenna is a flexible antenna made from ladder line. The two ends are soldered together to make a loop and a small gap cut out of one side of the ladder line, the Coax - [How HAMTronics.UK helps new HAM Operators](https://hamhub.uk/content/hamtronics-uk/) - Short review of the TimeOut Kit available from HAMTronics.uk Along with a number of other kits and supplies, HAMTronics.uk continue to add to their range of products aimed at the Amateur Radio Community. Check them out at https://HAMTronics.uk - [Ham Radio and Hospital Radio](https://hamhub.uk/content/ham-radio-and-hospital-radio/) - There is an initiative to raise awareness for amateur radio across the UK hospital radio network. The team at Southend Hospital Radio has been driving this initiative creating messages and promotions that can be used on-air on hospital stations to explain what amateur radio has to offer. Why Ham Radio and Hospital Radio? There's no - [Downloading Images from Space](https://hamhub.uk/content/iss-images/) - If you've not tried downloading images from International Space Station, it's a fun part of the hobby that involves a few skills. It's quite rewarding catching an image from a hunk of metal 250 miles up, travelling at 17,000mph! - [SOTA - Summits On The Air](https://hamhub.uk/content/sota-summits-on-the-air/) - If you like the outdoor life and getting out into the fresh air, then there's lots of radio fun to be had with SOTA - Summits on the Air. The concept is a simple one - get together some portable equipment, hike to the top of a summit (you don't have to be a mountaineer!), - [Discord & Ham Radio](https://hamhub.uk/content/discord-and-amateur-radio/) - What is Discord Basically, it's a social media platform, like Facebook and Twitter. It has a very simple interface and allows fast, real-time chat with others within a group. With Discord, you can create your own group for discussion with friends (a bit like a Whatsapp Group), or you can join a public server, on - [How your club can arrange an ISS schools contact](https://hamhub.uk/content/club-iss-schools-contact/) - One of the best ways to promote amateur radio locally, and to get more youngsters interested in all things radio, is to host a schools contact with an astronaut on the International Space Station - but what's involved in setting one of these up, and can any UK club arrange one of these? On this - [UK Amateur Radio Magazines](https://hamhub.uk/content/uk-amateur-radio-magazines/) - in the UK, there are two monthly magazines, as follows: Radcom - This is the RSGB's monthly magazine, sent to members of the RSGB. Membership to RSGB at time of writing is £52 Practical Wireless - This is available at selected larger newsagents, and also available on subscription - an electronic version is also available - [Marconi Centre, Poldhu, Cornwall](https://hamhub.uk/content/marconi-centre-poldhu/) - The site at Poldhu is famous for the first transatlantic radio signal which introduced everything from broadcasting to satellite communications, mobile phones, broadband, and the Internet. Poldhu was at the forefront of it all. The Marconi Centre is owned and maintained by the National Trust and run by volunteers. Admission is free The Marconi Centre - [Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society](https://hamhub.uk/content/isle-of-man-amateur-radio-society/) - The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society meetings take place on the evening of the second Tuesday of the month at the Sea Cadet Training Ship “TS Manxman” just off Tromode Road in Douglas. They also meet every Wednesday evening at their club shack within the Scout building, Mill Road, Ballasalla. For details, go to - [Jersey Amateur Radio Society](https://hamhub.uk/content/jersey-amateur-radio-society/) - The Jersey Amateur Radio Society tend to meet on Monday or Friday evenings, but check before visiting to make sure there's someone there to meet you. The venue is the old German signal station at La Moye. Head towards La Corbiere lighthouse from Red Houses 'Les Quennevais' and follow the road until the B83 leaves on - [Guernsey Amateur Radio Society](https://hamhub.uk/content/guernsey-amateur-radio-society/) - The Guernsey Amateur Radio Society meet on Friday evenings, typically 7.30pm at the bunker in the grounds of the Beau Sejour Leisure Centre. Visitors and new members always welcome. For details, go to http://www.gars.org.gg/ - [Radiocommunications Museum in Derby](https://hamhub.uk/content/radiocommunications-museum/) - A museum dedicated to all things radio, located in Nottingham Road, Derby For details, see radiocommunicationmuseum.org or their Facebook page ## Pages - [Welcome](https://hamhub.uk/) - Connecting the UK's ham radio community. Newcomers, existing radio amateurs, clubs, trainers and groups can all use The Hub to share information and ideas - [Foundation Mock Exam](https://hamhub.uk/foundation-mock/) - Want to try a free mock UK Foundation amateur radio exam? Here's a mock exam courtesy of HamTrain... Can you pass? Brought to you by HamHub.uk - [HamTrain Foundation Mock Tests](https://hamhub.uk/hamtrain-mocks/) - Looking for mocks to help you with your online study? We can help! Essex Ham runs a free online course, and students on that course get access to a variety of mock questions. Now there's a chance to access Essex Ham's mock "Foundation Online" tests straightaway, without joining a course. There are three options available: - [Studying For Your Licence?](https://hamhub.uk/studying-for-your-licence/) - Studying For Your Licence? Thanks for visiting Ham Hub UK. On this page, we have links to top websites, clubs or radio hams that can help those studying for Foundation, Intermediate or Full exams. Top Articles related to Training Foundation Study Guide ManualHamTrain Foundation Mock TestsWhy do I have to learn theory to use a - [Getting Started](https://hamhub.uk/getting-started/) - What is Ham Radio? Thanks for visiting Ham Hub UK. On this page, we have links to top websites, clubs or radio hams that can help those looking to get started in amateur radio. What is amateur radio? This short video explains the basics of what amateur radio has to offer: Getting Started This short - [UK Training Providers](https://hamhub.uk/uk-training-providers/) - Here is a list of clubs and groups offering amateur radio training in the UK, as contributed by the community: Club / Group Training Offered Next Foundation Next Intermediate Next Full Notes Caithness ARS Online, Classroom whenever requested whenever requested whenever requested see web site for full information Dudley & District ARS Classroom N/A 15/02/22 - [Syllabus 1.5 Extra Mock Questions](https://hamhub.uk/syllabus-1-5-extra-questions/) - Foundation Syllabus 1.5 Extra Mock Questions We have a mock quiz for students studying for Foundation (here). For exams AFTER the 31st of August 2022, there are some new topics covered by the syllabus. Here are some questions on the new material, to help those studying for Foundation. 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Ask your questions here, and we'll try to help - [Yorkshire & The Humber](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/yorkshire-humber/) - [West Midlands](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/west-midlands/) - Including Staffordshire, Birmingham, Hereford & Worcestershire - [Wales](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/wales/) - [South West England](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/south-west-england/) - Including Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth - [South East England](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/south-east/) - Including Surrey, Kent, Sussex & Hampshire - [Scotland](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/scotland/) - [Northern Ireland](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/northern-ireland/) - [North West England](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/north-west/) - Including Cumbria, Lancashire, Chesire, Merseyside & Greater Manchester - [North East England](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/north-east-england/) - Including Northumberland, Yorkshire & Cleveland - [Isle of Man](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/isle-of-man/) - [Greater London](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/london/) - In and around Greater London - [East Midlands](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/east-midlands/) - Including Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghshire - [East Anglia](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/east-anglia/) - Including Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk - [Channel Islands](https://hamhub.uk/forums/forum/around-the-uk/channel-islands/) ## Topics - [Newbie - North Lanarkshire](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/newbie-north-lanarkshire/) - Hi all, New member, originally from Yorkshire some 25 years ago. Living now in North Lanarkshire, after a few years in Livingston. Drone pilot, videographer and photographer. Software developer by day. Working on the foundation and hopefully onwards from there. Cheers all. - [what is happening in the southeast?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/what-is-happening-in-the-southeast/) - Its very quiet.... So is this forum and page... Is anyone else interested in the south east? I'm trying to pass the intermediate exam but am adhd, ptsd... is anyone available to help at all? Its been 10 years since my foundation so am eager to move on and get my 2EO call... So.. can - [Hi Im new !!](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-im-new/) - Hello everyone, I am new to the group and currently studying for my foundation licence via HAMTRAIN and its fantastic online course. I have been a radio enthusiast since my teens in the 70's when i started out on CB ssb ...still have a couple of old sets in the attic. Fingers crossed all goes - [the 2026 RSGB annual construction competition has been announced](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/the-2026-rsgb-annual-construction-competition-has-been-announced/) - the annual RSGB construction competition has been announced for 2026 see https://rsgb.org/main/construction-competition/ there are six other categories for you to get involved with – there really is something for everyone. Categories Beginners: a chance to build a kit or create your own equipment to help you take your first steps into amateur radio Construction excellence: - [New n00b looking for help.](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/new-n00b-looking-for-help/) - Hello my name is Charlie and I am completely new to radios. I recently got a Bajeton/Radtel 950 pro and while exploring different settings I accidentally erased all my pre programmed channels, so I am looking for a saviour basically. 😢 - [Black Friday: Training Books](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/black-friday-training-books/) - For those studying for the Foundation exam, for Black Friday week, our two Kindle training books are just £1.99 each - see https://www.sxham.uk/bf - offer ends 29 Nov 2025 - [Choosing a tripod for active loop antenna](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/choosing-a-tripod-for-active-loop-antenna/) - Hi, I am looking to purchase a tripod to mount my MLA-30+ on. I have no experience with this kind of thing, and the budget is about 30 pounds for the tripod plus a few pounds for additional materials such as an upright which can be as simple as a bit of plastic piping. Can - [Joining the outside world.](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/joining-the-outside-world/) - Hi all, I'm Alan from the North East and although I've had an interest in radio for many years, due to family commitments and the usual, lack of funds, I've not been able to join in, however, I'm now in a situation where I can, I'm going to visit a club next week and start - [ISS transmitting SSTV to mark 25 years and scouting](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/iss-transmitting-sstv-to-mark-25-years-and-scouting/) - November 11, 2025 — Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) announces a Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event to be held this week in recognition of Scouting and in celebration of 25 years of the International Space Station. This event will feature 12 images that will be transmitted at 145.800 MHz (FM) using SSTV - [Radtel- RT-950 Pro and Bajeton BJ-9000 comparability](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/radtel-rt-950-pro-and-bajeton-bj-9000-comparability/) - Quick heads-up for anyone using the Radtel RT-950 Pro or Bajeton BJ-9000 handhelds — they appear to be the same radio under different names! I’ve just run the Radtel v0.20 firmware update on both my RT-950 Pro (which was on v0.17) and my Bajeton BJ-9000 (v0.18). Both took the update perfectly and now show Software - [What radio?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/what-radio/) - Hi Im just thinking of getting into Ham Radio. This question has probably been asked many times. Have used marine radio on a Yacht I used to own. I use walkie talkies when walking with friends on the Pennine Moors, They use walkie talkies on 158.625mHz VHF I would be using the radio mainly to - [Antenna woes](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/antenna-woes/) - I am new to this site and im still setting everything up. I have installed a 10m end-fed antenna going from my radio room (at the top of my house) and across my garden and attached to my garage. As yet, I do not have it earthed, but I thought I would still receive something, - [Connecting Alinco DJ-W70HE to Chirp](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/connecting-alinco-dj-w70he-to-chirp/) - Having the correct lead and showing in device manager, does anybody know how to connect an Alinco DJ-W70 transceiver to WIN 11 running Chirp? Is there any other software that the radio works with? Thanks Regards, Neil. - [Dstar](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/dstar/) - Can anyone help me set up Dstar Kenwood thd75. Maybe I’m thick but I keep trying to get it to work. Maybe doing something stupidly simple wrong?? Getting to end of my tether with it now. Callsign is registered by the way. Mick. - [Handheld radio recommendations required](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/handheld-radio-recommendations-required/) - Hi, needing help here please. I have my UK radio licence, I bought a Baofeng UVR5 many years ago and did play around with it but only in a workplace scenario, I did not actually ever get to contact anyone at all other than a couple of work collegues on site. I want to purchase - [A neophyte looking to join in and gain information.](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/a-neophyte-looking-to-join-in-and-gain-information/) - Hi from Scotland, I have my radio license, obtained some years ago but never had time to participate and develop my interest further, I am hoping to start doing that now. Thanks for inviting me in. I will have questions, hope you don't minnd and can help me out. Bestest to you all, Rorymax - [Thanks for the join](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/thanks-for-the-join/) - Hello I'm paul M7HIH and thanks for letting me in here . I'm on ft8 and love it Hf love it an 2mtrs and 70cm I'm foundation so limited to 25 w No problem with that because I operate on 10w qrp - [10 Mtr antenna for dx recommendations](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/10-mtr-antenna-for-dx-recommendations/) - Hi all fellow ham's, I've currently got a 10 Mtr dipole in use for when the band is open, but wish to try and find something that may be more effective for dx contacts with out the need to fit radials so a vertical is out for me and was considering maybe a moxon or - [Neighbour problem](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/neighbour-problem/) - Not sure if I am allowed to post this but desperate for help, Hi new here looking for some help and guidance, my neighbour has 12 aerial on and around his very small property, back in 23 he built a very large motorized aerial next to my property that rotas over my workshop, and he - [VHF CAVITY COMBINING](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/vhf-cavity-combining/) - Hi All, I have some AF Cavity combiners for sale x 6 if anyone is interested. - [Yeasu G-650XL rotator](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/yeasu-g-650xl-rotator/) - Good morning from Thailand. I am an expat living in Thailand and my G-650XL rotator has stopped working. I cant afford to buy a new one so has anything got any ideas on how to get it running again. Things like voltages coming out of the controller box would be very helpful. Any advise at - [Need Help with Radio Modifications?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/need-help-with-radio-modifications/) - Hello, I'm reaching out from Phoenix Computer Systems in Trowbridge to inform you about our specialized microsoldering services tailored for amateur radio enthusiasts. Recently, we assisted a customer with a radio modification, and he suggested that many in the community face challenges finding reliable support or experience long turnaround times for such services. Our Services - [Hello from Norwich](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-norwich/) - Hi All I'm currently working through my Foundation course with Essex Ham after finally deciding to take the plunge and try for my license. I'm sure I'll be back with many questions at some point. 73's Phil - [Hand-Held buying advice](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hand-held-buying-advice/) - Hi I am a novice/newbie Please could someone explain the differences -- if any -- between these three model numbers of the Quansheng hand-held radios: UV-K5 UV-K5(8) UV-K5(99) I'd like to be able to make an informed purchasing decision. I have only a very low budget. Regards Peter M7HGC - [Hi from Cornwall](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-from-cornwall/) - Hello from Cornwall, I’m Terry ! Totally new to this, looking for a new hobby, something totally different, a mate has a ham license and is occasionally active. Thought I’d look into it before spending the cash. I’ve no license or radio yet, I know that’s something I will need to sort at some point. - [N00b here! Saying Hi & questions…](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/n00b-here-saying-hi-questions/) - Hi there, After spending many years as a youngster watching my father with his radios I wish I had asked more and gotten involved sooner. Sadly it’s too late to ask him now and so I am turning to the internet for advice! I have at last (at 44years old) decided to get involved, and - [New to hobby, Japanese import transceiver](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/new-to-hobby-japanese-import-transceiver/) - Newby to the hobby, Foundation exam holder. Looking at buying my first tranceiver. Are there any issues buying a transceiver from Japan? I'm currently looking at a couple; ICOM IC-706MKII HF/VHF ALL MODE, and YAESU FT-900 HF 100W All Mode Transcever. Thanks, Louis M7LLN - [New ISS SSTV Event XMAS day to 5th Jan](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/new-iss-sstv-event-xmas-day-to-5th-jan/) - #ISS #SSTV a new XMAS ISS SSTV event is coming 14:55UTC 25th Dec to 14:20UTC 5th Jan the Usual 145.800Mhz FM, with PD120 SSTV mode upload images and apply for your award / certificate at https://ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/ use https://heavens-above.com/PassSummary.aspx?satid=25544&lat=51.4066&lng=0.7432&loc=qbr&alt=3&tz=GMT or any of the satellite pass prediction apps to get the pass times nearer the day unfortunately - [One antenna two inputs via a splitter?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/one-antenna-two-inputs-via-a-splitter/) - Good evening all, Just a query. as a new ham licensee, I am browsing various base transmitters and see a few with dual antenna inputs, one for HF and one for Vhf/UHf. for example a Yaesu or Icom. As there are numerous antenna out there with wideband and power capability for all the bands these - [Hello from Medway](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-medway/) - Good evening all, New to Ham and from an old original british CB era Used to have a Maxcom 4E and a Harrier later on. I am currently having a Sirio Gainmaster 5/8 installed on the back of the house to compliment an extended CRTSS 6900V unit I have just purchased. It covers the CB - [Hi all](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-all/) - Hello to all, I’m Stephen. Passed my foundation exam today 10th October 24. Callsign to follow. Looking forward to getting active on the air and learning where my interest lies. I think it’ll be a case of trying everything until I find somewhere my interest lies. Based in Lesmahagow, Scotland. Currently getting my head around - [Join the URC DX RTTY Contest 2024!](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/join-the-urc-dx-rtty-contest-2024-2/) - Join the URC DX RTTY Contest 2024! We invite you to participate in the annual URC DX RTTY Contest, an exciting opportunity to test your skills, make new contacts, and win prizes! Date: October 4, 2024 Time: From 00:00:01 UTC to 23:59:59 UTC Objective: Make as many RTTY contacts as possible with radio operators around - [Join the URC DX RTTY Contest 2024!](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/join-the-urc-dx-rtty-contest-2024/) - Join the URC DX RTTY Contest 2024! We invite you to participate in the annual URC DX RTTY Contest, an exciting opportunity to test your skills, make new contacts, and win prizes! Date: October 4, 2024 Time: From 00:00:01 UTC to 23:59:59 UTC Objective: Make as many RTTY contacts as possible with radio operators around - [GB1URC](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/gb1urc/) - Hi, The Unicom Radio Club (URC) will be activating the special event callsign GB1URC from August 8 to September 4, 2024. QTH: Glasgow (Scotland), Grid Locator: IO75TT, WAB: NS56. More info: https://unicomradio.com/gb1urc 73 de GB1URC - [Hello from Manchester](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-manchester/) - Hello all! M7YIP based in Manchester, currently with a Yaesu FT-65 dual band VHF/UHF transceiver. Interested in looking into getting an HF transceiver, learning CW and experimenting with satellites and data. Honestly just want to get involved in a bit of everything. Got into radio through friends who have been playing with SDR receivers, and - [Essex International Jamboree 27th July - 3rd August](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/essex-international-jamboree-27th-july-3rd-august/) - saw this on the main essexham site forums Peter M0PWX (not pete M0PSX who runs this site) Essex International Jamboree 27th July - 3rd August G7TKI posted 2 days ago Keep an ear out on the air for GB24EIJ next week (27th July - 3rd August 2024) as Essex International Jamboree will be running at - [70/144 MRQ 525 Antenna question](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/70-144-mrq-525-antenna-question/) - Good evening everyone. Newbie to ham having just passed my foundation a few weeks ago. I purchased a new setup and part of that included a moon raker MRQ 525 dual band antenna. For the last week I have been pulling my hair out trying to resolve...when on 2 metres I am opening up local - [Maas SPS 9400 3-15v 40 amp supply for sale](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/maas-sps-9400-3-15v-40-amp-supply-for-sale/) - Hi I have a Maas SPS 9400 in perfect working order which is surplus to requirements. It was used lightly a few years ago and been put away for a while. Looking to find a good new home for it before I eBay it. It's charcoal in colour. I can supply pics of it working. - [Seeking Advice: Best Handheld Radio for Prepping, Off-Grid, and EMP Blast Scenar](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/seeking-advice-best-handheld-radio-for-prepping-off-grid-and-emp-blast-scenar/) - Hello everyone, I've recently joined this forum and have been doing extensive research for about a year now on finding the best handheld radio for prepping, off-grid situations, and potential EMP blasts (assuming a Faraday cage works). However, the more I delve into it, the more confused I become, and I'm hoping to gather some - [Icom 7300](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/icom-7300/) - Hi all, I was considering buying a Icom-7300 but have been put off by the shear number of people selling there's there are literally loads of secondhand ones for sale is there problems with them I assume they aren't as good as the reviews make out as people would hang on to them surely wouldn't - [Antenna tuner/matcher](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/antenna-tuner-matcher/) - Antenna tunner/matcher, as a recently new ham I'm constantly getting confused with all the different answers to questions and explanations as to how things work and the real role they actually play, now I'm slowly getting it as I like to set things up properly so they work efficiently as do we all, but one - [Return to the air](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/return-to-the-air/) - After perhaps a 25 year lay off slowly making preparations to get back on the air. My old Drake TR4 still resides in the study but apart from an odd dusting and replacing the PSU HV paper capacitors it had never been used in anger for a good many years now. So having found recently - [Help with FM vs FM-N](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/help-with-fm-vs-fm-n/) - I recently got my Foundation licence, and bought an Icom ID-52E to get on the air. The radio has both an FM mode and an FM-N mode, and I'm trying to understand when you would use each. According to the specs, FM mode uses a maximum 5kHz deviation, and FM-N uses a maximum 2.5kHz deviation. - [G5RV setup](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/g5rv-setup/) - I just bought a G5RV and a Spiderbeam fibreglass pole 12mt. about the feed ladder line at center point how do you have it tied to the pole? Is it left hanging downward loose? Does it have to have a space between pole and feed ladder line until the ground? Or can it be tied - [Hello all hope you are looking bright!](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-all-hope-you-are-looking-bright/) - Hello everyone, in short I am glad that soon I will be back again after 40 years off! I have relocated and I am in the process of setting up station again. I will have to ask many questions and look forward in your help & reminders as I feel I will be in need - [ft987d /atu set up](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/ft987d-atu-set-up/) - Hi everyone, iv'e just set up my radio shack but as a newbie I have no practical experience as such and was wondering if anyone could be so kind as to help me out with setting up my yaesu ft987d to work with my mAT-30 automatic antenna tuner I've got it all connected but am - [Hi from Beccles](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-from-beccles/) - Hi everyone hope you're all well I'm M7FFI and would like to introduce myself, i'm a newbie to ham radio so please be patient with me as I have lots of questions I hope you good folk can help me with! - [LoRa mesh network legality](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/lora-mesh-network-legality/) - Hi guys, I'm new here and I'm here because I'd like to learn more about the LoRa Chirp Spread-Spectrum (CSS, 868MHz in the UK) physical layer (OSI layer 1) for the Internet of Things (IoT). Specifically I'd like to know if the harmonics generated by this protocol are troublesome (and perhaps even in violation of - [feeder terminations](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/feeder-terminations/) - I am planning the installation of a Diamond X200N. on the antenna side, the antenna expects a male N type terminated feeder. My simple question is: by convention, should i go male --> female ---> adaptor to any required format (sma male for my ft60) or male-->male-->adaptor ? (in other words, should we see a - [Newbie eager to learn](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/newbie-eager-to-learn/) - Good afternoon, I recently passed Foundation and try to get started with a minimum of investment. I acquired a FT-60 (i love airband listening) but did not get any contact with any "handheld design" antenna - looks like the closest repeater is just about out of range. I ma planning to install a Diamond X200n - [Hello from South Yorkshire](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-south-yorkshire/) - Hi All, My name is Paul - M0PJA, and I live near Junction 31 of the M1 I am interested in anything VHF and up, my Amateur Radio interests include APRS, Microwave, SOTA, POTA, DATV, Streaming, and the UKACs. I am more interested in having a local chat. Normally listen on 2m, 4m and on - [Asking for valuation](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/asking-for-valuation/) - I’m not a radio man and know nothing about them, but looking for some guidance on value of inherited sets for sale. Is this something that is allowed on here? - [Kent (UK) to Australia (VK Land) 10watts HF](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/kent-uk-to-australia-vk-land-10watts-hf/) - for those new members wondering how far you can get with your 10w Foundation power limit today, conditions were good and in got from Kent to Australia with 10 watts using the FT8 digital mode on 12m (24mhz) see image of my FT8 QSO on my mastodon page https://mastodon.radio/@M0PWX/111397415517179540 my setup is as follows Xiegu - [Yaesu FT 710](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/yaesu-ft-710/) - Hello. I need sоme advice. When working in FT 8 on Tranceiver Yaesu FT 710 at the moment of transmission the frequency changes to 500 Hz. What is the reason and how to sort it out it? Thank you. Kind Regards. Alex. 73! M0LUX - [New ISS SSTV Event](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/new-iss-sstv-event/) - it has been announces by ARISS today there will be a SSTV event from the ISS Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th October usual frequency of 145.800mhz see ARISS - Amateur Radio on the ISS on X: "ARISS Digipeater users - please make a note of changes for testing Tuesday - Thursday next week. #HamRadio #SSTV - [Hi from West Yorkshire](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-from-west-yorkshire/) - Hi Nick here from sheffield m7 utb in middle of moving to halifax west yorkshire using a dmr anytone 878 at moment till i settle in 73s everyone - [Hello from Malton North Yorkshire](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-malton-north-yorkshir/) - Hi my name is Alonza. I live in a small town called malton which is in between York and Scarborough. My callsign is 2e0eay. My interest are radio and photography,i'm mainly use FT8 and ft4. I have two radios both Yaesu FTDX1200 and the 991a. - [Looking for Research Assistant](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/looking-for-research-assistant/) - Hello All! My name is Luca Turin. I am a professor at the University of Buckingham. You can look me up Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luca_Turin and Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fgXXdQYAAAAJ&hl=en . I am applying for funding on a new 3-5 year Quantum Bioogy project involving 1-10 GHz measurements made with small loop antennas. If I get the funding - [Annual 13 Colonies Event](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/annual-13-colonies-event/) - a bit of fun if you are on HF, there is the annual 13 colonies event which started today and runs until 8th July it is on various modes, ssb, CQ, FT8/4 etc and spread over the bands See http://www.13colonies.us/ for more information, late evening / early hours seems a good time for this as - [Icom- M803 problem on yacht.](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/icom-m803-problem-on-yacht/) - I have an ocean going yacht fitted with an Icom-M803. I can send and receive transmissions of the 4mhz band and above (HF) but I have huge amounts of background noise on the 2mhz frequencies (MF). I have been unable to find the cause of this problem. Icom have been very helpful but they don’t - [Decent starter kit and setup.](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/decent-starter-kit-and-setup/) - Looking for advice for a starter HF transceiver and antenna kit list and any suggestions about extras. Thanks. - [Latest posts page](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/latest-posts-page/) - Hi Pete the one thing i think may be missing on here (assuming the forum software supports it) is a latest posts page you have it on the essexham site, but not on here, would save time of looking at all the forum post dates 73 Peter M0PWX - [Ofcom Licence Changes - 2023 Proposal](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/ofcom-licence-changes-2023-proposal/) - Ofcom has finally released its long-awaited proposal for changes to the UK amateur radio licence - there are quite a few surprises being proposed - some are more popular than others. We have a page covering the changes here: Ofcom Proposal 2023 and there's a video cummary here: Ofcom Proposal - Video The Essex Ham - [Hi from the East Anglian coast](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-from-the-east-anglian-coast/) - Hi everyone-I found this forum after competing the EssexHam Ofcom survey so I’d like to say hi to everyone and look forward to the conversations Ian M7IWW - [Hello from Chandlers Ford Hampshire](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-chandlers-ford-hampshire/) - Hi all, My name is Paul M0PHB. I studied with EssexHam's online tutorial for my Foundation Licence and as a result of their excellent course I passed the exam in May 2022. I spent a lot of time online looking at various YouTube videos etc and this year decided to attempt the Intermediate after studying - [Ham Radio Frequency](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/ham-radio-frequency/) - Hi, What is the best frequency for hearing Ham Radio transmissions please? I have an SX-190 receiver. Thanks :) - [Realistic SX-190 SW Receiver](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/realistic-sx-190-sw-receiver/) - Hi, Have a Realistic SX-190 SW Receiver. At the moment, I just like listening-in to whatever's out there. SX-190 Some nights, I get a US station broadcasting to China (Taiwan?), so I know my reception is ok. I have only once ever heard a ham two-way conversation, & that was in the early evening, several - [Hello form NE Dorset UK](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-form-ne-dorset-uk/) - Hi, Fascinated by SW Radio & would like to learn more! Richard - [Complete newb questions](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/complete-newb-questions/) - Hello! I work in a school, and currently we have two sets of Motorola tlkr PMR radios, one is for the main school to use and one is for the site team to use (so we can communicate without it being heard in class or interrupting lessons.) At the moment we have two different frequencies - [callsigns](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/callsigns/) - Hi, I've just passed foundation and now I need to register a callsign with OFCOM. Just wondering if there is a best approach to take? ie: personal initials or easy to send/read in morse or easy to vocalise/hear or memorable or other :) ? - [Greetings from Milton Keynes](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/greetings-from-milton-keynes/) - Hi Everyone I am just staring on my Foundation Course. I have an SRDPlay unit and will get an outdoor aerial soon, one it the loft is my starter :-) Only listening for now but hope to transmit in time - [Full Licence study](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/full-licence-study/) - Hi all, Wondered if there are any groups or places doing a study group for the full licence at all? If not anyone be interested in starting a self study buddy group online? Many thanks. Paul - [Profile issues](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/profile-issues/) - Hi, Sorry not sure where else to add this! Few issues whilst using forums via edge browser on iPhone 14 Pro Max: 1. Profile option on top black bar will not load. 2. No option to add own image. Please advise on this. Many thanks. Paul - [Greetings from the bay!](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/greetings-from-the-bay/) - Hi all, My name is Paul and call sign is 2E1DGL. Obtained my licence back in 1993 as a Novice Licence B under the old RAE City & Guilds exam. Due to going away to university and other reasons had a pause from amateur radio until 2015 when reapplied and got my licence back as - [NARSA 2023](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/narsa-2023/) - Hi all, Just wanted to let you all know of one of the North West / UKs largest radio rallies takes place on Sunday 22nd April 2023. The Northern Amateur Radio Societies Association (NARSA) will be held at The Norbreck Castle hotel in Blackpool. For further information please visit https://NARSA.org.uk Many thanks. Paul - [Before I Dive In](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/before-i-dive-in/) - Hi there, Andy here, currently in Yorkshire. Wanting to delve into HAM and get my license. Ex Royal Signals & wanting to keep my skills up. - [after 2 1/2 years of being licensed i have done my first mobile ops](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/after-2-1-2-years-of-being-licensed-i-have-done-my-first-mobile-ops/) - so after 2 1/2 years since i passed foundation with Essex Ham i have been outdoors and done 2 POTA activations it has taken a while (part due to lock downs etc, part due to getting the kit together) my radio for this is a Xiegu X6100, runs on internal battery for a couple of - [RSGB AGM 2023](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/rsgb-agm-2023/) - The RSGB AGM takes place in April 2023. Take the Essex Ham snap survey and share your thoughts on the AGM and the RSGB RSGM AGM 2023 Survey: https://sxham.uk/agmsurv - [Has anyone ever owned a Diamond wd330s?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/has-anyone-ever-owned-a-diamond-wd330s/) - If you have ever owned a Diamond wd330s (short 10m version) please let me know what you think? - [Hi from sunny Cambridgeshire](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-from-sunny-cambridgeshire/) - Hi all, Have had my foundation license for a few years but due to work load did not have time to use it. Now have moved home and looking to start again, garden is quiet small so maybe some advice on antennas is a few Post to come, 73s Nick M6PKV - [GB3 YW](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/gb3-yw/) - What’s being done ?, a good repeater slowly dying, - [Canvey Rally - 5th Feb 2023](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/canvey-rally-5th-feb-2023/) - It's the Canvey Rally this coming Sunday, the 5th Feb 2023 This is the 36th Canvey Rally, and the first one since the Covid lockdown, so it’ll be a great opportunity to catch up with old friends as well as newcomers to the hobby. This popular annual event is run by the team at SEARS, - [Looking for help setting up](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/looking-for-help-setting-up/) - Hei! I am just preparing for my Foundation exam and could use some guidance setting up my home base. - [Welcome to the Ham Hub Study Group](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-ham-hub-study-group/) - Hi, and welcome to our online study group. This area of our forum is for newcomers studying towards Foundation, Intermediate or Full. Got a question about getting your licence? Want to share tips with others working towards their licence? Get chatting in this part of our group. - [Welcome to the Training & Exams forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-training-exams-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. This forum is intended for tutors and trainers to discuss matters related to training and exams in the UK. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur - [RSGB to increase exam fees from April 2023](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/rsgb-to-increase-exam-fees-from-april-2023/) - Hi everyone, As you may have heard, the RSGB announced yesterday that from next April, fees for the Foundation exam will rise by 18% - from £27.50 to £32.50. Intermediate will increase by 11% and Full by 12%. We've created a comparison table here: www.essexham.co.uk/train/rsgb-increases-exam-fees In a statement released by the RSGB on the 16th - [RSGB Announces Costs and Dates for Direct-to-Full](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/rsgb-announces-costs-and-dates-for-direct-to-full/) - Hi everyone, As well as announcing the price increase for the existing three exams, the RSGB has announced pricing details for Direct-to-Full. The exam will last for 2 and ½ hours, and the exam fee will be £95. Those looking to take the Foundation>Intermediate>Full route would be required to sit 3 exams totalling £110.50, compared - [Live Licenses](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/live-licenses/) - I took the foundation, intermediate and full exams in quick succession online (I do electronics for a living) but I've got no practical operating experience at all - my question is can I still use my foundation call sign (ofcom website shows this as 'live') provided I obey the limitations of that license, as it - [Location search facility](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/location-search-facility/) - Unless I'm missing anything, is it feasible to have a facility where one could put in a town (usually your own) to find out where your nearest fellow Ham Hub members are situated ? GDPR rules accounted for. Steve, G6JEF - [Hi all from Bridlington, East Yorkshire.](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-all-from-bridlington-east-yorkshire/) - Hi all. Name here is Steve from Bridlington on the East Yorkshire Coast. I've been licenced since the mid 80s but never been a prolific user but hope to rectify that in the near future. I tend to do most of my operating /P as I don't have room for antennas at my home QTH - [North West Fusion Group](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/north-west-fusion-group/) - North West Fusion Group came about in 2017 to support the use of Yaesu Flavoured (Fusion) C4FM, at the time mainly simplex across North West England. We have grown to support all aspects of the Fusion system and beyond. We endeavour to always retain the best audio quality possible and actively encourage the use of - [British Radio Communications Service](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/british-radio-communications-service/) - So, what is this going to be? A formal link between amateurs and HMG? Something to complement or reply RAYNET? Interested to hear more than what is in PW magazine! Andrew M0RPQ - [Andrew M0RPQ](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/andrew-m0rpq/) - Hi all, I'm based in Rotherham, S. Yorkshire and a member of the local Sheffield and Rotherham RAYNET Group. I have a variety of VHF/ UHF mobile and H/T radios, Motorola, Yaesu, Hytera, Anytone, Tait and Simoco. Plus, a commercial Vertex HF. I use analogue, DMR and P25 digital Mainly keen on Emcomms. Andrew M0RPQ - [Something esoteric ...](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/something-esoteric/) - OK. Hands up, who's used or even heard of P25? There's a very small band of hardcore enthusiasts using phase 1 P25 digital mode, VHF and UHF. Why? Because, with a little effort, you can! Andrew M0RPQ - [Tutor Survey 2022](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/tutor-survey-2022/) - If you're involved with running amateur radio training in the UK, HamTrain.co.uk would love to hear your views in our annual survey. To take part in the 2022 Tutor Survey, please go here: https://www.essexham.co.uk/limesurvey/index.php/741788 Results will be published via the hamtrain.co.uk website in the coming weeks. - [New to the forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/new-to-the-forum/) - Hello, I am starting out in amateur radio. I've just enrolled on the online Foundation course, & hope to take the exam in September. - [Looking for air and radio](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/looking-for-air-and-radio/) - Hi iam interested in getting an air radio receiver ,any suggestions,thanks - [hello from M0LZN](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-m0lzn/) - Hi i'm James - M0LZN, my QTH is between York and Leeds Have ic-7300 for home and 705 for portable plus some clansman radios. Learning CW and intreasted in digital and voice too. 73 - [Hello From Invicta Contest Group](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-invicta-contest-group/) - Hello I'm Ian M5IJH, the Contest Sec for Invicta Contest Group, Based in Kent, Know on Air as M5IC or G5H, although for the Sep 144mhz we use the historic call of G3WM/P which belonged to Maidstone ARS as it was one the founding clubs to ICG For anyone that has an Interest in VHF/UHF - ["Local" HF](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/local-hf/) - Playing with my new antenna (DX Commander Classic 10-40m vertical) bang in the middle of the UK just North of Leicester, I was listening (afternoon) to someone on 40m/7Mhz ~82 miles west of me near Oswestry talking to someone about 8-10 miles SW of me, both crystal clear, then the closer station faded out to - [Best way to learn CW?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/best-way-to-learn-cw/) - Any comments, hints? From speaking to people at my local club, the pointers I picked up on were: Only listen, don't look at charts of .'s and -'s and try to memorise them, as that will slow you down. A couple of members have some "Morse Trainers" running an arduino or similar for learning that - [2m is alive now! It's all about the antenna](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/2m-is-alive-now-its-all-about-the-antenna/) - So I've been pretty disappointed with 2m/70cm - my Yaesu FT-5DE HT could pretty much receive nothing when I got it from where I live (pre license, Rx only). I upgraded the rubber duck to a Diamond SRH77CA after reading it was an improvement and I could hear the occasional QSO - guessing very very - [Hello from Dartmouth](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-dartmouth/) - Hi all, I passed my Foundation late last year, courtesy of The "Essex" training. HF is my thing, currently Ssb, I'm hoping to learn morse also. ATB Dan M7JJO - [How to encourage others to look into amateur radio?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/how-to-encourage-others-to-look-into-amateur-radio/) - Any tips on how to do this? I've tried to get my Dad interested, and he's warming to it slowly but still "doesn't get it". Others my age or a bit younger (let's say 35-45) at work or relatives are interested at first when I've mentioned it but then I struggle to get across why - [QRZ?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/qrz/) - Is QRZ.com the main place to register your callsign worldwide? It almost feels like this should have been part of the training, certainly I felt I missed this initially and when I eventually (very recently) joined a club a kind soul talked me through all the sites to register on, read and understand. - [Leicester Radio Society](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/leicester-radio-society/) - Leicester Radio Society a very friendly and knowledgable bunch of people with their own dedicated radio house and meeting room, I've only been a member a few weeks but I'm glad I did and wish I'd gone along sooner. - [Crossband repeat?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/crossband-repeat/) - So, I've an FTM-300 which can do crossband repeat. When I eventually get my X300 antenna up on the roof, what are the technicalities and legalities of using this? My shack is on the 2nd floor, but could I set it up to use the crossband repeat (say to a local repeater) from my HT - [Forum activity](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/forum-activity/) - I see it is tough to get a forum to be busy these days, and the UK lacks a focal point for one for amateur radio (at least as far as I can see). I'm a bit old fashioned and like a web forum rather than social media. However, saying that - The best place - [Hello from David (M0XMZ)](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-david-m0xmz/) - Hello, David M0XMZ here, from just north of Leicester. I'm very new to this radio lark, starting mid March this year from no knowledge and working my way up the levels to a deadline booking each exam 2 weeks after passing the previous (mainly just as something to do as I'd injured myself and was - [New Mock test Released](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/new-mock-test-released/) - Studying for Foundation? We've released a new Foundation Mock for you to test your knowledge - give it a try here: Foundation Mock Exam Good luck! - [ISS SSTV 11-13 april 2022](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/iss-sstv-11-13-april-2022/) - the next ISS SSTV event is tomorrow 11th april https://amsat-uk.org/2022/04/09/ariss-sstv-event-april-11-13 An ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the International Space Station (ISS) April 11-13 on 145.800 MHz FM to celebrate Cosmonautics Day and Women in Space The event is slated to begin on April 11 at 16:30 UTC for setup and operation - [PSK Reporter back online](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/psk-reporter-back-online/) - after a week or so of being offline due to a database failure due to a full dis PSKReporter is back online and working today its loss made working FT8 etc more difficult as you couldn't see who was on or who was receiving your signals but well done philip and the team who helped - [playing with Satellites](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/playing-with-satellites/) - Satellites are a fun activity with amateur Radio the majority of amateur satellites are of low earth orbit (LEO) type and orbit the earth about every 90 minutes, you will get 2-4 passes a day on each satellite where you can use them for 7-20 minutes each pass depending on the maximum angle of elevation - [Syllabus v1.5 Released](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/syllabus-v1-5-released/) - The RSGB has today released Syllabus v1.5 - this is mainly to address Ofcom's requirements for the new EMF licence conditions to be included in training and exams. The new syllabus takes effect for exams on or after 1st September this year, to give everyone a chance to update training material and books, etc We're - [Hi from Philip Mi0MSO](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hi-from-philip-mi0mso/) - Hi all, Philip MiØMSO here it is great to be part of this new grouping, I am really looking forward to this. Don't ban me right away but I am the current RSGB Region 8 Representative until this years AGM then that is me finished. - [MAI 75 ISS SSTV 7th & 8th Feb 2022](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/mai-75-iss-sstv-7th-8th-feb-2022/) - The Russian section of the ISS is due to TX SSTV 7th/8th feb See below for details enjoy this fun activity amsat-uk.org/2022/02/04/iss-sstv-feb-7-8 ISS SSTV Feb 7-8 145.800 MHz FM Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are planning to transmit Slow Scan TV (SSTV) images on 145.800 MHz FM probably using the SSTV mode - [My introduction](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/my-introduction/) - Hi my name is Keith Sale call sign M0JYP QTH Stockport near Manchester my main interest is HF SSB DX my rig is an icom ic7610 with a 300 watt linear into an inverted V asymmetrical dipole from spider beam I am a founder member of the Gilmore radio club a brand new club in - [Hello from Peter (M0PWX)](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/hello-from-peter-m0pwx/) - As I suggested this "introduction" area to Pete, I suppose only fitting I post the first hello and introduce myself I am Peter (M0PWX), I live on the Isle of Sheppey and you should be able to tell from the M0xxx that I hold a full license, I am on the younger side for the - [Common digital mode Frequencies](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/common-digital-mode-frequencies/) - One of the things I struggled with when i was starting to study and just after I passed my foundation was what frequencies do I find various digital modes on, or you hear a signal a bit like a fax / modem (if you remember these things) and want to know what it is likely - [Useful toy for a shack (NanoVNA)](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/useful-toy-for-a-shack-nanovna/) - unless you buy all your antenna from dealers you will need some way to check your antenna a cheap and useful bit of kit is a NanoVNA the older 2.8" display version (SMA ports on short side) is available for under £30 on ebay or £40-50 on amazon, the newer v2 version with a larger - [ne member intro section](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/ne-member-intro-section/) - Hi Pete How about a new member intro section? With a pinned & locked post with a rough format of suggested info to include like Rough area of member (county or nearest large town is fine) When did they pass (level) or if they are studying? Areas of interests (data, SSTV, QRP data (WSPR / - [Syllabus v1.5 imminent?](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/syllabus-v1-5-imminent/) - Although the RSGB's not communicated anything formally to the training community yet, the RSGB's November 2021 Board Minutes include the following statement: "Syllabus V1.5 (includes EMF) due to be published Jan 2022, Questions to be included in exams, all levels, 6 months later." Unless there's been a delay, that indicates that a) an update may - [Club-based Exam Stats](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/club-based-exam-stats/) - The RSGB's November 2021 Board Minutes include stats for club-based exams. Take-up of exams at club-level has been minimal, despite the high interest shown by trainers in our 2021 tutor survey. Exam booking for clubs started from the 6th of October. In the six week period, only 4 online club exam sessions were booked (6 - [Go Bags](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/go-bags/) - We'd love for you to share how you have stocked your Go Bags. - [Multiple antennas on a single mast](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/multiple-antennas-on-a-single-mast/) - Hello all, I have a single antenna mast available to mount my antennas to but wish to somehow mount several omnidirectional antennas to it. I appreciate there will be some shadowing but wish to somehow stand-off the antennas horizontally from each other to minimise the impact. I'd like to place my Scan Stick, 1090MHz antenna - [Channel Island RSLs](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/channel-island-rsls/) - I realise there are call sign regional locators for Jersey and Guernsey but what happens for operators in Alderney Herm and Sark? I have a suspicion U (Guernsey) might be used. Am I wrong? Cheers, Bob - [useful ham radio software links](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/useful-ham-radio-software-links/) - useful links to Ham radio software, all these go to the authors sites no dodgy third party sites or similar this is for those either listening while studying, recently passed there foundation, or those who have started to look into digital modes as a new area of amateur radio WSJT-x, digital mode software for FT8, - [Training providers and exam tips](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/training-providers-and-exam-tips/) - @pete (M0PSX) a few pinned topics for training providers for each level with links would be a good idea with a way to get new providers added to the lists also a list of exam tips the main training providers i used were Hamtrain / Essex Ham for foundation (you may know that one :) - [clubs in Kent](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/clubs-in-kent/) - there are two clubs near me BRATS (Bredhurst Radio Amateur transmitting Society) website is https://www.brats-qth.org/ currently club meetings are via zoom, but they hold a club net on Thursdays at 8:00pm on 2m repeater GB3DA. All members and non-members are invited to call in and be the social part of our club MARTS (Medway Amateur - [ISS SSTV](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/iss-sstv/) - the ISS runs SSTV broadcasts several times a year it is simple to recieve with a handheld and mobile phone app to decode the signals or you can use a base station radio connected to a PC with some software like Yoniq, MMSSTV or any other software capable of decoding PD120 mode signals it always - [low cost entry level HF transceiver](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/low-cost-entry-level-hf-transceiver/) - My first HF radio was a Xiegu G90, i still use it for WSPR / QRSS and working 80m and 60m my Newer FT-991a won't tune my main antenna down to those bands at under £400 for a 20w all mode HF radio with built in ATU it makes HF bands accessible to all amateurs, - [Helpful advice](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/helpful-advice/) - Hello all the best advice I can give to anyone interested or a new license holder is to join a local club for help and support I myself joined two clubs for their different values both help me with different parts of the hobby 73s Andy - [For Sale & Wanted](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/for-sale-wanted/) - Guys - would it be a good idea to add a for sale & wanted area to these forums? - [Buying, Selling, Seeking.... Rules](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/buying-selling-seeking-rules/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. This forum is for amateurs looking to sell their kit, with something to give away to a good ham home, or who are looking to find some kit. Disclaimer - We're providing this forum for the convenience of our site users - we - [NEWBIE SAYS HELLO!](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/newbie-says-hello/) - Hi Pete, This is a great website from what I've seen already. There are plenty of interesting nooks and crannies to explore and I am certain the Ham Hub will be a great success. Outstanding job to you and to anyone who contributed toward building this site. I'm still taking baby steps wrto. ham radio. - [Newby here](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/newby-here/) - This is great, Easy to log onto. Easy to navigate, easy url to remember. Can I share this on Ham sites? Or is it still at the experimental stage? Once again I'd like to thank Essex Ham Train for getting me through the first exam. How do we add a photo to our profiles? - [NARC (Norfolk Amateur Radio Club)](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/narc-norfolk-amateur-radio-club/) - https://www.norfolkamateurradio.org/index.php A really good club for training. Regular on air and online lessons and chats. They also have a Facebook page. Have put in East Anglia clubs page but no option to delete this. - [NARC (Norfolk Amateur Radio Club)](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/narc-norfolk-amateur-radio-club-2/) - https://www.norfolkamateurradio.org/index.php A really good club for training. Regular on air and online lessons and chats. They also have a Facebook page. - [Bittern DXers](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/bittern-dxers/) - https://www.bittern-dxers.org.uk/contact-us/ Awesome bunch of people. They have trainers to take you to the next level. Regular on air nets. Competitions. - [Excellent Resource......](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/excellent-resource/) - Just to thank Peter & team at Essex Ham for developing such a useful resource for Ham Radio users of all levels..... !!! Regards, Tom... MW7ERP - [Welcome to the "Got a Question?" forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-got-a-question-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. Got a question about amateur radio? This is the place to ask! As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a range of other topics - [Welcome to the Newcomer Help & Advice forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-newcomer-help-advice-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. This forum is intended to provide help and advice for newcomers to the hobby.. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a range of - [Welcome to the HamHub Discussion forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-hamhub-discussion-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. This forum is intended for discussion of the HamHub website and online community. Got an idea or suggestion? Let's discuss it! As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more - [Welcome to the Clubs forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-clubs-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. This is intended for the discussion of all things related to amateur radio clubs, including running clubs, and ideas on how to improve what a club has to offer. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, - [Welcome to the Chat forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-chat-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. This forum is for general ham radio chat. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, - [Welcome to the West Midlands HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-west-midlands-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the Channel Islands HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-channel-islands-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the East Anglia HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-east-anglia-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the East Midlands HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-east-midlands-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the Greater London HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-greater-london-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the Isle of Man HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-isle-of-man-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the North East England HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-north-east-england-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the North West England HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-north-west-england-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the Northern Ireland HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-northern-ireland-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the Scotland HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-scotland-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the South-East England HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-south-east-england-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the South-West England HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-south-west-england-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the Wales Ham Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-wales-ham-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a - [Welcome to the Yorkshire & The Humber HamHub Forum](https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-yorkshire-the-humber-hamhub-forum/) - Hi everyone, and welcome to the first post in this new forum. We've no idea whether the forums on HamHub will be of use, but we hope so. As well as hubs for the various UK regions, we also have other forums, for people looking for help, to learn more about amateur radio and a ## Replies - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1851/) - Hello Tartan Rambo, I see your post is from a while back but I wanted to say hello as I am new here too. If you are still active on the forum and you have the time, it would be good to say hello. Regards Sym - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1848/) - welcome to the hobby, pete's hamtrain course has a very high pass rate for the foundation exam the exam is just the start of your journey, there is a rabbit warren of paths your new hobby can lead you to, VHF/ UHF handhelds is the cheapest and simplest route in, but unless you are near - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1846/) - Thank you Peter M0PWX. I'm in the Bishop Auckland area, so I'll be joining BARAC. Alan. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1842/) - if you google "Radtel 950 pro software" it will take you to the download page for the software do you know what channels you had programmed? did you program the channels or were they preset when you bought the radio (was it new or 2nd hand?) Peter M0PWX (not pete M0PSX who runs this site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1838/) - Hi, and welcome to the hobby if your local club have a long wait for the next foundation license course, have a look at https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/foundation-online/ they run a free online foundation course, Pete (M0PSX) who runs this site also runs essexham they have an excellent pass rate, and i passed my foundation exam with them - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1836/) - unfortunately it appears the ISS SSTV event has been cancelled due to equipment failure Peter M0PWX (not M0PSX who runs the site - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1834/) - i assume your new radio has arrived, what are your thoughts have you signed up for the EssexHam foundation course? 73 Peter M0PWX (not Pete M0PSX who runs this site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1825/) - Thanks for the advise. Ive ordered a Anytone AT-D168UV Handheld Radio Cant wait. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1826/) - Thanks for the advise. Ive ordered a Anytone AT-D168UV Handheld Radio Cant wait. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1823/) - Hi John you can get Quansheng UV-5R+ which with the custom opensource firmware is not limited to ham bands only, with the opensource firmware they can receive from about 25mhz up to 1ghz, but best performance is around the 100-500mhz range as designed for 2m / 70cm ham bands, they are cheap (less than £30)so - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1822/) - Hi John, A few things to unpick here 158.625MHz is a specialist frequency - looking online, the closest match I can find is 158.650MHz, which is an emergency search and rescue frequency for Scotland. It's also close to some Marine frequencies. Not many ham radio handhelds will do that out of the box, and you - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1820/) - Hi Kingfisher for receive you don't need an earth, are you using a Balun / impedance transformer on the endfed? you either have a short to ground, dodgy solder joint or dogdy plug/socket when you say 10M end fed, is that 10m long or tuned for 10m/28mhz band? what radio are you using? what bands - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1789/) - there is what appears to be a reasonable tear down / repair video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbTHKrB7CfU seems there is a couple of common issues, teeth stripped from gears or a "butterfly" which is the main drive on the motor shaft slips due to a grub screw issue motor voltage seems to be 24v https://www.kur02.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=128 so that should - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1817/) - glad you got it sorted do you know your local repeater sites / frequencies?, if not look at https://ukrepeater.net/repeaterlist.html?filter=2M if you have trouble working it out post back and i will help the other frequency to listen out for is 437.800mhz the ISS Space station when its overhead, it has a cross band repeater (2m - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1816/) - Peter, Thank you for your post. I got the requisite serial lead from Moonraker and it worked 'out of the box' but Chirp would work with the Alinco radio due to there not being available a necessary 'plug-in' file for the W70. Some kind soul pointed me to a Maastrict retailer's web site where the - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1815/) - so long as you don't have a yellow exclamation mark against the USB Serial port you should be good i don't know the alinco specifically, but the Baofengs i have you select the serial port then turn the radio on and on the baofeng the volume level is fairly critical (about 1/2 - 2/3 volume - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1800/) - welcome RoryMax any questions just ask i suspect things have changed a lot since you originally got your license, there are a lot of digital modes utilising a connection between a radio and a PC/Laptop (especially on HF bands) there are a lot of cheap HF transceiver kits from the likes of QRP-Labs if you - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1798/) - Hi, anon first thing is where is your rough location? this will help to identify any repeaters close to you that will help you make contacts second, do you know which digital mode is more prevalent in your area? you have DMR which is a fairly open standard System Fusion / C4FM which is proprietary - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1793/) - Hi Paul FT8 on 21mhz/ 15m and up are great this time of year, you will get pretty much most of the world, watch for grey line (dawn / dusk) around japan and australia, you can have aa fun 30 minutes as grey line passes over them what sort of setup you got? 73 Peter - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1792/) - Hi Alf main thing is get it 3-4mtr in the air for lower take-off angle if you are after DX, what modes you going to operate? digital, SSB, CW? you can get some 5/8 wavelength vertical which don't have radials, or look at a vertical dipole with the centre at gutter height have a look - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1788/) - as radio amateurs we do try and have good relationships with our neighbours, we are more used to having hams have issues with neighbours, than the neighbour coming to us we do have a number of rules and regs we need to comply with, and some of these are dependant on local council planning rules - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1777/) - Hi Phil welcome to the hobby, peter is a great tutor, i did my foundation with him 4 1/2 years ago the course is great with one of the best pass rates what made you want to join the hobby? as there are so many aspects to it 73 Peter M0PWX (not Pete M0PSX who - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1772/) - the QRP-Labs QCX is CW, but they also do the QMX which is a digital mode 5w transceiver (FT8,FT4,PSK31 etc) but it connects to a pc/laptop and uses WSJT-x or FLDigi to encode / decode the signals see my page https://www.qsl.net/m0pwx/modes-and-freq.htm it has the main frequencies and where to download the software for each mode - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1771/) - HF, CW and I get to build a transceiver kit? Yes, I fear the geek is strong in me! Thanks for the pointers. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1770/) - Hi Iain welcome to the Hobby if you are going down the CW route, there are a number of good free programs to help you like the g4fon program https://www.g4fon.net/CW%20Trainer2.php and web pages to help you learn to read CW (i have never managed due to lack of time and patience) i work pretty much - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1769/) - Iain, also from Cornwall, here. Am in exactly the same situation, currently working through the EssexHam online Foundation course with a view to sitting the exam in early March. Am probably heading down the HF/CW route, though the Cornish Radio Amateur Club run a regular CW practice net on VHF, so I may start there. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1764/) - Hi Terry welcome to the forum so you say mobile radio? that can cover a multitude of options a VHF/UHF radio in a car with an antenna fixed on the car a handheld radio / walkie talkie working local repeaters? HF radio for doing parks on the air? ( https://pota.app/ ) satellite operation using a - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1761/) - after having a quick look around, to be honest i don't think either of them are massively better than the UV-5R you currently have a good external antenna would give you much better performance gain than either of the 2 options i assume you have passed foundation or studying for it? long term what are - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1743/) - wideband antenna's are good for receive but not so much transmitting, as getting a good SWR across multiple bands can be a challenge, and the bigger the difference in wavelength or the more bands the harder it is i have a FT991a with a HF fan dipole on the HF antenna connect and a Diamond - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1738/) - there is quite a lot of good traffic on the 10m band (28.00mhz - 29.80mhz) mainly in the 28.0-28.5 region which you should be able to get, especially as we are at maximum in the solar cycle, propagation is really good on 10m at the moment antennas for 2m are easy to make, lookup ladder - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1737/) - In this age of modern technology, are there not units and antenna that can tune into all the bands, rather than need different antenna? - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1734/) - Ah, I can't receive 2m in this unit. I only have a CRT SS 6900v at home, dealer extended for 11m AM,FM, CB,USB,LSB. 25.6Mhz to 30Mhz along with the Gainmaster 5/8. Looks like I will have to get a cheap 2m/70m unit as well, as I don't have the money for a big yaesu or - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1732/) - if you listen to 144.9125 FM (mb7iok) its an internet gateway, normally connected to hubnet, depending on the time of day you will hear other hubnet users in North East UK, US and even Australia https://ukrepeater.net/gateway_list.html?filter7=south-east hubnet is one of the newer digital systems where last mile or two is RF but the interconnects are - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1731/) - Hello Peter, Ah thank you for that, I recall some users used a couple of Q codes in the CB world years ago. I am currently studying my Foundation and enjoying it. Well he Antenna is up on the rear wall of the house, I have SWR'd it in using the old three channel method. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1730/) - Hi Brian there is a similar mechanism with Ham Radio, you call CQ with your callsign and that lets others know you are available for a QSO (conversation), on repeaters you announce your callsign and "listening through" repeater callsign (e.g. gb3da, the danbury repeater Essexham use) most bands and modes have the concept of a - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1725/) - welcome to the hobby Stephen the little baofengs are weapon of choice for many in the FM satellites and ISS, 5w into a small hand held beam like an Arrow antenna and you can work a few satellites and EU countries on 2m/70cm (iss uplink is 145.990 PL 67.0hz, downlink is 437.800) there are a - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1723/) - What brand of radio did you end up with Rgds 73 - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1719/) - welcome to the hobby congrats on becoming licensed and it sounds like you have already found ham radio has many facets HF depends on the amount of space you have for an antenna and budget for a transceiver, good news you can now build kits like the QDX or QMX from QRP-labs https://qrp-labs.com/qmx.html so a - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1715/) - Hi Pete, just started Foundation Course today and I am really enjoying it. Well thought out and logical training course. Living next to a main road with tall trees on one side and a series of Hills between me and the nearest repeaters makes me think I might have to spend some time thinking about - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1714/) - Hi Pete, I am currently doing the very excellent Foundation course for after September 1st 2024. I have two problems. 1) I am disabled and live in a very small flat. My bedsit, where my computer resides is chock a block with books and piles of paper from my various hobbies and studies. So I - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1698/) - i assume there are 3 screws you can use to adjust things?, 1 at the base of the lower element 1 at the top of the lower element 1 at the bottom of the top element looking at the construction i would mark the current positions of the top and bottom elements so you can - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1689/) - no major issues i am aware of, google search for icom 7300 problems turns up some common issues with lines down the LCD and various PA stage issues all rigs suffer from some point to a Yeasu FT710 as an alternative it all depends what you want to use it for? CW, SSB voice, Digital - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1683/) - Thanks for the info it was really straight forward in the end they are a good transceiver just a shame you cant buy the battery packs anymore! Atb Alf. (M7FFI) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1681/) - Hi Pete, thanks for the welcome Atb,Alf Hewitt (M7FFI) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1679/) - FM tends to used for stand simplex voice, FM Narrow tends be be used on repeaters and FM sattelites thats my understanding 73 Peter M0PWX (not Pete M0PSX who runs the site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1658/) - 73s - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1657/) - It is a full size Dipolo Sigma G5RV complete kit, all understood just waiting for the weather to settle down for installing it. the position can only be North to South. For the moment I am currently gathering all the equipment I will need, haven't decided about the radio maybe Yaesu FTDX 101 ? many - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1656/) - GE Julian i don't use ladder line but from what i have read it should be kept off the ground, and not attached to metal towers as where it is unshielded it is affected by metal and ground so should be ok on a fibre glass pole as its not conductive, some say the lightly - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1654/) - Nope, no real convention, most of us buy the cable and put the ends on it ourselves as its cheaper that way (not saying many of us hams are tight :) :) ) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1653/) - have you calibrated the SDR dongle? best way if to use WSPR signals as they are very narrow band and on most bands if you are using something like SDR# you will have 2 parameters for calibration one is the PPM to set the TCXO and an offset to set the PPM its normally best - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1652/) - I eventually got the X300 too! it's not yet up on the roof but on flat roof 2nd floor (waiting for better weather!) and limited to my hand held 5w and my license 10w (until Feb when hopefully I'll have passed intermediate!). Still unsure about future purchase but listening on all HF from SDR dongle! - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1651/) - Thank you M0PWX, the dual band antenna is fed with a RG213 N-type male on antenna side. I elected to go for male N-type on the other end and got myself one flex patch (n-type F to SMA). works well. I was more interested to see if they was a convention or good practice as - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1650/) - depends on the coax and how long it is ideally the fewer connectors / adapters the better as they have a loss associated with them and they are an additional point of failure the other question is i assume you are using this for a handheld, so ideally the last few feet of coax should - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1649/) - page 43 of the manual (available here online file:///C:/Users/peter/Downloads/FT-897D_OM_ENG_EH012M105.pdf ) gives the menu settings and cabling for it hope it helps Peter M0PWX (Not Pete M0PSX who runs the site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1648/) - i saw this blog that seemed to provide a bit of explanation for greyline propagation https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2023/12/twice-around-globe-on-21-mhz-and.html the little diagram showing the hops and chordal refraction of the signal seems to make a little sense peter M0PWX (Not Pete M0PSX who runs this site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1647/) - Welcome Back to the hobby a lot has changed in the last 40 years all sorts of digital modes (FT8/4,WSPR, QRSS, JS8 Call to name a few) the old RTTY and PSK31 are still around as is the original digital mode "CW" lots of new ideas around antenna designs as well and don't forget we - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1646/) - Welcome to the forum questions are always welcome, its a big hobby and covers many areas no such thing as a silly question Peter M0PWX (no Pete M0PSX who runs the site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1633/) - I have found that the brain gets increasingly overloaded running visual cortex lookups beyond 12-14 wpm. It is very capable at speeds of 8-12 wpm. Thereafter the overhead is too much. Auditory system processes access memory differently. If you try to remember a visual scene, even from a few minutes ago, it is amazing how - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1632/) - It IS fascinating. The usual explanation doesn't fully satisfy: The "grey line" is a band around the Earth that separates daylight from darkness. Propagation along the grey line is very efficient. One major reason for this is that the D layer, which absorbs HF signals, disappears rapidly on the sunset side of the grey line, - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1627/) - Welcome to HamHub M7OAZ congrats on passing your foundation, i have a Diamond X300 mounted High up on my house, and it gets out great, from isle of sheppey repeaters in canterbury and cambridge with 30w from my FT991a if you have a cable run of more than about 10m use good coax like RG8 - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1620/) - Anybody tell me if these are of use to anyone and an idea of value - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1619/) - there is a buying / selling section to this forum with some very basics rules, see https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/buying-selling-seeking-rules/ pricing of kit depends on age, condition, how sought after it is and if it can be seen working etc if you can give more details of the kit you have inherited and condition, people may be able - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1612/) - i don't use F&H mode but i found a clear step by step guide https://www.dxmaps.com/FT8_DXP.html hopefully it will show something simple to fix in your config i must admit i don't like the DXPeditions on 14.095 as they cause extreme QRM on the established QRSS and WSPR frequencies on dial 14.0956 (the appear as signals - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1611/) - Hello, Peter. Thank you very much for your explanations, but I forgot to say that I had this problem during QSO in the fox and hound mode. Usually Dxpeditions stations operate on non-standard frequencies. For example, If a DX station operates on a frequency of 14.095 000. I set this frequency in the transceiver, this - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1610/) - Hi Alex when yo say "at the moment of transmission the frequency changes to 500 Hz" is that 500hz on the WSJT-x waterfall or somewhere else? above the waterfall you have two markers a RED upside down bracket (this is your TX frequency on the waterfall) and a GREEN right way up bracket (this is - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1607/) - revised date again from AMSAT-UK 5h ago on the bird site R4UAB: SSTV Test "postponed to Oct 27-30 due to technical problems that arose during test on Oct 03-05. There was a problem with the new cable to the radio station. At the moment, cosmonauts are looking into causes of the equipment failure. Attention! Date/time - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1594/) - Credits: R4UAB website, 4 October 2023 The transfer of SSTV images from the ISS is postponed to October 16-20, 2023 Attention! The transmission of images via the SSTV protocol as part of the experiment “About Gagarin from Space” from the International Space Station is postponed to October 16-20, 2023 due to technical problems. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1592/) - what talk groups do you use, i tend to listen to dmr while working now and again i tend to listen to hubnet a fair bit 73 Peter M0PWX (NOT Pete M0PSX who runs this site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1590/) - Hi does any know if it possible to get an headache or a migraine from being a amateur radio fan - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1589/) - welcome Alonza if you have a outdoor antenna for VHF/UFH on the ((1a try listening for the ISS ( international space station) 437.800Mhz FM if you look at https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=25544#results for information on times look at https://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=25544 so long as max elevation is above about 40 degrees you should hear some QSO's when it is overhead - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1583/) - first things first type of antenna and cabling you have? if the coax is not weatherproofed at the connectors correctly water in the coax can cause havoc when did this start happening? did you have any new kit / lighting installed just before this happened? (DC-DC convertors / inverters and LED lighting can cause havoc - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1575/) - i have only read the response document and a skim read through of the main doc, i need to read all 100+ pages as with any consultation there are good and bad points, my initial reactions is there are more good points than bad and that we all need to reply to this to pick - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1561/) - yep, antenna theory where you put what seems to be a short circuit across a feeder but as it's resonant its not a short circuit ??? the bit i find a black art is propagation it fascinates me the difference in bands and range you can achieve at not only different times of day, but - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1559/) - Hi Peter, I didn't find the electronic theory too much of an issue, as I had started building kits from an early age and was comfortable with transistors, Ohms Law etc. I did find the antenna theory mystifying, and still do! I wish I was capable of understanding a lot more, but now in my - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1557/) - Hi Ian i used the same setup on a boat on the Thames near Reading and Cookham and logged a number of QSO's with US and south America, and a few in EU i may take it up to the top of detling hill near maidstone and have another go with it, i run the - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1556/) - Hi Paul you took a similar path to me, i did the Essex ham course in September 2020, passed in October, intermediate with the GM6DX course and passed in November, then i used the Cornish Radio Amateur Club YouTube videos and the RSGB exam handbook and exam secrets books and passed full the last few - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1554/) - welcome to the forum, i took the essex ham course 2 1/2 years ago and went all the way to full what modes and bands are you interested in? Peter M0PWX (NOT pete M0PSX who runs the site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1553/) - Hi-very interesting to read of your experience. I’ve recently bought an X6100 and I generally use it with a 40m dipole slung between 3 trees in the garden. I got the radio from ML&S with an EFHW as a complete package and I’m quite impressed with that antenna so far when I’ve used it. I’ll - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1552/) - Hi-I agree getting confirmations on QRZ does seem surprisingly hard particularly when you lookup your contacts and see that they are quite active within QRZ. Rgds Ian - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1545/) - from the manual the bands you have are 80 meter Band 3.5 to 4.0 MHz 49 meter Band 5.7 to 6.2 MHz 40 meter Band (HAM) 7.0 to 7.5 MHz 31 meter Band (WWV@ 10 MHz) 9.5 to 10.0 MHz 25 meter Band 11.5 to 12.0 MHz 20 meter Band (HAM) 14.0 to 14.5 MHz - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1544/) - So, how do my Channel-Bands equate to your meter-bands please? You posted: 80m band is 3.5Mhz – 3.8Mh 40m band is 7.0Mhz – 7.2Mhz 30m band is 10.1Mhz – 10.15Mhz 20m band is 14.0Mhz – 14.35Mhz 17m band is 18.068Mhz – 18.168Mhz 15m band is 21.0Mhz – 21.45Mhz 10m band is 28.0Mhz – 29.7Mhz I - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1543/) - Cool Like a solar storm / wind? I am going through the information you kindly posted, comparing it to what I see in the SX-190 manual. The NASA site keys-in with my initial enthusiasm for low frequency VLF radio - but it was a huge disappointment where I live in SW Britain, all I got - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1542/) - Yep, sunspots are good, but if the sun throws a bunch of stuff at us (whats known as a coronal mass ejection) in our direction depending on the speed and density of it if the CME hits our atmosphere it can lead to HF blackouts if you look at spaceweather on twitter or the NOAA - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1541/) - How does solar activity affect SW please - is it the sun spots? On my SW Receiver - I usually pick up interesting things on Band 7, at night, but am curious about the other bands, & when they are active. Can I post pictures of my receiver here please? Thanks :) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1540/) - Thank you. This is of great interest :) I will update when I have repositioned my SW Receiver, it is very awkward to access at the moment. Best regards! - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1538/) - best place to start is the band plans published by the RSGB https://rsgb.org/main/operating/band-plans/display/ main bands are 80m, 40m, 30m (narrow band mainly digital modes) 20m, 17m, 15m and 10m 80m band is 3.5Mhz - 3.8Mh 40m band is 7.0Mhz - 7.2Mhz 30m band is 10.1Mhz - 10.15Mhz 20m band is 14.0Mhz - 14.35Mhz 17m band - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1529/) - Hi Richard what would you like to learn? listening / decoding signals? transmitting ? you will need a licence (Pete M0PSX who runs this site and essexham has a free online course to get you your foundation amateur radio license) https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/foundation-online/ if you have some basic computer skills you can buy a RTL-SDR USB dongle - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1532/) - Thank you. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1530/) - i managed to find the manuals instruction manual at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2245856/Allied-Sx-190.html?page=30#manual only 31 pages, you can view easilly or print a page at a time, with only 31 pages not a massive job the service manual is at http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/Surplus_Radioamateur/Allied_AX-190_SX-190_serv.pdf Peter M0PWX (not M0PSX who runs the site) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1525/) - nice, another new callsign to look out for :) what modes and bands do you plan to work? 73 Peter - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1524/) - Thanks Peter, I went with your advice - it was what I was leaning towards anyway Roy M7RVX - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1523/) - Hi, there is no right or wrong answer to this i went with initials for me, but it depends if yours are available, at the end of the day it is something easy to remember for you, which is why many seem to go with some form of initials? 73 Peter M0PWX (not Pete M0PSX - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1521/) - Hi, welcome to the hobby if you are listening with an SDRPlay on HF have a look at my post https://hamhub.uk/forums/topic/common-digital-mode-frequencies/ it will give you a list of common frequencies for digital modes (i keep a more up to date list on my QSL. net site at https://www.qsl.net/m0pwx/modes-and-freq.htm which also has links to the software - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1511/) - Hi paul, bath do a full license course i believe i used the cornish radio amateur club (CRAC, someone has a sense of humour) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AIVniVfIlA&list=PLfUeiOrRCMglshLeaKYXTnx-z6UY3w9fi it is aligned more to the older syllabus, but the content is still relevant i used this, the official exam guide and the exam secrets book, and managed a pass - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1504/) - Now that’s a pricey bag!! Would one like the one below be any good? Reviews seem good and it’s a 45 litre also: https://www.amazon.co.uk/QT-QY-Military-Backpacks-Camouflage/dp/B0B3M4NJWR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2MRJDVVENUQPX&keywords=tactical+backpack&qid=1681240315&sprefix=tactical+%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1 - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1491/) - Hi Nick it all depends on the bands and activities you are interested in VHF is simple a standard whitestick antenna mounted as high as possible on the house (or washing line pole), or a simple "J Pole" made from ladder line hung out the window etc HF is harder due to the size of - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1489/) - Just passed my Foundation this week! 🧁🧁 Need to buy a radio and not sure what to buy. Would like something portable which I can use in the car, without wiring it in as well as using it at home. Any ideas would be appreciated. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1478/) - As I see it 2 meters is a dying swan, - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1468/) - Hi. We have a video showing the basics of setting up a station here: https://youtu.be/gR5Vh8kuH1U If there's anything you'd like us to expand on, please let me know. Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1448/) - Thanks Pete, that's good news. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1447/) - Yes, you can still use your Foundation licence, provided, as you say, you stick to the conditions of the Foundation licence. Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1445/) - There are a couple of existing options: 1) QRZ allows you to search by address/town, and 2) the RSGB Yearbook has a list sorted by postcode. Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1436/) - As a member of RAYNET, we use X and repeat to provide Comms from a handheld thru xband in the car into a repeater network or base. Very useful e.g. UHF handheld thru VHF back to control or NET. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1433/) - Thanks Pete, I'm located in Rotherham South Yorkshire and a member of the local Sheffield and Rotherham RAYNET group. So, interested in this. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1404/) - There is also a Kent Based Contest Contest Group, Invicta CG, www.invictacg.co.uk We enter most of the Large VHF/UHF Contests Always looking for Operators, no experience required, any licence level - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1388/) - I'm just starting on my Foundation studies so definitely not an expert (!) but I wonder whether the local station changed to a different antenna? Possibly from a vertical omnidirectional to a horizontal dipole, giving a good signal towards the Oswestry station but a much lower signal towards you. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1383/) - Hi Dan, I'm also keen to learn Morse/CW - my local club has some kits (I think based on http://w8bh.net/MorseTutor1.pdf) to make a morse trainer that I fancy building. You're a bit more of a veteran than me as I only got licensed in late March this year ;). - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1382/) - I thought about this a lot recently, and for a long time I was, for some unknown reason, stuck on getting an FT-817/818 - I just like the look and the fact it has been around so long and seems bulletproof - but even second hand a little way north of £400 most of the - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1379/) - Here we are discussing how to get new blood into ham radio, and its hard enough to get existing hams to use a forum like this lol. Yes its true, the social media platforms fragmented traditional forums (fora!?) but it's still worth trying to use one (catch-22 without a critical mass a forum dies, without - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1378/) - You could almost say it "self infects" those that get the bug lol. I remember finding it hard to understand some basic electronics, other than ohms law, back at school,it was such a minor part of the Physics teaching at O level. CB back in the late 70s was fun, all we knew was yer - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1377/) - To be honest, someone else confirming isnt high on my list, if they do, fine, if not, well, not a problem. My main interest in QRZ is simple log book keeping, and of course it does help identify where people are. If I end up registering with other sites, then am spending time uploading, transfering, - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1376/) - So the hobby "self-selects" then so its more, as you say, making it better known in general rather than trying to "convert" people to it. It is a pity its not included in the school physics curriculum (I can barely remember covering radio waves), that would have been fun and probably got me interested in - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1375/) - I suppose logs/confirmations only work if both parties use the same system? What are the others and is it worth exporting to others to increase this conversion? LOTW? - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1374/) - I'm not sure you can influence people to lije this hobby. More a case of actively promoting you enjoy it, and, when someone shows interest, letting them see and explaining what it is you do. Although I only use hf, ssb, there's so many different modes now, and unfortunately, my enthusiasm /knowledge woukd only limit - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1373/) - Great idea Pete, thank you. Dan M7JJO - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1372/) - I use qrz for my log, I really think it's an easy system to use. However, the conversion rate of qso's to "confirmed" seems to be about 25%, which is a pity ATB Dan M7JJO - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1368/) - Sounds a bit strange. We'll take a look at the coding, and if there's a bug, we'll squash it. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1366/) - Are you sure this test has the correct answers? I took it for fun to see how much I remembered but there's a couple I don't understand how it has marked them wrong and need checking - maybe the coding has a bug? https://imgur.com/VZgkXCN - (warning it contains potential spoilers to the quiz) Question #9 - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1363/) - Good suggestion - I've created a page listing the top few sites that we feel every newcomer needs to take a look at: www.hamhub.uk/content/websites-to-try/ - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1353/) - Do you have any section on the "online"/contacts aspect of the hobby? I mean a guide to which websites to register on (qrz.com comes to mind first as it seems the global standard, but I may be ignorant to others) and how to confirm contacts and the different its that can be used QRZ, LOTW - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1351/) - Then why not keep it rolling onto the Full? I found the jump from Foundation to Intermediate to be quite big in terms of depth of knowledge needed (especially the electronics), whereas from Intermediate to Full was still a jump but more an evolution in depth (a full week's revision 3 hours per day or - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1345/) - Not really a "Go Bag" as such, but a thrown together "take bag" for a recent holiday. In the UK, where are we really going to "Go" and why, is a question I've asked myself recently when thinking of excuses to buy more radio gear. 5.11 AMP 24 (32 Litre awesome but a bit pricey - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1016/) - Welcome Philip, we won't hold being Regional rep against you, honest guv :) don't be shy, what about the rest of the suggested intro ? " Nearest major town/city Areas of interest (e.g. Voice, VHF/UHF, HF, Data, SSTV, QRP (low power), CW (Morse), satellites, etc) Rig and Antenna (if you have one) What’s your interest - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/1011/) - ISS pass times for North Kent and Essex 07 Feb - 10:52:16 to 10:57:05 Max Elevation 19° 07 Feb - 12:27:42 to 12:34:19 Max Elevation 63° 07 Feb - 14:04:24 to 14:11:06 Max Elevation 84° 07 Feb - 15:41:12 to 15:47:43 Max Elevation 53° 07 Feb - 17:18:44 to 17:22:38 Max Elevation 15° 08 Feb - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/983/) - as a side point you will want to keep the coax as short as possible on the 1090 ADS antenna as attenuation per metre at that frequency is quite high and that J-pole mount i would think not really man enough for the X50, as its like a friction fit from the wall plate to - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/971/) - Hi Peter, thanks very much for this info. Much appreciated. If I can get enough vertical separation I'll certainly go down that route. Cheers, Rupert - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/970/) - I would probably put the X50 at the top as the radiation patterns are horizontal and upward, the least radiation is down / below, this will mean the least interference on the RX antenna below X50 on top also means you should get the best coverage for you 2m / 70cm depending on the height - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/969/) - Thanks for suggesting this part of the forum, and for being the first with a "welcome". Hopefully the first of many! Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/960/) - Yes, expecting a slightly younger shift makes sense, but it may be balanced out by interest from the older generation who may previously have been not able to travel to clubs in the past, finding the online route more convenient and easy to achieve during lockdown. Data seems to show a doubling of interest across - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/958/) - Interesting so no real change on the age groups, that is a surprise I was expecting to see more of a change to a slightly younger range as they tend to be happier with tech and online services, but then again radio is a technical hobby so that may account partly for that And no - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/956/) - Hi Peter, I've crunched the 2018 vs 2021 demographic data - here's the graph 2018 2021 16 or under 2.5% 3.4% 17 to 24 3.9% 4.2% 25 to 34 8.6% 9.9% 35 to 44 19.2% 20.9% 45 to 54 32.9% 29.8% 55 to 64 22.4% 20.8% 65 to 74 9.8% 9.3% Over 75 0.6% 1.8% - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/955/) - Hi Peter, Some great questions. Not sure I have all the answers, but I can have a stab. Lack of students at clubs Probably several reasons: - Convenience - study at home when you're in the mood, vs travelling to a venue at a fixed time - Availability - Some clubs only run one or - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/954/) - I was discussing this on twitter earlier, is the lack of students from clubs due to clubs not fully up and running again with courses? clubs running the courses but the students doing the exams online for quicker results? students staying away from clubs and social environments due to covid? it will be interesting to - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/869/) - As a follow-up, perhaps something like the J-pole and associated mast clamp as listed at the link below could be used...? https://www.solwise.co.uk/wireless-sundries-mounting-kits.htm Again, thanks in advance, Rup - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/867/) - It looks like they are part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, so the Guernsey RSL would apply. Some years ago, a group took a trip to Herm for a DXpedition and used the Guernsey club prefix - some information on their trip can be found here: https://martellotowergroup.com/gp0pkt/ Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/788/) - Oh a new forum. Always a good place to share ideas and get help from the hobby's community. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/737/) - Thanks M0PWX. I'll get that looked into. - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/729/) - Some great suggestions - many thanks. The main "landing page" for those studying will contain some of those links - see https://hamhub.uk/studying-for-your-licence/ This section's set to evolve and be driven by people who use it, so we'll have to see where it goes. Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/698/) - There's ISS SSTV activity until 5pm on the 31st of December 2021, with several people reporting some decent images. It's prompted me to write a short article on how to receive images from the ISS: Receiving images from ISS Thanks for the suggestion! Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/694/) - @Wireless – Good luck for the 9th of Jan! get your license then onward to intermediate, same topics, just a little more detail, far easier to do the two exams one after the other while you are in the learning frame of mind - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/681/) - Hi Pete will ask the clubs to add to the page at the next meetings - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/680/) - Hi Andy and welcome to the group. Totally agree - clubs are hugely helpful and very valuable in allowing people to get hands-on help that they can't get online. The down-side is that not everyone has access to a local club, and many clubs aren't meeting due to Covid, hence the interest in "online" for - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/677/) - That's the plan = let's see how this evolves, and if the UK community finds something like this of use. Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/672/) - Thanks Pete will put a post on my twitter about this to try and get some interest its a great idea, just needs some posts and activity as it grows maybe add some sections like HF, VHF, Sats, Antenna talk etc just got to see where it goes - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/671/) - Looking forward to being part of this what a great idea - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/668/) - Good idea - now added! Pete - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/627/) - Seems a top idea - Im in! - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/554/) - Many thanks Pete :) - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/519/) - Thanks all, and welcome to the forum. Still experimental, and we're just testing. Thanks for the comments so far @Wireless - Good luck for the 9th of Jan! - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/478/) - Well, I just booked my examination for January 9th. Fingers crossed...! - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/473/) - Hello all, I'm new to ham radio - Currently in the December cohort of Foundation licence students with Pete and Ham Train / Essex Ham. Thoroughly enjoying myself so far and looking forward to the remainder of the course and hopefully qualifying for and gaining my Foundation licence. Cheers, Rupert - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/467/) - Hi Pete, I'll be exploring further, but it seems to be the start of something rather useful so far. Cheers, Bob Boyd - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/466/) - Hi Pete, New site looks great! I will definitely be checking in here! Thanks again Richard Richard Walker - [](https://hamhub.uk/forums/reply/464/) - Hi Peter, I'm a 'newbie' too. I've just taken a look around the new site and I think your team has done a wonderful job. There are plenty of interesting areas to explore and to meet people. So, on the topic of the website, congratulations, I think you have nailed it! Best regards, Tartan Rambo ## Ham Hub FAQ - [Why do radio users need a licence?](https://hamhub.uk/help/why-do-radio-users-need-a-licence/) - To stop chaos on the airwaves, most types of radio users around the world have to be licenced. This applies to all sorts of users: aircraft pilots, ships, taxi firms, emergency services, businesses, broadcast TV and radio stations, the military, mobile phone companies, those using space communications, etc. Without knowing what you're doing on-air, radio - [How to get an Amateur Radio Licence and Callsign](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-to-get-a-licence-and-callsign/) - It's never been easier to get a UK amateur radio licence and callsign, as you can now study and take the online exam from home - no need to visit a club or exam centre! To get your amateur radio licence, you need to pass a 26-question multiple-choice exam. The exam consists of 8 topics: - [Why is it LSB below 10MHz and USB over 10MHz?](https://hamhub.uk/help/why-is-it-lsb-below-10mhz-and-usb-over-10mhz/) - From a student: "Why is lower sideband used below 10MHz, and upper sideband used over 10MHz?" When early SSB radios were built, it was technically challenging to create upper sideband, and so it was cheaper and easier to make radios using lower sideband. Nowadays, this isn't such a big deal, but the convention has stuck. So, - [Struggling with Foundation Study?](https://hamhub.uk/help/struggling-with-foundation-study/) - A question from a Foundation student: "I'm finding it quite difficult. I didn't realise that I should have first gained a Phd in Electrical engineering before embarking on the course! Which is how I am beginning to feel. I think that I am able to grasp some of what the modules are covering but didn't - [Help with Housing Associations](https://hamhub.uk/help/help-with-housing-associations/) - We had an enquiry about antennas in flats, and what a housing association may require prior to approval. From what little we know on this subject, a housing committee may be concerned about one of 5 things: What damage will be done to the building? We have potential for holes being drilled through walls for - [CB 11m Callsigns vs Ham Radio Callsigns](https://hamhub.uk/help/cb-11m-callsigns-vs-ham-radio-callsigns/) - We had the following question in from a site visitor: I understand we are assigned an M7XXX callsign when we have passed Foundation. But when watching YouTube channels and doing general research, I have noticed that Amateurs also use another type of callsign e.g. 26AT123. Why is this? Is it used for DXing on 11m? - [Is there a Ham Radio Refresher Course?](https://hamhub.uk/help/is-there-a-ham-radio-refresher-course/) - Here's a question from a site visitor: "I did my licence back in the early 70s and then went 10-7 for some years, Can you tell me if there is a course that will bring me up-to-date? I've retired now and want to take it up as a hobby again we have moved up north and - [What rig should I buy to get started?](https://hamhub.uk/help/what-rig-should-i-buy-to-get-started/) - It's a bit like asking someone to recommend a car - it depends on requirements, features, budgets and how it's going to be driven. I could recommend a top-of-the-range self-drive Tesla or a third-hand Mini. The same with amateur radio really - what's a good radio for me might not be for you. When recommending - [Can I convert a UK ham radio licence to a licence in another country?](https://hamhub.uk/help/can-i-convert-a-uk-ham-radio-licence-to-a-licence-in-another-country/) - Under some circumstances, potentially yes. There is an agreed International standard for ham radio licences, known as HAREC (Harmonised Amateur Radio Examination Certificate). The UK "Full" amateur radio licence conforms to HAREC, so is recognised by regulators in many countries. The first step is to find out whether the country in question recognises the HAREC - [I live outside the UK. Can I get a UK licence?](https://hamhub.uk/help/i-live-outside-the-uk-can-i-get-a-uk-licence/) - First off, you may want to consider why you want a UK licence if you do not live in the UK and are not planning to visit the UK. A common reason is that people from outside the UK want to get a licence in their own country by getting a UK licence and arranging - [How can I study for Direct-to-Full?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-can-i-study-for-direct-to-full/) - There are two routes to getting a Full licence: Working through Foundation, then Intermediate, then Full (three exams), or Taking a single "Direct to Full" exam. The "Direct-to-Full" exam is aimed squarely at people who already have significant electronics and RF knowledge and experience, so already know much of the material that's covered at Full. - [I can't access my local repeater!](https://hamhub.uk/help/i-cant-access-my-local-repeater/) - Not being able to access a repeater is likely to be for one of several reasons. Here are a few things to check: Settings incorrect? Double-check the input and output frequencies (or offsets) and also check that the correct CTCSS tone is set. You can check a repeater’s status here: https://ukrepeater.net/ Out of range? Try - [How do I get a Full licence?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-do-i-get-a-full-licence/) - A question from a possible newcomer to ham radio: "I am interested in taking the full licence,and would like some general information regarding the process. I have been advised by full licence operators that I should take a full licence test so I can become an amateur radio operator. Can you steer me in the - [Why do the current arrows point the wrong way?](https://hamhub.uk/help/why-do-the-current-arrows-point-the-wrong-way/) - If you're studying for your amateur radio licence, but happen to know a little basic Physics, you may be confused by some of the training diagrams depicting current flow. In the diagrams, you'll see the direction of arrows showing current flowing from positive-to-negative, but in practice, electrons actually travel negative-to-positive. Despite this, it's common to - [How can I study for my amateur radio licence?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-can-i-study-for-my-amateur-radio-licence/) - Everyone learns in different ways, and there are several ways that you can study. You can pick the method, or methods, that work best for you: Study with the help of a local amateur radio club. You can find details of nearby clubs on the RSGB Club Finder Study using an online course. Some offer - [Supervision Clause and Radio Equipment?](https://hamhub.uk/help/supervision-clause-radio-equipment/) - The Supervision clause of the amateur radio licence does sometimes cause confusion. This is because of the phrase "Radio Equipment". Here's the section: "3(2) The Licensee may permit the operation of the Radio Equipment by a person who holds a current Amateur Radio Licence, issued by Ofcom provided that any such operation of the Radio - [UK Ham Radio Meetings](https://hamhub.uk/help/uk-ham-radio-meetings/) - Question from a site visitor: "I am new to ham radio I want to attend the next meeting. Have got any dates and locations?" Meetings are held across the country at the various amateur radio clubs. To find your nearest club, go to https://rsgb.org/main/clubs/club-finder/ - [GMDSS and Amateur Radio?](https://hamhub.uk/help/gmdss-and-amateur-radio/) - We've been asked if there is any crossover with amateur radio and the "GMDSS General Operators Certificate" GMDSS stands for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, and anyone who will have radio communication duties onboard vessels fitted with GMDSS equipment are required to hold a GMDSS Certificate. From a quick look at the syllabus, there - [I have an overseas callsign. Can I transmit from the UK?](https://hamhub.uk/help/i-have-an-overseas-callsign-can-i-transmit-from-the-uk/) - To legally be allowed to transmit from within the UK, you'll need one of the following: 1. A UK licence issued by Ofcom, or 2. To be operating on a temporary basis - You might have a suitable licence issued by a country that supports the CEPT agreement. Details, and a list of CEPT countries, - [Can I use Echolink at Foundation?](https://hamhub.uk/help/can-i-use-echolink-at-foundation/) - Yes, UK Foundation licence holders can use Echolink, but with one important exception... they cannot operate in "Sysop" mode. Echolink uses the Internet to connect users, gateways and repeaters - so that you can use a basic handheld (or the Echolink software/app) to make world-wide contact. "Sysop Mode" allows you to set up an Internet - [Gain on a Vertical antenna?](https://hamhub.uk/help/gain-on-a-vertical-antenna/) - A question from one of our students: "I am reviewing the course work, RE antenna gain. I understand the torch theory for a beam, however, how does gain work on a vertical? My vertical claims 9.9 dB Gain. If I feed it with 10 watts this would mean it has 99 watts leaving the antenna?" - [How do I amend my address on the Ofcom site?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-do-i-amend-my-address-on-the-ofcom-site/) - Log on to the Ofcom website at https://ofcom.force.com/ You will see an option to "manage personal details" - you should change your address here Each amateur radio licence has its own "Main Station Address" - you need to change this too (to the address that your station is located) - Select each licence individually and - [How easy is it to get a ham licence?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-easy-is-it-to-get-a-ham-licence/) - To get a Foundation licence, you have to take the RSGB's 26-question multiple-choice exam. You can take the exam online at home, or at a local club. On average, it requires about 7-10 hours of study to learn the theory needed to pass the exam, and you can study in several ways: An online training - [Can I go "Direct to Full", without having to take Foundation?](https://hamhub.uk/help/can-i-go-direct-to-full-without-having-to-take-foundation/) - The RSGB proposed a "direct to full" exam in early 2021. A consultation took place, but according to an interview in November 2021, the proposal is "on the back burner". It's unlikely this would appear until the second-half of 2022 at the earliest. See below for the Interview (1 hour and 53 minutes into the - [How can I get updates about training and exams?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-can-i-get-updates-about-training-and-exams/) - The RSGB appears to no longer send out regular training and tutor newsletters, but HamTrain has a portal designed for UK tutors, and they have a newsletter. Take a look at the HamTrain Tutor Portal and other HamTrain Newsletter - [AMU / ATU for 2m and 70cms?](https://hamhub.uk/help/amu-atu-for-2m-and-70cms/) - A question about finding an ATU (also known on training courses as an AMU - Antenna Matching Unit) Question I am studying for my Foundation, I have a question regarding the equipment used on the training video. The AMU in the video is an MFJ-929 Compact 200 Watt IntelliTuner. The spec of the product shows - [How do I get images from the ISS?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-do-i-get-images-from-the-iss/) - We've created a dedicated article on how to download images that are transmitted from the ISS. See Images from the ISS - [Do people still transmit in AM?](https://hamhub.uk/help/do-people-still-transmit-in-am/) - Question: As AM is so inefficient (in that much of the power is used by the carrier alone), other than using SSB, is AM actually used by HAM enthusiasts? - From DH, a Foundation Student Answer: Good question. The short answer is "generally no". As you say, it's inefficient on power, and also uses double - [How do I find my nearest ham radio club?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-do-i-find-my-nearest-ham-radio-club/) - There are around 400 clubs and amateur radio clubs in the UK, but some are more "active" than others Your best bet is to try the RSGB's Club Finder website. Sadly, this can sometimes be a little out-of-date, but it's the best tool there is at the moment. If you find that your local club - [How can I use multiple HF bands with one antenna?](https://hamhub.uk/help/how-can-i-use-multiple-hf-bands-with-one-antenna/) - Question: As the aerial (a long wire) is not adjustable don't you lose a lot of power moving off its resonant frequency? I ask as I was also wondering how one can use a transceiver on different bands with an adjustable aerial. 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