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Graham G8NWC

@g8nwc.bsky.social

Amateur radio operator for over 40 years, operating on HF, VHF, Contesting from time to time, enjoys QRP, mix of voice and FT4/8. Local community and history. RSGB DR and part of T@8 team

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Isnโ€™t it, I just donโ€™t get the negativity, do what you enjoy and let others do the same.

18.10.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Next event Simonโ€ฆand yes time soon went.

15.10.2025 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No, otherwise engaged, but seeing as my last Yaesu cap is getting rather tatty and Iโ€™m Follically challenged should have ๐Ÿ˜

15.10.2025 20:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OMG itโ€™s taken me almost 2 years to forget that word ๐Ÿ˜‚

Left rig on 2m on colinear after see your post surprised at activity, must get beam back in action.

14.10.2025 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Volunteer duties done at RSGB convention and a chance to sit in on a lectureโ€ฆbeen a great 2 days and good to see so many..

12.10.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Left tracker in flossie Georgeโ€ฆtied up on volunteer duties.

12.10.2025 10:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, Iโ€™ll put In car in morning so donโ€™t forgetโ€ฆIโ€™m a bit of a magpie and store fat to much stuff ๐Ÿ˜

24.09.2025 19:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This was in a box of odds and sods George, yours if itโ€™s any useโ€ฆ

24.09.2025 13:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Charged the batts up and gave the little throw in a bag rig a go, all 5w of it..

22.09.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Damn, know exactly how you feelโ€ฆlet the meds workโ€ฆoh and donโ€™t make the mistake of saying to the nice nurses isnโ€™t that a lady thingโ€ฆ๐Ÿ™„ the bo..king is nearly as bad ๐Ÿ˜

22.09.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Guess same one as me ICR/am

22.09.2025 20:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s what I thoughtโ€ฆpressed the button and got one.

18.09.2025 08:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well TBH itโ€™s been interesting ๐Ÿ˜ luckily google explained how to grab the radio packagesโ€ฆand got em, some found some still working on..but itโ€™s a rainy day and itโ€™s got an old bit of tech repurposed

14.09.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Spent the day with an old Mac book air. And eventually managed to get a Linux thing working on it ๐Ÿ˜ nothing made sense so a big learning curveโ€ฆ

14.09.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations to you both..๐Ÿฅ‚

08.09.2025 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Useful website to show unacctivated POTA sitesโ€ฆhttps://newparks.m0trt.radio/

07.09.2025 07:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brilliant Jim, and exactly that, the buzz and excitement of achievement, itโ€™s not always about QRO and huge antennasโ€ฆ

14.08.2025 08:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brilliant Colin, hopefully get you in the log, Iโ€™ll keep an eye outโ€ฆgood luck

11.08.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have one, a preloved version that came up at a very affordable price, great rig, small screen and buttons but manageable, ATU is fantastic, 20w, tad heavy for hiking with but guess your style would be local parks etc..it goes in car instead of KX3 nowโ€ฆ

28.07.2025 11:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I admire your commitment to the 1 square ๐Ÿ˜ enjoy, TBH I would struggle to

28.07.2025 11:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It certainly is, clocked this a couple of years back and said it will beโ€ฆand one of the take away from the show was the amount of younger people enjoying all, it felt a family hobby for some.

20.07.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now youโ€™ve set me wondering, Iโ€™ve not logged in for yearsโ€ฆoh the mystery that awaits ๐Ÿ˜ be fun trying to remember password

18.07.2025 07:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes club is, had 4 stations on last weekendโ€ฆfor VHF, Keith and Julian and a Rita if club members

Do a few HF as well..

Found a few old photos out ready for clubs 60th BBQ tomorrow a good few from early days of club and 5 bells

12.07.2025 13:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Errrr ๐Ÿ˜

11.07.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hey @2m0sql.com picked up a few society mags at FHN good to see a familiar callโ€ฆ

03.07.2025 09:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Certainly is, good old fashioned funโ€ฆand very tactical

21.06.2025 08:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Guess always a risk when testing for the futureโ€ฆ

19.06.2025 10:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It certainly has Sam, loads of applications, I enjoy QRP ops and must admit some of the programs appeal, especially for a beacon of some descriptionโ€ฆthank you for the heads up.

19.06.2025 10:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Was wondering on that as wellโ€ฆoff we go to Mr Google

19.06.2025 07:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Enjoyable few hours chasing bunkers for the WWBOTA Bunkerfest..bands were very up and down over the weekend, so a challenge, thank you activators..

15.06.2025 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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