Simple setup with the Yaesu FT-857 Just a quick one following an enjoyable 5 hours out in the sun working mostly 20m SSB portable from Barr ...

The first day of June, 2025, and a fine morning in Llangollen for my ascent of the hill atop which sit the remains of Dinas Bran castle at ...

Originally posted on  'The wet string chronicles'  in January 2010.   I like to confirm as many of my amateur radio contacts as poss...

I discovered recently while browsing the awards section of the LoTW website that I have confirmed contacts for all CQ zones with the except...

Originally posted on  'The wet string chronicles' in June 2010. Approaching 75,000 QSO’s in their log and less than 12 hours before...

Originally posted on  'The wet string chronicles'  in April 2010. I like chasing DX and I’m always interested to see what DXpedition...

Mindful of the impending CQ World Wide DX competitions, and particularly the CW contest in late November, I wanted to deploy an antenna for ...

In recent years, amateur radio manufacturers have been including band scopes in their transceivers. While these flashy displays might catch ...

In the world of amateur radio, choosing a new HF rig in 2024 feels a lot like picking out the last piece of gear you'll ever buy. In my ...

Originally posted on  'The wet string chronicles'  in May 2009.   Day 1: Clear blue skies & soaring temperatures outside but I ...