Thursday, July 22, 2010

Radio for sale.

Alinco DX-70T transceiver for sale, 160 - 6m.
HF 100w out, 6m-10w out, with matching Alinco EDX-1 manual antenna tuner.
Comes with home-built data interface for RTTY/PSK/SSTV etc, unit has built in switch allowing switching between data/mic modes without having to unplug the mic.
Switchable power between 10 & 100 watts, or 5 & 50 watts - ideal for newly licensed MD3/MD6.
Boxed, in good condition complete with manuals.
£250.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/109

email manxmat@hotmail.com

Matty

Sunday, July 18, 2010

GD and IM Repeaters on Snaefell Mountain

I have been asked by a number of members as to the time line for the return to full power of both stations, and on behalf of the chairman and committee. The information below - I hope will provide members with that.

We are awaiting an installation slot now from the communications division of government - they asked if it could be delayed until after the T.T. period - It was felt that this was prudent so to do as we require a full specification install - not a quick fit because of the hostile environment offered at the top of the mountain.

As soon as further information is available - such as an install date it will be posted here.
Mr Blackburn also purchased antenna and feeders for the IOMARS to assist us in completing the antenna installation and for this we are most grateful to him.

W. Morgan Griffiths MDODXW
Hi to all the 2010 Eary Cuslin event is coming up. Can all that are going to this weekend of fun, please let myself Stephen GD7DUZ or Mike GD0HYM know and please pay your fee. £20 for an overnight stay or £10 for the day.
The weekend of the 11th - 12th September, may the weather be good and lots of wire in the sky. Bring your own food and drinking water and beer or just beer.

Thursday, July 08, 2010

4mt FM (70 Mhz) RAYNET


On Sunday 11th July @ 13:00 hrs there will be a 4mt FM net on 70.3625 MHz.
For those people using the modified RAYNET PMR radio's this will be channel 10.
The purpose of this net is to test propagation around the Island on this band and all are welcome to join in.

Monday, July 05, 2010

Interference!!!

TV or radio interference or reception problems

From 30 June 2010 the BBC will be taking responsibility for investigating complaints of interference to your radio and television. Until that date please continue to use the Ofcom webform or contact the Ofcom Advisory Team.

All outstanding cases with Ofcom will be passed to the BBC for action from this date. On and after 1 July, all complaints should be made to the BBC. You can find the BBC's diagnostic webform at the following address:
https://faq.external.bbc.co.uk/templates/bbcfaqs/
emailstatic/interferencePage

If, following the investigation by the BBC, there is evidence of interference caused by something outside your control and which is unlawful, the BBC may refer your case back to Ofcom for possible enforcement action.