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I hold the call sign M0BOV, I am QRV from 80M to 70cms. I mostly use 80M SSB and 10 meters when conditions are up. I also like 2M SSB for UK DX contacts and also FM for local QSOs. I passed my 12WPM Morse exam in Feb 98, I RXed with 3 errors but sent 100% with no corrections!

I started out on CB which I came off of in Xmas '97. I do portable ops and mobile working. The spot I go most to is High Clandon which is near Shere. There I tend to mostly do 2M FM and 80M or sometimes 40M when there is inter UK activity. I like working special events stations.

My station includes the following:-

HF - Icom IC-756Pro, W3DZZ dipole for all bands, 10M dipole, 15M dipole, Signalink data interface and ICOM desk mic.

VHF/UHF - Icom IC-910 with desk mic, 2M 160W linear 12 ele beam for 2M, 17ele for 70cms and 3 ele for 6M. Tri band collinear on the chimney.

Misc - Yaesu SP767 and SP-6 speakers, homebase scanner, matching desk mics and CDR rotator.

HamRadio Delux is the rig control and logging software

My VHF/UHF station I use my Icom Ic-901on 2 and 70cms, it runs into a tri band co linear on the chimney. It runs with a TE Systems 160W amp for 2M and a 50w 6M amp. For SSB on 2 and 70 that's done with a 11ele Tonna and a 16ele Tonna for 70cms. They are mounted on a TennaMast (40feet). We use RG213 and N plugs. The audio is done with a matching Icom IC-SM6 desk mic and Yeasu speaker. We also have an MFJ voice keyer for those lonly CQ calls on 70cms and 6M.

My HF station Taken care of by my 756Pro, matching mic and speaker and the main antenna is a W3DZZ. We have dipoles for 15M (north south) and a 10M antenna (east west). We use the 756 Pro on 6M SSB with a 3 ele Tonna. I have full PC control using HRD and a homebrew interface. I also have a Signa Link interface for PSK31, SSTV etc..

Operating trends Currently not doing all that much, I am on 2M FM normally and GB3NS. I also use the HT (TH-D7E) when out fishing, I use GB3GF which gives a very strong signal in the Woking/Ripley area. I mail a few chums to get some activity going. Its a great repeater and a shame its not used all that much, but I do my bit. I also have an FT-817 for portable work with an MP-1 portable antenna. I have a 4 ele Tonna beam for 2M which gets used with the IC-7000 and also I have a home made double for 20m/10m.

My Blog details my mobile activities, that's updated more than this page.

D Star I'm avery pleased owner of an ICOm E-92D Handhelp, I have been on D Star every so often via Amerham.

I often try to call out over the 5A reflector, also on simplex. I tend to take the radio out fishing with me and call on the Banstead, Farnham or Guildford repeaters.

Future Plans I'd like to changed the 70cms beam to vertical beam. Have just been testing my new 4 ele Tonna for 2M, works a real treat, can't wait to try it later in the year. UPDATE used it at Warlingham, check out the HF Mobile blog for info. Also like to replace the 756Pro for a mk3.

Join me on You Tube & HamradioForum Point your browser at http://uk.youtube.com/user/m0bov

Also, our new forum www.hamradioforum.net is now live, please drop by and have a look!

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