Welcome to my amateur Radio M0PWL Blog and thank you for visiting.
Welcome to my amateur Radio M0PWL Blog and thank you for visiting.
I was first licensed in November 2013 as M6PWL then passed my Intermediate in March 2015 becoming 2E0PWL before passing my Advanced in August 2017. Please send me any comments using the [Contacts Form] found in the menu.
I was first licensed in November 2013 as M6PWL then passed my Intermediate in March 2015 becoming 2E0PWL before passing my Advanced in August 2017. Please send me any comments using the [Contacts Form] found in the menu.
I started my working life as a development chemist before making a major career change by joining an engineering company where I gained a lot of mechanical and electrical experience. I then moved again into a technical roll at another engineering company where my chemical, mechanical and electrical knowledge gave me a unique advantage. This all resulted in me having a very enjoyable working life.
I started my working life as a development chemist before making a major career change by joining an engineering company where I gained a lot of mechanical and electrical experience. I then moved again into a technical roll at another engineering company where my chemical, mechanical and electrical knowledge gave me a unique advantage. This all resulted in me having a very enjoyable working life.
I was originally active in Cambridgeshire but after retiring I moved out to the beautiful Isles of Scilly which is around 45KM out in the Atlantic Ocean from the South West tip of Cornwall, UK. IN69UV, WAB SV91, IOTA - EU011.
I was originally active in Cambridgeshire but after retiring I moved out to the beautiful Isles of Scilly which is around 45KM out in the Atlantic Ocean from the South West tip of Cornwall, UK. IN69UV, WAB SV91, IOTA - EU011.
My main modes of operating are voice and digi I cannot master CW (I've tried several times). I generally operate on 70cms, 2m, 4m, 6m, HF 80 - 10m plus DMR on 70 cms via a Jumbo Spot MMDVM hotspot.
My main modes of operating are voice and digi I cannot master CW (I've tried several times). I generally operate on 70cms, 2m, 4m, 6m, HF 80 - 10m plus DMR on 70 cms via a Jumbo Spot MMDVM hotspot.
I have always been fascinated by how things work particularly electrical devices and from a young age started delving into radios and TV’s. I enjoyed tuning around on my parent’s radiogram which covered LW, MW and most of the short wave but sadly no SSB. I first got onto the air waves in late 60's early 70’s as a member and DJ with a South London pirate station named Radio Alfa. We broadcast on medium wave around 250m from 09:00 to 17:00 most weekends for around 3 – 4 years. I still found time to listen on short wave particularly top band which was very active then being close to the river Thames. When the CB craze arrived from the USA I quickly acquired a succession of rigs, Maxcom (fm), Amstrad (fm) and finally a Colt multi mode (AM & SSB) with a wide range of antennas (still got them and still working). As did many at the time I eventually give up as the craze started to wane. I always intended becoming a licensed Radio Ham but like many at the time was put off by having to learn the Morse. Every time I thought about going for my licence I ended up putting it off until the following year. Forty + years on and I finally did the training through the Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club, CDARC progressing to my current Advanced licence in 2017.
I have always been fascinated by how things work particularly electrical devices and from a young age started delving into radios and TV’s. I enjoyed tuning around on my parent’s radiogram which covered LW, MW and most of the short wave but sadly no SSB. I first got onto the air waves in late 60's early 70’s as a member and DJ with a South London pirate station named Radio Alfa. We broadcast on medium wave around 250m from 09:00 to 17:00 most weekends for around 3 – 4 years. I still found time to listen on short wave particularly top band which was very active then being close to the river Thames. When the CB craze arrived from the USA I quickly acquired a succession of rigs, Maxcom (fm), Amstrad (fm) and finally a Colt multi mode (AM & SSB) with a wide range of antennas (still got them and still working). As did many at the time I eventually give up as the craze started to wane. I always intended becoming a licensed Radio Ham but like many at the time was put off by having to learn the Morse. Every time I thought about going for my licence I ended up putting it off until the following year. Forty + years on and I finally did the training through the Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club, CDARC progressing to my current Advanced licence in 2017.
Thank you again for visiting my site and hope to meet you on air.
Thank you again for visiting my site and hope to meet you on air.
De Mike - M0PWL
De Mike - M0PWL
