en Technology Leisure/Hobbies Education/How to no Essex Ham promotes the hobby of amateur radio in Essex. Our team is often out and about in England looking at the various different aspects of the ham radio hobby, and we release occasional video and audio recordings featuring some of the things that we have discovered in our travels. The audio and video that we release are not podcasts in the traditional sense, but this feed is here for those looking to get our latest content automatically. Follow our media feed to get latest updates from the Essex Ham team in the UK. More at https://www.essexham.co.uk https://www.essexham.co.uk 2011-2021 Essex Ham http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:35:27 +0100 cast@essexham.co.uk (Pete M0PSX) Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:35:22 +0100 cast@essexham.co.uk (Pete M0PSX) FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.4.0) http://www.feedforall.com Essex Ham, promoting Amateur Radio In Essex. Our feed of audio and video updates from the UK Essex Ham promotes the hobby of amateur radio in Essex. Our team is often out and about in England looking at the various different aspects of the ham radio hobby, and we release occasional video and audio podcasts featuring some of the things that we have discovered in our travels. Follow our media feed to get latest updates from the Essex Ham team in the UK. More at https://www.essexham.co.uk Essex Ham Pete M0PSX cast@essexham.co.uk amateur,radio,ham,essex,england,britain,british,uk https://feedpress.me/essexhammedia no no 2011-2021 EssexHam.co.uk nonadult https://www.essexham.co.uk/images/essexham_media_3000.jpg https://www.essexham.co.uk/ ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14554998/uk-ham-radio-podcasts.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/uk-ham-radio-podcasts.html DB0D9BB2-80A6-4596-A08C-DFF0A4520627 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:47:07 +0100 UK Ham Radio Podcasts Overview (Audio) In this short video, we look at two of the audio podcasts dedicated to ham radio in the UK, and announce details of a new Ham News UK podcast, produced by Essex Ham. For details and a podcast list, go to www.sxham.uk/pods 2:31 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Amateur Radio,Podcasts no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14554997/emf20 https://www.sxham.uk/emf20 5003AF61-9473-4C39-A403-CA2A7A2ACF34 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 09:47:06 +0100 EMF Ofcom Licence Changes Set for 2021 (Audio) In October 2020, Ofcom released a statement about EMF which will have an impact on UK radio amateurs who use more than 10 watts. We caught up with Leslie Butterfields G0CIB shortly after Ofcom's announcement, to find out how this impacts radio amateurs. This is the audio from our interview. More at https://www.sxham.uk/emf20 11:32 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Amateur Radio,Licence,EMF,Ofcom no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552833/beginner-amateur-licence.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/beginner-amateur-licence.html 62273B56-8B73-4333-947D-8B1B89FF2159 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:15:23 +0100 A Beginners Licence - Proposal by John G4SWX (Audio) Would UK Amateur Radio benefit from a new entry-level licence? We discuss the suggestion of a low power VHF/UHF Beginners Amateur Licence with John Regnault G4SWX 10:02 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Amateur Radio,Licence no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552835/bbc-essex-quest-promotes-jota-2019.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/bbc-essex-quest-promotes-jota-2019.html C46D66A8-FC50-42AE-8DFB-9FF50F91776E Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:42:42 +0100 BBC Essex - JOTA Featured on Essex Quest Oct 2019 (Audio) The BBC Essex Quest team spoke to scout leader Derek Hagan M0SCE about the Belchamps Scout Centre, and what’s in store for JOTA 2019. 3:41 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552837/kits https://www.essexham.co.uk/kits 0CD1BC24-BB56-4F9C-81E5-8ABA05442B76 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:54:19 +0000 Repeater Timeout Kit Review (Video) A first-look at a new amateur radio project kit for users of repeaters. The Repeater Timeout Project Kit has been released by HAMtronics.uk, and Essex Ham gets hands-on with constructing and testing the kit. We also speak to the creator of the kit, Andrew M0ONH. This low-cost kit uses an Arduino Nano and makes for a great construction project. More details here: https://www.essexham.co.uk/kits 2:15 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Amateur Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552843/launch-of-gb1nhs-08may18.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/launch-of-gb1nhs-08may18.html 05852C42-2907-4F5D-858A-A92204C18245 Thu, 3 May 2018 23:18:24 +0100 GB1NHS Launches 08 May 2018 (Audio) GB1NHS launches on the 8th of May 2018, with plans to link amateur radio with NHS initiatives such as EndPJParalysis. Essex Ham interviews Paul Devlin from the NHS to find out more about this exciting initiative. For details and links, go to www.essexham.co.uk/nhs 6:42 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Amateur Radio,NHS,GB1NHS no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552845/brats-rainham-rally-2018-review.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/brats-rainham-rally-2018-review.html 41F62A49-A1E0-41C5-BC8E-E97414630098 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:09:31 +0000 BRATS Rainham Radio Rally 2018 (Video) The 2018 BRATS Rainham Radio Rally took place at The Victory Academy in Chatham on Sunday the 25th of February. A collection of images from the rally, plus a short interview between Essex Ham's Pete M0PSX and Paul G7BHE 1:36 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Amateur Radio,BRATS no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552847/galleywood-gathering-18-feb-2018.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/galleywood-gathering-18-feb-2018.html 813C9798-E11C-4DDA-AEA6-4087C2291EED Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:26:32 +0000 Galleywood Gatherings 2018 (Video) A collection of photos from three amateur radio Galleywood Gatherings that took place in Jan and Feb 2018. Galleywood Common is a great location for amateur radio, and this short video shows what we get up to in Winter 1:33 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Amateur Radio,Galleywood no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552851/canvey-rally-2018-reminder.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/canvey-rally-2018-reminder.html 95D33AD6-419D-49AA-8546-11D7A15F4F18 Sat, 3 Feb 2018 10:44:53 +0000 BBC Essex - SEARS Canvey Rally Interview 2018 (Audio) Extract from BBC Essex 01 Feb 2018, featuring Vic Rogers G6BHE from SEARS discussing the 2018 Canvey Rally. Recorded 01 Feb 2018, 1:19pm on the Tony Fisher Show 4:06 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552855/suffolk-red-wrap-up-nov-2017.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/suffolk-red-wrap-up-nov-2017.html A4D16E1E-CD7C-4C83-BF08-E0989FA9DCC5 Sat, 2 Dec 2017 16:48:06 +0000 Suffolk RED skills development evening Nov 2017 (Video) A video snapshot of the Suffolk RED (radio and electronics development) evening which took place in November 2017 near Ipswich. The Suffolk RED events, as well as the Essex Skills Nights, have recently been acknowledged by the RSGB of good examples of alternative events to support amateur radio. The video gives a flavour of what takes place. 1:48 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552857/alexa https://www.essexham.co.uk/alexa 30A948BE-3B13-4558-90AF-2ED3AE993404 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 09:39:22 +0000 Amazon Alexa - Amateur Radio Shack Companion (Video) A look at whether the Amazon Echo with Alexa, can be a handy amateur radio shack accessory. A short video showing a few things that this gadget can do to help. More details at www.essexham.co.uk/alexa 3:21 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552859/bbc-essex-quest-meets-essex-ham.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/bbc-essex-quest-meets-essex-ham.html F4A7D4F7-CF00-41E1-A1C1-D400CCD0A651 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:09:50 +0100 BBC Essex Quest Meets Essex Ham 17-Sep-2017 (Audio) On the 17th of September 2017, Essex Ham took part in the BBC Essex Quest from one of its field days. The team from the BBC Essex Radio Car collected their clue using amateur radio, which was solved by the local radio listeners. Here is a recording of what happened live on BBC Essex in September 2017 10:02 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552861/eaa https://www.essexham.co.uk/eaa 24891D05-9563-4D42-B783-E34FDE0F76DA Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:40:01 +0100 GB4EAA Air Ambulance 2017 Day 1 (Video) Essex Ham was supporting the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance in the 2017 International Air Ambulance Amateur Radio event. Here is a short video summary of our first day at the Earls Colne Airfield, on the 9th of September 2017 1:46 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552863/aa https://www.essexham.co.uk/aa 44F63C1F-98DC-434D-B18F-38A85DE277B4 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 16:04:43 +0100 International Air Ambulance Week 2017 Promo (Video) International Air-Ambulance Week 2017 takes place between the 9th and 17th of September. Do your part - put on a station, promote the work of your nearest Air Ambulance, or better still, make a donation. Details at www.essexham.co.uk/aa 1:21 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552865/icq-podcast-interview-2017.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/icq-podcast-interview-2017.html B5E7F91F-751D-434D-A3C4-4F2893B5800E Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:57:20 +0100 Essex Ham meets the ICQ Podcast Team (Audio) Pete M0PSX caught up with Martin M1MRB and Martin M0SGL from the ICQ Podcast to find out a little more about their regular online look at the world of amateur radio, and to discover how their show is made. Photos and links can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/icq-podcast-interview-2017.html 6:32 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552867/foundation-online https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/foundation-online/ 7BB79ABC-5FAE-490E-809F-7E436B85053E Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:02:38 +0100 Foundation Online Training Course Promo (Video) Essex Ham launched its first online amateur radio Foundation training course in June 2015, aimed at helping more people to take up the hobby. This updated video demonstrates how the course works. More details at http://www.hamtrain.co.uk 1:45 Essex Ham M0PSX Foundation,Training,Course,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552869/june-summer-solstice-2017.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/june-summer-solstice-2017.html D3258913-EE65-4BDC-9FDC-84F0B3F6CAF2 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:56:46 +0100 Essex Ham June Summer Solstice 2017 (Audio) In June 2017, a group of Essex Hams spent three days operating GB1JSS for the longest, and hottest week of the year. Pete M0PSX interviews Charlie M0PZT about the activations. For more, go to https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/june-summer-solstice-2017.htm 4:19 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552871/norfolk-arc-field-day-2017-summary.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/norfolk-arc-field-day-2017-summary.html 52253DC3-A9A0-4867-8C80-544949E1B71B Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:56:48 +0100 Norfolk ARC RadioActive 2017 Interview (Audio) Interview with David G7URP from the Norfolk Amateur Radio Club about their annual Radio Active event. The event was held at the start of June 2017. More details and photos at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/norfolk-arc-field-day-2017-summary.html ‎ 11:48 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552873/suffolk-red-june-2017.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/suffolk-red-june-2017.html B7CD4218-EA61-453B-AFBB-D03A14796BC2 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:46:23 +0100 Suffolk RED interview with Sarah 2E0ISJ (Audio) Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with the Chairman of Suffolk RED, Sarah 2E0ISJ to find out more about their popular amateur radio skills event. Details at www.suffolkred.co.uk 2:20 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552873/suffolk-red-june-2017.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/suffolk-red-june-2017.html 9AE6E542-BC50-4D9D-9EFD-6A8DE787AFC5 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:45:20 +0100 Suffolk RED interview with Sarah 2E0ISJ (Video) Video Feature: Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with the Chairman of Suffolk RED, Sarah 2E0ISJ to find out more about their popular amateur radio skills event. Details at www.suffolkred.co.uk 2:20 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552876/ https://www.essexham.co.uk/ 28E8221A-EA0F-4B87-9709-8CC66E2DE36F Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:45:22 +0100 Amateur Radio Newsline Interview June 2017 (Audio) Amateur Radio Newsline is a weekly news service from the US. We caught up with Caryn KD2GUT to find out a little more about their weekly news reports 6:54 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552878/2mt-celebration.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/2mt-celebration.html A3D33D7A-34FE-4593-9D64-6301B3923181 Sun, 5 Mar 2017 22:42:10 +0000 Radio Emma Toc 2017 Interviews (Audio) Between the 12th and the 14th of February 2017, Jim 2E0RMI ran a special event radio station to celebrate 95th anniversary of 2MT in Writtle, the first broadcasting station in the UK. Just after Radio Emma Toc, Jim's station, closed down after a long few days, we caught up with Jim and Tim Wander to find out more about the celebration of 2MT... 5:34 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552880/sears-bay-museum-june-2017.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/sears-bay-museum-june-2017.html 49050A91-1DFE-4A3D-9B4F-59C6A20271C8 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:45:21 +0100 SEARS Bay Museum GB2BM Interview June 2017 (Audio) The South Essex Amateur Radio Society was active at the Bay Museum on Canvey Island for Museums On The Air weekend. Here is an interview with SEARS Secretary Mark 2E0RMT about the event 2:43 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio,SEARS no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552882/2mt-celebration-12feb17.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/2mt-celebration-12feb17.html ABBE253A-9F6F-4542-BE6E-BBA9F05BC3EE Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:46:06 +0000 Radio Emma Toc 2MT - Promotional Video In February 2017, Jim Salmon set up radio station Radio Emma Toc, to celebrate 95 years since the launch of the first broadcast station in the UK, 2MT. Programmes came live from the original 2MT hut, at Sandford Museum in Chelmsford, the birthplace of radio. The Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society were also operating as GB952MT. Find out more at www.emmatoc.com (Video: David Salmon) 37 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552878/2mt-celebration.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/2mt-celebration.html 7F8E8B48-21D6-4BE8-9F83-EBF48A4AE1AB Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:00:48 +0000 Radio Emma Toc - 2MT 95th Anniversary (Audio) Between the 12th and the 14th of February, Essex Ham member Jim 2E0RMI will be running a special event radio station to commemorate the 95th anniversary of 2MT in Writtle, the first broadcasting station in the UK. We interview Jim to find out more 4:58 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552885/shack-kitten-video.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/shack-kitten-video.html 9642B2AB-FE5B-4914-B98B-91566E879875 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:19:09 +0000 Essex Ham's Shack Kitten (Video) Essex Ham's Shack Kitten, Splodge, gets his own YouTube video - If you have two spare minutes and a thing for cats, watch our Splodge explore the shack and get to grips with the Essex Ham website. 2:02 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552887/belchamps-jota-2016.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/belchamps-jota-2016.html 8EAD62D4-ACCA-4C2C-9472-EADA90C2425D Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:45:21 +0100 Essex Ham - JOTA 2016 Derek M0SCE Interview (Audio) In October 2016, hundreds of scouts and guides gathered at Belchamps in South Essex for the annual JOTA. Here is an audio interview with Derek M0SCE, the organiser of this very busy JOTA activation. Photos at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/belchamps-jota-2016.html 4:31 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio,JOTA no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552876/ https://www.essexham.co.uk/ D0EFE7FA-5B50-442A-BBB1-37816F766BDF Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:42:25 +0100 TX Factor at National Hamfest 2016 (Audio) Pete M0PSX catches up with Bob G0FGX from TX Factor at the National Hamfest in Newark for a preview of what they'll be up to. More details at www.txfactor.co.uk 2:42 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552890/videos https://www.essexham.co.uk/videos 7327A4B1-9EDC-4C27-93FE-CD65F7F7B987 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 21:09:16 +0100 Amateur Radio Two Minute Taster 2016 Version - Short video showing the basics of what the hobby offers and how to get started (Video) A two-minute introduction to amateur radio - designed to be used to show to anyone interested in finding out more about the hobby, what is involved, and how to get started. Includes images of Essex Hams in action. Updated for 2016. More at https://www.essexham.co.uk/videos 2:06 Essex Ham M0PSX amateur,ham,radio,essex no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552892/september-field-day-2016.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/september-field-day-2016.html D3B64B5A-7F2E-40D7-A075-EEF7954A0E2E Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:36:07 +0100 Essex Ham Shoebury Beach Field Event 11 Sept 2016 (Video) Sunday the 11th of September 2016 saw a very impromptu gathering of Essex Hams at Shoebury East Beach. Here is a short video review of the amateur radio get-together. 1:22 Essex Ham M0PSX Amateur,Radio,Essex Ham no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552894/radio-interview-may16.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/radio-interview-may16.html 1AC99AC6-0F84-49DC-BAF5-0BB7C7F3D5A7 Mon, 30 May 2016 13:33:37 +0100 Amateur Radio on Basildon Hospital Radio and Gateway FM - May 2016 (Audio) Pete M0PSX was interviewed on Basildon Hospital Radio about amateur radio in Essex. The interview was also broadcast on Gateway FM, on 1287AM, inside Basildon Hospital and online. Here is a copy of the interview. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/radio-interview-may16.html 13:40 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552896/steppir https://www.essexham.co.uk/steppir 61E45AB0-CE78-4333-AFB4-336403E65C6B Thu, 28 Apr 2016 08:39:45 +0100 SteppIR Mike K7IR Interview April 2016 (Audio) In April 2016, Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with SteppIR Founder Mike Mertel K7IR, who was visiting Waters & Stanton to supervise installation of their new SteppIR antenna. Here is our interview with Mike, where he explains the background to the antenna design. More at www.essexham.co.uk/steppir 10:33 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio,SteppIR no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552898/skills-march-2016.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/skills-march-2016.html 5FC74FEF-5E4D-4AC4-BB8C-9A73E57318C9 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:08:13 +0000 Essex Amateur Radio Skills Night March 2016 (Video) A short video featuring a time-lapse of the Essex Skills Night, held in March 2016 at the village Hall in Danbury. For more, go to www.essexham.co.uk/skills 2:31 Essex Ham M0PSX Amateur,Radio,Skills,Danbury no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552900/foundation-exam https://www.essexham.co.uk/foundation-exam 6DBD7903-5B78-4B7D-BBD9-FE479FA39837 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 22:29:11 +0000 Foundation Exam Explained (Video) Video explaining what happens at a UK amateur radio Foundation exam session. Part of our Getting Started in Amateur Radio video series - More information at https://www.essexham.co.uk/foundation-exam 4:54 Essex Ham M0PSX Amateur,Radio,Foundation,Exam no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552902/canvey-rally-2016.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/canvey-rally-2016.html D0FA6A0E-9DCC-45D2-98E4-E8664CD2253E Sun, 7 Feb 2016 23:08:32 +0000 Canvey Rally 2016 Review (Video) Sunday the 7st of February 2016 was a very busy Canvey Rally, run by the South Essex Amateur Radio Society. Here is our short video montage of the 2016 rally, at The Paddocks on Canvey Island 2:53 Essex Ham M0PSX SEARS,Rally,Canvey,Essex no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552904/tim-peake-iss-contact-08-jan-2016.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/tim-peake-iss-contact-08-jan-2016.html 990101F2-17D7-4AFC-9CBB-4D946F1F09F9 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:11:32 +0000 Tim Peake ISS Schools contact 06 Jan 2016 (Audio) Sandringham School in St. Albans was the first school selected to make contact with Tim Peake on the ISS. This is a recording of what was received by Pete M0PSX from 08:50 on 08 January 2016 3:08 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio,ISS,Space,Station,Tim,Peake no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552906/jim-bacon-tropospheric-ducting-sporadic-e.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/jim-bacon-tropospheric-ducting-sporadic-e.html C285DDE3-CD6B-422B-BCFD-8C901B58EE2B Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:45:22 +0100 Jim Bacon G3YLA - Interview on Tropo and Sporadic E 2015 (Audio) Essex Ham was very lucky to be able to get an interview with former BBC weatherman Jim Bacon G3YLA to discuss Tropospheric Ducting and Sporadic E. In this interview, Jim explains how these two weather phenomena work and provides several useful tips on getting DX on the VHF and UHF bands. 16:06 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552908/rsgb-2015-survey-update.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/rsgb-2015-survey-update.html 3BADEEBB-1B25-43C3-8F95-2D30B3882038 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:45:59 +0000 RSGB 2015 Amateur Radio Survey Update - Interview with Dr John Gould (Audio) The RSGB's 2015 Amateur Radio Survey was launched in September to help assess the state of amateur radio. The survey ends on New Year's Eve, and in December, Pete M0PSX caught up with the RSGB's President, Dr John Gould G3WKL, to find out how the survey's going. If you haven't done so already, you have until the 31st of December to have your say. Go to http://www.rsgb.org/ar-survey 3:35 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552910/helen-sharman-amateur-radio-in-space.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/helen-sharman-amateur-radio-in-space.html D6D0857C-9FC2-41BA-A1B4-29A50BDDAB7B Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:50:33 +0000 BBC Radio 4: Helen Sharman discusses amateur radio in space - 12 Dec 2015 (Audio) Extract of BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live show broadcast on 12 December 2015, featuring Dr Helen Sharman discussing amateur radio in space 3:08 Essex Ham M0PSX amateur,radio,mir,helen,sharman no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552912/kempton-rally-2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/kempton-rally-2015.html 21068125-1034-4298-B8EF-AD3F083585CE Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:20:18 +0000 Kempton Rally 2015 - Radiofairs Interview (Audio) The Kempton Rally is one of best rallies in the south of the UK, and in November 2015, a team from Essex Ham went along to soak up the atmosphere. Pete M0PSX caught up with Paul Berkeley M0CJX from RadioFairs, organisers of the Kempton Rally. For more, go to www.essexham.co.uk/kempton 4:41 Essex Ham M0PSX Kempton,Radio,Rally no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552914/hamfest2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 7D775ACF-D29B-402F-B0D5-648AD8913883 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:48:29 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - Essex Ham Review (Audio) Essex Ham was at the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. Here, Pete M0PSX and Charlie M0PZT chat about what goers on at the National Hamfest. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 3:42 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest, no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552914/hamfest2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html A345C005-B96C-4D1B-B1A8-D27249821768 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:48:29 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - Rolls Royce Club Interview (Audio) Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We met up with Abdel M0NPT from the Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 2:09 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest,Rolls,Royce no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552914/hamfest2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 552F5371-B90D-497C-B9A9-868C331584B0 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:48:29 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - RSGB Heather Parsons Interview (Audio) Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We met up Heather Parsons, communications Manager at the RSGB to find out more about the role. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 3:25 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552914/hamfest2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html EE2BAD24-387F-45FE-A908-79A23CFDD668 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:48:29 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - RSGB Inspire Interview (Audio) Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We caught up with Michael G0POT, the man behind RSGB Inspire. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 4:33 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest,Inspire no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552919/rsgb-survey-2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/rsgb-survey-2015.html 697EB5B3-2BDB-4619-9D99-29E336581589 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:00:00 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - RSGB Survey Interview with Dr John Gould (Audio) At the National Namfest in September 2015, the RSGB unveiled a new online amateur radio survey. We caught up with the RSGB in Newark to find out more. 4:45 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552921/raynet-rsgb-and-raen-reunification.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/raynet-rsgb-and-raen-reunification.html B163E02D-CFC1-4A0F-BEC8-BC5E01CF2A79 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 19:34:00 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - RAYNET Reunification Interview (Audio) At the 2015 National Hamfest, teams from RAEN and RSGB met to discuss reunification of the two RAYNET organisations into a single entity. In an Essex Ham exclusive, we spoke to Peter Thomson GM1XEA, Chairman of the RSGB ECC. 3:28 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, RAYNET, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552914/hamfest2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 656B5869-7596-4E4C-8A54-352A31FD3B54 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:48:29 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - Camb Hams Interview (Audio) Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We cauight up with Rob M0VFC from Camb Hams, who was running an SES at this annual event. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 2:02 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552914/hamfest2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html B1763B90-3A07-4A8D-BBB0-78F3729B3317 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:48:29 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - Ham Radio Deluxe Interview (Audio) Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We caught up with Becky KM4LZR from Ham Radio Deluxe, one of the event exhibitors. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 3:12 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552914/hamfest2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html F5F27214-6F83-405C-9E3F-FFE495B2FB9B Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:48:29 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - Kevin M0XLT Interview (Audio) Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We met up with Kevin M0XLT, who's an Essex Ham supporter from Sheffield. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.html 1:50 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552926/rsgb-youth-interview.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/rsgb-youth-interview.html 84EC72A4-9D12-4CA3-B195-14F69772E6AC Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:48:29 +0000 National HamFest 2015 - RSGB and Youth Recruitment Interview (Audio) Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with Mike Jones 2E0MLJ, Chairman of the RSGB Youth Committee at the 2015 National Hamfest, to find out how their team is trying to get 25s and under to get actively involved in amateur radio. Plus, information about the new RSGB youth video: Amateur Radio - A 21st Century Hobby 5:45 Essex Ham M0PSX RSGB, Amateur, Radio, Hamfest,Youth no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552928/txf9 http://www.sxham.uk/txf9 AB4E9398-DC7A-4A93-B54A-F2721276DF62 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 17:54:16 +0100 TX Factor Interview: Essex Amateur Radio (Audio) The TX Factor visit Essex for Show 9 of their HD look at amateur radio. Whilst here they talk to Essex Ham, the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Training Team and the Essex Repeater Group. We catch up with TX Factor presenter Bob G0FGX to find out more. The TX Factor can be found at www.txfactor.co.uk 3:03 Essex Ham M0PSX TX Factor,Essex,Amateur,Radio no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552930/sxham1-high-altitude-balloon-flight.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/sxham1-high-altitude-balloon-flight.html E8EB45EC-9400-4DB3-9E85-5D4885AEE21E Tue, 2 Jun 2015 21:43:46 +0100 SXHAM1 High Altitude Balloon Launch 31 May 2015 (Video) Short video showing the flight of the SXHAM1 high altitude balloon, launched by Chris Stubbs M6EDF on the 31st of May 2015. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/sxham1-high-altitude-balloon-flight.html 2:02 Essex Ham M0PSX Chris,HAB,Stubbs no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552932/waters-and-stanton-open-day-may-2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/waters-and-stanton-open-day-may-2015.html C40D17F3-8100-4B39-85AA-2C353ECE2677 Sun, 24 May 2015 23:04:33 +0100 Waters & Stanton Open Day 17 May 2015 (Video) Montage of images from the Waters & Stanton Open Day, 24th May 2015 in Hockley. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/waters-and-stanton-open-day-may-2015.html 2:48 Essex Ham M0PSX Waters,Stanton no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552934/shoebury-east-beach-18-may-15.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/shoebury-east-beach-18-may-15.html CF03407C-E8FB-4282-BBC3-BDE03FEFBFC8 Tue, 19 May 2015 20:02:55 +0100 Essex Ham: Shoebury East Beach 17 May 2015 (Video) Short video showing Essex Hams out playing amateur radio on Shoebury East Beach, 17 May 2015 - More info at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/shoebury-east-beach-18-may-15.html 1:31 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Radio,Shoebury no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552936/st-georges-day-2015.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/st-georges-day-2015.html C3B3F4EE-9D4D-4437-B452-065908DAE6DC Thu, 7 May 2015 13:42:49 +0100 GB1STG St Georges Day 2015 on Galleywood Common (Video) Thursday the 23rd of April 2015, saw the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society operating a special event station, GB1STG, for St. George’s Day. - Here is a short video montage from th4e day. For more, see https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/st-georges-day-2015.html 2:53 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Galleywood,Common no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552938/galleywood-common-12apr15.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/galleywood-common-12apr15.html F47AD832-DF6B-4C63-BA8B-DC755538ABCC Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:51:13 +0100 Essex Ham: Galleywood Common Field Day 12 April 2015 (Video) A short video montage of several Essex Hams out at Galleywood Common for an afternoon of amateur radio. Includes drone flights by Chris M6EDF and a failed quadcopter flight from Pete M0PSX. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/galleywood-common-12apr15.html 2:53 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Galleywood,Common no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552940/essex-ham-vs-sooty-sweep.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/essex-ham-vs-sooty-sweep.html 3F43BBF5-E771-4971-B0FB-936EB6E75B0E Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:36:00 +0000 Kelly M6KFA and Pete M0PSX meet Sooty and Sweep (Video) WARNING - Nothing to do with amateur radio! Kelly M6KFA and Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham meet Sooty & Sweep- recorded for their technology show, FrequencyCast - More details at www.frequencycast.co.uk 1:00 Essex Ham M0PSX Kelly,M6KFA,Pete,M0PSX,Sooty,Sweep no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552942/skills-night-feb-2015-report.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/skills-night-feb-2015-report.html 003E3CFA-48C4-4628-A329-FD053BDADA12 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:25:42 +0000 CARS Skills Night - February 2015 (Video) The Amateur Radio Skills Night in February 2015 - Danbury Village Hall, hosted by CARS. Includes a rather unusual guest message with Essex Ham's Monday Night Net - Details at http://www.sxham.uk/skills-feb15 2:30 Essex Ham M0PSX CARS,Chelmsford,Skills no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552944/ham-radio-at-the-raspberry-jam-2014.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/ham-radio-at-the-raspberry-jam-2014.html 24959471-8FBD-4D94-94F3-97B1497204D6 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 21:42:00 +0000 Essex Ham: Your Name in Morse (Video) Essex Ham was at the Southend Raspberry Jam in November 2014 - Nick 2E0DVX created the Your Name in Morse demo - See https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/ham-radio-at-the-raspberry-jam-2014.html for more 1:01 Essex Ham M0PSX Raspberry,Jam,Southend,Morse no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552946/cars-skills-night-20-oct-2014-report.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/cars-skills-night-20-oct-2014-report.html B968E1A2-70E9-4AC1-87CA-E6E146DD9E2D Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:24:21 +0100 CARS Skills Night - October 2014 (Video) Short montage from the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Skills Night in October 2014. More details at www.hamskills.co.uk 2:30 Essex Ham M0PSX CARS,Chelmsford,Skills no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552948/basildon-jota-2014.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/basildon-jota-2014.html 84726308-BFCE-4442-B4B4-CB2D1DD7D981 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:30:30 +0100 Essex Ham - JOTA 2014 in Basildon (Audio) Essex Ham supported a busy JOTA event at Kingston Ridge in Basildon in October 2014. Kelly caught up with organiser Mike G1KOT and HAB guru Chris M6EDF to find out more. Details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/basildon-jota-2014.html 3:54 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Ham,Amateur,Radio,JOTA no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552950/GB1LC https://www.essexham.co.uk/GB1LC 9918B08E-51B0-4898-80BE-A91569965040 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:22:50 +0100 Basildon JOTA - Jamboree On The Air October 2014 (Video) Basildon JOTA 2014 - Jamboree On The Air for cubs and scouts from the 1st Laindon, 9th Basildon and 1st Pitsea & Vange troops. Amateur radio guest messages, high altitude balloons and more. See https://www.essexham.co.uk/GB1LC 4:46 Essex Ham M0PSX Basildon,JOTA,Scouts,Kingston,Ridge no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552861/eaa https://www.essexham.co.uk/eaa 7352153E-9BAA-419C-82F8-689ABF713E4F Mon, 13 Oct 2014 07:46:00 +0100 Essex Ham: Essex Air Ambulance GB2EAA at Earls Colne Airfield 2014 (Video) Video montage of the three-day GB2EAA special event stations for the Essex Air Ambulance. We activated Earls Colne Airfield for the International Air Ambulance Week in Sept/Oct 2014 - See what we got up to. More details at www.essexham.co.uk/eaa 7:32 Essex Ham M0PSX Essex,Air,Ambulance,GB2EAA,Earls,Colne no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552953/iss-winter-gardens-2014.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/iss-winter-gardens-2014.html 1F7F21D0-59F4-4ED9-93E7-FDF2CF0E0C6A Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:22:28 +0100 Gateway FM: Winter Gardens School ISS Contact (Audio) Extract from Gateway FM on 10 October 2014. On the 8th of October 2014, ten pupils of the Winter Gardens Primary School on Canvey Island made contact with US astronaut Reid Wiseman KF5LKT aboard the International Space Station. The contact was arranged by the South Essex Amateur Radio Society. Details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/iss-canvey 7:16 Essex Ham M0PSX SEARS,ISS,ARISS,Canvey,Essex,Gateway,FM no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552953/iss-winter-gardens-2014.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/iss-winter-gardens-2014.html 18E75D69-B1C2-4FE0-BE74-41E1E0C5B20D Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:22:27 +0100 BBC Essex: Winter Gardens School ISS Contact (Audio) Extract from BBC Essex on 09 October 2014. On the 8th of October 2014, ten pupils of the Winter Gardens Primary School on Canvey Island made contact with US astronaut Reid Wiseman KF5LKT aboard the International Space Station. The contact was arranged by the South Essex Amateur Radio Society, SEARS. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/iss-canvey 8:29 Essex Ham M0PSX SEARS,ISS,ARISS,Canvey,Essex,BBC,Essex no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552953/iss-winter-gardens-2014.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/iss-winter-gardens-2014.html 03AB4975-CD36-4673-AD05-BB71A3C3FEF5 Wed, 8 Oct 2014 15:19:30 +0100 SEARS: Winter Gardens School ISS Contact (Audio) On the 8th of October 2014, ten pupils of the Winter Gardens Primary School on Canvey Island made contact with US astronaut Reid Wiseman KF5LKT aboard the International Space Station. The contact was arranged by the South Essex Amateur Radio Society, SEARS. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/iss-canvey 14:38 Essex Ham M0PSX SEARS,ISS,ARISS,Canvey,Essex no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552957/how-to-become-a-ham https://www.essexham.co.uk/how-to-become-a-ham 6B4E5B4D-650E-4410-B59C-F4204532C724 Fri, 30 May 2014 21:46:57 +0100 Essex Ham: Amateur Radio Foundation Training Course (Video) A short video that shows radio presenter Kelly getting her amateur radio Foundation licence in Essex. A look at what is involved on a Foundation training course and how to get started in amateur radio. Proposed by Essex Ham, this is part of material to help you get started in the hobby. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/how-to-become-a-ham 2:31 Essex Ham M0PSX amateur,radio,ham,essex,frequencycast no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552959/skills-may14 https://www.essexham.co.uk/skills-may14 3D7ED17F-F776-4D92-9F93-E14695286DB9 Wed, 21 May 2014 23:54:15 +0100 CARS Amateur Radio Skills Night May 2014 (Video) A short video summary of what happened at the May CARS Amateur Radio Skills Night in May 2014. More at https://www.essexham.co.uk/skills-may14 3:00 Essex Ham M0PSX amateur,radio,CARS,skills,danbury,chelmsford no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552961/essexraynet https://www.essexham.co.uk/essexraynet E8BF0A6D-B01B-48F0-82F4-4EA797CBDBA3 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:36:07 +0100 Essex RAYNET Interview - Essex Ham March 2014 (Audio) Essex Ham spoke to Geoff G7UHE, one of the Essex RAYNET team, about what the group offers. The interview was recorded in March 2014 on a training day in Great Baddow. For more on Essex RAYNET, go to www.essexham.co.uk/essexraynet 7:45 Essex Ham M0PSX amateur,radio,essex,raynet no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552963/phoenix-fm-pete-waters-interview.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/phoenix-fm-pete-waters-interview.html 901BBE47-8761-45CB-802E-6671D80421CD Mon, 10 Feb 2014 19:47:50 +0000 Peter Waters from Waters & Stanton Phoenix FM Interview 10 Feb 2014 (Audio) Peter Waters G3OJV from Essex-based amateur radio retailers Waters and Stanton was interviewed on Phoenix FM on Monday the 10th of February 2014. Hear Peter discuss how the company was started and why the hobby is still important 14:49 Essex Ham M0PSX amateur,radio,essex,waters,stanton,phoenix no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552965/cars-skills-workshop-jan-2014.html https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/cars-skills-workshop-jan-2014.html 3784A9B7-1983-4027-8498-A4603A47BE7D Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:31:53 +0000 Chelmsford ARS: Amateur Radio Skills Night Overview - 20 January 2014 (Video) In January 2014, the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society held its first Amateur Radio Skills Night. This new training initiative is to get amateurs of all licence-levels together to chat, share information and help each other. This video gives a short summary of the purpose of the Skills Nights, and of the launch event. For details, go to http://www.hamskills.co.uk 3:32 Essex Ham M0PSX amateur,radio,essex,CARS no no ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/22839/14552967/jasonbradbury https://www.essexham.co.uk/jasonbradbury A6440C3B-67D0-4F00-BD1F-8197122AE992 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:47:53 +0000 Essex Ham Interview with Jason Bradbury 2E0JAB from Gadget Show about his Amateur Radio experiences (Video) Viewers of The Gadget Show on Channel 5 may not know that presenter Jason Bradbury holds an amateur radio licence. Essex Hams Pete M0PSX and Kelly M6KFA interviewed Jason on the subject of amateur radio in November 2013, as part of coverage of Gadget Show Live for FrequencyCast. More details at www.essexham.co.uk/jasonbradbury 3:41 Essex Ham M0PSX amateur,radio,jason,bradbury,gadget,show no no