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has any member in essex got an 80m pro whip i can purchase ---- need it for march 2025 ---- or maybe anyone who would loan me one for 2 weeks? read

Correct. The TestReach software needs Windows or Mac OS and can't be run under Linux. See our exam faq: https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/faq/i-only-use-linux/ read

Has anyone taken the exam on a Linux desktop? I have been made aware that I may need a windows computer to take the exam, due to one part of software that apparently won't download on Linux,  does anyone have any knowledge/ experience with this ? Many thanks.  read

Clark military mast 11.4 meters with base plates, guy ropes, pegs etc good condition  Collection only £150 no offers thanks for looking  M7TGP Tim  read

selling as I no longer have my 2nd shack 10m Trailer Tower £675FT-817ND (BHI DSP) £450IC-706MKIIG £475IC-7400 £575IC-751A £450FC-102 £140TS-570D £425LDG Z11 Pro £100Signalink USB £85Gap Titan DX £85Yaesu YH-55 boxed £40G600RC Rotator/Controller £275 Pickup Chelmsford, Essex or postage at cost, email for further info and pics, G0KOM read

#ISS #SSTV a new XMAS ISS SSTV event is coming 14:55UTC 25th Dec to 14:20UTC 5th Jan the Usual 145.800Mhz FM, with PD120 SSTV mode upload images and apply for your award / certificate at https://ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/ use https://heavens-above.com/PassSummary.aspx?satid=25544&lat=51.4066&lng=0.7432&loc=qbr&alt=3&tz=GMT or any of the satellite pass prediction apps to get the pass times nearer the day unfortunately most of the passes are early hours of the morning over ... read

Hello all. I have started writing a codeplug for a DM7101, and wondered if anyone could verify the simplex channels used for 2M and 70CM. RSGB website seems to imply the standard 'FM' simplex channels are used, but with DMR having it's own calling channels - easy enough. Other places I have found reference to DMR simplex channels DH1 - 9 way up ... read

Acom 2000a 1.5kW RF linear amplifier.Works perfectly. Excellent condition and comes with all accessories etc. Solid reliable amplifier, never had any problems.Asking price: 2000 euro email: ugear156347@gmail.com for more details read

were you a member of the RSGB? as they may be able to advise / help? the problem you have is you need them to access records from before they were digitised? and likely before you needed a RSGB candidate number may be worth calling ofcom, explaining the issue and asking if the copy of your RAE C&G certificate is all they ... read

Hi everyone, Thanks for letting me on the forum. I am trying to get a call sign. I paid £50 to get a copy of my C&G pass for the full RAE (from 1994 December, awarded in January 1995). From speaking to the guy on the phone, they have all your details there online and are just milking people for the £50.  I ... read