g0vgs

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Elecraft and Mac fanboy. Also linux. Sysop GB7MBC and G4ELI-9 dxclusters. Keeper GB7MB fusion repeater and MB7IMB Allstar gateway. Host of North West Fusion Group room and North West Allstar group hub.
Starting to have fun with my KX3 and JPC-12 aerial doing portable operation including POTA.
I play guitar, octave mandolin and banjo.

Follow my portable exploits at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZubY4eKvHaNpeJDLTe_0BQ
My Fusion channel is https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthWestFusiongroup

g0vgsJul 2, 2023

My latest blog

https://g0vgs.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-rather-blustery-day.html

A RATHER BLUSTERY DAY!

  Brian and I decided to brave the elements again this week.  The forecast was mixed but looked to be improving throughout the day. (Spoiler...

g0vgsJun 30, 2023

My latest blog

https://g0vgs.blogspot.com/2023/06/what-is-it-about-ft8.html

WHAT IS IT ABOUT FT8?

  Anyone who knows me, knows that I enjoy computers, I like to connect my radio to a computer to simplify logging etc.  I have nothing again...

g0vgsJun 26, 2023

My thoughts on the OFCOM Consultation

https://g0vgs.blogspot.com/2023/06/ofcom-this-week-released-their.html

OFCOM CONSULTATION DOCUMENT

  OFCOM this week released their consultation document on the future of Amateur Radio in the UK and their proposals to move the hobby forwa...

g0vgsJun 22, 2023

My latest blog and vlog. An equipment roundup. Just what do I take portable?

https://g0vgs.blogspot.com/2023/06/equipment-roundup.html

Equipment Roundup

  I was tidying up the boot of the car and thought it would be interesting to summarise the equipment I take portable.  It's quite astonishi...

g0vgsJun 21, 2023
North West Fusion GroupJun 21, 2023
We like to keep things simple. North West Fusion is a C4FM only network. Focusing on the best experience of Digital Voice. Great audio, good company and four fabulous regular nets to join in with. WiresX 44222, YSF GB NWFG2 and our repeaters and gateways. #hamr #hamradio #C4FM.
g0vgsJun 18, 2023

My latest blog and our second 'Grand Day Out'

https://youtu.be/0YAQejIa5bQ

Grand Day Out 2

YouTube
g0vgsJun 13, 2023
North West Fusion GroupJun 13, 2023
Did you know that North West Fusion Group started as a simplex net back in 2016. Look how we have grown. We continue to promote the use of C4FM in the UK and beyond with our regular nets and a network that has a superb reputation. Come and find out for yourselves #hamr #hamradio
g0vgsJun 13, 2023
North West Fusion GroupJun 13, 2023
Tonight’s the night. Join the lovely Sue G1OHH for her evening net. Only on the North West Fusion Group repeater and gateway network, WiresX 44222 and YSF GB NWFG2 😊#hamr #hamradio #amateurradio #WiresX #YaesuFusion #C4FM #YSF #RSGB
g0vgsJun 11, 2023

My latest blog. A Grand Day Out

https://g0vgs.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-grand-day-out.html

A GRAND DAY OUT

  So the plan was to go and check out a field that we have been given the use of by an amateur friend.  Five hours later, we decided to pack...

g0vgsJun 9, 2023
North West Fusion GroupJun 9, 2023

We have four great nets for you this Friday.

Start your day early the with the gang and the famous Squirrel Net at 7am.

Join us late afternoon at 4pm for the International Net hosted by our friends at KC-Wide with Ian G0VGS in Net Control.

Hop over to North West Allstar for the Early Evening Net at 6:30pm with Vinny and company followed at 8pm by our latest net, The Friday Night Net, hosted by Dan 2E0WFL.

Something for everyone.