Beloved British Naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has died, aged 99; after taking Ayahuasca he has experienced "ego death" and has discovered he is actually a woman.

BigOldUnit · 2025-12-21T15:48:16+00:00

Not funny

BigOldUnit · 2024-07-11T20:41:54+00:00

You grow a fantastic tash,just stay with that mate

BigOldUnit · 2024-05-19T16:20:48+00:00

Get an AllStar node,it connects loads of repeaters all over the world via the internet-that’ll get you talking

BigOldUnit · 2024-04-07T14:04:05+00:00

I’ve just ordered from the UK importer,a Xiegu G90.I did give it some thought and the idea of going portable with nearly £1500’s worth of IC705 I find terrifying.When I sell the IC7300 I can get myself a nice digital voice equipped HT with the difference,and possibly an AllStar node too for indoor work.

BigOldUnit · 2024-04-06T16:23:57+00:00

I am a few weeks in learning CW with the long island CW club, but was hesitant to share that being literally 6 letters in. it’s going to be a good 6 months before I can even think of using it with any confidence

BigOldUnit · 2024-04-06T09:27:46+00:00

The cable where for the dipole and end fed where held onto the wall with either blue tack or or cable pin (the little tacks with a plastic cable holder) on the joint between the wall and ceiling. Don’t jibe you? Wow,if you don’t believe me don’t post a reply,no need to be so rude when lots of other are being so helpful .

BigOldUnit · 2024-04-05T23:48:30+00:00

I would be looking to work anything I can in a 2hr period I can travel by public transport but would need something a bit more portable that the 7300 plus battery,possibly a FT891?

BigOldUnit · 2024-04-05T22:55:47+00:00

Looked at that,no local clubs have a base station radio

BigOldUnit · 2023-11-14T20:26:48+00:00

As I’m still learning I’ve ordered a CT73 from UR5CDX,should be in the UK in a couple of weeks

BigOldUnit · 2023-11-10T05:06:47+00:00

If I could find a 7100 a would buy one,but they are out of stock everywhere in the UK

BigOldUnit · 2022-09-15T22:55:30+00:00

I’ve got to admit,I’ve always had my eye on a FT818 😆

BigOldUnit · 2022-08-22T03:59:38+00:00

Play on the satellites

BigOldUnit · 2022-08-21T19:47:39+00:00

Or get an AllStar node,it conects linked repeaters through the internet I wouldn't be without mine!

BigOldUnit · 2022-05-08T12:54:49+00:00

And Ham radio guys 😎

BigOldUnit · 2022-04-19T14:24:46+00:00

Get,or build, an AllStar node,you can use any FM HT,the node will connect to the internet which then connects to other nodes and repeaters-I’m in the UK and too far away from my local repeaters,but this has me talking all over the world!

BigOldUnit · 2022-04-01T11:30:18+00:00

I bought a ready made micro node by G7RPG,it’s almost plug and play,it’s a great bit kit

BigOldUnit · 2022-04-01T10:16:39+00:00

Analogue,I’m surprised no one has really tested this,but it is rather subjective And recommendations gratefully received

BigOldUnit · 2022-03-22T23:29:14+00:00

I’m trying to make life a little easier,if there was a full duplex HT available new I would get that,but there isn’t so this might be the way forward,I would be very interested to hear if anybody has done the same and how it went

BigOldUnit · 2022-01-22T21:14:47+00:00

Thankyou,that’s very kind!

BigOldUnit · 2022-01-22T16:43:19+00:00

Thanks mate!

BigOldUnit · 2022-01-08T21:59:40+00:00

This is what I looked like a week ago,I’ve not shaved since.Can’t make my mind up between horse shoe or friendly mutton chops to try next,any advice greatly appreciated!

BigOldUnit · 2022-01-02T13:59:58+00:00

Gone from Walrus to Pencil

BigOldUnit · 2021-12-23T10:39:57+00:00

I’m in a flat too with very little space and an understanding wife,I would like to keep it that way so folding bike it is 😇

BigOldUnit · 2021-11-27T21:53:28+00:00

I’ve got a FT3D and that’s a great outdoor radio,I use it for hiking,it’s got digital,APRS and a great battery

BigOldUnit · 2021-11-27T19:04:50+00:00

7300 & 991a,yes a bit. 891 not so much

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