https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m0szt-ham-radio-podcast--4136110
In this podcast I share the experience of using various radio equipment in the field plus bring you along on the journey.]]>enTechnologyCopyright M0SZT Carlhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/02f765f9a3a10461303fbfa66f6dbbe2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m0szt-ham-radio-podcast--4136110Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:49:10 +0000M0SZT CarlM0SZT Carlcarlplant@me.comM0SZT podcast, focusing on amateur radio in the UK especially portable radio, satellite working, military radio with a little bit of technology and science thrown in. In this podcast I share the experience of using various radio equipment in the...
In this podcast I share the experience of using various radio equipment in the field plus bring you along on the journey.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-monitor-ham-radio-frequencies-in-the-russian-ukraine-war--48932483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48932483Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:17:01 +0000M0SZT CarlI want to share some of the frequencies to monitor regarding the war in Ukraine. Please be mindful that we should keep emergency frequencies clear and be 'ears only'.565ham,invasion,military,radio,russian,ukrainefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-evening-monitoring-russian-groundforce-military-signals--48928420
I get to hear some counter activity being transmitted on the frequency known as the Buzzer. I'm not sure whether the music/noises being played is radio trolling by amateurs or something more strategic.

If you want to find out a little more about these frequencies and how to monitor military radio signals, this link is useful: https://priyom.org/military-stations/russia#ground-forces]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48928420Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:10:28 +0000M0SZT CarlI take a trip out to the remote barn in the Peak District to monitor some military radio signals. I wanted to find out if there's any increased radio activity on the Russian military ground force frequencies. I get to hear some counter activity...
I get to hear some counter activity being transmitted on the frequency known as the Buzzer. I'm not sure whether the music/noises being played is radio trolling by amateurs or something more strategic.

If you want to find out a little more about these frequencies and how to monitor military radio signals, this link is useful: https://priyom.org/military-stations/russia#ground-forces]]>694army,invasion,military,radio,russian,ukrainefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-aprs-for-ham-radio-emergency-communications--25887344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887344Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:59:53 +0000M0SZT Carl518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-portable-ham-radio-at-a-local-nature-reserve-before-the-restrictions--25887343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887343Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:54:14 +0000M0SZT Carl452camping,ham,hammock,hamradio,outdoors,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peak-district-winter-wildcamp-with-ham-radio--25887342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887342Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:45:50 +0000M0SZT CarlWinter wildcamp985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whiskey-radio-and-a-gale--25887341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887341Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:20:09 +0000M0SZT CarlAn overnight landlocked sea shanty, aka camping with whisky and a radio during a storm.1058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-portable-amateur-radio-on-2m-and-40m-with-a-modified-dx-commander--25887340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887340Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:00:12 +0000M0SZT CarlAn overnight camp working on a couple of bands.1832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tips-for-working-backpack-portable-psk31-ham-radio-data-mode--25887339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887339Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:16:50 +0000M0SZT CarlA quick trip out to work PSK31 data mode.953hamradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-a-40m-amateur-radio-station-mid-winter-from-a-barn--25887338
This channel focuses on amateur (Ham) radio, science and electronics. I operate a lot of portable radio plus have an interest in amateur satellite operations. You will find reviews, adventures, updates and tips for newcomers on this channel. Follow me as I venture into amateur radio.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887338Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:15:07 +0000M0SZT CarlGreat trip out working 40m portable during a very cold and winter evening. Equipment was FT897D and wire dipole and the overnight spent in a camping barn. Many lessons learned and chance to see 2 years of progress lead to a successful field operation....
This channel focuses on amateur (Ham) radio, science and electronics. I operate a lot of portable radio plus have an interest in amateur satellite operations. You will find reviews, adventures, updates and tips for newcomers on this channel. Follow me as I venture into amateur radio.]]>1084ham,hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/operating-the-clansman-prc-320-in-a-woodland-location--25887337
The Clansman PRC 320 is a decommissioned British military radio that saw action in the Falklands and Northern Ireland.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887337Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:15:07 +0000M0SZT CarlVisit to new woodland location to operate the Clansman 320 on HF band. I find it is important to continuously test out the skills required to operate radio from locations such as woodlands. The Clansman PRC 320 is a decommissioned British military...
The Clansman PRC 320 is a decommissioned British military radio that saw action in the Falklands and Northern Ireland.]]>850hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/setting-up-a-portable-amateur-radio-station-while-on-holiday--25887336
Sotabeams linked dipole, short fishing pole for mast and the Xiegu X108G radio 20 watts. 30 contacts over a few days even with poor conditions.

Simple can be fun.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887336Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:15:17 +0000M0SZT CarlIn this video I show how easy it can be to set up a portable amateur radio station on holiday. Kit used in this video include: Sotabeams linked dipole, short fishing pole for mast and the Xiegu X108G radio 20 watts. 30 contacts over a few days even...
Sotabeams linked dipole, short fishing pole for mast and the Xiegu X108G radio 20 watts. 30 contacts over a few days even with poor conditions.

Simple can be fun.]]>502hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simple-way-to-set-up-an-amateur-radio-station-on-a-beach--25887335
I work the 20m band using a Xiegu X108G radio, MFJ portable tuner and a brick of a battery. The antenna was a homebrew 1/4 wave vertical wire with around 15 to 20m of radials. The antenna was simply a wire cut for slightly longer than a quarter wave, helical wound around a 4.1m flag pole with the remaining sloping down.

I used a spike to sit the pole on set at an angle to make sure the sloping radiator did not get twisted and wrapped around the pole.

The MFJ tuner worked perfectly, I attached the radials to the ground lug and the radiator to the long wire post.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887335Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:15:10 +0000M0SZT CarlI finally get chance to get to the beach in South West Wales, beautiful part of the Country. I work the 20m band using a Xiegu X108G radio, MFJ portable tuner and a brick of a battery. The antenna was a homebrew 1/4 wave vertical wire with around 15...
I work the 20m band using a Xiegu X108G radio, MFJ portable tuner and a brick of a battery. The antenna was a homebrew 1/4 wave vertical wire with around 15 to 20m of radials. The antenna was simply a wire cut for slightly longer than a quarter wave, helical wound around a 4.1m flag pole with the remaining sloping down.

I used a spike to sit the pole on set at an angle to make sure the sloping radiator did not get twisted and wrapped around the pole.

The MFJ tuner worked perfectly, I attached the radials to the ground lug and the radiator to the long wire post.]]>1069ham,hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/struggling-to-work-qrp-radio-using-2m-ssb-in-the-peak-district-england--25887334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887334Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:10:14 +0000M0SZT CarlPart 1 of a 2 from an overnight trip to the Peak District. My experience working 2m VHF SSB portable during the RSGB contest. It is fair to say there are many lessons to be learnt in this hobby. I hoped to make more contacts during the RSGB Christmas...747amateur,hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outdoor-review-of-the-yaesu-ft1xd-handheld-radio--25887333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887333Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:10:06 +0000M0SZT CarlHere's a review of the Yaesu radios from an outdoor perspective. This review does not cover the extensive features seen in other reviews but looks at some of the features geared up for use outdoors. music: bensound.com535amateur,amateuradio,hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overnight-camping-and-portable-ham-radio-on-the-10m-band--25887332
Kit used:

Xiegu x108G
Yaesu FT7900 in the car
Magmount for 2/70
5/8 wave vertical antenna for 10m.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887332Fri, 02 Oct 2020 08:00:18 +0000M0SZT CarlI recorded a fun couple of days out camping and operating amateur radio on 10m, we had many stations on air so it was a successful few hours working the portable radio. Kit used: Xiegu x108G Yaesu FT7900 in the car Magmount for 2/70 5/8 wave...
Kit used:

Xiegu x108G
Yaesu FT7900 in the car
Magmount for 2/70
5/8 wave vertical antenna for 10m.]]>937camping,ham,outdoors,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/review-of-the-ft-817-and-mp1-super-antenna-as-a-qrp-ham-radio-combination--25887331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887331Fri, 25 Sep 2020 08:00:19 +0000M0SZT CarlPortable QRP activation using the Yaesu FT817 radio with Windcamp battery and the MP1 SuperAntenna on 10m.896ham,outdoors,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overnight-ham-radio-with-new-radios-new-antennas-and-new-faces--25887330
The day was spent building new antennas, breaking antennas, diagnosing antennas and fixing antennas. Also we got to try out some new radios, make a few contacts, ate good food and had a jolly good trip out.

Kenwood TS-2000
Yaesu FT-450d
Icom IC-7200
Racal Cougar VHF
4G booster (failed)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887330Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:00:08 +0000M0SZT CarlA very interesting night operating from the bunk barn in the Peak District. I was joined by Paul (G1WHP), Tom (M0RMY) and Jacob who will soon by an M7. The day was spent building new antennas, breaking antennas, diagnosing antennas and fixing...
The day was spent building new antennas, breaking antennas, diagnosing antennas and fixing antennas. Also we got to try out some new radios, make a few contacts, ate good food and had a jolly good trip out.

Kenwood TS-2000
Yaesu FT-450d
Icom IC-7200
Racal Cougar VHF
4G booster (failed)]]>1194camping,ham,outdoors,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overnight-camping-running-a-2m-sstv-station--25887329
I used an Android tablet with DroidSSTV app plus the wolphilink adapter.

Wolphilink
DroidSSTV
Samsung tablet
FT897
Slimjim antenna
DX commander pole
Leisure battery generic]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887329Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:53:45 +0000M0SZT CarlIn this adventure I camp overnight at a campsite in high ground. The plan was to run some SSTV experiments on 2m with fellow operators. I used an Android tablet with DroidSSTV app plus the wolphilink adapter. Wolphilink DroidSSTV Samsung tablet...
I used an Android tablet with DroidSSTV app plus the wolphilink adapter.

Wolphilink
DroidSSTV
Samsung tablet
FT897
Slimjim antenna
DX commander pole
Leisure battery generic]]>1447amateur,camping,district,ham,hamradio,outdoors,peak,radio,sstv,wildfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/activating-this-local-landmark-on-2m-ham-radio--25887328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887328Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:26:42 +0000M0SZT Carl931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-try-qrp-ham-radio-on-the-coast-of-wales--25887327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887327Sat, 04 Jul 2020 16:20:18 +0000M0SZT Carl319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-the-dx-commander-antenna-while-out-operating-portable--25887325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887325Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:15:07 +0000M0SZT Carl1992falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/operating-portable-amateur-radio-in-winter-storm-conditions--25887326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887326Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:15:02 +0000M0SZT Carl398falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2m-high-ground-trig-point-activation--25887324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887324Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:15:11 +0000M0SZT Carl211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-long-distance-contacts-using-the-icom-ic-7200-ham-radio--25887323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887323Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:15:17 +0000M0SZT Carl757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/field-trip-using-a-clansman-352-ex-military-radio--25887302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887302Thu, 28 May 2020 14:30:20 +0000M0SZT CarlFIELD TRIP using a Clansman 352 EX-MILITARY RADIO499amateur,ham,hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/field-testing-the-backpack-2m-halo-ham-radio-antenna--25887301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887301Thu, 21 May 2020 14:30:07 +0000M0SZT CarlField testing the backpack 2m halo ham radio antenna922amateurrdio,ham,hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attempting-to-set-up-a-wire-vertical-antenna-in-stormy-weather--25887300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887300Thu, 14 May 2020 14:25:03 +0000M0SZT CarlAttempting to set up a wire vertical antenna in stormy weather829amateurradio,ham,hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/field-testing-the-qrp-rf-10-military-radio-manpack--25887299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887299Thu, 07 May 2020 17:25:08 +0000M0SZT CarlField testing the QRP RF-10 MILITARY RADIO manpack1372ham,hamradio,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chasing-summits-on-the-air-sota-contacts--25887297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887297Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:00:13 +0000M0SZT Carl450adventure,hamradio,outdoorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/excellent-results-using-an-ex-special-forces-radio-on-the-2m-vhf-band--25887298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25887298Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:00:03 +0000M0SZT CarlI get to operate a Racal Courgar radio on the 2m band.1029adventure,amateur,hamradio,outdoors,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-long-distance-contacts-on-hf-operating-from-the-car--20717055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20717055Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:23:34 +0000M0SZT CarlDuring a lunch break at work i find a spot to park the car and set up HF 20m radio and work some long distance contacts.1114amateur-radio,car,communications,hamradio,hf,mobile,radio,technology,yaesufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-outdoors-and-operating-ex-military-radios--20502026
Intro music by Carl Plant]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20502026Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:00:18 +0000M0SZT CarlIn this episode I get out in the Peak District to operate ex-military radios on 6m FM. I ge to use the Czech Rf-10 while G1WHP Paul operates the Racal VRM 5080. Intro music by Carl Plant
Intro music by Carl Plant]]>1273army,army-radio,communications,district,military-radio,outdoors,peak,preppers,racal,radio,survival-radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bugging-out-overnight-into-the-woods-with-amateur-radio--20268268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20268268Thu, 28 Nov 2019 19:10:16 +0000M0SZT CarlAnother one from the YouTube archive. In this spring adventure I hammock camp out overnight in the woods and take with me HF and VHF radio, join me as I try to make contacts.1172adventure,amateur-radio,bushcraft,hammock,hamradio,hf,outdoor,outdoors,prepper,radio,survival,vhf,woods,yaesufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camping-out-in-a-glamping-pod-and-operating-amateur-radio--20122005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20122005Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:35:09 +0000M0SZT CarlIn this extra content that accompanies the YouTube video of my trip to the glamping pod, I get to share the comforts with you of stopping overnight and operating radio. We get to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Peak district as well as operate...594amateur-radio,camping,communication,district,glamping,ham-radio,off-grid-communication,peak,prepper,prepping,radio,review,technology,yaesufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/join-me-as-i-work-hf-amateur-radio-from-deep-in-a-valley--20062463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20062463Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:19:33 +0000M0SZT CarlOne from the YouTube channel. In this early Spring 2019 episode I walk to the base of a valley and attempt to get a signal out with Winlink and voice using a low slung antenna in NVIS configuration.570amateur-radio,ft-817,ham-radio,hf,off-grid,outdoors,prepper,prepping,radio,review,shtf,yaesufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outdoor-review-of-the-yaesu-ft3d-handheld-radio--20029794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20029794Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:24:00 +0000M0SZT CarlI take the new Yaesu handheld radio outdoors for a test. I particularly wanted to test the weather proof element and some of the main features including the touchscreen. Join me as I test this new radio1183amateur,hamradio,outdoors,radio,review,yaesufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/setting-up-an-amateur-radio-station-on-a-beach--20029863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20029863Sat, 14 Sep 2019 16:31:00 +0000M0SZT CarlIn this episode I take a backpack a radio to the beach and operate HF.1069amateur,beach,hamradio,outdoors,radio,walesfalsefull