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  1. GrahamC

    HF radio and bushcraft

    It is also possible to use cw over the net, cw com , it is sometimes not working but when it is you can either communicate with someone else or just send code that gets translated to text (use the program without selecting 'connect'). It is a good way of checking that your code is readable. I...
  2. GrahamC

    HF radio and bushcraft

    I used the cat too! The cat itself always looked a bit deformed in the animation of the key, but it was a very useful program. Over the years I have strived to make the perfect portable package with power supply, rig , atu and antenna, but never actuually achieved it (and spent loads of cash...
  3. GrahamC

    HF radio and bushcraft

    There are a few kite antenna flyers out there but the conditions and the kite have to be good, otherwise you spend half the time trying to keep it in the air. However, the small set up is very useful for a quick QSO on a hilltop when out walking. 30m is a great band, it offers some global...
  4. GrahamC

    HF radio and bushcraft

    Interesting to see that some others are into radio and bushcraft. Portable QRP is definitely the mode for me. I have done some experimenting with kite antenna and have a few web pages on these at http://www.thinlayeranalysis.co.uk/G6LFT_index.html Although I sometimes use a generator and...
  5. GrahamC

    Lonely Ferret?

    Young kits do bite a bit, it is a way of exploring the world, like human child mouths things, and scolding won't stop this. The advice about gently making it uncomfortable for him by pushing your finger in his mouth is excellent, however, I have always found that they grow out of it. When...
  6. GrahamC

    Lonely Ferret?

    Hi, Congratulations in discovering the best small animal around, great fun and a useful hunter! If he is indeed a male ferret (a hob) then I would not suggest keeping him with other ferrets, at least over the spring and summer as hobs get quite aggressive, fighting other males and having...