Show Notes for Episode 17 (TXF017)

Please note that all URL links included in these notes are, to the best of our knowledge, correct and have been tested, although from time to time some may appear not to be working at the time of reading this. Sorry for the inconvenience, however, these things do happen, and a search on Google or similar should provide you with more up-to-date links. 

Part one of a three part series on Digital Modes

Yaesu Fusion/C4FM

There are quite a lot of on-line resources to help you get more information about the Yaesu digital format.

For a good outline explanation go to systemfusion.yaesu.com

The RSGB UK Repeater list is a good place to check for Fusion repeaters in your area at

ukrepeater.net/fusion.htm

To register a Node or Repeater you need to go to Yaesu’s WIRES X page at yaesu.com/ jp/en/wires-x/regist/index.php where you can also find the full ID List mentioned in our feature.

The excellent CQ-UK room is at cq-uk.com

Of course don’t forget that if you are planning to run a Node or Repeater you will need a licence from OFCOM

ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radiocommunication-licences/amateur-radio

RSGB QSL Bureau

All the information you need is at rsgb.org/main/operating/qsl-bureau

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club

The excellent Norfolk Amateur Radio Club website is at norfolkamateurradio.org

The RSGB has a lot of useful information for clubs at rsgb.org/main/clubs

RSGB President Nick Henwood

If you would like to let RSGB President Nick Henwood know about your Club’s initiatives for promoting the hobby e mail him at president@rsgb.org.uk

The G0KYA Half Wave end fed Half Wave Antenna

For construction details of this amazing antenna see Steve Nichols excellent Blog at

g0kya.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/efhw-monoband-end-fed-half-wave-for-10m.html