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Jon G4MCU

@G4MCU

Radio amateur originally licensed as G8LFJ in 1976, Old hand at 2m thru 23cm DX but too long QRT until 2015. Analogue photographer. Also @JonStow

 JO01HO Hockley, Essex
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Joined January 2015
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Does anyone else think the @Sainsburys and @ASDA Christmas advert are really scary? I would have thought they would frighten younger children and they give me the creeps.
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Labour's bitter war on wealth has already flopped telegraph.co.uk/business/202… I have always said abolishing non-dom status would actually cost the Treasury a lot of money.

Labour’s bitter war on wealth has already flopped

Non-dom clampdown will force Reeves to raise other taxes or else increase borrowing

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July 20th, 1969 is a date that stands high in my life – it was the day that we, together as one people, achieved the greatest scientific and technological feat in human history. The specific role that Neil, Mike and I performed in the event was but one part of an immeasurably larger effort – not just for our nation, but for all mankind. As I look back on what we accomplished 55 years ago, I am still inspired by what we all saw and did – the best of America and the best of humanity. Thank you for the privilege and the honor of serving you, and for being part of this exciting and wonderous journey with me. #Apollo11
Image from Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz)
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I don't do politics on Social Madia, but...The toxic legacy of lockdown is destroying our political system telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06…
The toxic legacy of lockdown is destroying our political system

The toxic legacy of lockdown is destroying our political system

Until politicians come clean about the devastating costs it inflicted, we will be stuck in this cycle of failure

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I could watch this on the hour every single day and never tire of it. Love orangutans ❤️🙊
Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) profile pictureMassimo
@Rainmaker197329 May 2024
Every now and then it’s nice to remember this orangutan’s reaction to this trick.
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Appalled at the discourteous, not to say rude interview by @Emmabarnett of @Jeremy_Hunt. Of course politicians should be challenged. This was just embarrassing.
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Very sad that MFJ is effectively ceasing business.
K3RRR (@K3TripleR) profile pictureK3RRR
@K3TripleR26 Apr 2024
Martin is turning 80 years old and the recession is massive though mostly politically hidden… As a result, MFJ is ceasing its on-site production in Starkville Mississippi on May 17, 2024…
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Angela Rayner investigated over council tax fraud claims telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
Angela Rayner investigated over council tax fraud claims

Angela Rayner investigated over council tax fraud claims

Inquiries relate to whether Labour deputy claimed single person’s council tax discount on property while allowing brother to live there

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If there really is anything to investigate, why does it need a dozen officers rather than a single DC?
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Exciting news. TEP on 144MHz. g4mcu.net/2024/04/02/excitin…
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Exciting news! More TEP on 144 MHz. g4mcu.net/2024/04/02/excitin…
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Exciting news! Pity there was not a complete contact.
John, EI7GL (@ei7gl) profile pictureJohn, EI7GL@ei7gl1 Apr 2024
6530km TEP opening on 144 MHz from Namibia to Greece - 31st March 2024... ei7gl.blogspot.com/2024/04/6…
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My Yaesu FT221R g4mcu.net/2024/02/24/my-yaes…
My Yaesu FT221R

My Yaesu FT221R

In 1978 I bought my Yaesu Musen FT221R. It was very expensive and cost over £400 if I remember correctly. This new rig was a multimode with FM, CW and SSB.

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A very British reaction. You can almost hear him quietly mutter “blimey”
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My Belcom Liner 2 g4mcu.net/2024/01/07/my-belc…
My Belcom Liner 2

My Belcom Liner 2

The Liner 2 is a 24 channel SSB transceiver for 2 metres. It does not have a VFO but is VXO controlled (Variable-tuned Crystal Oscillators).

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Very disappointed with @ASDA's delivery today. 9 substitutes, some ridiculous such as parsnips instead of swede, no chipolatas, also larger turkey than we need for which we pay extra. Mostly ordered in October. Why just leave two days before Christmas before we find out?
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Remarkable 144 MHz tropo DX.
John, EI7GL (@ei7gl) profile pictureJohn, EI7GL@ei7gl21 Dec 2023
Blog post updated with a report from Stefan, CT9/OM3RG with a list of the stations he worked on tropo on the 17th & 18th of Dec 2023... ei7gl.blogspot.com/2023/12/3…
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100kW! Into a dish with how much gain? However, given that @NASAVoyager 1 is now about 15 billion (15,000,000,000) miles from Earth that kind of power and directivity is essential Our secretary @G7KNA wants to change careers!
Richard Stephenson (@nascom1) profile pictureRichard Stephenson@nascom115 Dec 2023
Canberra's DSS43 has just successfully radiated 4 commands to @NASAVoyager 1 using its 100kW high power transmitter. Now the waiting game begins with a round trip light time of 44H 07M 11S before we see their effect back on Earth.
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Good news we haven't lost it. Power restrictions will upset some though tropo-wise if the band open it won't matter too much.
John, EI7GL (@ei7gl) profile pictureJohn, EI7GL@ei7gl8 Dec 2023
Just announced: Good news as the future of the 23cms microwave band is secured at WRC-23... ei7gl.blogspot.com/2023/11/p…
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John, EI7GL@ei7gl24 Nov 2023
Promising news for the amateur radio 23cms microwave allocation - Nov 2023... ei7gl.blogspot.com/2023/11/p…
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