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Essex Ham promotes the hobby of amateur radio in Essex. Our team is often out and about in England looking at the various different aspects of the ham radio hobby, and we release occasional video and audio recordings featuring some of the things that we have discovered in our travels. The audio and video that we release are not podcasts in the traditional sense, but this feed is here for those looking to get our latest content automatically. Follow our media feed to get latest updates from t ...
In this short video, we look at two of the audio podcasts dedicated to ham radio in the UK, and announce details of a new Ham News UK podcast, produced by Essex Ham. For details and a podcast list, go to www.sxham.uk/podsBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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EMF Ofcom Licence Changes Set for 2021 (Audio)
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In October 2020, Ofcom released a statement about EMF which will have an impact on UK radio amateurs who use more than 10 watts. We caught up with Leslie Butterfields G0CIB shortly after Ofcom's announcement, to find out how this impacts radio amateurs. This is the audio from our interview. More at https://www.sxham.uk/emf20…
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A Beginners Licence - Proposal by John G4SWX (Audio)
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Would UK Amateur Radio benefit from a new entry-level licence? We discuss the suggestion of a low power VHF/UHF Beginners Amateur Licence with John Regnault G4SWXBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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BBC Essex - JOTA Featured on Essex Quest Oct 2019 (Audio)
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The BBC Essex Quest team spoke to scout leader Derek Hagan M0SCE about the Belchamps Scout Centre, and what’s in store for JOTA 2019.By Essex Ham M0PSX
A first-look at a new amateur radio project kit for users of repeaters. The Repeater Timeout Project Kit has been released by HAMtronics.uk, and Essex Ham gets hands-on with constructing and testing the kit. We also speak to the creator of the kit, Andrew M0ONH. This low-cost kit uses an Arduino Nano and makes for a great construction project. More…
GB1NHS launches on the 8th of May 2018, with plans to link amateur radio with NHS initiatives such as EndPJParalysis. Essex Ham interviews Paul Devlin from the NHS to find out more about this exciting initiative. For details and links, go to www.essexham.co.uk/nhsBy Essex Ham M0PSX
The 2018 BRATS Rainham Radio Rally took place at The Victory Academy in Chatham on Sunday the 25th of February. A collection of images from the rally, plus a short interview between Essex Ham's Pete M0PSX and Paul G7BHEBy Essex Ham M0PSX
A collection of photos from three amateur radio Galleywood Gatherings that took place in Jan and Feb 2018. Galleywood Common is a great location for amateur radio, and this short video shows what we get up to in WinterBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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BBC Essex - SEARS Canvey Rally Interview 2018 (Audio)
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Extract from BBC Essex 01 Feb 2018, featuring Vic Rogers G6BHE from SEARS discussing the 2018 Canvey Rally. Recorded 01 Feb 2018, 1:19pm on the Tony Fisher ShowBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Suffolk RED skills development evening Nov 2017 (Video)
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A video snapshot of the Suffolk RED (radio and electronics development) evening which took place in November 2017 near Ipswich. The Suffolk RED events, as well as the Essex Skills Nights, have recently been acknowledged by the RSGB of good examples of alternative events to support amateur radio. The video gives a flavour of what takes place.…
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Amazon Alexa - Amateur Radio Shack Companion (Video)
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A look at whether the Amazon Echo with Alexa, can be a handy amateur radio shack accessory. A short video showing a few things that this gadget can do to help. More details at www.essexham.co.uk/alexaBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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BBC Essex Quest Meets Essex Ham 17-Sep-2017 (Audio)
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On the 17th of September 2017, Essex Ham took part in the BBC Essex Quest from one of its field days. The team from the BBC Essex Radio Car collected their clue using amateur radio, which was solved by the local radio listeners. Here is a recording of what happened live on BBC Essex in September 2017…
Essex Ham was supporting the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance in the 2017 International Air Ambulance Amateur Radio event. Here is a short video summary of our first day at the Earls Colne Airfield, on the 9th of September 2017By Essex Ham M0PSX
International Air-Ambulance Week 2017 takes place between the 9th and 17th of September. Do your part - put on a station, promote the work of your nearest Air Ambulance, or better still, make a donation. Details at www.essexham.co.uk/aaBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Essex Ham meets the ICQ Podcast Team (Audio)
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Pete M0PSX caught up with Martin M1MRB and Martin M0SGL from the ICQ Podcast to find out a little more about their regular online look at the world of amateur radio, and to discover how their show is made. Photos and links can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/icq-podcast-interview-2017.html…
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Foundation Online Training Course Promo (Video)
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Essex Ham launched its first online amateur radio Foundation training course in June 2015, aimed at helping more people to take up the hobby. This updated video demonstrates how the course works. More details at http://www.hamtrain.co.ukBy Essex Ham M0PSX
In June 2017, a group of Essex Hams spent three days operating GB1JSS for the longest, and hottest week of the year. Pete M0PSX interviews Charlie M0PZT about the activations. For more, go to https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/june-summer-solstice-2017.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Norfolk ARC RadioActive 2017 Interview (Audio)
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Interview with David G7URP from the Norfolk Amateur Radio Club about their annual Radio Active event. The event was held at the start of June 2017. More details and photos at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/norfolk-arc-field-day-2017-summary.html By Essex Ham M0PSX
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Suffolk RED interview with Sarah 2E0ISJ (Audio)
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Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with the Chairman of Suffolk RED, Sarah 2E0ISJ to find out more about their popular amateur radio skills event. Details at www.suffolkred.co.ukBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Suffolk RED interview with Sarah 2E0ISJ (Video)
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Video Feature: Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with the Chairman of Suffolk RED, Sarah 2E0ISJ to find out more about their popular amateur radio skills event. Details at www.suffolkred.co.ukBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Amateur Radio Newsline Interview June 2017 (Audio)
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Amateur Radio Newsline is a weekly news service from the US. We caught up with Caryn KD2GUT to find out a little more about their weekly news reportsBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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SEARS Bay Museum GB2BM Interview June 2017 (Audio)
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The South Essex Amateur Radio Society was active at the Bay Museum on Canvey Island for Museums On The Air weekend. Here is an interview with SEARS Secretary Mark 2E0RMT about the eventBy Essex Ham M0PSX
Between the 12th and the 14th of February 2017, Jim 2E0RMI ran a special event radio station to celebrate 95th anniversary of 2MT in Writtle, the first broadcasting station in the UK. Just after Radio Emma Toc, Jim's station, closed down after a long few days, we caught up with Jim and Tim Wander to find out more about the celebration of 2MT...…
In February 2017, Jim Salmon set up radio station Radio Emma Toc, to celebrate 95 years since the launch of the first broadcast station in the UK, 2MT. Programmes came live from the original 2MT hut, at Sandford Museum in Chelmsford, the birthplace of radio. The Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society were also operating as GB952MT. Find out more at www.e…
Between the 12th and the 14th of February, Essex Ham member Jim 2E0RMI will be running a special event radio station to commemorate the 95th anniversary of 2MT in Writtle, the first broadcasting station in the UK. We interview Jim to find out moreBy Essex Ham M0PSX
Essex Ham's Shack Kitten, Splodge, gets his own YouTube video - If you have two spare minutes and a thing for cats, watch our Splodge explore the shack and get to grips with the Essex Ham website.By Essex Ham M0PSX
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Essex Ham - JOTA 2016 Derek M0SCE Interview (Audio)
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In October 2016, hundreds of scouts and guides gathered at Belchamps in South Essex for the annual JOTA. Here is an audio interview with Derek M0SCE, the organiser of this very busy JOTA activation. Photos at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/belchamps-jota-2016.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
Pete M0PSX catches up with Bob G0FGX from TX Factor at the National Hamfest in Newark for a preview of what they'll be up to. More details at www.txfactor.co.ukBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Amateur Radio Two Minute Taster 2016 (Video)
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A two-minute introduction to amateur radio - designed to be used to show to anyone interested in finding out more about the hobby, what is involved, and how to get started. Includes images of Essex Hams in action. Updated for 2016. More at https://www.essexham.co.uk/videosBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Essex Ham Shoebury Beach Field Event 11 Sept 2016 (Video)
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Sunday the 11th of September 2016 saw a very impromptu gathering of Essex Hams at Shoebury East Beach. Here is a short video review of the amateur radio get-together.By Essex Ham M0PSX
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Amateur Radio on Basildon Hospital Radio and Gateway FM - May 2016 (Audio)
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Pete M0PSX was interviewed on Basildon Hospital Radio about amateur radio in Essex. The interview was also broadcast on Gateway FM, on 1287AM, inside Basildon Hospital and online. Here is a copy of the interview. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/radio-interview-may16.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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SteppIR Mike K7IR Interview April 2016 (Audio)
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In April 2016, Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with SteppIR Founder Mike Mertel K7IR, who was visiting Waters & Stanton to supervise installation of their new SteppIR antenna. Here is our interview with Mike, where he explains the background to the antenna design. More at www.essexham.co.uk/steppir…
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Essex Amateur Radio Skills Night March 2016 (Video)
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A short video featuring a time-lapse of the Essex Skills Night, held in March 2016 at the village Hall in Danbury. For more, go to www.essexham.co.uk/skillsBy Essex Ham M0PSX
Video explaining what happens at a UK amateur radio Foundation exam session. Part of our Getting Started in Amateur Radio video series - More information at https://www.essexham.co.uk/foundation-examBy Essex Ham M0PSX
Sunday the 7st of February 2016 was a very busy Canvey Rally, run by the South Essex Amateur Radio Society. Here is our short video montage of the 2016 rally, at The Paddocks on Canvey IslandBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Tim Peake ISS Schools contact 06 Jan 2016 (Audio)
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Sandringham School in St. Albans was the first school selected to make contact with Tim Peake on the ISS. This is a recording of what was received by Pete M0PSX from 08:50 on 08 January 2016By Essex Ham M0PSX
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Jim Bacon on Tropo and Sporadic E 2015 (Audio)
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Essex Ham was very lucky to be able to get an interview with former BBC weatherman Jim Bacon G3YLA to discuss Tropospheric Ducting and Sporadic E. In this interview, Jim explains how these two weather phenomena work and provides several useful tips on getting DX on the VHF and UHF bands.By Essex Ham M0PSX
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RSGB 2015 Amateur Radio Survey Update (Audio)
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The RSGBs 2015 Amateur Radio Survey was launched in September to help assess the state of amateur radio. The survey ends on New Years Eve, and in December, Pete M0PSX caught up with the RSGB President, Dr John Gould G3WKL, to find out how the survey is going. If you have not done so already, you have until the 31st of December to have your say. Go …
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BBC Radio 4: Helen Sharman discusses amateur radio in space (Audio)
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Extract of BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live show broadcast on 12 December 2015, featuring Dr Helen Sharman discussing amateur radio in spaceBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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Kempton Rally 2015 - RadioFairs Interview (Audio)
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The Kempton Rally is one of best rallies in the south of the UK, and in November 2015, a team from Essex Ham went along to soak up the atmosphere. Pete M0PSX caught up with Paul Berkeley M0CJX from RadioFairs, organisers of the Kempton Rally. For more, go to www.essexham.co.uk/kemptonBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - Kevin M0XLT Interview (Audio)
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Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We met up with Kevin M0XLT, who's an Essex Ham supporter from Sheffield. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - Ham Radio Deluxe Interview (Audio)
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Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We caught up with Becky KM4LZR from Ham Radio Deluxe, one of the event exhibitors. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - Camb Hams Interview (Audio)
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Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We cauight up with Rob M0VFC from Camb Hams, who was running an SES at this annual event. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - RSGB Inspire Interview (Audio)
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Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We caught up with Michael G0POT, the man behind RSGB Inspire. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - RSGB Heather Parsons Interview (Audio)
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Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We met up Heather Parsons, communications Manager at the RSGB to find out more about the role. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - Rolls Royce Club Interview (Audio)
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Here is one of our reports from the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. We met up with Abdel M0NPT from the Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - Essex Ham Review (Audio)
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Essex Ham was at the 2015 National Hamfest in Newark. Here, Pete M0PSX and Charlie M0PZT chat about what goers on at the National Hamfest. More interviews can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/hamfest2015.htmlBy Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - RSGB and Youth Recruitment Interview (Audio)
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Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with Mike Jones 2E0MLJ, Chairman of the RSGB Youth Committee at the 2015 National Hamfest, to find out how their team is trying to get 25s and under to get actively involved in amateur radio. Plus, information about the new RSGB youth video: Amateur Radio - A 21st Century Hobby…
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National HamFest 2015 - RSGB Survey Interview (Audio)
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At the National Namfest in September 2015, the RSGB unveiled a new online amateur radio survey. We caught up with the RSGB in Newark to find out more.By Essex Ham M0PSX
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National HamFest 2015 - RAYNET Interview (Audio)
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At the 2015 National Hamfest, teams from RAEN and RSGB met to discuss reunification of the two RAYNET organisations into a single entity. In an Essex Ham exclusive, we spoke to Peter Thomson GM1XEA, Chairman of the RSGB ECC.By Essex Ham M0PSX
