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I wouldn't have the gall to put that up in my garden. Hobbies are hobbies, but what happens if next door want to sell up? That could well put potential buyers off.
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Great build
But Do you need planning permission for a mast that size??
But Do you need planning permission for a mast that size??
Man of Honour
Been interested in radio since I was a boy. Used to do a lot of shortwave listening and done quite a lot of utility monitoring in my time. I’ll post a bit about that when I have some time. I suppose I should go for my amateur radio license but I keep putting off. One of these days I’ll do it.
Very nice Feek.
Although not into it myself,i have done similar erecting jobs for the GSM-R masts.
Sorry for a bit off topic
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Although not into it myself,i have done similar erecting jobs for the GSM-R masts.
Sorry for a bit off topic
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Technically yes and if I had to, I would apply. However my local council are sensible and if the item in breach of planning regulations doesn't really affect anyone and if they're pretty sure that it'll be granted anyway then they don't insist on it. They call it a Harm Assessment and that's been done on my mast. The file is closed.
Anything except politics and religion.
All hobbies have some weirdos
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OFCOM staff can enter a property without a warrant? How come they can but the TV licensing guys can't?
Been interested in radio since I was a boy. Used to do a lot of shortwave listening and done quite a lot of utility monitoring in my time. I’ll post a bit about that when I have some time. I suppose I should go for my amateur radio license but I keep putting off. One of these days I’ll do it.
Do it. The foundation exam is _really_ easy.
Soldato
Thanks for making the thread. Shame a couple of people are acting immature. Yes, you could use Skype. But come the apocalypse who's going to come out on top?
You made some 'comments' about CB - yes, it's a lot more limited than being fully licensed and having all the gear. But do you think it's a good way to get into it initially? Or is there a sort of 'puritan' rift, where everybody looks down on it?
Sorry Fox, I don't know exactly. All I know is that every case I've heard of where a radio ham has reported PLA interference has been resolved by Ofcom - Perhaps the person causing the interference was a reasonable person who didn't want to cause distress to others and was happy to comply. I'd imagine that in most of the cases that they didn't even realise they were doing it.[TW]Fox;20973540 said:
There used to be a big 'them and us' thing going on, it's nowhere near as much as it was back in the 80s now though. It would give one the feel of what it's all about but it's really just touching the surface and doesn't really compare. Limited power, limited aerials, totally uncontrolled. No thanks!You made some 'comments' about CB - yes, it's a lot more limited than being fully licensed and having all the gear. But do you think it's a good way to get into it initially? Or is there a sort of 'puritan' rift, where everybody looks down on it?
Very impressive, a guy at the top of my street has something similar but his extends up, bit like a cars electric aerial.
The only thing that I was thinking while watching that video was if the mast could take the weight of a man? Would be awesome to duct tape someone to the end and winch them up there for an hour or two
The only thing that I was thinking while watching that video was if the mast could take the weight of a man? Would be awesome to duct tape someone to the end and winch them up there for an hour or two
That's like asking someone who lives in London if they know Mr. Smith! I had over 4,000 contacts in the last year, there are (IIRC) around 50,000 radio amateurs in the UK.
Soldato
Superb thread, long overdue.
Always had an interest in amateur radio, had a neighbour who was into amateur radio, & I spent many evenings shortwave listening & utility monitoring with him over 30 years ago.
What's the maximum height of mast your allowed, or do the council set the height limit.
Feek how easy is it to do The Foundation licence course for amateur radio.
Always had an interest in amateur radio, had a neighbour who was into amateur radio, & I spent many evenings shortwave listening & utility monitoring with him over 30 years ago.
What's the maximum height of mast your allowed, or do the council set the height limit.
Feek how easy is it to do The Foundation licence course for amateur radio.
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Is it really that much or is that just the number of people with a license?
Do you have to renew your license on a regular basis? I have always thought it was quite an unpopular hobby.
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Soldato
Edit: Joking aside, what does that kind of setup cost?
So why didn't you start one yourself if you feel so passionately about it?
It's free.
Agreed. Not sure he cares.
Damn, you must have awesome neighbours and an awesome wife to let you put that up .
Out of interest what can you do with one? Just talk to randomers or could you make your own radio station that can be picked up by a normal radio? (I'm a complete noob btw if you hadn't already guessed).
.Out of interest what can you do with one? Just talk to randomers or could you make your own radio station that can be picked up by a normal radio? (I'm a complete noob btw if you hadn't already guessed
).