Technology and Amateur Radio
G5MDC
Personal Web Site for technology relating to Computers, Gadgets, Meteorology, Space Weather, Photography, Gaming , Coding, Electronics and Amateur Radio.
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Main Categories
Amateur Radio
Join me in exploring the hobby of amateur radio, including equipment reviews, technical guides, and community activities.
Computers and Gadgets
Dive into the latest trends, reviews, and insights on cutting-edge technology and innovative gadgets that are shaping our digital world.
Meteorology & Space Weather
Explore articles and updates on my local weather station and weather reports. along with the fascinating realm of space weather.
Photography
Discover a gallery of my work along with tips, tutorials, and discussions about photography techniques and equipment.
Electronics
Explore DIY electronics projects, reviews of the latest components, and insights into the world of electronics.
Coding
My attempt at coding projects, and insights into various programming languages and development tools.
Latest News
YSF Hotspot Dropouts – Analysis, Server Performance, and Diagnostic Guide
Repost from g5mdc.uk TL;DR: Real-World Verdict If your YSF hotspot keeps dropping out, stop blaming the Grantham Reflector—our server benchmarks are rock solid. The “Network Watchdog” is a sensitive beast; it expects a relentless stream of UDP packets, and your home…
Adventures with the ATAS 120A as a Portable Antenna
The “Kitchen Sink” Go Box: Tuning, Turmoil, and Solar Tantrums TL;DR: Real-World Verdict The ATAS-120A is a fantastic bit of kit when it has a massive hunk of steel (your car) as a ground plane. Trying to trick it into working on a tripod is like trying to balance a…
Battery charger EMC interference
The following YouTube video demonstrates EMC interference experienced on Amateur Radio 40 Metre band caused by a generic 12-volt battery charger bought on eBay. The Radio transceiver is a Yaesu 991A.