Open to all Microyachts  Start anywhere - Finish anywhere! Start anytime - Finish anytime!    Radio Communications Station located near the east coast, Essex, UK: The main HF SSB Radio station equipment: G4MJW The station comprises of a Kenwood TS-480SAT HF SSB Transceiver and an Yaesu FL-2100B Linear Amplifier (the BIG grey lump in the corner). The Amplifier boosts the transmitted signal to 400 Watts.             LATEST . . .  I am keeping a daily contact with Nick Dwyer  DETAILS A purpose built radio control centre featuring state of the art electronics will be used to keep track of any Challengers who are licensed to carry Ham Radio. The mainstay will be HF SSB on 14MHz with backup on 18 and 21MHz bands. This is the most cost effective communications . . . remember there is no WiFi out there! Any information will appear on the website as it's received! New 45ft mast has been erected together with a 2 - element tri-band Yagi array. This is the new Antenna. Model: MAL 2300, made in Italy by ECO Antenné and is claimed to have a gain of 9dBi (6.9dBd)! Covering 3 HF SSB Bands > 20-15-10mtrs (14-21-28MHz). This thing measures 25ft X 11ft-8" and weighs 28Lbs (13kgs). The mast already has 3 sets of guys and will be more than adequate to hold the weight. More information about the recent modifications and improvements to the antenna system HERE         © Aroundinten.com  2006-2010 Webmaster: Steve Carey/G4MJW   .