Luton VHF Group

09/07/2019

We took part in VHF NFD 2019 from Therfield (IO92XA). We made 130 QSOs on 2m and 52 on 23cm. For more details see The Luton VHF Group web site.

06/05/2019

May 2019 contest photos. Conditions were very poor but we had a great time.

06/05/2019

Assembling the scaffold tower ready to take the 9cm, 6cm and 3cm antennas for the May 2019 contest

30/04/2019

My 9 & 6cms dish project is finally complete !.

30/04/2019

Today was a mixture of gardening and dish building. I have finally completed my 9 & 6cms dual-band dish. The only part of the whole dish assembly that I'm not happy with is the length of is the three dual-band arms, they need to be shortened very slightly, but that can wait until the 70cms and up contest is over. I have also just connected the transverter box and driver just to see how it all looks.

Terry
G4UEM

29/04/2019

Another couple of hours this afternoon working on the dish, cutting, bending and ty-wrapping the mesh. All that's left to do is to fit the and cut to length the dual feed support arms, fit the dual feed. I'll then be QRV on 9 & 6 cms

Terry
G4UEM

29/04/2019

I spent the morning fitting the mesh to my 9 & 6cm dish. This afternoon I will be trimming the mesh and fitting the feed support arms.

Terry
G4UEM

23/04/2019

We will be taking part in the May 432MHz and up contest on 4th and 5th May 2019 from JO01RJ. We will be QRV on 23cm, 13cm, 9cm, 6cm and 3cm. If you want a sked we will be on ON4KST with G2L-1 for 23cm and 13cm, G2L-2 for 3cm and G2L-3 for 9cm and 6cm

23/04/2019

23/04/2019

After two hours of drilling and riveting some more progress this afternoon ………….
Tomorrow I will be fitting the mesh, so more pictures to follow.

Regards
Terry

23/04/2019

As the May 70cms and up Contest approaches, I need to build my 1M dish for 9 & 6cms !!.

26/09/2018

Work has started .............

10/07/2018

Are you interested in amateur radio contesting? We are looking for some new members to join our contesting group. We take part in a range of contests each year, just take a look at our web site (g3svj.org.uk or g2l.club) to see the type of contest we enter. They range from HF contests to VHF, UHF and microwave contests using our club callsign (G3SVJ) or our contest callsign (G2L). Our style of contesting is fairly relaxed with everyone helping to setup, operate and take down the stations. We have a good range of equipment and between us we have a lot of contesting experience. We aim to do as well as we can but also enjoy ourselves.
If you are keen to join us please contact us via the web site or Facebook to find out more.

10/07/2018

We took part in VHF NFD 2018 with stations on 2m, 4m and 5m. we made 90 QSOs on 2m, 102 on 4m and 86 on 6m. Take a look at our web site (g3svj.org.uk) to see more pictures

07/05/2018

We took part in the May 2018 432MHz and up contest with stations on 23cm (37 QSOs best OZ9PZ at 719km), 13cm (14 QSOs best PI4GN at 418km) and 3cm (5 QSOs best PI4GN at 418km)

11/12/2017

Terry (G4UEM) and Phil (M0NVS) took part in the AFS 144HHz contest on the first week in December 2017. They ran 200W into a 9 element Tonna. They are both keen to promote The Luton VHF Group in this series of contests. In December we were 12th

03/07/2017

We took part in VHF NFD 2017 from Greenfield. We were QRV on 6m, 4m and 2m. We made 117 contacts on 6m, best DX LY1R at 1609km; 102 contacts on 4m, best DX GM4ZUK/P at 568km and 142 contacts on 2m, best DX DA0FF at 744km. Thanks to all who took part and supplied equipment

07/06/2017

The results for the May 2017 423MHz and up contest are out. We came 4th overall; 2nd on 70cm; 4th on 23cm; 3rd on 13cm; 4th on 6cm and 5th on 3cm. Well done to everyone who took part.

09/05/2017

We took part in the May 432MHz and up contest from Therfield. See our web site (g3svj.org.uk) for more details

28/01/2017

BARTG RTTY contest.

28/01/2017

Getting ready for the BARTG RTTY contes

21/01/2017

I have just returned from Iceland on a fact finding trip for the Luton VHF Group's proposed visit. Whilst I was there I managed to capture the Northern Lights. 73 Terry G4UEM

09/12/2016

Merry Christmas 2016 from Luton VHF Group. We were at the Shefford Club mince pie evening last night. Bryan supplied the spread for our group that included Chinese and Indian hot platter, cake and cream, cheese and biscuit plus various drinks. The group from left to right are: Phil Rees (M0NVS), Ian Jefferson (G1JCC), Andy Barter (G8ATD), Terry Baldwin (G4UEM), Don Ross (G4LOO), Ron Hampson (2E0SON), Geoff Morris (G4CEP), Brian Farey (G8GHR) and Bryan Bourne (M0BIK)

07/12/2016

My DIY kit to make a DK7ZB 9ele Yagi for 144MHz arrived today, including a bag of German Gummi candy !. Now to find a drill !.

05/12/2016

05/12/2016

Myself and Bryan took part in the 144MHz AFS 6hr Contest on Sunday. We decided only to operate for 4hrs, prefering to pack up in the light. Don joined later in the afternoon to help with the take down. In true Luton VHF Group style we adjourned to pub for a pint !.

04/11/2016

Terry. Bryan asked me to put this video up just to prove he doesn't just cook and log.

03/11/2016

The results of the October 432MHz and up contest are out. We came 4th overall with the individual bands being 4th on 70cm, 8th on 23cm, 5th on 13cm, 1st on 9cm with a certificate and 2nd on 3cm with a certificate