One of my hobbies is amateur (ham) radio. I currently hold a UK Intermediate Amateur Radio License and operate frequently in Scotland with the callsign 2MØNZB. 🏴
I completed my foundation training in 2022 with Essex Ham and my intermediate training in 2023 with OARC. I am hoping to obtain my full license soon, this will be a little more difficult.
I’m an active member of the Paisley Amateur Radio Club and also sit on the club committee. I can occasionally be heard on air using the club callsign GSØPYM when at the club with other members.
While I have a station setup at home, I much prefer operating outdoors in a portable setting. Many of my contacts are achieved during Summit on the Air (SOTA) or Parks on the Air (POTA) activities. When operating at home I’m more likely to be working digital modes such as FT8 and WSPR.
Equipment
- Yaesu FT-991 HF/VHF/UHF Transciever
- Icom IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF Transciever
- Micro PA100 100W HF Amplifier
- AWK Antennas 6 Band Cobweb HF Antenna (20M - 6M)
- Diamond X50 VHF & UHF Colinear Antenna
- Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus DMR Handheld (Digital Voice)
- Various Retevis, Quansheng and Baofeng Handhelds (Inc. Airband)
I also dabble with LoRa APRS and have an i-Gate running at home.
I have learned a lot about radio communication since I started and have made many new friends both in person and over the air. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, I’d recommend checking out the video below for more information. Do get in touch with me by emailling email@chrisbryson.me.uk if you’d like to know more.