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.

Photo of amateur radio station setup

Equipment

  • Yaesu FT-710 HF Transciever
  • AWK Antennas 6-Band Cobweb
  • Yaesu FTM-100DE VHF/UHF Transciever
  • Diamond X50 VHF/UHF Colinear Antenna
  • Retevis RT3S VHF/UHF Transciever (DV/DMR)
  • Sotabeams Bandhopper Linked Dipole
  • Various Ampro Mobile Antennas
  • M1ECC Slidewinder DX & Military Whip
  • UltraMax 16Ah Lithium LiFePO4 Battery
  • Various Quansheng and Baofeng Handhelds

I also dabble with LoRa APRS and have an i-Gate running at home.

Station Log

I use Cloudlog as my source of truth for logging, with a regular push to LOTW and QRZ for confirmations. If you’d like to take a look, my logbook can be accessed by clicking here.

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.