Monthly Archives: December 2015

RSGB Xmas Cumulatives Contest 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Steve Netting OH3SPN

Determined to take part in the RSGB Xmas Cumulatives this year, I worked from home on 3 days using completely inappropriate antennas.  On 26th December I spent 2 hours hunting around 6m, making only one contact using a dipole antenna. … Continue reading →

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Studio Mic (Balanced XLR) to FT847 (Unbalanced) Input

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Steve Netting OH3SPN

I’d previously simply connected half of the balanced XLR mic output to the mic input of the 847; I was aware this wasn’t ideal (and I’d lose the benefit of a balanced mic cable!) but it worked and I’m ultimately … Continue reading →

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