Chris Colclough G1VDP
@chrisg1vdp.bsky.social
Radio Amateur, aircraft geek, and keen amateur photographer. Born and bred Yorkshire man now living in Kent and working for Icom UK.
Real ale drinker, so if you want to buy me a drink mines a dark beer…
Real ale drinker, so if you want to buy me a drink mines a dark beer…
Lando Norris winning F1 world championship has won me a big payday at the bookies…
£0.44p not bad return for £0.10p at start of the year. Now what do I do in 2026 to double my money???
£0.44p not bad return for £0.10p at start of the year. Now what do I do in 2026 to double my money???
December 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Lando Norris winning F1 world championship has won me a big payday at the bookies…
£0.44p not bad return for £0.10p at start of the year. Now what do I do in 2026 to double my money???
£0.44p not bad return for £0.10p at start of the year. Now what do I do in 2026 to double my money???
Morning haters and none haters. Another day closer to crimble, and a tad damp but not cold. The local swimmers have just done their dip. Have a good day y’all.
December 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Morning haters and none haters. Another day closer to crimble, and a tad damp but not cold. The local swimmers have just done their dip. Have a good day y’all.
Morning the peeps in my phone. Thought I had woken up in Cleethorpes the tide is that far out. Thankfully still in Kent. Happy Saturday and have a good day y’all.
December 6, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Morning the peeps in my phone. Thought I had woken up in Cleethorpes the tide is that far out. Thankfully still in Kent. Happy Saturday and have a good day y’all.
So tonight I took my second exam of 3 for my USA amateur radio licence. And I passed, so now I am a General licensee. Only my Extra to go which I think I may do in between Christmas and New Year.
a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing on the floor .
ALT: a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing on the floor .
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
So tonight I took my second exam of 3 for my USA amateur radio licence. And I passed, so now I am a General licensee. Only my Extra to go which I think I may do in between Christmas and New Year.
Quick question for you satellite ops, is the ISS repeater working today? Going to be out in the field shooting a video of yes on the 12:30 pass. G4ICM will be the call.
December 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Quick question for you satellite ops, is the ISS repeater working today? Going to be out in the field shooting a video of yes on the 12:30 pass. G4ICM will be the call.
Good morning to all you beautiful people. What a gorgeous moon this morning, just wish I was not taking it through glass, but I had just got up and had not had my shower - rushed to take as the moment is soon gone. Have a great day y’all.
December 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Good morning to all you beautiful people. What a gorgeous moon this morning, just wish I was not taking it through glass, but I had just got up and had not had my shower - rushed to take as the moment is soon gone. Have a great day y’all.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
Introducing Two-way Radios over Starlink™.
Our reliable IP110H Wi-Fi Transceiver combines with Starlink™ satellite internet to deliver reliable voice communication in the remotest of locations.
Find out more here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-way-Radi...
#ICOM #Starlink #TwoWayRadio #wirelesscommunication
Our reliable IP110H Wi-Fi Transceiver combines with Starlink™ satellite internet to deliver reliable voice communication in the remotest of locations.
Find out more here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-way-Radi...
#ICOM #Starlink #TwoWayRadio #wirelesscommunication
December 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Introducing Two-way Radios over Starlink™.
Our reliable IP110H Wi-Fi Transceiver combines with Starlink™ satellite internet to deliver reliable voice communication in the remotest of locations.
Find out more here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-way-Radi...
#ICOM #Starlink #TwoWayRadio #wirelesscommunication
Our reliable IP110H Wi-Fi Transceiver combines with Starlink™ satellite internet to deliver reliable voice communication in the remotest of locations.
Find out more here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-way-Radi...
#ICOM #Starlink #TwoWayRadio #wirelesscommunication
Morning peeps. A bit grey and dull out there today. Let’s hope it brightens up later. Have a good day y’all.
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Morning peeps. A bit grey and dull out there today. Let’s hope it brightens up later. Have a good day y’all.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
We have some exciting news about the IC-7300MK2!
Our first allocated batch will be making their way to us at Icom UK very soon...
Click here for more information: icomuk.co.uk/ICOM-IC-7300...
#icom #amatuerradio #hamradio #IC7300MK2
Our first allocated batch will be making their way to us at Icom UK very soon...
Click here for more information: icomuk.co.uk/ICOM-IC-7300...
#icom #amatuerradio #hamradio #IC7300MK2
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We have some exciting news about the IC-7300MK2!
Our first allocated batch will be making their way to us at Icom UK very soon...
Click here for more information: icomuk.co.uk/ICOM-IC-7300...
#icom #amatuerradio #hamradio #IC7300MK2
Our first allocated batch will be making their way to us at Icom UK very soon...
Click here for more information: icomuk.co.uk/ICOM-IC-7300...
#icom #amatuerradio #hamradio #IC7300MK2
Morning world. Looks like we have had some rain, but looking like it’s clearing up. Have a great day y’all.
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Morning world. Looks like we have had some rain, but looking like it’s clearing up. Have a great day y’all.
Have a go and you have a prize for a year.
Get yourself organised for the new year with an Icom 2026 calendar!
We are giving away 10 calendars in our last website competition of the year, which closes on Monday the 5th of January 2026.
Follow this link to enter: icomuk.co.uk/Competition
#Icom #competition #entertowin #2026calendar
We are giving away 10 calendars in our last website competition of the year, which closes on Monday the 5th of January 2026.
Follow this link to enter: icomuk.co.uk/Competition
#Icom #competition #entertowin #2026calendar
December 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Have a go and you have a prize for a year.
Morning friends, Ronans, and countrymen. A different view today, but nonetheless as beautiful. Have a great day y’all.
December 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Morning friends, Ronans, and countrymen. A different view today, but nonetheless as beautiful. Have a great day y’all.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
Today at midday, our phone line at our Herne Bay office will be undergoing maintenance.
It should only take 15 minutes, but it could take up to 2 hours, so please bear with us.
We will be answering emails as usual so feel free to contact us at [email protected].
#icomuk #PSA #officemaintenance
It should only take 15 minutes, but it could take up to 2 hours, so please bear with us.
We will be answering emails as usual so feel free to contact us at [email protected].
#icomuk #PSA #officemaintenance
December 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today at midday, our phone line at our Herne Bay office will be undergoing maintenance.
It should only take 15 minutes, but it could take up to 2 hours, so please bear with us.
We will be answering emails as usual so feel free to contact us at [email protected].
#icomuk #PSA #officemaintenance
It should only take 15 minutes, but it could take up to 2 hours, so please bear with us.
We will be answering emails as usual so feel free to contact us at [email protected].
#icomuk #PSA #officemaintenance
Good morning strange people in my phone. A tad damp and a breeze today down here. But not going to dampen the day, have a good one y’all.
December 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Good morning strange people in my phone. A tad damp and a breeze today down here. But not going to dampen the day, have a good one y’all.
Pinch, Punch and all that....
White Rabbits...
White Rabbits...
December 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Pinch, Punch and all that....
White Rabbits...
White Rabbits...
They are 2 Feckin big boats out there. Must be 8 miles or more away from me and they look huge…
November 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
They are 2 Feckin big boats out there. Must be 8 miles or more away from me and they look huge…
Happy St Andrews day to all my Scottish friends.
Why you celebrate the saint of liver salts is beyond.... OOOOHHHH Wait, Buckfast, Tennants, Whiskey, ah now I realise....
Have a good one y'all.
Why you celebrate the saint of liver salts is beyond.... OOOOHHHH Wait, Buckfast, Tennants, Whiskey, ah now I realise....
Have a good one y'all.
November 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Happy St Andrews day to all my Scottish friends.
Why you celebrate the saint of liver salts is beyond.... OOOOHHHH Wait, Buckfast, Tennants, Whiskey, ah now I realise....
Have a good one y'all.
Why you celebrate the saint of liver salts is beyond.... OOOOHHHH Wait, Buckfast, Tennants, Whiskey, ah now I realise....
Have a good one y'all.
Morning folks, a sunny but breezy day down here in paradise. The wild water swimmers have been out, kept wondering why Greenpeace boat was in the bay. I went down to join them but got asked to leave, tide wants to come in. Happy Sunday y’all.
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Morning folks, a sunny but breezy day down here in paradise. The wild water swimmers have been out, kept wondering why Greenpeace boat was in the bay. I went down to join them but got asked to leave, tide wants to come in. Happy Sunday y’all.
Good morning all. On duty at ML&S Martin Lynch & Sons open day. Come on down and say hello. Also come and see the new Icom IC-7300 MkII that’s on display.
November 29, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Good morning all. On duty at ML&S Martin Lynch & Sons open day. Come on down and say hello. Also come and see the new Icom IC-7300 MkII that’s on display.
Good morning pop pickers. Friday is here, so enjoy your weekend with your friends and families. Life is too short and it’s not a dress rehearsal. Have a great day y’all.
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Good morning pop pickers. Friday is here, so enjoy your weekend with your friends and families. Life is too short and it’s not a dress rehearsal. Have a great day y’all.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
An Icom Commandmic is far more than a simple accessory...
Our latest website article explores how they provide full radio functionality from a secondary location on your vessel.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Unlock_Your_...
#Icom #MarineVHF #Commandmic #fistmic #radioaccessories
Our latest website article explores how they provide full radio functionality from a secondary location on your vessel.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Unlock_Your_...
#Icom #MarineVHF #Commandmic #fistmic #radioaccessories
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
An Icom Commandmic is far more than a simple accessory...
Our latest website article explores how they provide full radio functionality from a secondary location on your vessel.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Unlock_Your_...
#Icom #MarineVHF #Commandmic #fistmic #radioaccessories
Our latest website article explores how they provide full radio functionality from a secondary location on your vessel.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Unlock_Your_...
#Icom #MarineVHF #Commandmic #fistmic #radioaccessories
Good morning snot gobblers. A cloudy grey day on the Kent coast. The Helter Skelter has completely gone for winter maintenance. Have a good day y’all.
November 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Good morning snot gobblers. A cloudy grey day on the Kent coast. The Helter Skelter has completely gone for winter maintenance. Have a good day y’all.
Happy thanksgiving to all my colonial friends out in the USA. Have a great day folks, and remember we let you win back then.
Seriously though all have fun with your families and hope to catch you all on the air soon.
Seriously though all have fun with your families and hope to catch you all on the air soon.
November 27, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Happy thanksgiving to all my colonial friends out in the USA. Have a great day folks, and remember we let you win back then.
Seriously though all have fun with your families and hope to catch you all on the air soon.
Seriously though all have fun with your families and hope to catch you all on the air soon.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
If you are at PMRExpo make sure you visit the Icom stand (Hall 7.1 / F037).
We are showcasing our latest range of professional communication solutions, designed for complete coverage and reliability.
#ICOM #PMRExpo #BusinessRadio #professionalradio #CommunicationSolutions
We are showcasing our latest range of professional communication solutions, designed for complete coverage and reliability.
#ICOM #PMRExpo #BusinessRadio #professionalradio #CommunicationSolutions
November 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
If you are at PMRExpo make sure you visit the Icom stand (Hall 7.1 / F037).
We are showcasing our latest range of professional communication solutions, designed for complete coverage and reliability.
#ICOM #PMRExpo #BusinessRadio #professionalradio #CommunicationSolutions
We are showcasing our latest range of professional communication solutions, designed for complete coverage and reliability.
#ICOM #PMRExpo #BusinessRadio #professionalradio #CommunicationSolutions
That’s the flights for FHN 2026 booked. Change of airline to Swiss Air, same time for flights just cheaper as no payment for seat choice. Will soon be here.
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM
That’s the flights for FHN 2026 booked. Change of airline to Swiss Air, same time for flights just cheaper as no payment for seat choice. Will soon be here.