Mike G4TVP
@mikcatta.bsky.social
Developer of mobile & #IOT solutions, Electronics Geek, Radio Ham (CW mainly), Anxiety sufferer. Runs 5km 😁. #catlover
@qrper.bsky.social that was the quickest 10+ contacts I've ever made. ... Back to my home town of Bletchley (GB-3487) for the RSGB conf #ditdit #qrpcw
October 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
@qrper.bsky.social that was the quickest 10+ contacts I've ever made. ... Back to my home town of Bletchley (GB-3487) for the RSGB conf #ditdit #qrpcw
Testing out life on the high seas aboard the #SantaMaria at #Ipswich docks ... Think I prefer terra firma
September 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Testing out life on the high seas aboard the #SantaMaria at #Ipswich docks ... Think I prefer terra firma
The "pencil case" vertical worked really well on 20m. Just made up some better radials with springy 22gauge wire. It's like a poor man's AX1 😁
August 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The "pencil case" vertical worked really well on 20m. Just made up some better radials with springy 22gauge wire. It's like a poor man's AX1 😁
Well it doesn't say "No Radio" so Iam going to crack on 😁
August 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Well it doesn't say "No Radio" so Iam going to crack on 😁
Yes call me sad, but Iam always impressed how well my POTA bag packs, but why does it always feel like Iam carrying a baby elephant ?
August 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Yes call me sad, but Iam always impressed how well my POTA bag packs, but why does it always feel like Iam carrying a baby elephant ?
This is not my 🐱.... 🤣🤣🤣
August 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This is not my 🐱.... 🤣🤣🤣
Hmmmm it's too warm to sit inside, honest guv
July 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hmmmm it's too warm to sit inside, honest guv
Had to eat it quick before it melted ... Heck you only live once #HonestGuv
June 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Had to eat it quick before it melted ... Heck you only live once #HonestGuv
Had to eat it quick before it melted ... Heck you only live once #HonestGuv
June 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Had to eat it quick before it melted ... Heck you only live once #HonestGuv
It's thirsty work activating these POTA parks and got to stay hydrated
June 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
It's thirsty work activating these POTA parks and got to stay hydrated
I've got one of those also. Perhaps it's a lucky charm you wear around your neck?
June 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I've got one of those also. Perhaps it's a lucky charm you wear around your neck?
So I've found a new place to operate from that is walking distance from home. I wonder, do the trees have much affect on RF (usually 10w).
June 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
So I've found a new place to operate from that is walking distance from home. I wonder, do the trees have much affect on RF (usually 10w).
East Suffolk radio rally was good and the sun was shining, what more can you ask for 😁
June 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
East Suffolk radio rally was good and the sun was shining, what more can you ask for 😁
A little bit of QRP CW last night from the Shepherd Hut whilst on our hols. Not the highest location but 40m was good for a few inter G contacts.
June 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A little bit of QRP CW last night from the Shepherd Hut whilst on our hols. Not the highest location but 40m was good for a few inter G contacts.
I do love a bit of /p operating, especially when the views are like this ... made all the better when someone stops and asks "whatcha doing?" and I get to explain our hobby
May 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I do love a bit of /p operating, especially when the views are like this ... made all the better when someone stops and asks "whatcha doing?" and I get to explain our hobby
CW and Sarnies I the sun, this is the life
April 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
CW and Sarnies I the sun, this is the life
Well thumb is finally getting better.
Face to Face Nurse appt, plasters & antibiotics. Cost to me ... £ Nil, Nada, Zip #ThankyouNHS
Face to Face Nurse appt, plasters & antibiotics. Cost to me ... £ Nil, Nada, Zip #ThankyouNHS
April 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Well thumb is finally getting better.
Face to Face Nurse appt, plasters & antibiotics. Cost to me ... £ Nil, Nada, Zip #ThankyouNHS
Face to Face Nurse appt, plasters & antibiotics. Cost to me ... £ Nil, Nada, Zip #ThankyouNHS
My thoughts for today ....
March 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
My thoughts for today ....
That's oddly nice actually ... A bit of that on cheese-on-toast, yum! #IsleOfMull #SeaweedChutney
February 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
That's oddly nice actually ... A bit of that on cheese-on-toast, yum! #IsleOfMull #SeaweedChutney