Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer

Wing Radio Communications Officer for Dorset & Wilts // WO on 633 (West Swindon) Sqn ATC

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Perfect weather for getting the HF antenna back up following the storms ready for Ex. Blue Ham. First time I haven’t been rained on, snowed on, frozen or blown away whilst doing work here! 🤗 https://t.co/roJKnAi135

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

A recent donation of radio equipment to the organisation was a great excuse to get this ol’ girl out! Gotta love a bit of DOS and Win95!! https://t.co/5X3RzBdz8P

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Nice to be back out again!

[North Wilts Raynet @NWiltsRaynet]

So it’s been a while, but we are operational once again, this time in support of the NATB Dog Sports event at Charlton Park. So far the weather has been very kind and Rob, M0GKG even took the opportunity to get an overhead snap from the NOAA 18 weather satellite!

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Had a good afternoon at Liddington Castle taking part in the RSGB 144MHz Backpackers contest. Great test of some new portable kit, and it all worked superbly!

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Some people say I got a problem, but I prefer the term ‘collection’.... and these are only the receivers! 😬 https://t.co/FiS5ycOkdO

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Ventured out to do some ‘bird’ watching... 🛰📡 looking forward to showing cadets how to do it... #amateurradio #noordinaryhobby https://t.co/2P4JqCAZCk

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

When you have so many radios you start using them to prop up surplus computer servers to create a flat base on which to put a (working) VHF repeater, atop which sits another VHF repeater whose sole purpose is to serve as a ground plane for the mag mount antenna.....

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

So we are in the midst of a global pandemic, the country is on lockdown and it is essentially illegal to go outside and enjoy the nice weather!.....Perfect time then to crack on with all those outstanding radio projects - like putting together and testing this UHF tango....

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Calling all cadets going to RIAT ‘20. There are specialist roles available....

If you are interested, get applying now!!

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Great opportunity for those with a Bronze comms qualification or above to put it into excellent practise... 😎 #noordinaryhobby #whatwedo

[2385 Melksham ATC @2385MelkshamSqn]

Thanks to @DW_Radio for running a weekend course @2385MelkshamSqn.
That's another four radio instructors for @DorsetWiltsATC and @aircadets.

Great to see the 2385 staff team and visiting staff gaining qualifications to teach cadets.

@TrgOffDWW
@melkshamnews

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Finally got time to sit down and do some much needed cadet admin, but the dog had other ideas!

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Composite image of the thunderstorm that visited the RIAT cadet campsite on Tuesday... Don't worry, all cadets were safe! @ComdtAC #noordinaryhobby #RIAT2019

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Good storm over RAF Fairford tonight!
#noordinaryhobby #riat2019 @ RAF Fairford https://t.co/lyDS5NYF3g

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Massive thanks to my wonderful girlfriend and @Kimmiscakes1 for surprising me with this excellent cake on the RIAT party night! It fed all of the staff as well as some of the cadets!! #noordinaryhobby #riat2019 @ RAF… https://t.co/1NS5GpnZeW

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

The Comms flight mascots have been enjoying RIAT! #noordinaryhobby #riat2019 @ RAF Fairford https://t.co/Py9hp3S99P

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Finally got round to installing my headphone interface boxes in our RIAT comms tent late the other night, in the dark without lights. Imagine the horror when it was discovered (despite rigorous testing) one had a… https://t.co/Rx7hRPqp4s

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Success!! After a few extra hours spent ironing out some little niggles, the first Mk2 radio intercom box is working!

This allows an operator and a logger to listen to and operate the same radio as well as… https://t.co/IYVgT9QIio

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

Well done to the cadets who recently passed the first stage in Radio & Cyber Comms. Here they are after collected their Basic Radio Operator certificates and badges. They can now work towards Bronze in either Radio or Cyber.....or both! @DW_Radio @DorsetWiltsATC @SWRegionRAFAC

[Dorset & Wilts Wing Radio & Comms Officer @DW_Radio]

Side project - program and tune this Kenwood/PMR Products repeater recently acquired for RAFAC & RAYNET use. Only snag is someone has cut all the control wiring and there is very little information out there about… https://t.co/QG02ohKAzX