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Good morning from DX Féile in Ennis!

Chris Colclough (G1VDP) is on the ground catching up with Jeremy from Kestrel Communications and enjoying the talks in the main hall.
73 to everyone attending!
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #DXFeile #Icom #G1VDP #DXing
October 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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New reg on the car, Was wanting G1VDP but that is on a BMW near reading - and cost 4 times the price of this one.
October 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Chris G1VDP & Ady G6AD both hard at it for CQWW WPX…
March 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Chris Colclough G1VDP Joins Icom UK Amateur Radio Team: icomuk.co.uk/Chris_Colclo...

#icom #Hamradio #Amateurradio
August 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Just done my first blog for a while on my website. I think I need to start updating weekly with crap as most others do....

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June 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Chris Colclough (G1VDP) had a great time visiting the West Kent Amateur Radio Society (WKARS) in Bidborough last night!

Thank you to everyone at the society for the warm welcome and great questions about our equipment and the future of ham radio.
September 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Our Amateur Radio specialist Chris Colclough (G1VDP) has been busy visiting our authorised dealers across the North of the UK.

A huge thanks to Moonraker, Radioworld and LamCo for their warm hospitality and ongoing commitment to the Amateur radio community!

#Icom #amateurradio #hamradio #B2B
March 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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It’s nearly time for the @NARSA_NORBRECK Blackpool Radio Rally!

Our Amateur Radio Specialist Chris Colclough (G1VDP) will be at the Icom stand this Sunday the 12th of April - come and say hello!

More info here: icomuk.co.uk/Join_Us_At_T...

#Icom #HamRadio #NARSA #AmateurRadio
April 8, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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The future of Amateur Radio is looking bright!

Our very own Chris Colclough (G1VDP) visited @sheffielduni.bsky.social last week to donate an IC-7100 and meet the next generation of of engineers and radio enthusiasts.

Read more here: icomuk.co.uk/Supporting_t...

#Icom #AmateurRadio #hamradio
March 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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We were incredibly honoured to receive an award for Icom’s significant contribution to the event.
Here is WRTC Chairman Mark Haynes presenting the award to Ray Novak (N9JA) and our very own Chris Colclough (G1VDP).

3/4 #WRTC2026 #Icom #IcomUK #AmateurRadio #RadioSport
July 14, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Both Chris Colclough G1VDP and Chris Ridley G8GKC are representing Icom UK this weekend at the RSGB Convention where on display is the Icom IC-7300MK2!

If you are at the convention, please give them a visit!

Read all about it here: icomuk.co.uk/See-the-Icom...
October 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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We're excited for the RSGB Convention this weekend!

Both Chris Colclough G1VDP and Chris Ridley G8GKC will be representing Icom UK and there will be a chance to see the forthcoming Icom IC-7300MK2!

Read all about it here: icomuk.co.uk/See-the-Icom...

#ICOM #RSGB #amateurradio #hamradio #ic7300mk2
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Nice to see that Chris G1VDP has joined Bsky! 👍
November 28, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Our Amateur Radio Specialist Chris Colclough (G1VDP) recently visited Silverthorn Radio Club to showcase Icom’s history and give members a first-hand look at our latest innovation, the IC-7300MK2.

Read the article here: icomuk.co.uk/Connecting_w...

#Icom #AmateurRadio #HamRadio
March 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Our Amateur Radio Specialist Chris Colclough (G1VDP) took part in International Marconi Day in Dover on Saturday.

Under callsign GB8DWL, Chris and the Dover Amateur Radio Club used an IC-7610 to showcase modern HF operating from this historic radio landmark.

#Icom #IcomUK #HamRadio #MarconiDay
April 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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The second part of the QO-100 set up at Chateaux G1VDP. 1.5m dish already in the shed, kindly donated by Tony, G7FSD, and it has a motor drive attached with control box - not needed so may use that on another project.
April 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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From Local UK islands to remote DX-peditions, Islands On The Air (IOTA) is a great way to challenge your operating skills.

In our latest article, Chris Colclough (G1VDP) shares his experience & advice on all things IOTA.

Read here: icomuk.co.uk/IOTA-What-is...

#Icom #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #IOTA
July 23, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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Our Chris (G1VDP) is new to the area and visited a local club, the East Kent Radio Society (EKRS).

The radio club meet twice a month at Herne Windmill with chairman Allen (G4KJS) pictured here from last night’s event.

For more info, visit: www.facebook.com/groups/10538...

#amatuerradio #hamradio
October 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Our Amateur Radio Specialist, Chris Colclough (G1VDP) is in Canterbury this afternoon at the Simon Langton Boys' School for a very special event!

Tune in to 145.800 MHz FM at 2:30 PM UK time to hear the downlink live, or follow this link to watch a live stream of the contact: live.ariss.org

#Icom
March 30, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Please listen for G2EC in CQWPXSSB 2025 Royal Signals Amateur Radio Society from Blandford Camp this coming weekend.

73 de G1VDP in the Multi Multi team!

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March 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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IOTA activation announced by a group of Indian amateurs to Sacrficial Rock (IOTA AS-161) using the call AU2V in February. See my website www.g1vdp.com for more details.
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January 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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New updates on the g1vdp.com webpage. I will be doing a weekly blog, and adding any noteworthy items on to the pages going forward. Also will share more photos on there as time goes on.
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July 29, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Why? You are known as 2M0SQL now. I was going to go for a M0 call a few years ago but got talked out of it as I am known as G1VDP. I guess the other side is you can transfer all your LOTW confirmations across to a new call from your current call.
April 25, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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A couple of new blogs on my website. I seem to have a run of posts and then stand back a couple of days. But I guess now that I am going to be on the satellites not just QO-100, yes I do intend to get a 2/70 set up also with X antennas and az/el rotator.

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May 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Get your entries in. I use one for when the candles go out here at G1VDP Towers - not paying for the electric to turn my lights on.
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Brighten your next outdoor adventure by winning an Icom camping lantern!

We are giving away 5 of these handy portable lights to 5 lucky winners, enter now to win!

Follow this link to enter: icomuk.co.uk/Competition

#icomUK #Competition #entertowin
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM