Hello and welcome to my Blog, my name is Chris, a bus driver for First West Of England based in Wells, Somerset. I am Chair for the depot branch of Unite the Union. Married to Fiona, we live in Midsomer Norton near Bath, with Boots the cat. My main hobby is Amateur Radio and I hold the call sign G4KVI. I am the repeater keeper for GB3UB and MB7UB. I have a fascination for the weather and all things to do with nature and science. As a Christian I worship at St. Nicholas Church in Radstock. These are my observations on my life, both at work and at home.

27 May 2025

Encouragement

A recent contact has made me think how many people have encouraged me over the years. Particularly in Amateur Radio, which led to a very successful career. It might have just been a note on the back of a QSL card or watching them operate. I am proof that even the smallest push in the right direction can have a massive impact. So, if you can, encourage someone, impart your wisdom to someone else, you never know what impact it could make.



26 May 2025

Malta

 Went to Malta again, beautiful country and just love it. However, on the way back captured these wonderful shots of London.














New radio

Very fortunate to have a new radio in the shack. This time a Yaesu FT710AESS. This is a full SDR radio and it shows. The receiver is extremely good and I'm very pleased with the radio.



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