Un-boxing trilogy-850

Quick video unboxing the trilogy-850, note when you hear the beep tone its because someone else was using the repeater (GB7HR) at the same time. On screen you will see BS-Time out, this also happens if the repeater cannot be reached to far away.

Plain cardboard box with the radio, battery 2 x antenna  programming lead, UK plug and battery charger, hand strap and belt clip!

Everything out of the box

Radio in the charger

Display, camera does not do it justice, its clear and right and fully adjustable.

Notice the clock (date can be found in menu) H high power, signal strength, sound, talk group and repeater.

Text messages sub menu, compatible with md-380 radio

Nice extra feature FM commercial radio receiver 

Another extra feature is the torch on the top of the radio.

More GB9LIZ eqsl cards **Thank you!!**

TA/WO2I Turkey calling via GB3BN

A very short qso with James TA/WO2I in Dalaman in Turkey was had with Bob M6FLT via GB3BN on Sunday.

VE3XN DE GB9LIZ... oh wow we just worked canada

Its just amazing what you can do with 100 watts and an 8 meter length of wire in a field.

Yeasu 857, 8 meter vertical fishing pole antenna, tuner and car battery...

We had a great opportunity to work 2 stations in Canada on Wednesday Evening.

Garry VE3XN also operating as VE3IC, was kind enough to set up a schedule and work GB9LIZ.

Here is our recording

Garry was also very kind and send lots of QSL cards and goodies through the post.

He also wrote a very interesting letter covering details of his Ham Radio history, some of the stations he had operated and some he had worked and the numerous awards and positions he has help.

I was a great honour to work you Garry both as GB9LIZ and as M0JFP. 

We will get you the QSL card early July and ensure we find some interesting things and photographs to share back to you.

Best 73 and very best of DX to you my new friend across the pond.

GB9LIZ