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Aynet laptop and computer repairs

2010-07-30T12:23:00.004+01:00

Aynet - low cost laptop and computer repairs in Aylesbury.

I've been repairing laptops and pc computers for over 25 years.
I'm Microsoft MCSE and Cisco CCNA qualified.

I offer a free callout, free collection, free delivery, free quotation and no fix no fee.

You can find out more at http://www.aynet.co.uk/

New Wiki site for radio enthusiasts launched

2010-03-19T15:05:00.001Z

I've just launched a new web site for radio enthusuasts - Amateur, CB, vintage, PMR, hobby, broadcast, pirate - All topics are welcome.

The site is a Wiki that looks & feels very similar to Wikipedia but with the emphasis on radio.

http://www.wikiradio.org.uk

Please feel free to add your own content.

Busy with new websites

2010-02-02T19:19:00.003Z

I've been very busy recently with a selection of new websites.

Firstly I've revamped the Aylesbury Vale Radio Society Website www.avrs.org.uk

Then I built a new website for the Aylesbury Vale Repeater Group www.avrg.org.uk

Next came my own website promoting local computer repairs services to the Aylesbury area - www.aynet.co.uk and finally I have decided to run a wiki on www.tekinfo.co.uk. This is an experimental site that I may (or may not) decide to keep running. Wait & see.

Cheers

Phil B

Making Our Own Spa Dolly To Move A Hot Tub

2009-08-01T19:03:00.017+01:00

BUILDING OUR OWN SPA DOLLY

We're in the process of buying a hot tub / spa. We're going to buy a used unit but obviously there is the issue of transporting it - a hot tub is extremely heavy - usually about 60 stone (and some heavier) and the size is also an issue - over 2 metres wide.

Note: You can view each picture at FULL SIZE by clicking on it.

When moving a spa into place usually the spa has to be 'up ended' on to its side to allow it to be squeezed through tight gaps. This requires a Spa Dolly. We decided to make our own.

First we obtained some wheels off a scrapped wheelie bin like the one below (they simply unbolt as they're generally secured with 10mm bolts.

Here's the wheels....

Next we got some old scaffold planks that were being discarded by a scaffold company as they were too old to be considered unsafe when 100ft up the side of a building (but still in very good condistion!). Ideal for us!

So we got two of the planks and cut them in half.

Four planks were too wide so we went for three instead and braced them horizontally with some shorter planks.

Next the wheels were secured with some 10mm bolts right through the scaffold planks and the bracing planks. The bolts were too long and hung down too far interfering with the wheels so I had to saw the ends of the bolts off after attaching them. Also the heads of the bolts were sunk into countersunk holes in the scaffold planks on the top so they wouldn't damage the tub that was going to site on the dolly.

Circled you can see the problem - the bolt on the right has already been cut down.

Here's some pictures of the finished article. To show some perspective our chihuahua WotWot is sat on the newly created Spa Dolly.

The whole project took about 4 hours (including getting the parts). A fun project for a Saturday afternoon!

Next project - prepare the ground ready for the hot tub!

Exchange 2007 exam

2009-06-29T13:00:00.003+01:00

Well I'm here running Ex 2k7. It's a great product! Just passed my Microsoft Exchange 2007 exam, so another piece of paper to go with the rest! CCNA, MCSE... will be taking my upgrade exam to MCTS (MCTS is the Windows 2008 version of the good old MCSE) later on this year.

I'm also looking at the Comptia Network+ exam - looks rather easy - I may just take this exam for the hell of it!

Finally I'm an Instructor

2008-10-14T14:30:00.005+01:00

Well I'm finally an approved bonafide RSGB authorised Amateur Radio instructor.

Be aware that it can take over three months to gain approval.

Visited the RSGB Today

2008-07-01T22:35:00.004+01:00

I Visited the RSGB in Bedford today.

I had made an appointment with John in the examination department to visit on Tuesday 1st July 2008.

The purpose of my visit was to validate my details for approval to become an instructor.

It was a lovely hot sunny day and finding the RSGB headquarters in Bedford was very easy (they're not far from the Cardington hangars).

I arrived, was made very welcome by John and I stayed for about 30 minutes.

John who works in examinations was informative, friendly and it turns out he used to live about 5 minutes from where I live! I've attached a photo of me outside the RSGB on my blog.

Budget Software Defined Radio from India!

2008-06-25T12:53:00.006+01:00

SDRTech in India have announced the availability of a low cost SDR HF & 6M transceiver.
Priced at $599 this is a very attractive offering.

The transceiver operates from 12khz to 60Mhz all mode using POWERSDR software.

You can find out more at
http://www.sdrtec.com/

Is it all over for AM on Medium Wave?

2008-06-24T23:06:00.004+01:00

Plans are in motion to end the use of AM on the Medium Wave broadcast band.

Also the FM broadcast band looks like it may be coming to an end and be replaced with DAB.

See this news article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7470460.stm

MCSE Certified! Finally!

2008-05-22T10:28:00.007+01:00

Yesterday ( 21st May 08) I passed the 7th elective to gain my MCSE qualification!
Already Cisco CCNA qualified, another qualification is well received!

Smiling like a Cheshire Cat!

73

Phil

M25 08 May 2008 15:15 QSO with G0HWK Mike

2008-05-08T12:32:00.003+01:00

While stuck in very slow moving traffic on the M25 anti clockwise - Waltham Abbey to A1 junction I spotted Mike G0HWK (and vice versa). Both of us are avid 'aerial watchers' when mobile.
We wound down windows, shouted our callsigns at each other and agreed a frequency to chat on (S22 145.550)

It was a hot day and the chat provided relief to the boredom of being stuck in a long traffic jam. Eventually Mike turned off up the A1 and carried on home and I turned off on to the A41 to Aylesbury. We chatted for about 40 minutes before the traffic got moving.

It's always good watching out for aerials. Sometimes you spot an aerial and before long you're in to a QSO!

3 Minute Wonder - Preparing For The Worst - Raynet Norfolk

2007-11-03T13:06:00.003Z

3 Minute Wonder - Preparing For The Worst.
Amateur Radio, Norfolk, Flooding.

Presented by Pat Gowen.
Also in the video is Terry Owen, G4PSH - Rafars & Raynet Norfolk.

You'll see Terry (G4PSH) 2mins 57 Secs in to the video.

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