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finally!! News we have all been hoping for........
The Buxton bash has been re-scheduled for Friday 30 of July - 1st of August.
Spaces are limited and priority will be given to those that have already booked.
If you have already booked, please get in touch to confirm if you still wish to attend, and the attending member list will be updated.
If you would like to attend, staying 1 or 2 nights or just a day visit please book in advance.
So get ready!!!
I cannot wait any longer!!!
Buxton Bash 2021 is on!
More information to follow in the next coming weeks.
Finally something to look forward too!
Stay safe!
0zzy
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Kaosss CT Directors
Call Sign : 163CT777, 163RC777 163FB777, JR131, ex 163LR001 Posts : 643 Times Thanked : 27 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Flintshire, N Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT2000d, Kenwood TS 2000, Heil mic, 5 ele yagi Age : 68
Count me in Al , guess all monies that been paid all recorded against names ?
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hawk657 New Member
Call Sign : CT/X 6657 Posts : 43 Times Thanked : 1 Join date : 2020-04-19 QTH or Location : Nuneaton - Warwickshire Equipment Used : AT5555, CRT2000H, Midland PORTAPACK, SIRIO and FIRESTIK mobile antennas. Home built DIPOLE in the loft, T2LT and a Silver Rod going up this week (sep 23)
Stick me down for 2021 please. Really missed our annual get together this month
Looking forward to getting back there!
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Andy591/P New Member
Call Sign : M6PXY M0PXY Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 7 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Peterborough Equipment Used : Kwood TS590, 80ft portable tower . multiple h/b antennas. Acom 1kw amp.
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:47 pm
Buxton Bash Beast for 2021
I have a feeling that next years Antenna is going to be a 4 ele quad.
I know it is a year away. got to start getting things sorted in plenty of time.
I shall keep you all posted
Andy
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Paddy CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT2727 Posts : 656 Times Thanked : 54 Join date : 2019-07-08 QTH or Location : Stockport Equipment Used : Icom 7300. Icom 705, Yaesu FTM400XD and a Yaesu FT70. Age : 58
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:52 am
Can’t wait to see it Andy.
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Kaosss CT Directors
Call Sign : 163CT777, 163RC777 163FB777, JR131, ex 163LR001 Posts : 643 Times Thanked : 27 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Flintshire, N Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT2000d, Kenwood TS 2000, Heil mic, 5 ele yagi Age : 68
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:10 am
Andy, you're awful at keeping a secret lol, bit to big to keep under wraps though. Good luck with the build and look forward to the testing results
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Andy591/P New Member
Call Sign : M6PXY M0PXY Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 7 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Peterborough Equipment Used : Kwood TS590, 80ft portable tower . multiple h/b antennas. Acom 1kw amp.
Sometimes it is better to let people know what to expect. It might get the numbers up into the Thousands,LOL
If it were me and I had never had a play with a good Antenna, I would want to go and have a play. Need to Chisel Trevor out of the seat.
How often would you get the chance to play with a Quad on a tower and a shitty old K-wood linked to a very shitty Acom Amp.
Kinda gives the weekend that extra Bling if its wanted. And it makes me smile with others enjoying the radio and getting DX or mates in the log. Andy 591/P
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ranger 10 + Year member
Call Sign : 26CT140/26TM140 Posts : 149 Times Thanked : 6 Join date : 2019-06-28 QTH or Location : Essex
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:43 am
Many have sat in the chair, Its a lovely a chair, Many more will sit in the chair, You too can sit in the chair,
.....as long as you remember, the chair is mine! (only joking fokes)
T.
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Kaosss CT Directors
Call Sign : 163CT777, 163RC777 163FB777, JR131, ex 163LR001 Posts : 643 Times Thanked : 27 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Flintshire, N Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT2000d, Kenwood TS 2000, Heil mic, 5 ele yagi Age : 68
Looks like I'll be over in England at that time next year, so count me in. Look forward to it,
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Andy591/P New Member
Call Sign : M6PXY M0PXY Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 7 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Peterborough Equipment Used : Kwood TS590, 80ft portable tower . multiple h/b antennas. Acom 1kw amp.
Subject: The Buxton Beast has awoken for 2021 Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:32 pm
After a month or so of designing, planning and ordering a some Fibreglass rods. I have finally created the 2021 Buxton Beast. I have not tested in yet for frequency, I am sure I shall get it in order fairly quickly
It is never too early to start planning and testing. I need to get it up on the tower a few times to see if there are any weakness with it. The fresh Buxton AIR will soon find them and break it.
This may give you an extra incentive to come and tame the beast for that extra DX in ya log.
Andy
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Kaosss CT Directors
Call Sign : 163CT777, 163RC777 163FB777, JR131, ex 163LR001 Posts : 643 Times Thanked : 27 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Flintshire, N Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT2000d, Kenwood TS 2000, Heil mic, 5 ele yagi Age : 68
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:40 pm
Its beautiful Andy, well done matey, sure is a crowd pleaser
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Paddy CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT2727 Posts : 656 Times Thanked : 54 Join date : 2019-07-08 QTH or Location : Stockport Equipment Used : Icom 7300. Icom 705, Yaesu FTM400XD and a Yaesu FT70. Age : 58
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sun Aug 09, 2020 7:52 am
Awesome Andy. You never disappoint.
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Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5803 Times Thanked : 352 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:14 am
Oh my good gawd!
You must have very understanding neighbours and/or partner. I just showed this pic to the missus and it was like I'd just placed a tarantula in her hands!!
.....Made me flipping drool!!
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Andy591/P New Member
Call Sign : M6PXY M0PXY Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 7 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Peterborough Equipment Used : Kwood TS590, 80ft portable tower . multiple h/b antennas. Acom 1kw amp.
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:34 am
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(You must have very understanding neighbours and/or partner. I just showed this pic to the missus and it was like I'd just placed a tarantula in her hands!! Very Happy
.....Made me flipping drool!!)
LOL
It is temp in my garden, just to get an idea of how to assemble and get it tuned. I will use it on the trailer tower out and about. I dont very often have an antenna up at home, or if I do it is only for a week or 2 and take it down again. Maybe you should explain to your missus what a fantastic clothes dryer it could be when there is no skip.
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Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5803 Times Thanked : 352 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:42 am
Ha! Ha! Ha!
What a fantastic idea! I shall tell her and the neighbours it's a "Dyson" rotary clothes dryer
Honestly, very impressive antenna and build. I may have to come and see it in person.
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Andy591/P New Member
Call Sign : M6PXY M0PXY Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 7 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Peterborough Equipment Used : Kwood TS590, 80ft portable tower . multiple h/b antennas. Acom 1kw amp.
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:01 pm
Hi All I Been out in the morning running a few final checks on the Buxton Beast.
I changed the wire from Insulated to bare Flex weave 2mm. and got a 900kc difference for the better with the same lengths.
I am happy now
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FamousPablo New Member
Call Sign : 68CT357 / 2I0UBZ Posts : 16 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-07-17 QTH or Location : Co. Antrim Equipment Used : Yaesu FT-818ND | FT-300D | FT-991A / Anytone AT588 for 4m
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:11 pm
Smashing! Grand job Andy.
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ranger 10 + Year member
Call Sign : 26CT140/26TM140 Posts : 149 Times Thanked : 6 Join date : 2019-06-28 QTH or Location : Essex
Subject: Re: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:55 pm
So Andy,
In comparison to some of your other great antenna achievements (of which there are many) on paper (or should I say computer) how well on the list does this one sit, Is it up there with the 6 element yagi?
I know this was your first quad build, but I pretty much think you have it to a tee. Congratulations.
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Andy591/P New Member
Call Sign : M6PXY M0PXY Posts : 38 Times Thanked : 7 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Peterborough Equipment Used : Kwood TS590, 80ft portable tower . multiple h/b antennas. Acom 1kw amp.
I have designed and built for 11mtr. 5 ele LFA, 4,5,6 ele yagis, 5 and 6 ele wideband yagi for 10 and 11. 5 ele OP des after seeing it. on the Innovation site. The LFA driven element was a challenge, and the antenna worked well. Of course the Moxons as well. I have built many yagis now from 7 ele 70cms to 4 ele mono 20mtr.
As you say, the quad was a good challenge, had to do a bit of homework with that one. Source the spreaders , cut the wires to correct lengths. What I didnt figure on was using insulated wire and how far out things would be. Nearly 1 mhz low into 26mhz territory. Rebuild and test with bare wire and pretty much bang on. Engineering and calculation wise. The quad has been the hardest so far. I need to get some testing done, but will score the Antennas I have built in order of what I would use again. Op Des i would give 3 out of 10 , moxon 6 out of 10( will work on 10 and 12 with atu ) , LFA 6 out of 10, yagi 6 out of 10( maybe 7 as easiest of all to build and use), quad ranking higher but not tested yet.
This is my opinion, and I know others have their own.
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Yesterday at 11:23 pm by Mr T
Subject: Buxton Bash 2021 ***UPDATE*** 
, moxon 6 out of 10( will work on 10 and 12 with atu )