M0TRT

Hi, I'm Ian Renton, M0TRT (formerly 2E0UXV and M7BGT).

I discovered the hobby though some of my previous radio-related projects, primarily using AIS, ADS-B and APRS packet data for tracking. I got my Foundation licence during Covid lockdown, then went for Intermediate and Full in the following years to expand the list of interesting things I can do!

At home I usually work HF SSB, primarily chasing portable or special event stations rather than having long ragchews. I have a high level of QRM there so I also use weak signal digital modes and can often be found passing the time on 40m/20m/10m JS8 and FT8. Equipment there for HF is a Yaesu FT-840 transceiver and auto tuner,  with a 9:1 unun and 13m of "random wire" strung down my small garden at about 3m high. For VHF/UHF I have a Yaesu FT-7800 and Diamond X-50 antenna.

Outside of home I am a regular activator for POTA, WWFF etc. when time allows. Equipment for outdoors is a Yaesu FT-891 and Sotabeams Band Hopper II inverted V dipole or JPC-12 vertical. I have also very much enjoyed doing Jamboree on the Air with the Scouts for the first time in 2024.

Outside of the ham bands, I also use radio systems professionally, both for data and for marine VHF voice communication. I try my best not to say the wrong things on the wrong service!

You can read about my radio experiences, along with my other hardware and software projects, at ianrenton.com.

I confirm all QSOs via LOTW, eQSL, Clublog & QRZ.com. I'm also happy to exchange cards direct (e-mail me for postal address) or via Bureau - just let me know if you want one!

(Photos: Left (1): My first POTA/SOTA activation at Win Green, (2) POTA activation of Canford Heath, Dec 2024. Below (1): Shack with screens showing FT8, (2) Antennas on my house)

See you on the air!