The MØTZO Blog » Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk MRØTZO coming soon to a Royal Wedding near you Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:20:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New Laptop http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/09/14/new-laptop/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/09/14/new-laptop/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:29:00 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/?p=580 a

]]> БогородицаWell, had a little while now (ordered end of May 2011), but thought I would post the specs.

HP Pavilion DV6-3141ea

Product Features

  • Processor clock speed: 2000 MHz
  • Processor family: AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Proce
  • Chipset: AMD RS880M chipset
  • L2 cache: Level 2 cache 2 MB
  • Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6″) diagonal High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display
  • Impressively powerful mobile performance
  • Comfortable, easy to use functionality
  • Secure and expansive storage
  • A total multimedia experience
  • Design that shines

Technical Details

  • Operating system
    • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Processor
    • AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Processor N930 2.0 GHz, Level 2 cache 2 MB
    • AMD RS880M chipset
  • Memory
    • 6 GB DDR3 (1 x 2048 MB + 1 x 4096 MB)
    • 2 user accessible memory slots Supports up to 8 GB DDR3 memory
  • Storage
    • 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm up to 12 GB partition for system recovery
  • SATA optical drive
    • LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
    • Create silkscreen-quality disc labels direct from your PC with LightScribe: Just burn, flip, burn
  • Mobile entertainment HP TrueVision Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone (VGA low-light)
  • Communication Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth wireless networking
  • 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick Pro or xD Picture cards
  • Ease of use Integrated finger print reader
  • Display
    • 39.6 cm (15.6″) diagonal High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display
  • Display Resolution
    • 1366 x 768
  • Video
    • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Graphics (switchable)
    • up to 3197 MB total graphics memory with 512 MB DDR3 dedicated
  • Sound
    • Altec Lansing speakers – Dolby Advanced Audio
  • Keyboard
    • Full size island-style keyboard
  • HP Clickpad supporting Multi-Touch gestures with On/Off button
  • Ports
    • 1 VGA port
    • 1 HDMI port
    • 1 stereo headphone-out
    • 1 microphone-in
    • 4 USB 2.0 ports (4th shared with eSATA port)
    • 1 eSATA + USB port
    • 1 RJ45 ethernet port

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]]> http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/09/14/new-laptop/feed/ 0 My Last Beer http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/05/25/my-last-beer/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/05/25/my-last-beer/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 22:38:58 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/?p=573 a

]]> иконописикониNope, don’t worry, I’ve not giving up drinking.

But having some fun with it, by trying new beers when I can.

I have them all listed at Flickr & my My Last Beer Blog.

Feel free to visit them.

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]]> http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/05/25/my-last-beer/feed/ 0 Special temporary call signs for Royal Wedding http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/04/13/special-temporary-call-signs-for-royal-wedding/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/04/13/special-temporary-call-signs-for-royal-wedding/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:33:07 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/?p=574 a

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Special temporary call signs that Radio Amateurs may use subject to prior authorisation, from 29 April to 9 May 2011—signifying the marriage of H.R.H. Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton.

Facilitating the use of special temporary Amateur call signs in respect of the Royal Wedding for Amateurs holding UK; Full Licences, Full (Reciprocal) Licences, Intermediate Licences and Foundation Licences;

1. Following a request from the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB), Ofcom has decided to permit Amateurs holding valid UK; Full Licences, Full (Reciprocal) Licences, Intermediate Licences and Foundation Licences to apply for and receive authorisation for the use of individual special temporary call signs which are linked to their existing licensed call sign.

2. The only format for the individual special temporary call sign permitted, is as follows:
Subject to prior authorisation, the existing Regional Secondary Locator in the existing call sign may be replaced by the Letter “R” except in the case where no Secondary Locator exists, the Letter “R” may be inserted as a Secondary Locator. For the avoidance of doubt, where the existing call sign commences with the digit “2”, the Secondary Locator i.e. the second character of the existing call sign (the letter “E”, “U”, “D”, “J”, “I”, “M” or “W”) may be replaced by the letter “R”.

3. The duration for use of these special temporary call signs will be from 29 April 2011 through to 9 May 2011 inclusive only.

4. Examples:
G0ABC is amended to GR0ABC
GM0ABC is amended to GR0ABC
2E0ABC is amended to 2R0ABC
2W0ABC is amended to 2R0ABC
2J0ABC is amended to 2R0ABC
M1ABC is amended to MR1ABC
MI0ABC is amended to MR0ABC
MD6ABC is amended to MR6ABC
MU3ABC is amended to MR3ABC

5. To facilitate the administrative process, applicants, both members and non-members of the RSGB must apply to the RSGB and on-line only, by using the following web link:http://www.etcc.rsgb.org/RoyalWedding

6. The RSGB will liaise with Ofcom prior to Ofcom granting the authorisations, and following which, the authorisation will be received by the applicant from the RSGB as indicated on the RSGB website. Any queries regarding the processing of the NoV must be directed in the first instance to the RSGB and not to Ofcom.

7. Early application is encouraged, as Ofcom will aim to process only those requests received by 18.00 on 26 April 2011, although timely receipt of the Notice of Variation to the Licence (NoV) by the applicant from the RSGB will also be dependent on RSGB processing time. NoVs will not be distributed after 28 April 2011.

Click here to apply for your NoV.

source

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]]> Some of my readers will be aware I own a couple of iOS devices. Those being the iPhone 4 (16Gb) & an iPad Classic (32Gb with 3G).

I have neglected to post much about them, so here are some favourite apps of mine, and I might make a permanent page soon for a longer listing.

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]]> http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/23/iphone-ipad-apps/feed/ 0 The Nicest Compliment http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/21/the-nicest-compliment/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/21/the-nicest-compliment/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:10:57 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/21/the-nicest-compliment/ a

]]> Got the card below from colleague today. I sorted her daughter’s iPod using TeamViewer, an got this card as a thanks. So unexpected, but so nice.

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]]> http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/21/the-nicest-compliment/feed/ 0 New direction with blog http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/21/new-direction-with-blog/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/21/new-direction-with-blog/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:26:14 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/21/new-direction-with-blog/ a

]]> Going to try posting here some stuff I might normally put on Twitter or Facebook.

This means posts might be a but shorter, and less about radio.

I keep neglecting this, so hope will bring son new life to my site. It needs it.

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]]> http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/21/new-direction-with-blog/feed/ 0 Updates http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/20/updates/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/20/updates/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:06:41 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/?p=559 a

]]> It’s been a while, but I am still about.

Well I’ve not been on the radio much, so guess didn’t have a lot to report. But I’ve slowly started actually having QSOs and enjoying the time I’ve spent on the JT65-HF mode.

Due to this, I’ve now update the DXCC page & also the QSL page which was very out of date.

The JT65-HF mode has enabled me to get some more States in LoTW for the Worked all States (WAS) award if I ever decide to go for it.

JT65-HF Software hflink.com/jt65/

Also as a bonus for someone doing a great deal of operating, I am recommending a visit to Keith G6NHU’s website http://qso365.co.uk/ as throughout this year he will be making a radio contact every day.

Hopefully more regular posting will resume soonish.

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]]> http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2011/03/20/updates/feed/ 0 Happy Holidays http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2010/12/25/happy-holidays/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2010/12/25/happy-holidays/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:22:07 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/?p=554 a

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  • Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday period, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.
  • May you have a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2011, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures, and due regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith, choice of computer platform, or sexual orientation of the wishee.
  • By accepting this greeting, you are accepting the following terms and conditions:
    1. This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal.
    2. This greeting is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting.
    3. This greeting implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others, and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher.
  • This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year, or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher.

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    ]]>     http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2010/12/25/happy-holidays/feed/ 0     Going Retro http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2010/10/01/going-retro/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2010/10/01/going-retro/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:02:43 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/?p=550 a

    ]]>     Going RetroThe other day I was thinking about how much fun I had in college on my photography course. I went and dug out my old Single Lens Reflex camera and have decided to have some fun with it.

    Whilst out shopping my mum picked up some Ilford XP2 Black & White films, which have a clever trick. You can get developed at any film shop with does colour film developing (sometimes referred to as C-41 developing.

    If they are printed on Colour paper as well they have a sepia tinge on the photos of a brown or green hue.

    I’ve also ordered a cheaper auto-winder for it and if I get any good shots will post on Flickr & here.

    It will certainly be different not having the Delete Button and this camera is fully manual.

    I wonder how much of my old photography course I will remember.

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    ]]>     http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2010/10/01/going-retro/feed/ 0     Finally making contacts http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2010/09/30/finally-making-contacts/ http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/2010/09/30/finally-making-contacts/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:29:01 +0000 Paul MØTZO http://www.m0tzo.co.uk/?p=546 a

    ]]>     QSL CardsI have been someone lacking in making any contacts on the air recently, and I think one thing stopping me was my pile of QSL cards.

    One night while I was on leave this week I spent few hours chatting on the IRC chat to the “Linux in the Ham Shack” guys until 4am, but knew I wasn’t tired.

    I had my pile of QSL card labels printed, but taunting me at the side of the desk.

    With no other distractions I continued the labelling. I also had TV on in background. Next thing my sister had got up and was going to work, and I ploughed on with the task.

    It ended with me printing (after setting up my Dymo label printer) an few from contacts I had made earlier in the week.

    Next time I looked at clock was 9:30am but was all but complete by then.

    It’s now nice to have the labelling setup again (hadn’t sorted since my big PC crash earlier in year) and to have this mammoth task finally done.

    As a nice outcome I enjoyed working PSK31 again and made 11 contacts alone today on 15m, 17m, 20m, 40, & 80m. Countries worked were England, Greece, Germany, Poland, European Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Slovenia, France & Hungary.

    Also I finally had a QSL with Peter 2E0SQL on 80m PSK as although we run many websites together, the only previous QSO was through a repeater & never on HF. This has now been corrected and the QSL card is done & featured in the post photo.

    My next 2 weekends I am at Ham Radio events.

    2nd Oct I am going to the National Hamfests http://nationalhamfest.org.uk

    8th-10 Oct I will be at the RSGB Convention in Milton Keynes http://www.rsgb.org/rsgbconvention/

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