• The Four Counties Classic Car Meet at The Bletchingley Arms

    The Four Counties Classic (FCC) is a must-visit event for classic car enthusiasts, showcasing vehicles from a bygone era. Held at The Bletchingley Arms (RH1 4PE), this gathering celebrates cars built before the government’s official cut-off for ‘historic’ status, with a special focus on those from the 1940s through to the 1970s. Taking place on…

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  • British GT and GB3 Championship 2024 Finale at Brands Hatch

    This past weekend marked the grand finale of the 2024 British GT and GB3 Championships at the iconic Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. It was a thrilling conclusion to the season, with intense racing action and a buzzing atmosphere. For the first time since 2009, the British GT Championship wrapped up in Kent, and I…

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  • How to Build a Weather Satellite Reception Antenna (137MHz)

    If you’re interested in receiving weather satellite images, one of the first steps is building a suitable antenna. In this post, I’ll walk you through the process of creating a simple 137MHz antenna designed for NOAA/METEOR satellite reception. The design is based on the brilliant work by Adam-9A4QV, and the total cost was around £10,…

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  • How to build an ADS-B Radar Station

    Building an ADS-B radar station using a Raspberry Pi and a FlightAware Pro receiver stick is quite simple, and it requires only a few components and some straightforward setup. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it: Components You Need Steps to Build Your ADS-B Radar Station 1. Prepare the Raspberry Pi 2. Connect…

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