Welcome to the M7XOM shack

I’m Kev, callsign M7XOM. Welcome to my corner of amateur radio—a hobby that has turned “I wonder if that would work…” into a garden full of wire.

For me, much of the fun lies in experimenting: building an antenna, measuring it, changing something and seeing what happens on the air. Sometimes the results match the theory. Sometimes they send me back outside with the wire cutters.

This blog is where I’ll share antenna builds, homebrew projects, station improvements and portable adventures. Expect practical notes on what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d try differently next time.

My home station centres on a Flex 8600M, while a Xiegu G90 comes along for portable outings. I enjoy both FT8 and SSB, and the thrill of reaching somewhere unexpected still hasn’t worn off. My third-ever SSB contact was with Callum, the DX Commander—a pretty memorable start!

I’ll also revisit some earlier experiments as the blog grows. There’s plenty to write up, and usually another antenna waiting to be built.

Thanks for dropping by. If you hear M7XOM on the air, give me a shout.

73,
Kev — M7XOM