Chris Colclough G1VDP
@chrisg1vdp.bsky.social
Radio Amateur, aircraft geek, and keen amateur photographer. Born and bred Yorkshire man now living in Kent and working for Icom UK.
Real ale drinker, so if you want to buy me a drink mines a dark beer…
Real ale drinker, so if you want to buy me a drink mines a dark beer…
Good morning strange people in my phone. A tad damp and a breeze today down here. But not going to dampen the day, have a good one y’all.
December 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Good morning strange people in my phone. A tad damp and a breeze today down here. But not going to dampen the day, have a good one y’all.
Pinch, Punch and all that....
White Rabbits...
White Rabbits...
December 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Pinch, Punch and all that....
White Rabbits...
White Rabbits...
They are 2 Feckin big boats out there. Must be 8 miles or more away from me and they look huge…
November 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
They are 2 Feckin big boats out there. Must be 8 miles or more away from me and they look huge…
Happy St Andrews day to all my Scottish friends.
Why you celebrate the saint of liver salts is beyond.... OOOOHHHH Wait, Buckfast, Tennants, Whiskey, ah now I realise....
Have a good one y'all.
Why you celebrate the saint of liver salts is beyond.... OOOOHHHH Wait, Buckfast, Tennants, Whiskey, ah now I realise....
Have a good one y'all.
November 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Happy St Andrews day to all my Scottish friends.
Why you celebrate the saint of liver salts is beyond.... OOOOHHHH Wait, Buckfast, Tennants, Whiskey, ah now I realise....
Have a good one y'all.
Why you celebrate the saint of liver salts is beyond.... OOOOHHHH Wait, Buckfast, Tennants, Whiskey, ah now I realise....
Have a good one y'all.
Morning folks, a sunny but breezy day down here in paradise. The wild water swimmers have been out, kept wondering why Greenpeace boat was in the bay. I went down to join them but got asked to leave, tide wants to come in. Happy Sunday y’all.
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Morning folks, a sunny but breezy day down here in paradise. The wild water swimmers have been out, kept wondering why Greenpeace boat was in the bay. I went down to join them but got asked to leave, tide wants to come in. Happy Sunday y’all.
Good morning all. On duty at ML&S Martin Lynch & Sons open day. Come on down and say hello. Also come and see the new Icom IC-7300 MkII that’s on display.
November 29, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Good morning all. On duty at ML&S Martin Lynch & Sons open day. Come on down and say hello. Also come and see the new Icom IC-7300 MkII that’s on display.
Good morning pop pickers. Friday is here, so enjoy your weekend with your friends and families. Life is too short and it’s not a dress rehearsal. Have a great day y’all.
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Good morning pop pickers. Friday is here, so enjoy your weekend with your friends and families. Life is too short and it’s not a dress rehearsal. Have a great day y’all.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
An Icom Commandmic is far more than a simple accessory...
Our latest website article explores how they provide full radio functionality from a secondary location on your vessel.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Unlock_Your_...
#Icom #MarineVHF #Commandmic #fistmic #radioaccessories
Our latest website article explores how they provide full radio functionality from a secondary location on your vessel.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Unlock_Your_...
#Icom #MarineVHF #Commandmic #fistmic #radioaccessories
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
An Icom Commandmic is far more than a simple accessory...
Our latest website article explores how they provide full radio functionality from a secondary location on your vessel.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Unlock_Your_...
#Icom #MarineVHF #Commandmic #fistmic #radioaccessories
Our latest website article explores how they provide full radio functionality from a secondary location on your vessel.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Unlock_Your_...
#Icom #MarineVHF #Commandmic #fistmic #radioaccessories
Good morning snot gobblers. A cloudy grey day on the Kent coast. The Helter Skelter has completely gone for winter maintenance. Have a good day y’all.
November 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Good morning snot gobblers. A cloudy grey day on the Kent coast. The Helter Skelter has completely gone for winter maintenance. Have a good day y’all.
Happy thanksgiving to all my colonial friends out in the USA. Have a great day folks, and remember we let you win back then.
Seriously though all have fun with your families and hope to catch you all on the air soon.
Seriously though all have fun with your families and hope to catch you all on the air soon.
November 27, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Happy thanksgiving to all my colonial friends out in the USA. Have a great day folks, and remember we let you win back then.
Seriously though all have fun with your families and hope to catch you all on the air soon.
Seriously though all have fun with your families and hope to catch you all on the air soon.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
If you are at PMRExpo make sure you visit the Icom stand (Hall 7.1 / F037).
We are showcasing our latest range of professional communication solutions, designed for complete coverage and reliability.
#ICOM #PMRExpo #BusinessRadio #professionalradio #CommunicationSolutions
We are showcasing our latest range of professional communication solutions, designed for complete coverage and reliability.
#ICOM #PMRExpo #BusinessRadio #professionalradio #CommunicationSolutions
November 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
If you are at PMRExpo make sure you visit the Icom stand (Hall 7.1 / F037).
We are showcasing our latest range of professional communication solutions, designed for complete coverage and reliability.
#ICOM #PMRExpo #BusinessRadio #professionalradio #CommunicationSolutions
We are showcasing our latest range of professional communication solutions, designed for complete coverage and reliability.
#ICOM #PMRExpo #BusinessRadio #professionalradio #CommunicationSolutions
That’s the flights for FHN 2026 booked. Change of airline to Swiss Air, same time for flights just cheaper as no payment for seat choice. Will soon be here.
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM
That’s the flights for FHN 2026 booked. Change of airline to Swiss Air, same time for flights just cheaper as no payment for seat choice. Will soon be here.
Come and say hello, I’ll be there.
Calling all amateur radio enthusiasts!
Martin Lynch & Sons are having their annual open day this coming Saturday the 29th of November!
Follow this link for more information: icomuk.co.uk/Join-Icom-UK...
#ICOM #hamradio #amateurradio #martinlynch
Martin Lynch & Sons are having their annual open day this coming Saturday the 29th of November!
Follow this link for more information: icomuk.co.uk/Join-Icom-UK...
#ICOM #hamradio #amateurradio #martinlynch
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Come and say hello, I’ll be there.
Morning peeps in my phone. A sunny blustery and cold morning in Kent, the wind blowing in from the North is biting. Have a good day y’all.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Morning peeps in my phone. A sunny blustery and cold morning in Kent, the wind blowing in from the North is biting. Have a good day y’all.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
Demanding port operations need reliable communication to run smoothly.
Our knowledge base article highlights the specific challenges faced by ports and the radio features that can meet the requirements.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-Way-Radi...
#ICOM #PortOperations #PMR #marine
Our knowledge base article highlights the specific challenges faced by ports and the radio features that can meet the requirements.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-Way-Radi...
#ICOM #PortOperations #PMR #marine
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Demanding port operations need reliable communication to run smoothly.
Our knowledge base article highlights the specific challenges faced by ports and the radio features that can meet the requirements.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-Way-Radi...
#ICOM #PortOperations #PMR #marine
Our knowledge base article highlights the specific challenges faced by ports and the radio features that can meet the requirements.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Two-Way-Radi...
#ICOM #PortOperations #PMR #marine
Morning to my haters, people who like me, and all those in between. There’s gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s an arcade. Have a good day y’all.
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Morning to my haters, people who like me, and all those in between. There’s gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s an arcade. Have a good day y’all.
Good afternoon my imaginary friends. A beautiful day in Herne Bay. Wind surfers out, fishermen on the breakwater, and plenty walking on the front. Even Isle of Sheppey looks good in the sun. Have a great day y’all.
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good afternoon my imaginary friends. A beautiful day in Herne Bay. Wind surfers out, fishermen on the breakwater, and plenty walking on the front. Even Isle of Sheppey looks good in the sun. Have a great day y’all.
The start of the shack has begun. Only part of my extensive library, must get the others out of the warehouse at work.
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The start of the shack has begun. Only part of my extensive library, must get the others out of the warehouse at work.
Tonight I have just been part of an online meeting where I have taken an exam to get the first stage of my US Radio Amateur Licence. Needless to say I passed and now await my call. It is now time to start studying for the next level of the licence to move on to a General class, then the extra class.
ap students wahoo ! i passed my exam !!
ALT: ap students wahoo ! i passed my exam !!
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November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Tonight I have just been part of an online meeting where I have taken an exam to get the first stage of my US Radio Amateur Licence. Needless to say I passed and now await my call. It is now time to start studying for the next level of the licence to move on to a General class, then the extra class.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
Events to manage this festive season?
Whether you're coordinating a nativity play or managing vendor logistics at a Christmas market, two-way radio hire is the ideal communication solution to sleigh your events!
For more info, visit: icomuk.co.uk/Connect_Your...
#icom #radiohire #eventmanagement
Whether you're coordinating a nativity play or managing vendor logistics at a Christmas market, two-way radio hire is the ideal communication solution to sleigh your events!
For more info, visit: icomuk.co.uk/Connect_Your...
#icom #radiohire #eventmanagement
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Events to manage this festive season?
Whether you're coordinating a nativity play or managing vendor logistics at a Christmas market, two-way radio hire is the ideal communication solution to sleigh your events!
For more info, visit: icomuk.co.uk/Connect_Your...
#icom #radiohire #eventmanagement
Whether you're coordinating a nativity play or managing vendor logistics at a Christmas market, two-way radio hire is the ideal communication solution to sleigh your events!
For more info, visit: icomuk.co.uk/Connect_Your...
#icom #radiohire #eventmanagement
Morning widdikinks, no photo today. Weather is very Yorkshire - sleet, hail, snow and blowing a hooley. Still warm and dry on the office, have a great day y’all.
November 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Morning widdikinks, no photo today. Weather is very Yorkshire - sleet, hail, snow and blowing a hooley. Still warm and dry on the office, have a great day y’all.
Reposted by Chris Colclough G1VDP
On a busy film or TV set, efficient communication can be the difference between chaos and success.
Our website article explores how two-way radios provide instant comms to manage operations on film and TV production.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Choose-Two-W...
#icom #PMR #TwoWayRadio
Our website article explores how two-way radios provide instant comms to manage operations on film and TV production.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Choose-Two-W...
#icom #PMR #TwoWayRadio
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
On a busy film or TV set, efficient communication can be the difference between chaos and success.
Our website article explores how two-way radios provide instant comms to manage operations on film and TV production.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Choose-Two-W...
#icom #PMR #TwoWayRadio
Our website article explores how two-way radios provide instant comms to manage operations on film and TV production.
Read the full article here: icomuk.co.uk/Choose-Two-W...
#icom #PMR #TwoWayRadio
Heard this on Radio Show - "The Original Alternative" - Mod & Scooter Rally Sounds this morning, and the words could be written about my love life.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJR...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJR...
Loving on the losing side-Tommy hunt
YouTube video by soulman7262
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November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Heard this on Radio Show - "The Original Alternative" - Mod & Scooter Rally Sounds this morning, and the words could be written about my love life.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJR...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJR...
Good morning chucklebums. A beautiful cold morning in Kent today. Some big ships on the horizon. Have a great day y’all, and remember….
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Good morning chucklebums. A beautiful cold morning in Kent today. Some big ships on the horizon. Have a great day y’all, and remember….
