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M7IVR

< Avionics Apprentice & Tech Tinkerer>

// HOBBIES & TECH SPECS

📻 Amateur Radio

Licensed Foundation amateur radio operator antenna builds.

  • Callsign: M7IVR
  • Licence: UK Foundation
  • Primary Rig: Baofeng UV-5R Clone
  • Handheld Antenna: 48.8in Abbree Tactical Folding Antenna
  • Directional Setup: Homebrew Moxon Yagi Dual-Band Antenna

✈️ SDR & Flight Tracking

Monitoring local airspace.

  • SDR Hardware: NooElec NESDR Mini 2
  • Dedicated Antenna: Homebrew ADS-B Antenna (1090MHz)
  • Completed projects: Real-time commercial flight tracking and RF signal decoding

🔭 Astronomy

Deep-sky observation and stargazing with a high-aperture optical setup.

  • Telescope: Sky-Watcher 150PDS
  • Mounting: Sky-Watcher EQ5 Manual Equatorial Mount
  • Focus: Lunar, planetary, and deep-sky astrophotography

📷 Photography

Full-frame DSLR photography. I shoot all sorts: aviation, wildlife, archytecture, and some sport.

  • Camera Body: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • Prime Glass: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
  • Telephoto: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM v1
  • Lighting: Canon Speedlite 550EX

🖨️ 3D Printing & Making

Rapid prototyping, custom bracket design, and functional prints for hardware projects.

  • 3D Printer: Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
  • Applications: Brackets, mounts, holders and fidgets

🖥️ Custom PC & Tech Setup

High-performance desktop station for rendering, gaming and everyday use.

  • Case: Alienware Aurora R12
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-11700K
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
  • Memory: 32GB DDR4 RAM | 3TB Total Storage
  • Storage: 1TB SSD and a 2TB SSD

🎯 Goals & Wishlist

Motorized EQ Mount (Tracking/GoTo Upgrade for Sky-Watcher) Active project
First Car Active Goal
Sigma 150-600 Contemporary Next monetary goal
PPL Target: June 2027 start