Ah, this image takes me back to the days of operating from a true "radio shack" - quite literally in this case! This setup, circa 2013, shows a cozy and functional amateur radio station nestled in a wooden garden shed. It's a scene many of us can relate to, making the most of available space to pursue our hobby.
The heart of the station is my dear old Yaesu FT-950 transceiver, a solid choice for HF and 6-meter operation. It's housed in a simple wooden shelf unit, which also contains my old Daiwa manual antenna tuner and computer-radio interface box (from Johnny G3LIV).
To the left of the operating position we see a desktop computer tower, running logging software and digital mode programs. On the right, there's a hefty 30A power supply unit, crucial for powering the transceiver and other equipment.
The computer monitor sits atop the shelf unit, with a keyboard and mouse in front for easy operation.
The wooden walls of the shed give the station a warm, rustic feel with a blanket to one side by way of 'insulation'...it got cold in that shed in the winter months! An oil filled radiator was used to raise the temperature ever so slightly but it was usually fighting a losing battle, hihi.
It's wasn't a fancy, purpose-built ham shack, but it had all I needed at that time for effective operation. I would claim that this type of setup embodies the spirit of amateur radio - making use of available resources, creating a functional station in a modest space, and providing countless hours of enjoyment on the airwaves. It's a fine example of a typical British garden shed shack, where many great QSOs take place.
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