Pete M0PSX catches up with Bob G0FGX from TX Factor at the National Hamfest in Newark for a preview of what they'll be up to. More details at www.txfactor.co.uk

A two-minute introduction to amateur radio - designed to be used to show to anyone interested in finding out more about the hobby, what is involved, and how to get started. Includes images of Essex Hams in action. Updated for 2016. More at https://www.essexham.co.uk/videos

Sunday the 11th of September 2016 saw a very impromptu gathering of Essex Hams at Shoebury East Beach. Here is a short video review of the amateur radio get-together.

Pete M0PSX was interviewed on Basildon Hospital Radio about amateur radio in Essex. The interview was also broadcast on Gateway FM, on 1287AM, inside Basildon Hospital and online. Here is a copy of the interview. More details at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/radio-interview-may16.html

In April 2016, Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with SteppIR Founder Mike Mertel K7IR, who was visiting Waters & Stanton to supervise installation of their new SteppIR antenna. Here is our interview with Mike, where he explains the background to the antenna design. More at www.essexham.co.uk/steppir

A short video featuring a time-lapse of the Essex Skills Night, held in March 2016 at the village Hall in Danbury. For more, go to www.essexham.co.uk/skills

Video explaining what happens at a UK amateur radio Foundation exam session. Part of our Getting Started in Amateur Radio video series - More information at https://www.essexham.co.uk/foundation-exam

Sunday the 7st of February 2016 was a very busy Canvey Rally, run by the South Essex Amateur Radio Society. Here is our short video montage of the 2016 rally, at The Paddocks on Canvey Island

Sandringham School in St. Albans was the first school selected to make contact with Tim Peake on the ISS. This is a recording of what was received by Pete M0PSX from 08:50 on 08 January 2016

Essex Ham was very lucky to be able to get an interview with former BBC weatherman Jim Bacon G3YLA to discuss Tropospheric Ducting and Sporadic E. In this interview, Jim explains how these two weather phenomena work and provides several useful tips on getting DX on the VHF and UHF bands.