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Inside the Business of Ham Radio – Interview with Martin Lynch
In this special edition of Something for the Weekend, Martin Lynch G4HKS sits down with Jim Lee (G4AEI) from Practical Wireless Magazine for an in-depth interview.Martin shares the story of 35 years building ML&S, from humble beginnings in a corner shop to becoming the UK’s largest ham radio retailer. He talks about the rocky ’90s, how the internet nearly killed the hobby, why scooters saved the business, and what he’s learned from a lifetime in amateur radio.Whether you’re an experienced ham or just getting started, this is a fascinating insight into the history, struggles, and future of ham radio – direct from someone who has lived it.👉 Want to read the full interview?Pick up the latest issue of Practical Wireless Magazine, available now, for the complete feature.🔗 Find Practical Wireless here: https://www.mymagazinesub.co.uk/practical-wireless/latest-issue/details/practical-wireless-vol-101-no-9-september-2025-issue-249-1/🔗 Explore our store: https://www.hamradio.co.ukRunning Order:0:00 – Intro0:34 – Starting ML&S 35 Years Ago2:19 – Surviving the ’90s Ham Radio Crash4:40 – When the Internet Changed Everything6:46 – New Radios That Saved the Hobby9:53 – What Makes Ham Radio Special10:55 – Martin’s First Radio at Age 1213:35 – Early Days Working in Ham Radio Shops17:40 – Becoming a Dealer & Building ML&S19:55 – Retirement, North Devon & Family Life22:39 – The Future of ML&S and Ham RadioHam Radio Store: http://www.hamradio.co.uk/Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hamradioukFollow us on Twitter: @HamRadioUK https://twitter.com/HamRadioUKUK Local Rate: 0345 2300 599
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