MM0ZIF_WX Master Links Page.
These are the Quick Links to all the pages you could need for easy access, For Stornoway, Marybank and the Isle of Lewis
Read the articleIsle of Lewis · Outer Hebrides
Amateur radio and weather from the edge of the Atlantic.
Live conditions from MM0ZIF_WX at Marybank, on the western edge of Stornoway, plus antenna builds, gear reviews and field notes from a station on the 58th parallel.
- Licence
- MM0ZIF
- Locator
- IO68tf
- Height
- 165 ft ASL
- Online since
- 2017
Right now at the station
Sun
08:11 / 16:08
Sunrise / sunset · 7h 57m daylight
Stornoway almanacMoon
Waxing crescent
26 % illuminated
Stornoway moon dataTides
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Next tide · Stornoway
Stornoway tide tableSpace weather
Kp 1 · Quiet
Aurora unlikely tonight
Stornoway Kp forecast
Shipping
Hebrides
Rough or very rough, occasionally moderate in east.
Met OfficeLatest from the station
Field notes, build guides and reviews from the bench and the weather desk.
Best times to visit the Isle of Lewis: a weather-based guide from Stornoway
A practical guide to when to visit the Isle of Lewis based on Stornoway climate averages, with suggested…
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Stornoway weather in October 2026: wet, windy, and brighter than usual
October 2026 in Stornoway: 174.4 mm of rain, a three-day dry spell mid-month and a 73 mph gust…
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Propagation in Amateur Radio
Every amateur contact is a small act of applied physics. You press the key or speak into the…
Read Understanding Sporadic-E: The Unpredictable Ionospheric Wonder
Sporadic-E is a short-lived ionospheric phenomenon that can suddenly open VHF and lower UHF bands for contacts over…
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Amateur Radio Contesting: From HF to Microwave
Amateur radio contesting is one of the most exciting and competitive aspects of the hobby. Whether you operate…
ReadFrom the archives
Older field notes and builds worth another look.
The Horrors of Applying for any job in 2025!
In today’s competitive job market, crafting an effective resume has become more crucial than ever. With the advent…
Read The Cosmic Role of Proof-readers
What is Proof-reading: Proofreading isn’t just about spotting typos; it’s about ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cosmic alignment in…
Read The Art of Crafting Effective Job Descriptions
I like many others look to LinkedIn as a source of jobs available, sometimes there are amazing job…
ReadFrom the station
Timelapses, shorts and weather notes from Marybank.
Explore the station
Four places to start, whether you came for the radio or the weather.
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Explore Radio
Radio
Antennas, digital modes, projects and operating notes from MM0ZIF.
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Explore Weather
Weather
Forecasts, station data, cloud lore and the science behind the sky.
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Explore Electronics
Electronics
Raspberry Pi, home automation, components and bench tools.
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Explore Science
Science
Theory, space weather and the physics behind the hobby.
MM0ZIF · IO68tf
The operator
The station behind the signal.
I’m Marcus Hazel-McGown, MM0ZIF — a licensed amateur radio operator, weather enthusiast and doctor of musicology based in Marybank on the Isle of Lewis.
The station sits at IO68tf, 165 ft above sea level, with an Ecowitt array and a Weather Display clientraw feed behind the live pages. The rest of the site is the bench: antenna builds, gear reviews, digital modes and the occasional poem.
Marcus Hazel-McGown MM0ZIF · IO68tf · Isle of Lewis
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The weather station, webcam and hosting are funded by readers. If the data or the guides are useful, you can buy me a coffee — no account needed.