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FrequencyCast UK – What’s on Show 126

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The show notes to go with Show 126 of our technology radio show.

Listen to, or download, FrequencyCast Show 126 (30 mins)

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We’re back!

After a long break, and by popular demand… we’re back!

In this show, find out what Pete and Kelly have been up to since the last show, and why Kelly glows in the dark

Radio Caroline

Thanks to regular listener (and radio amateur) Keith G6NHU, we were invited to spend an afternoon onboard Radio Caroline. Here are a couple of photos from the day:

 

Pete, Kelly and Keith - on deck!

Pete, Kelly and Keith – on deck!

Kelly's Titanic pose, on the way to Radio Caroline

Kelly’s Titanic pose, on the way to Radio Caroline

Kelly in the historic Radio Caroline studio

Kelly in the historic Radio Caroline studio

Ross Revenge - Home of Radio Caroline

Ross Revenge – Home of Radio Caroline

Interested in taking a trip to Radio Caroline? go to www.radiocaroline.co.uk

New Raspberry Pi

The latest Raspberry Pi computer, from little more than £30 – See Raspberry Pi 4 at Amazon

The Raspberry Pi 4 mini-computer

The Raspberry Pi 4 mini-computer

Metal Detector App.
Metal Detector app on the iPhone

Metal Detector app on the iPhone

 

£10 Software Defined Radio dongle

Like playing with radio? We recommend the RTL SDR dongle, that lets you receive digital TV, DAB radio, and with some extra software and a decent antenna – you can use it as a software-defined radio receiver. Realtek SDR Dongle on Amazon

The £10 RTL SDR Dongle

The £10 RTL SDR Dongle

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FrequencyCast UK Show 125: Alexa, the Birth of Broadcasting, Canine Calories and BT

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FrequencyCast 125 is now available for your listening pleasure. We’d like to thank you for your patience, and your support, as we’ve had some delays in getting the last couple of shows released.

Our latest show is available for download, or to listen to online. In this month’s show, Pete and Kelly catch up on what’s happened in the last couple of months of tech.

What’s in Show 125:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: Nokia 3310, MakeTheAirFair & Nintendo
  • Focus: Pete gets hands-on with Amazon Alexa
  • Discussed: 2MT & the birth of radio
  • Feature: Fitness tracking for man’s best friend
  • Interview: Contactless Payment Ring
  • Feedback: Sky boxes & 4G interference

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 125 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Listen to, or download, FrequencyCast Show 125 (30 mins)

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Show Links:

Please Support FrequencyCast:

We’ve been serving up your regular look at UK tech for almost ten years, and now we’re asking for your help – To cover the increasing costs of hosting the show, we’re asking our listeners to make a small donation to help cover our running costs. To show your support, please go to www.frequencycast.co.uk/donate – your contribution will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

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Celebrating 2MT – The Birth of Wireless

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This month sees an historic milestone – 95 years since the birth of broadcasting in the UK.

On the 14th of February 1922, an experimental radio station, with the callsign of 2MT (2 Emma Toc) took to the airwaves from a small hut in Writtle, Essex. To commemorate this, radio enthusiast Jim Salmon is launching an online radio station called Radio Emma Toc. This will include documentaries, interviews and a live transmission from the original hut.

Here’s an interview with the station’s creator, Jim Salmon:

FrequencyCast Update – 95th anniversary of 2MT, Writtle

The pioneering radio engineers back in the 1920s were led by Captain Peter Pendleton Eckersley, and the 2MT station broadcast “regularly” every Tuesday evening for 30 minutes a week. What started as a request for a station for ‘calibration purposes’ for the fast growing number of radio hams, transformed into an entertainment programme like none before.

Radio Emma Toc LogoIf you’re interested in radio, have a listen to Internet radio service ‘Radio Emma Toc’, where you’ll hear radio-related documentaries, vintage comedies, & 5 hours of live programming each day including a visit to the long low hut.
For details of Radio Emma Toc, including how to listen and the three-day schedule, go to www.emmatoc.com

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FrequencyCast UK Show 124: Google Cardboard, Radio Caroline and exploding Galaxies

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We’re back! After a break, Kelly and Pete return with a new show – FrequencyCast 124 has been released today. We’d like to thank you for your patience, and your support

Our latest show is available for download, or to listen to online. In this month’s show, Pete and Kelly catch up on what’s happened in the last couple of months of tech.

What’s in Show 124:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: GalaxyGate, Phone Roaming & Alexa
  • Discussed: Delays & Peer 1 Woes
  • Focus: Pokemon Go Madness
  • Discussed: Google Cardboard & VR
  • Out-and-About: Radio Caroline
  • Discussed: Top Google Searches
  • First Look: BBC Microbit
  • Feedback: HDMI, Ofcom and TV licensing
Pete in the Radio Caroline studio

Happy days – Pete in the Radio Caroline studio

Kelly, trying out virtual reality

Kelly, trying out virtual reality with Google Cardboard

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 124 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Please Support FrequencyCast:

We’ve been serving up your regular look at UK tech for almost ten years, and now we’re asking for your help – To cover the increasing costs of hosting the show, we’re asking our listeners to make a small donation to help cover our running costs. To show your support, please go to www.frequencycast.co.uk/donate – your contribution will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

www.frequencycast.co.uk

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FrequencyCast UK Show 123: Social Media, Antenna Testing, Sweat Tracking and Smart Straps

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After a short break (due to circumstances beyond our control), we’re back with our July show!

Our July 2016 show is available for download, or to listen to online. In this month’s show, Pete and Kelly chat about social media, play a couple more interviews from London’s Wearable Technology Show – we hope you enjoy the show!

What’s in Show 123:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: Windows 10 upgrades, Sky Cinema and Google privacy
  • Discussed: The end of the first social network
  • Hands-on: Home security with a Smart Dog
  • Interview: Antenna testing
  • Feature: Smart Watchstraps
  • Discussed: Tracking your sweat
  • Feature: No more lost keys
  • Feedback: Sky Q, Discovery and SCART

 

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 123 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Please Support FrequencyCast:

We’ve been serving up your regular look at UK tech for almost ten years, and now we’re asking for your help – To cover the increasing costs of hosting the show, we’re asking our listeners to make a small donation to help cover our running costs. To show your support, please go to www.frequencycast.co.uk/donate – your contribution will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

www.frequencycast.co.uk

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FrequencyCast UK Show 122: Wearable Tech, Trackers & Virtual Social Networks

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Our April 2016 show is available for download, or to listen to online – a couple of days later than normal, but it’s been a very busy week for us. In this month’s show, Pete and Kelly chat about social media, explore what happens at electronics fairs, and look at how women in tech are treated – we hope you enjoy the show!

What’s in Show 122:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: Kindle updates, touch pay and bots
  • Celebrating: Ten years of FrequencyCast
  • Focus: Wearable Tech 2016 in London
  • Feature: Wearable kids mobile & tracker
  • Interview: A sociable virtual network
  • Hands-on: Fitness tracking rings
  • Feedback: PVR, Discovery and cassettes
  • Help us: Show your support – make a donation!

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 122 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Please Support FrequencyCast:

We’ve been serving up your regular look at UK tech for almost ten years, and now we’re asking for your help – To cover the increasing costs of hosting the show, we’re asking our listeners to make a small donation to help cover our running costs. To show your support, please go to www.frequencycast.co.uk/donate – your contribution will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

www.frequencycast.co.uk

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FrequencyCast UK Show 121: Facebook, Girls in tech, Snapchat and adjustable eyewear

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Our March 2016 show is available for download, or to listen to online – a couple of days later than normal, but it’s been a very busy week for us. In this month’s show, Pete and Kelly chat about social media, explore what happens at electronics fairs, and look at how women in tech are treated – we hope you enjoy the show!

What’s in Show 121:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: DAB Channels, Pi3 & no more Nook
  • Discussed: All change for Facebook Like
  • Focus: Girls in Tech
  • Out-and-About: Electronics Fair
  • Discussed: Paper-thin lenses
  • Interview: Eyejusters reading glasses
  • Discussed: Snapchat updates
  • Help us: Show your support – make a donation!
  • Feedback: Record on a Macbook & Marshmallow

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 121 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Please Support FrequencyCast:

We’ve been serving up your regular look at UK tech for almost ten years, and now we’re asking for your help – To cover the increasing costs of hosting the show, we’re asking our listeners to make a small donation to help cover our running costs. To show your support, please go to www.frequencycast.co.uk/donate – your contribution will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

www.frequencycast.co.uk

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FrequencyCast UK Show 120: Tim Peake Radio Contact, De-stressing and a 10 hour movie

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Just to let you know, our February 2016 show is available for download, or to listen to online. In this show, Pete and Kelly chat about Tim Peake on the ISS and some exciting things to watch.

What’s in Show 120:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: 3 tariff swap, Sky Q and BBC 3 news
  • Update: The Riutbag Backpack
  • Discussed: A crowd-funded 10 hour film
  • Focus: Tim Peake ISS radio contact
  • Interview: De-stressing with Interaxion
  • Look ahead: Sci-fi Ball & Wearable Tech
  • Feedback: TVPlayer and BBC radio sport

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 120 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

www.frequencycast.co.uk

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Interview with Sarah from Riutbag

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It’s always great to see one of the people we’ve interviewed getting some press coverage – whether it’s on Dragons Den, or in the national press.

Today, it’s the turn of the RiutBag to get some attention, in the form of a piece in the Daily Mail.

Keen listeners to show 112 may recall that we interviewed Sarah from Riut when we met her at Gadget Show Live in Birmingham. She’d taken the concept of the backpack, and literally flipped it on its back. Of interest to us in particular was the way she designed, funded and prototyped the product, proving that anyone with an idea can bring a product to market.

Here’s our interview with Sarah Giblin, from April 2015:

Riutbag Interview (5 mins)
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You can find more info on the innovative Riutbag at www.riut.com

Kelly sporting the Riutbag backpack at Gadget Show Live 2015

Kelly sporting the Riutbag backpack at Gadget Show Live 2015

Pete interviewing Sarah from Riutbag at Gadget Show Live

Pete interviewing Sarah from Riutbag at Gadget Show Live

To see the Daily Mail’s article, go here Daily Mail Riutbag Rucksack

Well done to Sarah for the great product, and for getting some coverage!

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FrequencyCast Show 119: Review of 2015, Jim Bacon and Power Cuts

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Happy New Year from Kelly, Pete and the team at FrequencyCast! Let’s hope it’s set to be a great of tech!

The first show of 2016 has just been released, a couple of days later than planned, due to a very busy start to the New Year. In this show, we take a look back at the last 12 months of tech and make a few predictions – not only about the future, but about the weather.

What’s in Show 119:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: BBC hacked, EE recall and AVG issues
  • Focus: Tech Review of 2015
  • Discussed:Weather with Jim Bacon
  • Discussed: Hyperlocal crowdsourcing
  • Feedback: Power cuts and Pi VPNs
Pete interviewing meteorologist Jim Bacon

Pete interviewing meteorologist Jim Bacon

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 119 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

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FrequencyCast Show 118: Raspberry Pi Zero, Black Friday and BBC Three

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Greetings from the team at FrequencyCast. Just to let you know, we’ve just released our latest show – FrequencyCast 118 – this is our December 2015 show, where we continue talking to some of the exhibitors at the Westfield Shopping Centre in London’s Gadget Show Live showcase event. We also get hands-on with the new Raspberry Pi, and talk about the end of BBC Three.

What’s in Show 118:

Here’s a full list of what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: Tim Peake, Vtech Hack and BBC Three
  • Hands-on: Raspberry Pi Zero
  • Discussed: Facebook Word Cloud risks
  • Disliked: Black Friday
  • Discussed: The end of BBC Three
  • Featured: TomTom’s new products
  • Featured: Orbitsound 360 speakers
  • Features: Character Options kids toys
  • Feedback: Sky phone & Windows 10 start
Gadget Show Live Showcase in London's Westfield Shopping Centre

Gadget Show Live Showcase in London’s Westfield Shopping Centre

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 118 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

www.frequencycast.co.uk

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FrequencyCast Show 117: Samsung Gear S2, Mood Lighting, Home Security and USB

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Greetings from the team at FrequencyCast. Just to let you know, we’ve just released our latest show – FrequencyCast 117, dated the 1st of November 2015 show. For this show, Pete pays a visit to the Westfield Shopping Centre in London, for a Gadget Show Live showcase event. We also talk about Instagram and USB-C connectors.

What’s in Show 117:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: TalkTalk, BBC Store & Windows 10 Update
  • Discussed: Instagram… why?
  • First Look: Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch
  • Featured: Samsung contactless payment
  • Featured: Philips Hue lighting
  • Featured: Y-Cam home security cameras
  • Hands-on: Wraps headphone wristband
  • Feedback: New USB-C connectors and Loewe TV
Gadget Show Live Showcase in London's Westfield Shopping Centre

Gadget Show Live Showcase in London’s Westfield Shopping Centre

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 117 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

www.frequencycast.co.uk

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FrequencyCast Show 116: National Hamfest, Contactless Cash and Instant Ink

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Greetings from the team at FrequencyCast. This is to let you know that our October 2015 show is available for download, or to listen to online. In this show, Pete gives Kelly a guided tour of his man-cave… will she survive? Listen to find out…

What’s in Show 116:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: LG Selfie-phone, Chomecast Audio and iOS bill shock
  • Discussed: Facebook Privacy hoax
  • Mentioned: Support your local Air Ambulance
  • Focus: National Hamfest Radio Rally
  • Featured: Contactless Coffee
  • Reviewed: HP Instant Ink
  • Interview: Gadget Girl Nikki Moore on the Kodak Moments app
  • Feedback: Cloud storage, pair stealing and the Principality of Sealand
National Hamfest 2015 in Newark

National Hamfest 2015 in Newark

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 115 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

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FrequencyCast Show 115: Cloud Computing, Pete’s Man Cave and TV Scheduling

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Greetings from the team at FrequencyCast. This is to let you know that our September 2015 show is available for download, or to listen to online. In this show, Pete gives Kelly a guided tour of his man-cave… will she survive? Listen to find out…

What’s in Show 115:

Here’s what we cover in the latest episode of FrequencyCast:

  • News: Data breaches, new stuff from Apple, drones & Facebook M
  • First Look: Around Pete’s Home Office
  • Focus: Office 365 & Cloud Computing
  • First Look: whatsonit scheduling app
  • Interview:MySmartRemote car security
  • Discussed: TX Factor – Radio enthusiast’s TV show
  • Feedback: BBC iPlayer on old iOS, Flash security, solar meters and powerline

How To Get The Show:

You can download Show 115 to your smartphone, computer or MP3 player, or you can listen to the show online at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html , where you will also find instructions on how to subscribe (for free, of course).

Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad? Get shows and updates first via iTunes: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/redirect.php?id=additunes

Show Links:

Spread The Word

As you know, our shows are free. We rely on you, as a regular listener to FrequencyCast, to spread the word to your friends. Instead of paying for expensive advertising, we rely on word-of-mouth, and your recommendations are truly appreciated.

Until the next show… Share and Enjoy!

www.frequencycast.co.uk

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