Rallies and Events News 29 September 2013

| September 27, 2013

Northampton Radio Club is hosting the National Final of the British Top-Band Direction Finding Association competition today, Sunday 29 September. In this, the national final, competitors will be required to locate three hidden transmitters, operated using CW and AM; in the 1.8MHz band and with a maximum carrier level of 9dBW. The event will start at 12.50 and conclude at 16.30. For further information please refer to the BTBDFA website at www.topbanddf.org.uk.

The West Tyrone ARC Annual Conference that will take place on 5 October at the Technology Education Centre in Omagh. Speakers this year include Carlos, G3VHF from AMSAT-UK, Pat, EI2HX from IRTS, Len, GM0ONX from the RSGB, Phil, MI0VIM, Graeme, MI0WGM and Simon, GW0NVN. Doors open at 10:30am with first speaker at 11:00am.

Sunday 6 October is a busy day for rallies. The Autumn Militaria and Electronics and Radio Amateur Hangar Sale takes place at the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8ALDoors open 10am and there will be civil, military and vintage radio equipment plus vehicle spares and more. Contact Lucy Siebert, 01270 623 353.

Blackwood and District ARS Rally will be held at Coleg Gwent, Risca Rd, Cross Keys NP11 7ZA. Talk in is on S22 and doors open at 10am with admission beinf £2. There will be trade stands, a car boot area and a Bring & Buy. More information from Dave, GW4HBK on 01495 228 516.

The 24th Great Northern Hamfest will be held at Barnsley Premier Leisure Complex, Queens Road, Barnsley S71 1AN. Doors open at 10.30am and admission is £3.50. There will be trade stands, special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. Details from Ernie, G4LUE on 07984 191 873.

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