Archive for July, 2013
England South East 14 July 2013
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Burnham Beeches Radio Club is at the McMichael Rally today. On Monday there’s a talk on carbon fibre antennas by Dan, 4X1WD. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720. Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society is at the McMichael Rally today. On Wednesday there’s a […]
England South West 14 July 2013
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Poole Radio Society is having a day in the park today. On Friday there’s an activity night, and next Sunday it’s Amateur Radio in the Country. More info from Bill Coombes, G4ERV, by email to secretary@g4prs.org.uk. Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club is holding a […]
Wales 14 July 2013
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is planning for the IOTA contest. More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733. On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD night. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773. On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is looking at vintage radios. Details from Lloyd, 2W0LLT, […]
Centenary Dinner Photographs
To celebrate the formation of the RSGB in 5 July 1913 the Society held a Centenary dinner on the same date in 2013. The dinner followed the Centenary activity at Bletchley Park on the same day and was held at Horwood House, Buckinghamshire. You can now download two high-resolution group photographs of those who attended […]
RSGB Centenary Convention
The RSGB’s Centenary Convention, generously sponsored by Martin Lynch & Sons, takes place over the weekend 11th –13th October 2013 at Horwood House just a few miles outside Milton Keynes. Because last year’s event was so popular, the numbers this year will need to be managed so booking early is going to be essential to […]
Harvey Fletcher, G8HQ
I’m writing to let you know of the death of my father at the age of 98. Harvey Fletcher was a founder member of amateur radio in the Darlington area in the 1930’s with G8HQ. He built all his own kit and transmitted round the world on 10W! I have all his QSL cards and […]
