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GB1HS 1st Hainault Scouts JOTA Weekend 15/16 October 2011

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Some photos from The 1st Hainault Scouts campsite close to the A12 at Little Heath, nr Romford.  GB1HS is operated by the Loughton & District ARS and assisting Lee 2E0GSL and Jason 2E0EER, 1st Hainault Scouts leaders,  as part of … Continue reading

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RSGB: A Personal View by John Mulye G0VEH

Having been a member of the RSGB for over FIFTY years, I feel I am entitled to a small rant. I am appalled at the problems and hole we (the members of the RSGB) find ourselves in. I am of … Continue reading

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Special News From RSGB

FYI… received today by Marc G0TOC from the RSGB Please find attached an advance copy of the RSGB Matters section from the November RadCom. This is being circulated at the earliest possible opportunity because of the significance of the material. The … Continue reading

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RSGB Convention Report by Dave G4FKI

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I visited the RSGB convention at Horwood House near Milton Keynes today (Saturday 8th October). This was my first visit, and must say I found it a enjoyable day out. There are five lectures running at the same time, each of … Continue reading

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An Explanation of SINPO by John G0VEH

Those who have a Notice of Variation (NoV) for 60m use this system to give meaningful signal reports on that band. It is not used much by amateurs on other bands but I have heard it used. The 60m band … Continue reading

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Derek M0XDC Builds the Radio Kits Hunter Panadapter SDR Kit

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Derek M0XDC bought the Hunter HF SDR Receiver/Panadapter kit from Radio Kits at the Lincoln Hamfest on 30th September [see report here]. Apparently it was ‘my fault’ – by my dragging him to the stand to have a look at the … Continue reading

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Cretan Blog – October 2011

Greetings once again from a warm and now, very quiet Cretan QTH. With the last of our visitors departing a few days ago, we are now able to return to what passes for normal around here. We have even had … Continue reading

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Newark Hamfest Show – 30 September 2011

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A quick report on a visit to Newark (the one near Sherwood Forest, not New Jersey) for the 2011 National Hamfest held at the Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground on Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st. The National Hamfest is organised … Continue reading

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Cretan Blog – September 2011

Hello again from quite a busy Crete. Judge, G4KAR, and Pat, G8TNH, departed after two fun-filled weeks and seemed to have enjoyed their stay so much that they have already pencilled in a couple of weeks for another visit next … Continue reading

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Cretan Blog – August 2011

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With the temperature pegged around the high 30’s, greetings from a pleasantly warm SV9! I usually receive my RadComic about three weeks after you get it in the UK but the July issue arrived a lot earlier than usual and … Continue reading

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