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National Hamfest (Newark) 28th September 2012

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The LEFARS touring party (driver John G1DJI , Marc G0TOC, John G0VEH, Derek M0XDC and yours truly) left Loughton soon after 8am for the Newark Showground (formally RAF Winthorpe – more info here)  and the National Hamfest. We went on … Continue reading

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HamRadio 2012 – Day three

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The last day, Sunday, is traditionally fairly quiet. The three day ticket essentially covers the cost of the first two days and Sunday can be considered as an extra. The theme of Hamradio 2012 was digital communications. The display in … Continue reading

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HAMRADIO 2012 – day two

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Hamradio 2012 is held over three days, this year 22-24 June, but always Friday to Sunday. Day two seems to attract more being on a Saturday and 2012 was no exception. By Sunday it is fairly quiet and, for most, … Continue reading

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HAMRADIO 2012 – day one

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Just back from HamRadio 2012 at the Friedrichshafen Messe and a few minutes before venturing out to get some food & more drink. Staying at a nice hotel north of Lindau, also frequented by other Hams, including a family from … Continue reading

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International Museums Weekend – GB2NWA – North Weald Airfield

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LEFARS are at North Weald Airfield for International Museums Weekend (IMW), 16/17 June, with the callsign GB2NWA. Courtesy of Brian 2E0EFX, there is a live webcam stream – watch the  action as the wind  sweeps across the airfield and buffets the HF … Continue reading

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EFC2012 on the AIR – from June 1st to July 5th, 2012

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Dear friends, “European Football Championship 2012 on the AIR” is an on-the-air activity which promises to be a great deal of fun, organized by Polish and Ukrainian amateurs affiliated with PZK and UARL. From June 1 to July 5  2012, there will be numerous … Continue reading

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W&S 22nd Annual Open Day 3rd June.

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With a long Bank Holiday, it wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the W&S Open Day held on Sunday 3rd June. It isn’t very often that the event coincides with lots of activity on the River Thames – but … Continue reading

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Cambridge (Godmanchester) Rally 2012 Visit Report

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The LEFARS (Loughton) chapter – myself, John G0VEH, Marc G0TOC and driver John G1DJI left soon after 9am for the 66 mile journey to the Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club (C&DARC) 2012 rally held at Godmanchester. The unrelenting rain … Continue reading

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2012 Canvey Rally report

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The LEFARS (Loughton) touring party left Loughton at 09:20 to go to the 27th annual Canvey Rally. This is organised by SEARS (South Essex Amateur Radio Society) and held at the Paddocks Community Centre. I was passenger; driver John G1DJI … Continue reading

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InnovAntennas visits LEFARS

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On Friday 2nd December LEFARS were pleased to receive Justin Johnson G0KSC and Joe (József) Gyöngyösi HA5CW / M0HAA from InnovAntennas, Canvey.  This visit was scheduled last month but had to be delayed.  Justin is well known for his innovative … Continue reading

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