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Club News from Marc G0TOC

LEFARS 32nd Foundation Licence course 19-20 September 2015

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From the keyboard of Marc G0TOC……. [last update 15th October –  more M6 callsigns added] Following this weekend’s course and practical assessments, on behalf of the Society, I would like to congratulate; Ciara Banks M6WSF, Martin Bauer, Carl Draper M6FUP, … Continue reading

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Foundation course No31 16th & 17th May 2015. Course photo.

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LEFARS Field Weekend 2-3 August 2014

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The second summer Field weekend was held over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd August at the Rainbow & Dove, Hastingwood in Essex. Close to the Harlow conurbation  and the M11 J7  junction, it is a haven of peace if … Continue reading

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LEFARS Field Weekend 19-20 July 2014

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The first (of two) LEFARS Field Weekends for 2014 was held on 19th/20th July at Aylmers Farm, Old Harlow.  Home to John G0PTG and Audrey Mattison.  It was a chance to relax in a field in the Essex countryside, play … Continue reading

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ROYAL GUN POWDER MILLS VE WEEKEND 3-5 May 2014

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The 3rd to 5th  May Bank Holiday weekend saw the club at the Royal Gunpowder Mills VE weekend show. The show was full of re-enactors depicting soldiers from all the countries in Europe that were engaged in World War 2. … Continue reading

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1940’s themed weekend (VE Celebration) at the Royal Gunpowder Mills

The club will be operating GB2RGM, from the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey (RGM) over the May Bank holiday weekend of the 3 – 5 May for the  VE Celebration . We will also be showing our collection of equipment of … Continue reading

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Visit from RSGB Chairman of the Board on 7th March

Club meeting 7th March Graham Murchie G4FSG Chairman of the Board at the RSGB will be visiting the club on Friday 7th March to give a talk and answer any questions Your chance to see where the RSGB and amateur … Continue reading

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Items wanted for LEFARS exhibition

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LEFARS EXHIBITION Looking for a small CB mobile. It doesn’t need to be working as long as it looks complete and ok. This is needed to complete display of 1980’s equipment Also looking for example of PYE PF1 tx/rx (example … Continue reading

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Contesting – A Beginner’s Guide

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There were several requests for a copy of my presentation at the LEFARS meeting on 21st Feb – “Contesting – a beginners guide” .   Click here for a PDF copy  complete with links for further information.     73 … Continue reading

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LEFARS 27th Foundation Licence course 25-26 January

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The LEFARS 27th Foundation Licence Course held over the weekend consisted of 9 candidates with one candidate for the assessments and exam only. After a long weekend, the ten candidates who took the examination all successfully passed the course. Marks … Continue reading

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