Category Archives: Rallies / Exhibitions

Rally and Exhibition Reports.

Rosmalen Radio Rally 2017

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Once again I attended the very enjoyable Rosmalen radio rally with George M1GEO, Chris G8OCV, Peter G0IAP and Dave M0MBD. You can read about the trip online. We spotted quite a few familiar names and faces over the weekend. Dave … Continue reading

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Canvey Radio Rally 2017

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Ive written a short report on the 2017 Canvey rally. Really nice to see so many people, attendance seemed to be good. A great selection of vintage equipment (OK junk) on offer, with all the usual traders. You can read … Continue reading

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Friedrichshafen Rally Report, a beginners guide.

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Having never visited before, and with the able assistance of LEFARS members I visited for the first time the massive radio rally at Friedrichshafen in Southern Germany. I have included some details of my route and associated costs, but other … Continue reading

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RSGB Convention 2015

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I visited my first RSGB convention last year and was impressed by the quality of event and this year was even better, since I knew what to expect. Having to read the GB2RS news on a Sunday and not wanting … Continue reading

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Ham Radio Show at Friedrichshafen, Germany Part 3

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As Richard G4DDP mentioned in Parts 1 and 2, Hamradio 2015 brings together many of the  EU dealers under one roof.  Effectively Hall A1 for new equipment. In addition to German dealers like WiMo and Difona there were several Italian … 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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2014 Canvey Rally visit

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For me the Canvey Rally is a chance to meet up with a lot of LEFARS members and other Essex amateurs along with an opportunity to stock up on odds-n-ends to replace the ones lost or misplaced from previous visits. … Continue reading

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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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