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Rally and Exhibition Reports.

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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Ham Radio Show – Friedrichshafen 2012

By sheer coincidence I was able to schedule a return business trip to Germany at the same time as the Ham Radio Show in Friedrichshafen, Southern Germany so on the 21st of June I once again found myself at the … 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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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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Kempton Park Rally 6 November 2011

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The November Kempton Park Rally, for me, marks the end of the ‘season’.  A chance to meet up with old acquaintances, fellow LEFARS members and buy a few bits and pieces. (see RadioFairs website here for more info). I went … 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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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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