A a very pleasent day spent meandering around Reading Rally. In my humble opinion a better rally this year than Newbury. The first picture below (although not brilliant) tried to show a new tri-band mini beam on test can’t remember…
There is loads of noise about the IC-7300 at the moment in Radcom, QST and other magazines. So I felt we should do our bit too! Here are a couple of video reviews of the radio. The first is by…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit at your antenna and see what it ‘sees’? Well, this evening I attached a camera to my antenna and shot the following short video as the mast was raised…
Rally will be held at Reading Rugby Football Club, Holme Park Farm Lane, Sonning Lane, Sonning on Themes, Reading RG4 6ST (according to that advertised in RSGB). I will keep the thread posted with how it goes. May see you…
Following on from Andrew’s post I couldn’t help but add the picture took by Thornbury Carnival staff. Struck me as a cross between the blues brothers (only more of us) and a bunch of people you probably wouldn’t buy a…
Wednesday evening (6th July) saw this year’s pedestrian Fox Hunt in and around the Thornbury area. This year it was decided to use 70cm instead of the usual 2m. It was found by the hounds however that it was much…
The RSGB Convention takes place in Milton Keynes over the weekend of 8th and 9th October. Not to be confused with a rally, the convention has lots of lectures on topics related to Amateur radio including DXpeditions and a construction competition.…
The 2nd of July was the date of the Thornbury Carnival and what a glorious day it was. Hot and sunny. Thanks to those who helped with the organisation, who provided equipment, who got equipment to/from the site and to…
Below is ongoing detail. I will add more to this post as the trip unfolds. Click any of the photos in this post for bigger versions. Day 1 – 22nd June 2016 Graham and myself are on a European adventure…
The TSGARC has, unfortunately, had to withdraw from attending the Yate Heritage Centre this weekend as part of Museums on the Air due to difficulties agreeing terms for our use of the lawn next to the centre. Thank you to everyone…