Museum of Internal Fire.

As mentioned at the club Wednesday, whilst on holiday last week I visited the Museum of Internal Fire at Tanygroes, Ceredigion. SA43 2JS. www.internalfire.com As well as lots of engines they have lots of things of interest to the radio…

Museums On the Air

The club was asked if we would like to operate from the Thornbury District Mueseum again.  So as part of Museums On The Air we did on Saturday 24th June. Rex G4RAE and John M0HFH organised and setup the station using…

Waitrose On-Air

Very quick post regarding last weekends Waitrose On-Air Roadshow event. First wanting to thank Waitrose and specifically Shirley (my contact) for organising with us. I am sure that all those who took part and visited us at the store on Saturday…

2M Mobile Foxhunt

Tonight was the mobile foxhunt. Peter (2E0UAR) was the fox. Paul (M0ZMB) was first to find him There were five teams out looking for the fox, of which four found him eventually. The last two to find did have to…

How to get your rope over that tree!

So how many times have we wanted to get a rope over a tall tree?  American amateurs have a great solution but unfortunately, I suspect, its not possible for us here in the UK. 🙁 The solution is in episode 263 of…

RSGB Strategy Publication

This month, the RSGB have published their strategy for the next five years.  The outline provides a short summary of their Purpose, Values, Goals and Priorities but they have also made available a five page document that provides more details.…

G4WSM Field Day

Browsing the website of the Weston super Mare club (G4WSM), I found the video below.  As its rather fun, I’m posting it here too 🙂  Whilst we’ve just had our field weekend wouldn’t it have been good to make a…

Improve your Morse code

There a few club members who know Morse code and would like to improve their skills in one way or another.  Speaking with members, I’ve heard mention of FISTS but never of CWOPS.  I know an amateur who has spent…