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…
Whether it be a talk by a member or a larger event such as a field weekend we all enjoy events. Events are core to our club; they bring us together and allow us to share idea’s and information with…
The terms IQ are increasingly commonplace in amateur radio literature. Open any copy of Radcom or read anything about Software Defined Radio (SDR) and you will see the terms IQ. But what are they? Since transitioning from a cherished black-box…
A little news hot off the Dayton press… Yaesu have a new mobile HF & 6m, 100w transceiver. Looks a little like the latest series of Icom radio’s with its black on white display. Its also similar to the FT-857…
Friday 29th April saw the start of the TSGARC big Field Weekend. OK, not quite the same as its BBC Radio 1 namesake but just as much fun 🙂 Setup took place on the Friday and was finished by late afternoon –…