History of Bob Heil (K9EID)

You have heard of Heil Sound, right?  Of course you have.  Bob and his company are mostly known in this country for their amateur radio microphones.  But do you know his background? Do you know what he has done for our…

JOTA after the Scouts had gone…..

The dynamic trio in action…….. The camera stayed in the same position, apart from the order of the dynamic trio can you spot the difference between the two pictures? The pictures were taken with a Raspberry Pi with a camera…

Successful JOTA

This year’s Jamboree on the Air at both Conygres and Woodhouse Park was another resounding success. In addition to members of the club we were also assisted by members of the Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society (GARES) and Woodhouse…

JOTA Planning & Operation

This week at the Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is the final planning for JOTA. We will be operating a VHF and UHF station at Conygres teaching Scouts how to send a message over the air to Woodhouse Park…

Trip to IOW and QSO

I am pleased to report a very successful and somewhat impromptue QSO was had on 2M on my trusty handheld (thank you again to Paul!!) whilst on our long weekend to the glorious (or not so weather wise) walklng vacation…

New 2m VHF Allocation

Ofcom has granted UK radio amateurs a temporary spectrum allocation adjacent to our existing 144-146 MHz allocation. The additional allocation will be between 146 MHz and 147 MHz.  It will become available from 31st October 2014, will require a NoV and that…

National Hamfest report

Another very well attended Ham fest this year. Wanting to arrive early and ‘browse’ (polite word for rummaging through stuff!) the boot sales outside the event hall/s didn’t disappoint. Could have spent a fortune on equipment you understand (better half…

2M Club Net

Rex G4RAE is in the chair tonight for the net. At the moment there is only Roger M6BUQ and Garry G7NVZ as well.

BristolBright

This event takes place at the Watershed & @Bristol. Celebrating Bristol’s place as a home for cutting-edge research. There are free events and activities to get involved with. Below is the link to the Bristol Bright event on Friday 26th…