The far end of the antenna support is now up, thanks to Gron’s tree climbing. A rigorous process of risk assessment was undertaken and it was decided that the number of birthdays would determine who should put the climbing harness on. The HyEndFed 8 Band wire is now across the car park and hopefully not […]
Interesting and well illustrated talk about the V2 Rocket and its guidance systems from Les MW0SEC – thank you Les! It all started with finding a book by Walter Dornberger in a charity shop…
After much discussion, lasting several weeks, we decided on an antenna for the Blind Vets UK Radio Room. The HyEndFed 8 Band is what we have sent for, initially from club funds. This is rated for 80, 40, (30), 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres. Arriving soon… http://www.hamradio.co.uk/aerials-antenna-manufacturers-hyendfed-antennas/hyendfed/hyendfed-8-band-black-clamp-pd-6530.php
Two radios at the club this evening, Vince trying the new aerial arrangement through the window on his Yaesu FT857, and Radek doing his practical work for the Foundation licence on a Yaesu FT1200.
Our meeting room hosts, Blind Veterans UK, provided wonderful festive fare for our Christmas Party. A hotly contested Liz-Quiz with up-to-date questions tested our members and provided some winners with chocs and other prizes. Several members received award certificates for valiant service. The photo shows our Chairman Gron, leading by example…
Thanks to Peter GW4UWD for bringing in his minute loop – really impressive for QRP and packing in your luggage.
Thanks to Jack G2ANC for an interesting and practical talk on M0XON aerials. He demonstrated several and made one that we tested out – and it worked!
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