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 who from but claims to be totally portable and with a fantastically light head load.  To be honest I was at the other end of the show so by the time I got to the arena the demonstration was over. I also couldn’t hear the audio from the PA system well either so apologies on that.  In the foreground of the picture there was a model army vechical display which was interesting and I did manage to see some of that. In terms of spend!!! dare I say it I did buy wisely this time and not with either my eyes or heart but head. Some millspec 214 (ex test lab) feeder approx 50m made off neatly with N type £10, ideal for my portable stuff. Galvanised coated base for my antenna mast (perfect inside diameter 65mm) to allow full rotation once slotted together – spot on and some N type connectors and adopters (as you do).  Nearly talked into a NOS IC7000 but resisted.  Very good day indeed. Same time next year  ????