today we acheived head copy at 20wpm but john could only manage 3 letter words.
we have both been practising with a hi mound paddle and we are getting familier with the technique and can send sucessfully at 16wpm, Rex G4rae would be pleased to help anyone interested.
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Folks its been a while but thought I’d post a hello from the’ valleys’.
Hope you are all well and I’m still enjoying keeping in touch on this web site. Planning a visit towards the end of March when Karen (XYL) is down judging in the South West. BTW mentioned to John (M3EQQ) that the club is very welcome to visit the QTH (IO72XG) in the summer for perhaps an ‘alternative field weekend’. Tents, motorhomes, barbeques, dogs all welcome. I have 9 acres of high ground (approx. 310m ASL) to offer, base, mobile, portable and plenty of walking for those that want it. However need to be strong antennas, well made and guyed – we can get strong winds up here. If you want to come I can mention to our local club ADARS and Mid-Wales RAYNET and perhaps we can do a joint venture – the guys will be up for that – we do a lot of SOTA as you might imagine. Anyway 73 for now and I’ll keep you posted once the Spring/Summer antenna farm starts going up. Mark MW0RZS
A great day at the Vale of Berkeley Railway. We managed 11 other heritage railways plus contacts UK and Europe wide and into the Ukraine.
Thanks to Owen for the antenna, radio and most of the contacts.
Thanks to Rob for the excellent cards for the event.
Thanks to everyone that showed up. A great effort by the club.
We will be operating on Saturday 22nd September from the Vale of Berkeley Railway at Sharpness Docks.
Postcode is GL13 9UD for the engine shed.
I will be there about 0830 to get set up and we should be operating from approx 10am until 3pm.
The callsign will be GB4VBR for those unable to attend but who want to listen.
Folks I shall be going to the West of England rally at the Cheese & Grain Warehouses on 17th. If anyone wants to go a spare seat is going with a modest fuel contribution.
Catch me next week at club. Mark M0RZS
Folks
See link to the rally site and information. I am now going and happy to fill a seat if anyone wants to hitch a ride. Seems it may be a good rally this year given it’s anniversary year.
http://www.nadars.org.uk/rally.asp
See me later at club.
Mark M0RZS
Folks copied link from the webpage. Some new dates announced apparently for this year?
Mark M0RZS