Members took part in the Rossington Carnival and a good day was had. Contacts were made with all the usual European countries and we made it across the pond into the USA, Russia and Japan.
Once again many new friends made.


Full house in the back of the van with Dave, Richard, Rod and John.

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Congratulations to Colin Bowes and Tony Walton who were both successful today in passing the Intermediate Exam. Listen out for 2E0...

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Members of the club that attended this one had a very good day. We flew the flag for FARS and made some more friends. We actually sold some gear as well which was thanks to Dave and Kevin.

The van went along too and we had a few 'Guest Operators' who enjoyed the novelty.

Back at the club, Peter ran an M6 course and Cedric was busy filling in the trench.

Would you buy from this man? - you'd be suprised that the numbers that did! The Treasurer has a smile on his face...£££

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Some photo's taken of the van today in the hope of producing a new QSL card for the club.
John got the club call on the DX Cluster whilst working stations in the USA on 10m. Prime contact was Rick NQ4I who was Aeroplane Mobile over New Foundland.

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Look out for FARS Mobile (the Comms Van) at the following locations:-
13 July - UK Microwave Group Round Table in Sheffield
19 July - Sheffield Amateur Radio Club 'HamFun' day
26 July - Sandtoft Gathering
9 Aug - 'Blues and Two's' - Sandtoft
25 Aug - Rossington Gala

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Well Day 1 of the Museums on the Air Special Events Station at RAF Holmpton, and the Communications Vehicles first outing have done well.  Brian, and Kyle drove it over, with John and Sylvia in support in the camper. 

I opened the Club as usual and managed to wrok John on HF, and a number of other Museum Stations on VHF.  I then managed to wrok Gary (and his dog!!) on VHF on my drive in, the VHF station having been hastily moved to his car due to rain

Once set up the van looks the part.

Conditions on the air have not been brilliant, but Brian did manage to work Italy.

There was a good Club turnout today, with a number, myself and lads included, enjoying the tour. 

Lets hope the wx is kinder tonight for Brian, John, Sylvia and Kyle (especially Kyle as he's under canvas!!)

Listen out for the call on Sunday  - GB2VQJ and them our support.

Well done to all today

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Brian had the pleasure of representing FARS today at the official opening of the Lincoln Short Wave Club's new shack. The shack was officially opened by The Rt Revd John Charles Saxbee, Bishop of Lincoln and in attendance were Colin Thomas, President of the RSGB and Dr. Ken Jones, President of RAOTA. Seen in the picture are Peter Kendall, Chairman of LSWC and Bishop John. Finningley wish the LSWC well and hope that they enjoy their new premises.
 

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John, Kevin, Kyle and Brian headed across to RAF Holmpton today to carry out a final recce before setting up the Special Event station GB2VQJ for International Museums on the Air weekend - 14/15th June.
Brigadier James Fox once again proved a most accommodating host and the Society is looking forward to working with James and the Nuclear Bunker Museum. A visit to this site is highly recommended. We hope to see Society members visit the site during the weekend either to operate or just enjoy the excellent guided tour.

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Confirmation that we shall be using GB2VQJ during the International Museums on the air weekend - 14/15 June 2008.

Operating from RAF Holmpton, Withernsea. VQJ was was the secret project name for the build of the bunker.

See you there - or hear you on the air!

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I meant to BLOG this earlier but you know what its like... John has been very busy of late and the van has now been painted a very striking shade of Blue. John has some bits of trim to finish off but this lady is very near to hitting the roads very soon indeed. She is taxed and mot'd and raring to go. We will be making a recce in the next week or so of RAF Holmpton in preperation for International Museums on the Air. Callsign being applied for. This will probably be the van's first outing and if you can think of some other events, places we can display her then come and talk to us. Sponsorship ideas would also be welcome.
Why not make that trip down to the club and get a good look for yourself?!
Brian

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