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Issue 119 A publication of the Vintage and Military Amateur
Radio Society February 2013
www.vmars.org.uk M0VMW Affiliated to the Radio Society of Great
Britain
1 February 2013
The annual Wyong Field Day (near Sydney) was held on Sunday 24th
February 2013. A ‘Cold War’ net was held at at 1 p.m. (6 m band
51.0 MHz FM). Left to right:
Louis with a PRC-351, VMARS Member Ray Robinson VK2NO with a
PRC-77, Dave with a PRC-77, Ray with a PRC-6
From our Chairman
AROS, the Amateur Radio Observation Service, an RSGB service,
operates as an interface between amateur radio operators and the
regulatory authority Ofcom. Volunteers have made themselves
available to monitor transmissions on the amateur bands and their
primary role is to assist in resolving
problems, on these bands, relating to transmissions which have
mostly been reported by other radio amateurs.
AROS is the means by which British radio amateurs undertake a
degree of self-regulation, relieving Ofcom of the necessity to take
action over relatively minor breaches of licence conditions. An
example of their work is the monitoring and recording of the
deliberate interference and unsociable behaviour that can sometimes
be heard on repeaters. Other issues may result from complaints
about the use of inappropriate language, the unlicensed use of the
amateur bands or out of band harmonic interference. In these
instances, AROS will gather evidence of the problems being reported
in order to confirm that the complaints are valid and, where
possible, will make direct contact with the
VMARS Committee contact details: Chairman:
Ian Underwood M0YMK Roundwyck Farm Pipers Lane, Balls Cross
Petworth, West Sussex GU28 9JZ +44(0)1403 820185
[email protected]
Secretary:
John Keeley G6RAV 93 Park Crescent Abergavenny, Gwent NP7 5TL
+44(0)7855 566160 [email protected]
Treasurer:
Bronek Wedzicha M0DAF 22 Farmers Way Copmanthorpe, York North
Yorkshire Y023 3XX +44(0)1904 708704 [email protected]
Membership Secretary:
Peter Shepherd G7DXV 25 Tomkins Close Stanford-Le-Hope Essex
SS17 8QU +44(0)1375 640618 [email protected]
Ordinary Member:
Peter Jones G8CDC Tudor House Stoneleigh Road Blackdown
Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 6QR +44(0)1926 883345
[email protected]
Ordinary Member:
Stuart McKinnon G0TBI 145 Enville Road Kinver, Near Stourbridge
West Midlands DY7 6BN +44(0)1384 872157 [email protected]
Publications Manager:
Bronek Wedzicha M0DAF 22 Farmers Way Copmanthorpe, York North
Yorkshire Y023 3XX +44(0)1904 708704 [email protected]
Public Relations Officer:
Stuart McKinnon G0TBI 145 Enville Road Kinver, Near Stourbridge
West Midlands DY7 6BN +44(0)1384 872157 [email protected]
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operators of the stations concerned in an attempt to resolve the
situation amicably. It is pleasing to note that the majority of
operators contacted by AROS over these issues are frequently
unaware that their on-air activities are either the cause of
offence to other amateurs or are outside of the scope of licence
conditions and they usually react in a positive and responsive way.
A very small minority of operators, however, take the opposite view
by refusing to recognise AROS as having any legitimacy and are
sometimes abusive.
Where serious breaches of licence conditions are observed and
not rectified by the originating station, monitoring will continue
until sufficient evidence can be passed to Ofcom with a view to
taking more vigorous action where necessary. In some cases, this
has resulted in prosecutions by Ofcom and fines and confiscation
orders issued by the courts.
Another function of AROS is to monitor the use of amateur bands
where changes have been made to frequency allocations and licence
conditions. In the interests of maintaining the integrity of
amateur radio in Britain, the RSGB take a proactive stance in
heading off problems before they fall into the domain of the
primary users or Ofcom. Following the changes recently made to
frequencies and working conditions in the 5 MHz band, the RSGB have
requested that AROS undertake monitoring to ensure that the new
conditions are being correctly adhered to.
After an initial period of monitoring by AROS, a number of
breaches have been observed on 5 MHz and the RSGB have made
informal approaches to user organisations such as VMARS to request
their assistance in bringing any problems quietly to their member’s
attention. Rather surprisingly, some operators appear not to
appreciate that selecting a working frequency for a USB transmitter
at the very top edge of a frequency allocation will result in
operating up to 3 kHz out-of-band. Also, a number of USB
transmissions have been overdriven, resulting in excessive
bandwidth and splatter, and there have been instances of deliberate
QRM from CW stations.
A few AM stations have been observed with wider bandwidth than
the permitted 6 kHz or possibly running radiated power in excess of
the 25 W of AM carrier power that is permitted on 5 MHz. Some AM
operators, and particularly those who use modern equipment, express
their RF power output as PEP. instead of carrier power and this can
lead to a misunderstanding on the part of any listeners who may not
realise that 100 W PEP is equivalent to 25 W of carrier power when
100 % modulated.
It would be understandable for readers to gain the impression
that operating standards on 5 MHz are very poor. Nothing could be
further from the truth. Since 1st January, several VMARS Members
have undertaken regular informal monitoring of the 5 MHz
allocations using SDR receivers and while some breaches of the
rules determined by the MoD have been observed, they have mostly
been relatively minor and constitute a very small minority of
signals heard. Our Members are reporting that, in general, the
operating and transmission standards on 5 MHz are much better than
those heard on other amateur HF bands.
It should be noted though, that as primary users, the MoD have
the authority to remove amateur access to 5 MHz at any time. It is
incumbent upon those of us who operate on that band to ensure that
our own signal conforms to the standards that have been stipulated
and, in particular, that it will not be the cause of any
interference to MoD operations on adjacent frequencies.
Ian Underwood M0YMK
Pat Hawker MBE G3VA SK
Radio amateurs around the world will be saddened to learn of the
death of Pat Hawker, G3VA on 21 February. Amateur radio has lost
one of its legends.
Call-sign pirated
VMARS Member Alan Morris G4GEN has reported that his call sign
is being pirated. Alan has been contacted directly by amateurs who,
when operating on the 5 MHz band, complained that he is conducting
lengthy test calls in CW over the top of their QSO’s causing
deliberate QRM. Similar transmissions using Alan’s call sign have
also been heard by other VMARS Members on 5317 kHz, where attempts
to contact the originating station in an effort to stop the
interference have been ignored.
Alan wishes to make clear that he has never operated CW on any 5
MHz allocation, that these calls are not originating from his
station and that he has no idea who is pirating his call or why.
Anyone who can throw some light on the matter should contact Alan
with the details. The illegal transmissions have been referred to
Ofcom and to the RSGB.
Signal Issue 26, February 2013
This month sees the publication of Issue 26 of Signal. Once
again, we have a wide range of articles reflecting the diverse
interests amongst our Members and I hope that all will find it an
interesting read. Equally, I would encourage anyone who feels that
their aspect of the hobby is under-represented to speak out so that
potential contributors can be identified, or perhaps they
themselves could be encouraged to prepare material for
publication.
Once again I am indebted to Peter Mellet G3PIJ for his
meticulous proof reading of Signal which is allowing us to refine
the ‘house-style’ to make for more readable and consistent
presentation. Thank you Peter.
Bronek Wedzicha M0DAF
VMARS AUCTION The next sale of
equipment belonging to the late
John Coggins G3TFC will take place on
Saturday 27th April Baginton, Warwickshire.
Further details will be published in the March
Issue of the News Sheet
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3 February 2013
Mike Duce G4BQF at his operating position
Visit to Mike Duce G4BQF
Whilst attending the Canvey Island Rally, I fulfilled an
ambition of visiting a fellow Member/Net Controller, Mike Duce
G4BQF. Mike has been a VMARS Member since our inception in 1999,
and has been on the Net Control Rota since those very early
days.
The photograph above shows his very fine and well-arranged
station. At the top is the Minimitter and, below that, a fine
collection of Racal equipment, the RA 17 being his main receiver,
with the Hammerlund SP-600 under repair. The antenna is a half wave
dipole with coax feed. Mike is also working on an Ajax Leader
transmitter and is hoping to find a pair of TT22s so, if you can
help, please give him a shout.
Mike was first licensed in 1959 with the call G8DIE, later to
become G4BQF. He has been a Member of RSGB for over 50 years,
having joined in 1960. Mike also belongs to the Vange ARS located
near Basildon and, indeed, is the Society's President, having held
that office for several years.
Vintage Radio and VMARS are not the only passion in his life.
Mike is married to Jean, and he has a son Barry who some of us have
met at our earlier meetings as Mike's Chauffeur, and also a
daughter Kerry. Mike is a keen sailor belonging to the Canvey
Island Yacht Club. Mike and Barry are often seen on the Thorpe Bay
Estuary in their 25+ foot Sandhopper sailing dingy.
Stuart McKinnon G0TBI
Canvey Island Rally
Left to right: Len Maunder G4KRX, Pete Shepherd G7DXV, Charlene
Mullett, Stuart McKinnon G0TBI,
and Anne McKinnon M3TBI
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Pete Shepherd G7DXV and Charlene, and Anne and myself manned the
VMARS information stand at the Canvey Island Rally this year. There
was a steady stream of interest from punters and visiting Members,
many of whom took the opportunity to pay Pete their Membership
subscriptions. On display was a range of equipment including
Clansman RT320, Plessey Raven R4300 and associated Hopping Unit and
Auto ATU, KW Electronics KW77 receiver, Racal Panther 'V', Racal
BCC 66HE Jaguar and a B2 suitcase set.
The rally itself was heaving, punters were four deep across the
aisles and you had to side step to pass between them. Many were
seen scurrying away with a bargain or two, and I too obtained two
813's from a fellow Member who knew I was looking for a couple of
spares; all to do now is test them, and pay up. I will have to ask
her indoors for more pocket money!
Len Maunder G4KRX, pictured on the stand (above), was on the
stall next door to us, doing his usual charity work for RAIBC.
A great gathering once again with a well organised team of
stewards.
Stuart McKinnon G0TBI
Horncastle Rally
While staying over with Anne in pure luxury at the Stoke
Rochford Hall in North Nottinghamshire, for the third year running
I decided to visit the Horncastle Amateur Radio Rally.
The rally was again very well organised and well attended, with
several stalls offering vintage and military equipment.
A nice selection of goodies was to be had on stalls within the
four rooms. Special thanks must go to Tony G3ZPU and the organising
team at Horncastle for putting on an excellent event, and the
entrance fee of £1.50 is a real bargain.
Although the staff in the cafeteria area were preoccupied with
an overnight leaking roof problem, this did not detract from them
supplying a wonderful bacon sandwich and hot drinks.
I spotted several VMARS Members; most had managed to secure a
bargain or two. Even I managed to spend £15 and was well pleased
with the purchases.
Stuart McKinnon G0TBI
35 years of Clansman Military Radio
We are holding the special event station GB1CMR (Clansman
Military Radio) at Suvla Barracks, Harold Street, Hereford on 23rd
March. It is celebrating 35 years of Clansman Radio from its ISD in
1978. Obviously the station will consist of only Clansman equipment
but there will be displays of kit from other eras plus vehicles.
The Territorial Army will be recruiting on the same day and the
Army Cadets and Air Cadets will be involved as well. The Hereford
Light Infantry Museum will be open upstairs. Light refreshments
will be available with all proceeds going to Help for Heroes (H4H
Merchandise will be available).
I have set up a page on QRZ.com which will be updated as we go
along and then photos taken and uploaded on the day.
http://www.qrz.com/db/GB1CMR. Stuart McKinnon G0TBI is hoping to go
down with his Lightweight Land Rover; if other locally based
Members are interested, then they should contact Ian Hince:
[email protected].
Ian Hince G0IAN
Military Vehicle Meeting: Sleap Airfield
I am organising a military vehicle meeting to take place at
Sleap Airfield, Shropshire over the weekend of 18th/19th May.
Details and an application form plus further information can be
found at: http://www.g4pmy.co.uk/show_venue.htm.
The meeting has been organised to coincide with a vintage
aircraft fly-in being organised by the Shropshire Aero Club, who
will be collecting for the Midland Air Ambulance. The site
facilities include toilets, café and a museum of crashed aircraft
parts including a display of history boards connected with the
airfield and local WWII pilots. The meeting is free to enter,
however, the Aero Club will be collecting as mentioned above.
VMARS military vehicles are welcome to attend and access is by a
pass issued after receipt of the online application form. The show
is limited to forty vehicles and you are advised to apply earlier
rather than later. Vehicles which just ‘turn up’ may be refused
entry if we are full. I have two traders booked in so far and at
least one of them will be selling radio equipment.
Joe Bell G4PMY
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Members are advised that the 2013 AGM will take place at the
Yorkshire
Air Museum, Elvington, York on Saturday 6th July 2013. Over
the
years there have been many reports of fine events held at the
Museum
and this is your opportunity to come and visit, and see for
yourselves. Why not make a weekend of it and visit the historic
City of York at the same time. Those attending the AGM will
receive
free admission to the Museum.
http://www.qrz.com/db/GB1CMRmailto:[email protected]
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News from Hack Green
Hack Green was flooded for the third time in six months as the
snow melted and the rain came. This time we had 3 inches of water
over the entire ground floor. The trust appointed a local builder
to discover the faults which led to water ingress and this turned
out to be an old crawlway which was buried a long time ago. The
crawlway was simply back filled with rubble and it led through the
outer wall and right up to the face of the inner lining of the
structure. It must simply be that the water table has never been
this high before!
A thorough inspection of the drainage system also revealed a
number of sins which have been corrected, and we are now well on
the way to drying out, and personally I am looking forward to
moving my test equipment and bits back into my workshop. The photo
attached is the room next to mine, and the reflection of the roof
lights in the water gives an idea of the extent of flooding.
Whilst writing about Hack Green, I would like to thank all the
VMARS Members who have complimented the ‘Team’ on the SDR project,
and we hope to continue this service throughout this year.
Joe Bell G4PMY
Saturday AM Net-Controller’s Rota
Date 1st op 2nd op 3rd op
9th Mar GW8TBG G8AQN M0YMK
16th Mar G8AQN M0YMK G3XGW
23rd Mar M0YMK G3XGW M0TCM
30th Mar G3XGW M0TCM M0DAF
6th Apr M0TCM M0DAF G0TBI
13th Apr M0DAF G0TBI G4GEN
20th Apr G0TBI G4GEN G4BQF
Helplines Queries 119/1 R/T fitted to Short Stirling
Aircraft
WWII Wop/AG seeking information on R/T set fitted to Short
Stirling Aircraft. I seem to remember it as R/T 1170 crystal
controlled voice radio/transmitter used for local communication
with airfield tower, but may be mistaken about type number. I need
this information for a talk I am to give in November. Any
information welcome.
I served with 235, 57, 7, 214, 620 and 46 Squadrons in Coastal,
Bomber, Airborne Support and Transport Commands, 1939-1946.
My elder sister Mrs Betty Summerton is resident at the Mill
House Sheltered Home in Kinver (01384 878772); she will speak for
me if you care to give her a call. My phone No. is 01847 890031.
Address: 3 Upper, Burnside Drive, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland KW14
7XB.
Don Mason
119/2 Mystery item
Recently I bought what appears to be a radio that came from a
former POWs estate. I am not a professional when it comes to
radios, I just like to collect WWII items. I was wondering if
someone can look at it and see if it is at least period and if it
is plausible for someone to make a radio like this at a POW camp.
The outer looks to be period, it is just the insides that baffle
me. I am attaching two photos, so maybe they might be able to help.
I would appreciate any help you may be able to give me on this.
Mark Reddington
If anyone has any ideas on this item, please could they contact
Mark by email at [email protected]
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Helplines Answers 118/1 Equipment salvaged from Lancaster
I thought you might like to know that with the help of the
Aviation Forum, both have been identified.
Piece(s) 10B/169 are supporting mounts for the open-wired DF
Loop aerial.
Piece 10AB/288 is a Type 25 Junction box used as part of the
Monica tail-warning radar device to detect approaching enemy
aircraft.
If any of your Members has an installation diagram for Monica
Mk.I (or a later version showing the junction box), I would much
appreciate it if you could provide some details.
[email protected] Thank you again for your help.
Bob Knox
Committee notices Notice of Annual General Meeting 2013 Saturday
6th July at the Yorkshire Air Museum,
Elvington, York
The 2013 VMARS AGM will be held in the Elvington Room at The
Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington on Saturday 6th July commencing at
10.30 a.m.
AGM 2013: Call for Committee Nominations
According to the Constitution, John Keeley G6RAV is due to
retire as Honorary Secretary, and Bronek Wedzicha M0DAF took on the
duties of Honorary Treasurer until a nominee came forward. Thus,
nominations are invited for the posts of Honorary Secretary and
Honorary Treasurer. In addition, all Committee posts may be
contested.
Nomination forms are enclosed with this Issue of the News Sheet
and the deadline for return of completed forms is 6th April 2013,
which should be sent to the Hon. Secretary, John Keeley G6RAV.
Committee Meeting 12th January 2013
Committee Meeting No 2 of 2012/13 was held on Saturday 12th
January 2013 beginning at 1030 BST. The meeting was kindly hosted
by Peter Jones G8CDC at his QTH near Leamington Spa.
The following were present: Ian Underwood M0YMK (Chairman), John
Keeley G6RAV (Honorary Secretary), Bronek Wedzicha M0DAF (Honorary
Treasurer and Publications Manager), Peter Jones G8CDC (Committee
Member), and Stuart Mckinnon G0TBI (Committee Member and Public
Relations & Publicity Officer).
Apologies were received from Pete Shepherd G7DXV (Membership
Secretary).
The principal decisions taken and topics discussed were as
follows:
1. Email Decisions There were no email decisions to record.
2. Health & Safety It was agreed that Ian Underwood would
write an explanatory note in the News Sheet setting out the H&S
Risk Assessment document and procedure. It was recognised that the
Risk Assessment could not be fully completed until those
responsible for the VMARS stand at a particular event were on site
and could take site conditions into account, but a draft risk
assessment would be required as part of the approval process for a
VMARS stand.
3. Society Membership
As Membership renewals are currently being processed it was not
possible to provide Membership figures. Ian Underwood raised a
question regarding the possibility of providing a New Member’s
Welcome Pack. Ian also suggested that consideration be given to
issuing a Membership Number along with an Annual Membership Card –
this could be used to control discounted access to sites, would aid
issue of catering vouchers or entrance to museums, etc. As Pete
Shepherd was unable to attend the meeting it was agreed to defer
discussion on these suggestions to a later date.
4. Committee Service / Succession Planning Four Members were put
forward as possible candidates for Committee Service. It was noted
that John Keeley’s term of office as Honorary Secretary was
completed at the last AGM but, in the absence of any candidates for
the post, he had offered to stay on for a further period until a
replacement could be found.
5. G3TFC Container Acquisition Project
Peter Jones and Bronek Wedzicha reported that, despite adverse
weather conditions, the second container sale held on 27th October
at the Farm Shop in Baginton had been very successful. Total
receipts were £3,244 (the September sale raised £2,500). All monies
went to Society funds. No items were ‘scrapped’ and a quantity of
equipment remained unsold – some was earmarked for the Collins 618T
SIG projects. A subsequent working party consolidated the remaining
items into one container and the empty container was surrendered to
the owner. The Society now, therefore, only rents one container.
The container at Russell’s Nursery is rent-free but is to be
returned to the site owner when empty.
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It was proposed that a further container sale be held at the
Farm Shop in the New Year. Access to the container at Russell’s
Nursery is difficult and it would not be possible to hold a sale as
we had done at the previous locations. One possibility is to use
the Village Hall or the British Legion Hall at Baginton and move
the contents of the container to the venue. Such a sale would
probably be held later in the year. Peter Jones and Stuart Mckinnon
are to investigate the various options and report back at the next
meeting.
6. Storage Facilities
Ian Underwood raised the question of storage facilities. The
Society holds a significant amount of donated items, including some
which remain unsold from earlier auctions and some items unlikely
to be of great interest to the Membership. These items are
currently held in private storage belonging to John Keeley and
Stuart Mckinnon. Should the Society, therefore, retain (say) the
second container at The Farm Shop in Baginton for general storage?
Stuart Mckinnon mentioned some secure heated storage in
Wolverhampton that was available at a low rental. It was considered
that this would present a considerable advantage over using
unheated containers. It was agreed that the Society acquire this
storage and pay the rental direct to the owner.
7. Auction Sales
It was agreed to recruit a second auctioneer on the day of the
sale to assist Stuart Mckinnon.
8 AGM Venue
As it was unlikely to be possible to hold the 2013 AGM at
Bletchley Park within the required timescale, consideration was
given to other possible venues as follows: “Wartime in the Vale”
Event at Evesham – query
regarding meeting facilities Hack Green Sywell Aerodrome
Northampton – Peter Jones to
investigate likely events and availability of facilities
Yorkshire Air Museum – Bronek Wedzicha to
investigate Royal Signals Museum – Stuart Mckinnon to
investigate.
It was agreed that all concerned would report back and a
decision made so that the date and venue for the 2013 AGM could be
announced in the January NS. It was also noted that there was to be
a “Wireless Waves” event at Bletchley Park in October that would be
a good opportunity for VMARS participation.
9. RSGB Spectrum Group
A vote of thanks was expressed to Ian Underwood for his work
with the RSGB Spectrum Group in continuing to raise the profile of
AM, the new 5 MHz allocations and the extension of the 80 m band.
Ian mentioned that the next Spectrum Group meeting is scheduled for
November. The RSGB priority is to prepare for WARC 2015 (World
Administrative Radio Conference).
10. Finance Bronek Wedzicha reported that the Society Finances
were in a healthy state. Balance at the bank on the 14th December
was £25,586. The value of cheques to be presented was £1,700. In
respect of the Archive valuation, an average value of £1 per
document has been adopted giving the Archive an estimated value of
£10,000 for the purposes of the Society accounts. The next step is
to discuss insurance arrangements with the Thorpe Camp authorities.
The search for a suitable account in which to invest surplus funds
was proving difficult. Most High Street Banks only offered 0.5 %
interest although Nationwide offered a business account giving a
return of 2.5 %. After some discussion, it was agreed that £15,000
should be invested and the suggestion is to open a simple savings
account. Peter Jones mentioned that the Coventry Building Society
may be able to offer a suitable account. In the matter of the
payment of overseas subscriptions, the question of transaction fees
had been raised. Bronek was seeking clarification of the fee
structure from the bank and will report back.
11. VMARS Handbook
Bronek Wedzicha gave a short progress report. Authors were now
being commissioned for the various sections.
12. Use of VMARS Members Email Reflector for
Advertisements Ian Underwood proposed a separate reflector
“VMARS Collector” for advertising Members’ equipment. Ian was
prepared to moderate the reflector which would be restricted to
Members of the Society. As with NS adverts, those from traders
would be identified by a “T”, placed after the contact details.
After further discussion, it was agreed to run “VMARS Collector”
for a trial period beginning 1st March.
13. Improvements to the Society Website
Ian Underwood had approached three website providers. He
considered Toolkit Websites to be the most suitable and, whilst not
the cheapest, offered the best value for money. The idea for the
website is that it would have a very different ‘look’ and ‘feel’
from our current site but would retain many of the existing
features along with some new ones. Initial thoughts were that the
new website would include the front page of the current issue of
Signal along with headline pictures and news from the month’s News
Sheet. These will, of course, be updated each month and quarterly
for the Signal front cover. The website would be organised on the
basis of a number of sections and editors for each section would be
recruited from within the Society Membership to be responsible for
keeping their section up to date. It was noted that, for the new
website to be effective, it must be a ‘living’ document. After
discussion, it was agreed that Ian Underwood proceed with the
Toolkit offer and hold further discussions with them.
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14. PW “In Focus” Feature
Stuart Mckinnon reported that work was proceeding on the copy
for this feature and, when complete, will liaise with Rob Mannion
(PW Editor) for the next available publication slot.
15. RSGB Lecture at the IET – possible VMARS
assistance The RSGB are to give a lecture at the IET on the
development of Amateur Radio and were hoping to include a number of
‘live’ internet links during the lecture and demonstrate actual
QSO’s under way using representative vintage equipment. RSGB had
asked if VMARS could assist. The general view was that, due to
propagation conditions, etc., it would be almost impossible to
guarantee a QSO to order at a particular time during the course of
the lecture. The best way for VMARS to help would be to provide
video clips showing QSO’s in progress using various equipment.
There had been no further progress with this and contact from the
RSGB was awaited.
16. Display Materials for use at Rallies and Shows
It was considered that VMARS stands at rallies and shows would
benefit from having better display materials – these could include
display stands and roller display panels. An immediate concern was
that a VMARS stand may well be just one table and could well be in
an outdoor location. Also display materials would need to be
transported to the venue along with display equipment, etc. After
discussion it was agreed to purchase a desktop display panel as a
trial. The actual graphics on the panel are to be decided.
17. Rallies and Events
The following rallies were noted for likely VMARS participation
subject to confirmation:
Dambusters, Canvey Island, Blackpool, Rugby, Newark, McMichael,
Evesham (Wartime in the Vale) 18. Improvements to Members
Services
See decisions regarding improvements to the Society website in
13 above.
19. Further Committee Meetings
Further Committee Meetings were scheduled as follows: 9th March
at Kidderminster TA Centre. 29th June Venue TBA 14th September
Venue TBA
There being no further business, the meeting was formally closed
at 1630 hours.
Applications for Membership
We wish to welcome the following new applicants for VMARS
Membership:
Name, Callsign (Region) Interests
Mr CJ Horswell OE1HJC Vienna, Austria
Clansman/Larkspur. Involved with PRC320 at Plessey in early
days. East Block radios. Vehicle installations.
Mr CJ Pegrum M0NAY Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Technical aspects and radio astromomy.
Mr TRRHC Greenwood G4AYR Oxford, Oxfordshire
Spy sets and equipment. Vintage Drake equipment. HRO.
Mr I Hince G0IAN Hampton Bishop Herefordshire
Clansman/Larkspur Army radio. Military vehicles. Motor cycles.
Motor sport.
[Membership rules require names of applicants for Membership to
be published, before they are formally accepted as Members. This
allows existing Members to object, if they wish. If you want to
object to any of the above, please write to our Hon Sec, John
Keeley – Ed.
Events Diary The diary is a list of events which are either ones
where VMARS is formally represented (bold), or those where there is
known to be a reasonable chance of finding or seeing vintage
electronic items (plain). It is not intended to a complete list of
all available events (which can be found on the internet).
Information is checked as far as is practical, but we can’t
guarantee its accuracy – its always best to check with the contact
person if you are travelling a long way to attend.
Date Event Location Contact
Type A=Amateur,
M= Mil. V=Vintage (non radio)
VMARS Attending
7th April Blackpool Rally
Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre
Blackpool FY2 9AA
Dave M0OBW 01270 761608 [email protected]
www.narsa.org.uk A Yes
21st April
West London Radio & Electronics Show (Kempton Radio
Rally)
Kempton Park Racecourse,
Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ
Paul M0CJX 08451 650351 www.radiofairs.co.uk
[email protected]
V/A
5th May Dambusters Hamfest
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre,
Tattershall Thorpe, Nr. Coningsby,
Lincolnshire LN4 4PE
[email protected] V/A
mailto:[email protected]
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Date Event Location Contact
Type A=Amateur,
M= Mil. V=Vintage (non radio)
VMARS Attending
16th June Newbury Radio Rally Newbury Showground M4 (J13)
[email protected] www.nadars.org.uk V/A
2nd June Spalding Rally
The Sir John Gleed Technology School
Halmer Gardens Spalding, Lincolnshire
PE11 2EF.
John G4NBR 07946 302815 [email protected]
www.sdars.org.uk A
6th July VMARS AGM Yorkshire Air Museum Elvington, York VMARS
Committee
14th July The McMichael Radio Rally and Boot Sale
Reading Rugby Club Holme Park Farm Lane, Sonning Lane (B4446),
Sonning on Thames, Reading. RG4 6ST
Pete G8FRC 01189 695697 www.McMichaelRally.org.uk V/A
17th -21st July War and Peace Revival
Folkestone Racecourse Westenhanger
Hythe, Kent CT21 4HX
01304 813945 www.thewarandpeacerevival.co.uk V/M
27th - 28th September National Hamfest
Newark & Nottinghamshire
Showground Lincoln Road, Winthorpe
Newark NG24 2NY
www.nationalhamfest.org.uk A
3rd November
West London Radio & Electronics Show (Kempton Radio
Rally)
Kempton Park Racecourse,
Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ
Paul M0CJX 08451 650351 www.radiofairs.co.uk
[email protected]
V/A
Advertisements Advertisements are welcome from all members, and
also non-members and traders. The latter are indicated by “(NM” or
“(T)” after their contact details.
FOR SALE: Anti-vibration mounts (19 set type?)
Power Unit type 429, part of the T1540. Dry stored for many
years, not tested.
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Must be collected. Vernon G4LVO 01905 774798 (Droitwich)
[email protected]
FOR SALE: (All items unmodified and in good clean condition) Pye
microphones with lead and plug 3 off. £3 each Pye W30 Lowband T/R 2
off. £10 each Pye W30 control unit with lead, plugs, loudspeaker
and fist mic. £10 Pye Whitehall control box. £5 Pye control box
VHF/UHF with plugs. £6 Pye RF amplifier type 200. £8 T/R M293
(lowband) mint condition with mic and speaker 2 off. £9 each T/R
MX294 (highband) 2 off. £7 each Pye Reporter. £5 Pye Bantam (AM) 2
off. £8 each Pye PF70 (FM) Highband in new leather cases 2 off. £6
each Storno CQM5114-25X1T5 New boxed. £10
Larkspur aerial base No.31 (ZA49827) New 6off. £5 each Alwyn
Stagles G3RBY 02392 251218
WANTED: Mounting tray for Admiralty B40, B41 or 62B receiver.
Charlie M0ZQI [email protected] or leave a message on 01737
270878.
WANTED: Whole, cases, parts, or fragments of; Transmitter Supply
Units Type 888A or 888C or 888D. Receiver Supply Unit Type 889.
These formed part of the Marconi Naval TGY2/TNS2 TX and CR300 RX
equipments on board ship. Martin G4JSX 07802 982698 or 01788 832324
[email protected]
WANTED: Wireless Set No 19 WS19 UK A locking shaft for the flick
tuning preset mechanism. Must be British type. Stuart M6AVC 0161
928 2636 [email protected]
WANTED: Power plug for Clansman 250 watt amp, Surf for Clansman
320. Dave Waters 2E0NBC [email protected]
WANTED: Racal 6 Pin Amphenol to 6 Pin Amphenol cable suitable
for patch lead for Syncal 30 series equipment, typically. This is
the interconnecting lead from Syncal TCVR to PSU or Amplifier, can
you help? Stuart G0TBI 07860 496516 [email protected] WANTED:
Control unit for Pye Vanguard AM25 plus cable. Bronek M0DAF
[email protected]
Sending in articles, news items, letters and advertisements for
VMARS Publications
Please send copy to Colin Guy, G4DDI, by post or e-mail, 7
Herrick Court, Clinton Park, Tattershall, Lincs. LN4 4QU Tel 01526
344715 [email protected] The copy deadline for the next issue of
the News Sheet is 15th March. For articles for the next issue of
Signal the deadline is 9th May, but copy would be appreciated as
far in advance as possible.
Copyright Notice The VMARS News Sheet is a publication of the
Vintage and Military Amateur Radio Society. Copyright remains
vested in the authors, thus no material in this News Sheet may be
copied and published elsewhere, in part or in full, by any means,
without the express permission of the author. This may be sought
either from the author direct, or from the News Sheet Editor,
Bronek Wedzicha, M0DAF.
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