On Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 1210 GMT I was privileged to be present to witness the contacts by students at the Wellesley House School, Broadstairs with British Astronaut Tim Peake on the International Space Station. This contact was arranged & supported by my local radio club, Hilderstone Radio Society. Truly I believed it to… Continue reading Observation on a special ISS pass – Wednesday 18th October 2023, 10:57UTC.
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The learning of Morse Code (CW) an interrupted series of steps.
When I was first licenced in July 1990 it was a ‘B’ call after taking the RAE in May of that year, VHF & up, no HF. Even before the ink was dry on my exam paper, I was studying for my 12wpm CW exam, the pathway to the much sought after ‘A’ call with… Continue reading The learning of Morse Code (CW) an interrupted series of steps.
RSGB 2m Trophy. 2023. G5H.
RSGB 2m Trophy. Invicta Contest Group, G5H. North Foreland, Kent. Operators.Ian Hope, M5IJ Paul Taylor, G0ILO Matt Payne, M0LMK Ian Lowe, G0PDZ Ozzie Hall-Osman, G1OFL (Operated M5IC in RSGB SSB Field Day) Helpers with Set up, strip downRobert Honeysett, G1UBW Phil Challans, M5PGC The September 2m Trophy Contest is a great contest as it co… Continue reading RSGB 2m Trophy. 2023. G5H.
Just another day at the club.
I am a member of the Hilderstone Radio Society, G0HRS – G7HTI. I was re elected as Club Secretary again this year. One of my responsibilities is being a key holder for the site where we meet. We are very fortunate to be hosted at the 1st Margate (St Johns) Scout Group at Durban Road,… Continue reading Just another day at the club.