The Society has a varied and interesting programme of events throughout the year as illustrated by the photos below.
Dateline Tuesday 2nd February.
The Society's annual construction competition was held on 15th December with prizes being awarded in two categories. Dave Ollerhead G4JMF is pictured here being presented with the G3FNV Shield by Dave Hicks G6IFA. This trophy was awarded in the Semi Professional category for Dave's impressively enhanced AR3030 receiver. Derrick Sumner M1SUM (not pictured) was awarded the G3EWZ Award in the Kitchen Table category for his one valve HF TRF receiver. (Photo Courtesy of Chris G0PJX) |
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| Tuesday 26th January saw the re launch of Operating Evenings. Chris G0PJX and Bruce M0CVP erected a doublet antenna using a portable mast erected just outside of the club room. Keith GW4OKT brought his Elecraft K3 transceiver to allow members to see him put it through its paces. Alan G8OJQ is pictured deep in concentration as he works the DX ( Upton I think?) (Photo courtesy of Keith GW4OKT) Derek M1SUM is poised to assist with logging. |
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Previous Events (2009) |
| Tuesday 1st December was the date for the Society's Annual Christmas Social.This year saw an excellent turn out of members and guests at the Whitby Sports & Social Club in Ellesmere Port. An excellent meal was followed by the usual raffle and an entertaining general knowledge quiz organised by Alan, G8OJQ. (Photo courtesy of Ray Williams, G1PRL) |
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| On 27th October Chris Pearson,G5VQ, a trustee of the RAIBC and Editor of their Radial Magazine traveled from Pontefract to talk to us. Chris outlined the history of RAIBC and provided an excellent summary of all the good work they undertake on behalf of disabled radio amateurs in the UK. |
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| On 1st September Roger Howell's, G8GWX, gave a very interesting lecture on the procurement and deployment of new analytical systems at the Countess of Chester. |
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| Members of the Society in wrapt attention listening to Roger as he described his involvement in the introduction of the new NHS systems that tests blood and other samples taken from patients which is now operational at the Countess of Chester Hospital. |
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During the Month of August there were no formal meetings although as the pictures below show we still made time to get together and enjoy the summer weather.
Our June excursion to the Hanmer Arms proved so popular members clamoured for a repeat performance which took place on Tuesday 18th August at the same venue. The weather was again kind to us and this time ALL the equipment performed well!! Photos courtesy of Brian G3TXH. |
Lunchtime at the Hanmer proved very popular - we did get back to operating the Radios eventually though. |
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Chris G0PJX operating his portable set up on 40m using a long wire antenna. It looks as if operating a radio station can be thirsty work! |
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The neat and effective portable set up for Brian G3TXH who used a mobile whip designed by Moonraker. It's all very tidy in there........ |
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Highlighted below is the "Radio Picnic" which took place at the Hanmer Arms, Near Whitchurch on June 30th 2009. A beautifully warm morning turned into a showery afternoon with a good turn out of members enjoying the pubs hospitality. Photos courtesy of Brian G3TXH |
Operating a combination of military and commercial HF equipment Dave G4JMF tries a call on 80m using a tactical dipole antenna in the pub gardens.
Pictured are (left to right) Dave G6IFA, John G0KKO, Dave G4JMF, Andy (SWL) and Paul G3TZO |
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Looking very cool and organised is Bruce M0CVP pictured setting up his IC706 Mk II for a spot of 2m operation. |
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A view of the Hanmer Pub gardens and Chris G0PJX (right centre of photo) who appears to be the only member to have spotted the UFO just about to attack the tactical dipole antenna! |
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