Previous Events (2010)

 

The Society has a varied and interesting programme of events throughout the year as illustrated by the photos below. Older archive material can be accessed by clicking here.

Pictured at our last Committee Meeting on 8th June was Treasurer Brian G3TXH presenting the Society's cheque for £450 to Chairman John G0KKO in support of the RSGB's Spectrum Defence Fund. Look out in the July Radcom for publication of the photo and our press release. Cheque Presentation June 2010
The Society held it's Annual Dinner on Tuesday 25th May at Cheshire View in the delightful village of Christleton near Chester. A beautiful May evening provided the backdrop for an excellent meal which was enjoyed by members and visitors alike. Annual Dinner 2010
The Society's new Moonraker portable 40ft mast had it's first outing on Tuesday 18th May at the Waverton Institute. Pictured congratulating themselves after successfully hoisting the 80m dipole aloft are Dave G4JMF, Bruce M0CVP and Derek M1SUM. The new venue for Operating Evenings (which is immediately adjacent to the Society's normal meeting venue at the Burley Hall) proved a great success. Waverton Institute
Pictured here operating from the Conservatory of the Waverton Institute is Keith G4OKT operating the Elecraft K3 on 80m. Conditions on 80m proved to be excellent with many stations being worked with good reports during the evening. G4OKT
Tuesday 11th May saw the Society once again descending on the Hanmer Arms near Whitchurch for a session of outdoor radio operating and a very pleasant lunch. The day was blessed by excellent weather and was enjoyed by all there on the day. Pictured right is Bruce, M0CVP, operating his IC706 Mk II with a centre loaded vertical on 40m. His best contact of the day was central France running 100w. M0CVP
An admiring crowd gathered to listen to Dave, G4JMF, working into Europe on 40m using a centre fed dipole on 40m. The antenna was held on a temporary 20ft mast with the antenna ends supported by a conveniently located lamp post and fence. Dave was using his Collins military man pack running off batteries. We look forward to another Hanmer trip in the future. G4JMF

Wednesday April 15th saw the latest round of the fiercely contested inter club quiz series between Chester & DRS and Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club held at Irby Cricket Ground. On this occasion a narrow points win saw our friends from the Wirral lift the trophy. Pictured here is Gordon G8MMM handing the trophy to team captain Phil G6IIM. (Photo G3TZ0)

Prize Giving
Pictured right are the two teams. Left to right are John G0KKO, Bruce MOCVP, Dave G4JMF (Chester team) and Bob G4NCI, Tom G4BKF and Phil G6IIM (Wirral team). Question Masters Simon 2E0BDO and Paul G3TZO are not pictured. The Chester team were well looked after on the night with a superb buffet provided by our hosts. (Photo G3TZO) Wirral & Chester Teams

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)

Prize Winner
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?) Derek M1SUM is poised to assist with logging. (Photo courtesy of Keith GW4OKT)
Operating Night January 2010

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) Xmas Social Dec 09
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. Chris Pearson
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. Roger Howells
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. Attentive members

 

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.

Lunch time at the Hanmer Arms

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!

G0PJX Portable

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........

G3TXH Mobile

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

Dave G4JMF

Looking very cool and organised is Bruce M0CVP pictured setting up his IC706 Mk II for a spot of 2m operation.

Bruce M0CVP

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!

Chris G0PJX