Bunker Hunting

Slightly off topic but after a discussion regarding "The Battle Of Britain"the other evening we got a bid sidetracked and we eventually ended up discussing Royal Observer Corps Bunkers that were used in the  1950/60's.in anticipation of the "Cold War"
To cut a story a short we found out that were quite a few in the locality and we ended up visiting the location of one in Hirwaun and one in Mountain Ash. Pictured (left) is Paul - GW0JTY at the one we located high above Mountain Ash. The one in Hirwaun is located behind the old Mount Pleasant pub which is now being converted into a house.The picture below is how the Bunker looks inside with some of the original   
maps and desk intact.

International Lighthouse Weekend - August 21st/22nd

THE AYR AMATEUR RADIO GROUP, SCOTLAND, PRESENTS THE
11th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE/LIGHTSHIP WEEKEND
 0001 UTC 21st AUGUST TO 2359 UTC 22nd AUGUST 2010.

We have now received confirmation from Ofcom for the callsign for this activation.
We will use GB4NPL - Nash Point Lighthouse..Further information can be found by CLICK HERE

New Arrivals!

We have had two new arrivals recently  to add to the ever growing list of club equipment, Today an Auto ATU arrived, the LDG Z-11 Pro(photo left) which is primarily for use with the Yaesu FT-897.The spec is below.

Also recently arrived is a new club laser printer, a Samsung ML-1640.

Auto ATU Specification

0.1 to 125 watt power range (SSB and CW), 100W on 6M.
8000 3-D memories for instantaneous band changing.
Tuning time: 0.1 to 6 seconds full tune, 0.1 seconds memory tune.
Selectable user parameters: Auto/Semi, threshold, and more.
1.8 to 54.0 MHz coverage. Built-in frequency sensor.
Tunes 6 to 1000 ohm loads (16 to 150 on 6M), 6 to 4000 ohms with optional 4:1 Balun.
For Dipoles, Verticals, Vs, Beams or and Coax Fed Antenna.
Optional external Balun allows tuning of random length, long wire or ladder line fed antennas.

Next Meeting - Friday 30th April

The next meeting will take place on Friday 30th April from 6pm-9pm. New members are welcome. The night will be an "On-Air" night where the club callsign MW0TTR/MC0TTR will be used by club members.Please give us a shout if you hear us

INTERNATIONAL MARCONI DAY- APRIL 24TH

he club will be putting on a Special Event Station to celebrate Marconi Day on April 24th

The callsign we will be using is GB0GMD and we will be active over the weekend 23/24/25th April. Please look out for us. A special QSL card will be issued for a contact with this station

VHF Antenna goes up!!

With the club now at a new venue work has begun on erecting antennas and setting up the shack, Tonight was a busy one but we now have a Watson Dual Band 2M/70cm up at about 12m which should give us excellent coverage on VHF. Thanks to all members especially the guys who clambered up the scaffolding!!