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The RSGB Backpackers' series of contests runs through the "summer" months, although the weather for the last two years has not been particularly summery on the South Downs on contest days. Due to the family commitments of various members of the group this session ended up being a solo effort by Gary, G0XAN.
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At last the weather has relented and we have been able to have a field day to play with antennas and have a general get together. The day started with putting up Martin, G7RQD's, new porch awning for his caravan. The help was very much appreciated as this was the first time it had been erected and there were no instructions!
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Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is an annual event bringing Scouts from all over the world together by using amateur radio. Once again Worthing Radio Events Group put GB6HS on the air on behalf of 6th Hove Scouts.
Read more: GB6HS - JOTA special event station 20th October 2012
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The RSGB 21/28MHz contest has become something of a club tradition. This year Mike, G0JXX, offered to run the station from his home at High Salvington.
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Many members assisted with running a station at the Broadwater Carnival event. Thanks are due to Nigel and Chris for arranging this event and providing the whole station including accommodation. The safe and efficient erection of the G5RV was due to the team who assembled early that morning.
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The day dawned bright and the threat of rain had reduced to "less than 5%" according to the Met Office. This contest was to be a solo effort by G0XAN, other club members being too busy (or too sensible!) to combine a significant hill climb with some outdoors radio.
Read more: RSGB 1st 144MHz Backpackers' Contest, 20 May 2012