As promise some photos the room is well underway now and the progress has gone really well.
Thank you to all that turned out for the weekends to make it happen at last.
Our project manager for this was Mr Bob Lane M0RWL without Bobs input this would have never got started cheers Bob from all at the Club for your hard work and chasing about.
Some photos
Hi All,
I would like to thank all the people who made this weekend happen and go by so well. What started out as a very wet weekend ended up being what summer used to be like, this just put the icing on a successful weekend.
Friday
After the erection of the aerial system and the tents in between the rain, it was time for radio , a good number of contacts were made on Friday evening with us been noted as “loud” on 40m. Not a bad start for GB0FP first outing of the year. The fish & Chips supper was a nice addition which everyone enjoyed. After his fill, John (M6HDX) then continued to work throughout the night, until he passed-out through exhaustion in Trevor’s chair. Bless him!
Saturday
A Fresh day brought about even more contacts on 40m from the Mobile shack, and 15m DX from the club house. There was a steady stream of contacts coming through to both stations, with members taking turns to sit in the hot seats. I have even been told that Linda spoke on the radio too? For big eats that evening, we dined on the food from the local Chinese in Thorngumbald, Grrr!, they messed the order up, which was annoying for me, as it is my local ?
Sunday
With the arrival of the final day of the 1st weekend of activity, we had another most welcome arrival – the sun. Summer looks like it is now heading this way. Sunday’s aim was primarily to get ready for the Press which arrived after lunch time, but this did not deter from attempting some contacts in the morning on 40m.
Charlie in the Hot seat
Around 1pm saw first member of the Press corps arrive and a photo session then ensued of Miss Kayliegh M6UKY and the other present members of the club. So this week keep on checking the “Hull Daily Mail” and the “Holderness Gazette” for the news articles. On completion of the press event, the mobile station was then dismantled and PUT away by the weary members, already for the 2nd weekend of activity, 22nd till 24th June. This time we will be operating entirely from within the walled perimeter of the fort.
Aftermath
Well after a glimpse of the online Guest Book, we are already starting to receive positive feedback. Please take a moment to have a read through and make a comment where you feel is it appropriate. The Link to the Guestbook is at the top of the page. Feedback from members is already starting to flow, and so far all positive. Thank you all for this weekend. This is what it is all about – FUN.
Now, not to rest on our laurels, if there is anything that you feel we could do or amend for next weekend’s activity when please let Simon or Sean, your event team, know, and we will see what can be done. Some photographs have been uploaded to the gallery for all to see.
Moving on
We have been informed that Steve, 2E0NSQ, will be singing on the camp site and Andy, G7LRR, will be taking his big tent to be used for a common meeting area. This will be pitched alongside the trailer; all other tents this next weekend will be outside the fort, along the wall of Frank’s compound. Please remember to use the common meeting area on the green for evening activities which could create a noise. If you annoy the dogs, then Frank has commented on feeding the dogs on Amateurs this weekend… Remember, the camp area is for sleeping only.
And to Little John, G6LNV, we do hope to see you released from the ‘dog-house’ soon. For those that are not aware, John forgot the 10:30pm rule and thought about going home at midnight. He ended up enjoying the comforts of the club sofa. Please remember, if you’re not out of the fort by 10:30pm, then you get to stay the night.
Jase
M0MGF
We all know what it is like to wear a hat and depending on
your age also depends on the style used, so with this in mind Mr Phil (M0VEY) was thrown a challenge.
This was given by Andy G7LRR Chairman of the Humber Fortress DX Amateur Radio Club.
The challenge was for M0VEY to wear a different type of hat, and cap headgear each week to the clubhouse located at Fort Paull, well with this sort of challenge thrown what would any decent law-abiding go up north once a month person do but accept and he did.
The very first picture was taken in the club prior to the start of the first RSGB short contest 80m SSB on Wednesday night the 4th of January.
So there you are folks a good start to the new year 2011.
Mr. Phil (M0VEY) was thrown a challenge to wear a different type of hat, and cap headgear each week to the clubhouse
Phils hats so far
I intend in the future to do a small feature on members of the club, nothing personal just a few words, facts and figures on how they entered the hobby. I will always show a draft copy to them beforehand, in case they would like it removed. So please, if there is anyone in the club that dosn’t wish to take part, please let me know. Many thanks Bob Lane MORWL |
As many of you will be aware A foundation course is underway at the fort with the final exam being taken on the 29th of January which is a Sat morning.
So through this edition of the newsletter I would like to offer all the very best to Kevin And Frank hope to meet you On the airwaves very soon.
From all at HF.DX.A.R.C
We would all like to thank John G6LNV for his work and time in setting up the banking system Foundation administration and All those little bits that he seems to have knowledge about.
Many Thanks, John its a pleasure to share the hobby with you.
Next week sees the first RNLI event of the year for fundraising which is SOS RNLI and starts on Friday 28th of January the club however is supporting this event on Sat And Sun which is 22 and 23 from the clubhouse.
We need a small group of people to help erect and sort out the antennas which will be needed for this event so please If you are free and feel like a few hrs at the club then Contact Andy by e-mail.
This event is not replacing our own event GB2HLS which Is taking place later in the year and should be a lot of fun This year.
Just in case you have not got Andy’s E-mail it is OK on QRZ.Com
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