Peter Rodmell G3ZRS will be giving a talk on wire aerials
Andy G7LRR would like to inform all the membership of HF.DX.A.R.C that on Friday night the 25Th of February Mr Peter Rodmell G3ZRS will be giving a talk on wire aerial systems and types, this will be a two-part talk with the second date to be confirmed later in the year by Peter.
The talk will take place at the Cinema Room within Fort Paull which has a seating capacity of 35. at 7:30 pm onwards
Tea and coffee will be served during the break in the clubhouse.
Would all interested members please send an e-mail to AndyG7LRR, Simon 2E0HDX, or Bob M0RWL just to let us know who can make it on the night?
By the way, it’s the ice cream ladies’ off that night.
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
Foundation Course
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.
SOS RNLI
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
200 Years of Lifeboats at Spurn Point, Humber 2010 Finale Luncheon
Well as you may well know some of our members got tickets for the Luncheon, and to show our support and thanks to the crew.
Thanks to the Humber lifeboat crew, the Luncheon went very well indeed,
we were made to feel welcome once again by the crew who spoke with us all one by one about the weekend and how we did it and if we enjoyed it, they enjoyed having us there.
One of the Crew has invited us to all go up in the summer for a barbecue, we will try and make this an event I am sure.
We made a donation from the club and bought a year of history thanks to all members that dipped in we raised 80 pounds.
I know also other members have bought years also making our total for the station 155.00 pounds not bad for a small club well-done guys.
As you will see by the photos the Luncheon was packed out, Andy G7LRR, Bob M0RWL, and John G6LNV,
presented Superintendent Coxswain Dave Steenvoorden and the crew,
with a thank, you letter and a framed photo with a little write-up on it as you can read.
This was put on display for all to see
It great day out maybe next time more will come to such events, by the way, Dave Steenvoorden and crew for the 200-year anniversary
along with their supporters raised over £65,000 for the station on the 200th anniversary.
This Year is the 200th Anniversary of the Humber Lifeboat Station at Spurn Point.
As part of the celebratory activities HF DX ARC will be putting the lifeboat crew on the air over the weekend of 15th 16th and 17th October 2010 on Amateur bands 20meters 40meters 80meters SSB and 2meters VHF with the Special Call Sign GB2HLS (Humber Lifeboat Station).
The Humber Fortress DX A.R.C is a new and upcoming club that is all about promoting Amateur Radio in Hull and surrounding areas based now at Fort Paull.
“We are now trying to attend as many events in the area to support and promote the hobby.”
All members of the HF DX ARC are looking forward to the Humber Lifeboat Station Event.
Being able to give the crew of the lifeboat station a chance to go on the air and talk to amateurs all around the world, about what they do and their lifestyle at the station.
The Humber Lifeboat Station is the only lifeboat station with a full-time crew and it has carried out some outstanding rescues during its 200-year history. One remarkable figure at the station was Coxswain Robert Cross who was awarded two Gold Medals, three Silver Medals, two Bonze Medals, and the George Medal.
“Being able to give the opportunity to the crew of the lifeboat station to appear on the air live, and talk to amateurs around the world about their lifestyle and how they work on the 200th anniversary of the station, is an honor for us to host.”
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