CQ RALLIES NEWS.
Herewith Rallies List compiled from information available on 19 October 2005.
If you are travelling some distance to a rally, it could save time, money and disappointment if you phone the
contact number to check that all is well before setting off.
Have nice weather and a pleasant day out.
PS 'GBP' = Pounds Sterling
* 19 October *
Hastings Electronics & Radio Club, autumn Auction of Used & Surplus Equipment, William Parker School,
Parkstone Road, Hastings, Sussex. Open 19:00. Details: Gordon, 01424-431909.
* 22/23 October *
HamExpo 27th Salon International Radioamateur, Auxerre:
Web: http://www.ref-union.org
* 22 October *
VERON 60th Anniversary Amateur Radio Convention, Americahal, Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Open 09:30 to 17:00
(entry tickets on sale from 09:00). Admission 7 Euros. Free parking. Presentations. VERON presence. Homebrew
exhibition and demos. SIGs. Restaurant. For details in English (.pdf format) click on the Union Flag at the
following URL: http://www.veron.nl/veron/dat/dvdra2005/main.htm
* 23 October *
Galashiels & DARS Annual Open Day & Rally, The Volunteer Hall, St John's Street, Galasheils, Borders.
Open 10:45/11:00. Trade. B&B. Catering. Details: : Jim, GM7LUN, 01896-850245.
EMail: [email protected]
* 29 October [A Saturday Event] *
Rochdale & DARS Traditional Radio Rally, St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Hall, Caldershaw Road, off A680
Edenfield Road, about 2 miles W of Rochdale. Follow orange arrows from M62/J20. Admission GBP1.00.
Open 10:15/10:30. Free parking. Trade. B&B. Catering. Talkin 145.550 MHz.
Details: John, G7OAI, 01706-376204 (Evenings).
EMail: [email protected] Web: http://www.radars.me.uk
* 30 October *
Rusty Radios Contest Group Rally, Village Hall, Cottered, Herts. (A507 twixt Baldock and Buntingford.)
Admission GBP1.00/concessions. Open 10:30 to 16:00. Catering. Parking. No computers!
Details : Sean, 01462-459724 (Evenings).
Web: http://www.rustyradios.com
* 5 & 6 November *
The North Wales Amateur Radio Show, The North Wales Conference Centre, The Promenade, Llandudno,
Gwynedd. Admission GBP3.00 per day or GBP5.00 for a two day ticket, under 14s free (under 14s must be
accompanied or hold a valid callsign). Doors open 10:00 both days, however please note that there is no
early entry available to people bringing equipment for the Bring and Buy. Talk-in in on S22 from approx 0845.
Components. Cables. Computers & parts. RSGB and SOTA stands. SIGs. Club rooms. Restaurant and bar. Disabled
access is provided and a limited number of wheel chairs is available directly from the Conference Centre
on request. Further details from: Jenny MW0BET, 01492 549413 (phone/fax).
EMail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.www.nwrs.org.uk
* 13 November *
West London Radio & Electronics Show, Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middx.
Details: Paul, M0CJX, 01737-279108. EMail: [email protected] Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk
* 20 November *
The Mayo Radio Experimenters' Network 2005 Rally, the Belmont Hotel, Knock, Co. Mayo. Rally opens
11:00 and right of admission is reserved. Accommodation can be booked directly with the hotel for
50 Euros per person or an all-in rate of 70 Euros for B&B with evening meal. Traders should contact
Padraic Baynes, EI9JA (QTHr) for exhibition space. Club web page:
http://ebdon.net/ow.asp?MayoRally
* 20 November *
Midland Amateur Radio Society's 16th Birmingham Radio & Computer Rally, *** New Venue ***
Alderbrook School, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, W.Midlands, 3 miles from M42, Js 4 or 5. Admission GBP1.00.
Open 10:00. Trade. Clubs. SIGs. Free parking. Flea market. Talkin. Details: Peter, G6DRN, 0121-443-1189.
* 26 November - A Saturday - *
Reddish Rally, St Mary's Parish Hall, Reddish Road & Broadstone Hall Road South, Reddish, Stockport, Ches.
Admission GBP1.00. Open 10:00. Catering. Talkin. Details: John, G4ILA, 0161-477-6702.
EMail: [email protected]
* 27 November *
West Manchester RC's Red Rose Winter Rally, Lowton Civic Centre, off the A580 E.Lancs Road. Free parking.
Open 10:00. B&B. RSGB bookstall. Trade. Components. SIGs. Bar/catering. Talkin 145.550 MHz.
Details: Steve, 01942-895198.
http://www.wmrc.org.uk
* 3 December *
Martin Lynch & Sons' Christmas Hog Roast & Boot Fair, Guildford Street, Chertsey, Surrey:
EMail: [email protected]
* 4 December *
Bishop Auckland RAC Rally, Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham.
Open 10:00/10:30. Admission GBP1.50 (kids free). B&B. Catering. Disabled facilities. Family
attractions. Talkin 144.500 MHz. Details: Mark, G0GFG, 01388-745353 or Brian, G7OCK, 01388-762678.
* 22 January 2006 *
Oldham ARC Rally, Oldham Sports Centre, Lord Street, in the centre of Oldham. Open 10:30/11:00. Trade.
B&B. Talkin 145.550 MHz via GB4ORC from 07:30. Full details and map on web at http://www.oarc.org.uk
* 29 January 2006 *
Horncastle Radio Rally, Horncastle Youth Centre, Horncastle, Lincs. Open 10:30.
Traders 08:00. The last two rallies have seen us turning traders away, so book early.
Six-foot tables for four pounds each. Power free. Speciality is the now famous Horncastle
bacon butties. Bookings: Tony, G3ZPU, 01507-527835. Calls with details withheld will be ignored.
EMail: [email protected] or [email protected]
* 5 February 2006 *
South Essex ARS, Mobile Radio Rally: Ken, G0BBN, 01842-861089.
EMail:[email protected]
Web: http://www.southessex.ars.btinternet.co.uk
* 12 February 2006 *
Wakefield & DRS, Northern Cross Mobile Rally: John, G7JTH, 01924-251822
* 26 February 2006 *
Swansea ARS Amateur Radio & Computer Show: Roger, GW4HSH, 01792-404422.
* 5 March 2006 *
Cambridge & DARC Rally: John, G0GKP, 01954-200072. EMail:[email protected]
* 12 March 2006 *
Aberystwyth & DARS Rally: Ray, GW7AGG, 01970-611432. EMail:[email protected]
* 12 March 2006 *
Bournemouth RS 18th Annual Sale: John, G0HAT, 07719-700771.
EMail: [email protected]
Web: http://brswebsite.freeserve.co.uk
* 19 March 2006 *
Northern Amateur Radio Societies' Association (NARSA) Norbreck Rally: Peter, G6CGF, 0151-630-5790.
EMail: [email protected]
* 19 March 2006 *
Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society's 2006 Rally, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent.
Doors open at 10:00, 09:30 for disabled. Talkin on 145.550 MHz. Food. SIGs. Traders from all parts.
Details from the web page: http://www.wig1.co.uk/brats/bratsclub.htm or http://www.the-brats.net
* 1 April 2006 *
GMDX Convention 2006: Robert, GM3YTS. EMail: [email protected]
* 29 April 2006 *
West London Radio & Electronics Show: Paul, M0CJX, 01737-279108. EMail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.radiofairs.co.uk
* 19 - 21 May 2006 *
55th Hamvention , Dayton, Ohio. http://www.hamvention.com
* 18 June 2006 (Fathers' Day) *
The Newbury and District ARS Boot Sale, the Ackland Memorial Hall, Cold Ash, nr Newbury, Berks.
Set up 08:00 and general entry from 09:00 to 14.00. A Talk-in station will be provided. Maps and
directions can be found on the Club website: http:// www.nadars .org.uk
Further information: Kevin, G6FOP, EMail: [email protected] or [email protected]
* 25 June 2006 *
Hamtronic Friedrichshafen: http://www.messe-friedrichshaven.de
* 25 June 2006 *
West of England Radio Rally: Shaun, G8VPG, 01225-873098. EMail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.westrally.org.uk
* 13 August 2006 *
Flight Refuelling ARS Rally, Flight Refuelling Sports & Social Club, Merley Nr Wimborne, Dorset.
Details: Mike, M0MJS, 01202-883479. EMail: [email protected] Web: http://www.frars.org.uk
Rally organisers seeking publicity in RadCom should write to RSGB HQ direct giving detailed
information including contact callsign and telephone numbers. Submissions should be marked
"Rally News".
Rally organisers are also asked to send their rally information to me, Jim, g4rga(at)sideband.fsnet.co.uk or to G4RGA@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU in order to have the rally publicised on the Internet and on the packet network.
Please also CC a copy to: info(at)rallylist.co.uk
EMail: g4rga(at)sideband.fsnet.co.uk
73 de Jim, G4RGA
