Club History

History

Leicester Radio Society has a rich and varied history spanning over 100 years. Exact information is scarce but the club was formed sometime between 1912 and 1913. This (ever evolving) section of the website attempts to categorize this history with documents acquired from various members over the years.

List of articles in category History
Title	Author
The Leicester Radio Society in Leicestershire	Written by Elizabeth Batt
John Clark and the Birstall Lighthouse	Written by Mr Harold E. Howard
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN MINES	Written by E. E. BRAMALL
RSGB notice sent to members at the outbreak of WW2	Written by R.S.G.B.
Amateur Radio in the pre-and-post War era	Written by Phil Taylor M0VSE

G0IJM/G8VQM - 18/08/2018 - 16:15

Keep a lookout this weekend on air for Lighthouses & lightships on the Air

g8fcq - 17/08/2018 - 17:42

If anybody is near the Midlands the rugby ATS rally is this Sunday. It's at princethorpe college (it will be sign posted from the fosse way).

m0vse - 03/08/2018 - 09:08

Hi Nathan, I guess this is the Dave you are looking for? https://www.qrz.com/db/M3CBY

2E0LIG - 01/08/2018 - 21:28

OK a long shot but does anyone know Dave Cub Wolves Call? I need to get in touch with him as a very good friend of mine I have lost touch with was on the CB when me,Cubby, Nigel the persuader and many others wher on it. I just need to know the surname of my old buddy JOHN his dad was a rig doctor at some truck stop somewhere. I am hoping John has gone to HAM as I would love a QSO with him and a go

m0vse - 01/08/2018 - 09:45

2018 IOTA log has been submitted. Final QSO count is 502 (before adjudication). This would have been significantly higher had we not suffered a power cut between 11am and midday on Sunday!

g8fcq - 30/07/2018 - 12:43

Great weekend particurly enjoyed working Canada on 40m Good company and considering the high noise levels a decent result...

G4SJX - 29/07/2018 - 18:14

Finished on 510 Qs not even a power cut stopped us (for long). Thanks to all who supported the event. More info to follow.

G4SJX - 29/07/2018 - 00:25

Just made QSO No 300.QRV 80 and 40.

g8fcq - 27/07/2018 - 21:08

Team IOTA is on site ready to go tommorow with two additional antennas

G4SJX - 15/07/2018 - 16:54

Its all over just the big match to go!

G4SJX - 15/07/2018 - 10:51

Now on 18.165 and also 10.140 rtty

G4SJX - 15/07/2018 - 10:21

G6XX QRV RTTY 14.085

G4SJX - 13/07/2018 - 23:24

Please note England's OUT but we are still IN ! see Football World Cup article.

G0ORY - 10/07/2018 - 15:57

Thanks Nathan, would have said more like a 20-minute expert to be honest, but... lol

G4SJX - 07/07/2018 - 10:38

Re Football World Cup Marathon Monday the 9th - Please note we have extended the time to 21.30 BST

G4SJX - 06/07/2018 - 17:41

Hi Allan, re intermediate course end of August or very early September.

2E0VLP - 05/07/2018 - 21:40

Hi all,when does the next Intermediate course start? I know an M6 thats interested.

G4SJX - 05/07/2018 - 18:36

Next G6XX session Monday 9th July (see article)

g8fcq - 02/07/2018 - 22:24

My complements to the Chef an excellent BBQ and some generous contributions

G4SJX - 28/06/2018 - 18:07

SSTV from the ISS will be activated on Friday 29 June at 8:40 UTC. It will be switched off on Sunday 1 July at 18:40 UTC. Frequency: 145.800 MHz; Mode: PD 120

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