We are delighted to draw your attention to GRANTHAM AMATEUR RADIO CLUB and their many interesting activities, archive footage of Expeditions and valuable links to many, many websites relevant to Amateur Radio.
The most recent "find" in our continual research for relevant websites is that of BEN NOCK, BA, BSc(Hons), G4BXD - a Military Radio Collector and author extraordinary. His cyberworld MILITARY RADIO MUSEUM is a veritable cornucopia of good things as evidenced by the contents headings:
"Communications" used to be the watch-word of Amateur Radio, then came the Internet and the majority thought it was not a communications medium. Then came the Web site of G3ZHI and that really allowed we amateurs to communicate in many ways (audio and visual to boot). This is surely the way ahead for revitalising the declining hobby of amateur radio. Many advocates of the Internet as a medium will be overjoyed at this magnificent site - your Web Master himself included. Ian's article "Linking Amateur Radio and the Internet" published in RSARS MERCURY No.125 - March 2000 - establishes the point.
Few indeed are they nowadays who have not heard of digi-comms or who are not engaged in RTTY, PSK, MMTTY, etc. the details of, the means whereby, the considerable coverage, the many links, the ability to download are all to be found on the web site of Dave, G3VFP in considerable array and we are delighted to request your participation.
If VHF/UHF is your great interest then you're certainly in for a lift if you go to the Home Page of Philip GØISW with its attendant wealth of "facilities" and information relative to the subject.
MAXPAK are the UK Midlands Packet User Group and they have now put in an appearance on the Internet. The Web site is being maintained by Joe G4VYA and Ron G6LRD who can be contacted by email from there. There is a Join List facility so you can receive email information about MaxPak matters and updates to software etc. Included are pages dealing with the MAX-01 Baycom modem and the MAX-02 Yam modem and links to several other Web sites that carry packet radio related software.
Figuring large in matters of MAXPAK is Joe G4VYA who has launched his own web site as well.
G7KPF UK A R Links defy description, any eulogium here would be superfluous - you just have to visit to appreciate!
With over 14,000 links in a huge database dedicated to all aspects of Radio and Amateur Radio in particular ( in several languages to boot!) there is little to compare with Willi Passmann's Radio Portal. Willi is DJ6JZ.
Bill's Ham Radio WWW Server - mainted by Bill, NJ7P is well worth a visit - particularly useful is his ONLINE TUBE MANUAL facility - insert the tube number in a dialogue box, press "Lookup" and hey presto! a full page of description and data on your chosen tube. There are also Manuals, Histories and a huge Military List which, as Bill says "The MilList is drawn from the original MilList (1800 entries) and added information from Field Manuals, Training Manuals and Training Circulars. These manuals are in the public domain since they were produced with your tax dollars! The current database contains over 4700 items. All the MilList displays are generated from the database. The flat files and index are static pages, while the database query generates dynamic pages." And the Home Page leads to Web Rings also.
Bob, GØCNL is a life member RSA, also RSARS Member No.2211, Special Forces Signal Section, Dunkirk Veteran, Duxford Radio Society, and was a Radio Operator in 2nd. Med. Rgt. RA 1937, Royal Signals 1944, and SOE 1943/46. He was the recipient by Decree of the Praesidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of the medal "FOR VALOUR" for personal courage and audacity in action, against the enemies of the Soviet Union in a theatre of military operations, in defending the inviolability of the State Borders or engaging saboteurs, spies and other enemies of the Soviet State. The Medal is now housed in the Corps' Museum at Blandford and was covered in an earlier edition of "MERCURY".
Jim GMØHZM has launched his own Home Pages on the Internet and yes, the site covers his trip to Western Canada as well as his considerable experiences with the Territorial Army and, of course, Amateur Radio. We are certain you will much enjoy visiting and sharing with him.
Welcome to the Beverley Boys Archive - from his time there (1953-55) Brian, GØVNU has happy memories. This web site is an archive dedicated to those young "boys” aged between fourteen and seventeen and a half years, who enlisted into the British Army and served as Regimental Boy Soldiers in the Royal Corps of Signals.
A new venture for Frank, and details and pictures of his adventures - visit the developing pages of Frank Corser, RSARS 3652 of Brighton, Ontario.
Louis Meulstee has great interest in Royal Signals and is a
very regular visitor to the Royal Signals Museum library at Blandford. He
has already written over 150 articles on the history of military radio communication and is the author of the hugely popular "Wireless for the Warrior" series of which the first two volumes are available from Geoff Arnold, the publisher of "Radio Bygones", and the third, covering Reception Sets spanning 1932 to the 1960s has recently been published.
Louis has his own web-site, primarily dealing with technical information on vintage British Army radio equipment, containing many good pictures, with a section on LARKSPUR radios and increasing in detail and content.
This fascinating web site is also entitled
Wireless for the Warrior
and a visit is almost mandatory for anyone who professes a real interest in British Military equipment throughout its range.
Recently he told us:- "Incidentally, one of my other hobbies is collecting (and reading of course)
of pre-war children books, particularly those with radio and television as a
main subject. See my new pages
(no doubt you will be able to read the parts in Dutch!"
Louis, who holds the call sign PAØPCR, was elected to be an Associate Member (Number 3663) of the The Royal Signals Amateur Society at the Council Meeting held at Blandford Camp prior to the AGM on 26th June 1999 for his outstanding affiliation to them. Those wishing to contact Louis may do so by e-mail.
Following the birth of VK6SIG (F065) and the Western Australian Chapter of RSARS the commendable dedicated Web site features news and views, and the VK6SIG log and several innovations, it is available for your inspection and comments. This Site is in the capable hands of Alan, VK6PG and grows from strength to strength. Alan has earned himself a high degree of popularity.
"In 1969 Kit, GM4EMX transferred to the Royal Corps Signals, and later whilst serving in Germany at RAF Gütersloh with 21 Signal Regt (AS), obtained the callsign DA2WN. Whilst in Germany he held the club calls DA2YV at RAF Gütersloh (1976-77) and DA2CL at 14 Signal Regt (EW) (1979-82). His own United Kingdom callsign G4EMX was obtained in 1974. He returned to the UK for a short three year spell at 8 Signal Regt (Training)and whilst there was honoured by the RSARS to be their HQ Station (G4RS) Manager (1978 - 79). Whilst at 8 Signal Regt, Kit was able to get involved with Trade Training of certain technical and operating trades (with the help of G3EKL, now the Vice-President of RSARS). The subject "Electronics as a Hobby", was a presentation on Amateur Radio with questions and answers, followed by a visit to G4RS for the Trainees." To read more of his story and see his pictures, visit his Site.
Take a look at the business interests of Roley Brade, G3VIR in the shape of VENUS ELECTRONICS for amateur radio programs, hardware and supplies for the PC including the British made interface built into a 25-way EMC/RFI-proof "D" Connector for SSTV - FAX - RTTY - CW - AMTOR to name but a few.
Stewart McClean, GIØPFL is most knowledgeable about Lt.Col. R. B. MAYNE, DSO who was the CO of The Special Raiding Squadron and the 1st Special Air Service (SAS). This heroic Officer's story, pictures, medals etc. are all thoroughly covered on these specially devoted pages.
"The multi-page overflowing Home Pages abound on the Internet, and as "Tall oaks from little acorns grow" you should perhaps keep an eye on GØUZH's HOME PAGE."- So we said moons ago in introducing Stephen's first attempts: now he and his wife Kay, GØVDW, (both members of the Mid-Norfolk RAYNET Group and of the Nar Valley Volunteers) are illustrating the pages with shots of their meritorious work and activities. As we knew it would - the tree grows!
The Ilford Group RSGB is a small amateur radio club located in Ilford, Essex.
Not quite the same as other radio clubs (as you'll gather from their web pages!) and they are a club dedicated to home construction and home built equipment. The club callsign G3XRT goes on air during their Thursday meetings and every June for the RSGB CW National Field Day.
On visiting the site the first thing you will learn is "This site contains some of the photographs and strange stories of our NFD exploits over the years, along with other items we hope you'll find interesting. If you've just 'surfed' onto our Home Page and don't know too much about amateur radio, please check out our 'Amateur radio - What is it?' page in the Information section. Amateur radio isn't about zits, elbow patches and thick glasses!" and we feel sure this will encourage if not entice you to progress further through this interesting and well-tailored location.
You may email the Club or contact their Web master Gary Milton, GØCUQ in the same manner.
A click here will take you to the United Kingdom's Radio Amateur Newsgroup with its many discussions, items for sale, technical help from fellow amateurs and weekly updates and postings from the capable hands of John, GM4ANB.
Yahoo provides much, much and even more material of amateur radio interest - you can reach their dedicated pages quicker from here than from the Home Page. Of the many topics covered we should mention the Collins Virtual Museum and the 19-Set pages. Assuredly you will be amused and intrigued for hours depending on your field of interest, but watch your 'phone bill!
Why not visit at the Amateur Radio Satellite site. They have some really interesting stuff there!
A very interesting site to visit now: G4NJH PAGES IN THE UK - there are many many links to very useful Amateur Radio pages to be found here.
Ham Links is a collection of links to other Web sites related to amateur radio. Included are callsign lookup services, various university and local (US) radio clubs, radio equipment retailers, and weather service pages with information about events that will affect radio transmissions (solar fluxes and meteor showers, for instance). This is an excellent starting point for browsing the Web for amateur information.
This site bills itself as "The world's hotspot for amateur radio information and news." It is a compilation of information relating to many areas of amateur radio, including VHF, UHF, and SHF transmission, new hardware, weather reports, software, and general radio information. The links and information provided cover almost all areas of amateur radio.
A myriad of Amateur radio related links are to be found on the Home Pages of Klingenfuss a quick check reveals scores of very interesting sites. 1997 Internet Radio Guide, 488 pages (£21 or DM50 WORLDWIDE POSTAGE INCLUDED) of the most interesting radio-related homepages is published by them and can be obtained from:- Klingenfuss Publications, Hagenloher Strasse 14, D-72070 Tuebingen, Germany.
If you are into HOMEBREW both wire and wine then the place for you is Harry Lythall's Home Page - he is G4VVJ (and SMØVPO) and there is a wealth of interest, circuits and hints for you.
The magnificent AMATEUR RADIO PORTAL on the WEB includes a Callsign Lookup (from Buckmaster), a QSL Manager Lookup (from OZ7C), Headlines current include World Record on 2m, Calcutta Key awarded, Jamboree on the Air 1999 and many other topics. The DX Diary includes Iraq, Spratly, Pitcairn etc. There are many, many Newsletters, Discussion Forum, announcements regarding IOTA, Beacons, QRP, Satellites, there are graphics, freeware and programs available, lists of dealers, Rallies, Repeaters from across the World, Awards Old and New, Prefix Lists, Grey-line maps, Propagation Reports, Call Books and much more.
One of our American cousins has produced the following -
"I have put together Ham Radio Website and I think that you and your visitors might like the site; you can create viewable/downloadable/emailable maps (Azimuth, Equidistant, with DXCC, Grid Squares, and more). You can check propagation, dx news, qsl routes, and swap and shop,too." Tomas - NW7US.