We would like to congratulate Stewart on passing the Advanced exam and becoming M0XXS. Welcome done mate, you worked hard for this and you deserve it !
Armed Forces Day 2018
Armed Forces Day
Riviera ARC will be paying our respects to Her Majesty’s Armed Forces on National Armed Forces Day this Saturday 30th June. We will be operating from Little Haldon, close to the former site of RAF Haldon, a wartime station.
To the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, and Royal Air Force we give our deepest thanks for their service, past and present.
RAF Centenary event
Phil 2E0WZP, Ian M0IDP, Debs M6IXR, Ian G6TEQ, Steve G7AHP, John M0JNP and Roy M6XDV with the centenary banner.
June 2018 saw the club turning out in force to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Royal Air Force
The weather was gorgeous and many great contacts were made on both HF & VHF. Thanks everyone for your hard work.
Riviera ARC celebrates centenary of Royal Air Force
Riviera ARC are proud to able to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. We will be using GB100RAF on the 23rd / 24th June 2018 close to the former location of RAF Haldon.
We will be attempting to run around the clock using a variety of modes, subject to manpower. Special cards will be available for our contacts.
GB4LBW SOS Radio Wk May 2018
John M0JNP, Debs M6IXR, Phill, 2E0WZP and Ian G6TEQ. Photo by Steph G4XKH.
12th May 2018 saw the gang get back together again to set up the station to work in support of SOS Radio Week 2018. HF conditions were difficult before lunch but VHF was lively
John, Phill, Debs, Roy, Trevor, Steph and Big Ian are pulled together to make an enjoyable event with social interactions as well as playing radio.
Debs & Phill pulled a husband and wife double bill. running HF & VHF. Roy M6XDV, also known as the Pileup king, cracked in to try and get as many contacts as possible.
Some of our other regulars were missing due to this weekend also playing host to the Ten Tors event.