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 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.
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.
Riviera ARC will be running GB4LBW on Sat 12th May 2018 to support the RNLI and the Coast Guard and Search & Rescue.
The work of the RNLI is amazing and saves countless lives every year.
Riviera ARC will be participating in the RAFARS AotA special event on Saturday 7th April where we will be activating the wartime station RAF Haldon.
We will be starting around 10:00 am, bacon rolls will be available if you are quick !
Ask within the club for the location of the event. Qsl via G2DXU.