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		-------------- APRIL 2008 -------------- Did you know G6HL? Ofcom have re-issued G6HL's call to the North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group for use with G6HL's magnificent station located at the Muckleburgh Collection. The call will be launched on a date to be announced and before that the Group would like to hear from anyone who knew or worked G6HL before he died in 1997, with a view to arranging skeds on the launch day. Contact Tony Smith G4FAI, QTHR, or via EMAIL for more information. -------------- FEBRUARY 2008 -------------- OTN85 Ted tells me that OT News 85 will be at the printers by the middle of February, so should start appearing on doormats a few days later. A copy of the cover and contents page can be viewed HERE G5XW Russell will be active at various times between 13-23 Feb from Morocco. Hopefully also IOTA AF-065, using call CN2XW. For further details look on qrz.com. QSL via Home call. G3BHT We have been advised that Brian (G3BHT) became SK on 23rd January. No further details are available as yet. 9J2BO Can be found on 14.320MHz daily at 1600GMT, or on 21153 when conditions dictate 2EØWRX The February issue of the members list contains this callsign, but it should read 2EØRWX. His membership number is 1953. When he rejoined RAOTA recently, he was issued with a new number (2197) until it was realised that he was not a new member, but a re-joining one. He had made about 25 copies for the RAOTA jubilee award using that number, before being re-issued with his old one, but logs containing either number will be accepted. -------------- DECEMBER 2007 -------------- Bert Glass A regular listener to the RAOTA nets, with a passion for CW, Bert has his 100th birthday on 23rd December. In his early days he worked with rotary spark transmitters. He now lives in a care home, but despite being blind and in fairly constant pain his spirit is in no way diminished. His hearing is excellent and his mind is alert and clear. I'm sure you join me in sending best wishes to Bert for his coming birthday, and for the festive season which follows it. Junction 28 Rally Unfortunately this rally has had to be cancelled this year. See the EVENTS page for more details. RAOTA Members List The December list is now available in as a PDF file, by emailing G3ZPF via the address on the CONTACTS page. -------------- NOVEMBER 2007 -------------- Mini-DXpedition to Jersey Russell (G5XW) is due to be going to Jersey 7th-10th Dec for a 40,80,160m night time mini dxpedition, and possible day time activity when awake, & not sight seeing. G2NM : INFORMATION REQUIRED Lawrence (G3AQC) is searching for info about Geral Marcuse (G2NM). He already has a fair amount, but if you think you have something that has not been widely publicised, then please contact Lawrence by EMAIL OTNEWS 83 This is now at the printers. An image of the cover is HERE, and the contents HERE GALASHIELS RALLY Peter (GM3OFT) sent me a note about our presence at this rally. He and SWL Jimmy (from Moffat) had an interesting day manning a large impromptu stand at the Galashiels Rally, which by previous standards was only modestly attended with very few 'big name' retailers present. Nevertheless, a good day for RAOTA with plenty of members calling at the stand. In addition we gained 5 new members. Peter hopes to have some stand pics ready for OTNews 85. G3PPD is SK Stuart passed away on 4th October. A previous editor of OTNews in its early years, and while a member of the BARTG committee in the 1980s was heavily involved in the development of the ST5 RTTY Terminal Unit. MEMBERSHIP LIST The November update has been produced by George (G3VBE), and is available in PDF form by emailing David (G3ZPF) via the button on our CONTACTS page MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DEREK (GU4GG) Derek's cremation was held in Guernsey, but his 3 sons will be holding a memorial on 24th November, when his ashes are interred at the Golford Cemetery, Nr Cranbrook, Kent, where his XYL Dina is buried. A graveside ceremony is planned, but if the weather is inclement it will be held in St Dunstan's church. Either way, the proposal is to retire to The George Hotel (Stone St Cranbrook) for tea and refreshments, where people can chat and reflect on Derek's life. This is intended to be informal and David (one of the sons) asks that anyone wishing to attend contacts him so that he can estimate the catering requirements. Via EMAIL, or by post to Mr D.Wintle, Braehead, Bank of Gallery, By Montrose, Angus, Scotland DD10 9JU -------------- OCTOBER 2007 -------------- GOLDEN JUBILEE April 2008 marks 50 years of RAOTA's existence. Planning for the celebration has already started. An extra page has been established on the site (accessed from the home page) to outline arrangements that are being planned. If anyone has items (photos, press cuttings etc) of historic interest please get in touch with our editor (G3FEW) who is already planning the content of some special issues of OTNews next year. The GB5ØOT operator schedule for the first 4 months of 2008 has now been added. OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP LIST The latest update has been produced by George (G3VBE), our illustrious MemSec, and is available in PDF form by emailing David (G3ZPF) via the button on our CONTACTS page. MARTIN LYNCH & SON : Open Day If you are waiting to buy that new rig or accessory for Christmas, the ML&S Open Day on Saturday, *December 1st* is the place to buy it. The first ten customers who buy an HF base station on the day will get a free Tivoli Audio Songbook or PAL portable radio worth up to £159. Yaesu, Icom and Kenwood will be represented at the Showroom, giving extra discounts across their entire range of products. There will be a free monster hog roast and hot drinks. Talk in station courtesy of the Whiton ARS on S20 KINGSWINFORD AND DISTRICT ARS (KADARS) Previously known as the HillCrest ARS, they have a new website at www.kadars.org.uk where you will find a list of their forthcoming activities, and details of their meeting place. ------------ SEPTEMBER 2007 ------------ SK We have just been advised that Gordon (M3SOE ) passed away on 12th August. SK We have been advised by his son that Eric Drackley (G3HTP) passed away on 12th Sept. SK We have been advised by his son that Alec (G8GF) passed away peacefully on 9th Sept. MEMBERS LIST George (G3VBE) has circulated the Sept07 RAOTA members list to the Committee. Members can request a PDF copy of this via email from David (G3ZPF) at the address on the CONTACTS page of this website. Please quote your membership number in the email. PACEMAKERS, DEFIBRILLATORS & RFI Roy (G4NPT) has found information on this topic for anyone who has one fitted. The following links take you direct to the relevant pages of the Medtronic website in the USA. RF & Defibrillators ---- RF & PaceMakers The www.medtronic.com website also contains information relating to interference from other kinds of electrical equipment. Well worth a visit if you have either device implanted. SK We have been told that Derek GU4GG became SK recently. His regular appearances on the RAOTA Nets will be sorely missed. SK Venise, the wife of Alan (G3DMQ) contacted us to say he passed away on 10th August. His failing sight over the last two years was very traumatic but he kept going up to the last few months.