The following events have been organised by the Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS) or its members.
VO2/GM0TQJ FROM LABRADOR CANADA
Chris (GM0TQJ), RAFARS 3458, will be QRV from the Canadian Provence of Labrador (Locator GO11PN) during the period 23 Sep to the 02 Oct 2008. The callsign will be VO2/GM0TQJ and Chris will be operating on the 80-10m bands using RTTY, PSK31/63 and SSB. Working conditions will be a Kenwood TS480SAT, 100w and an 80-10m Windom. The location is very close to the North Atlantic coast with a good take off to Europe. QSL will be to my home call via the bureau or direct as shown on QRZ.COM.
GB4FFR/GB8FFR FLIGHT PATH FOR FRIENDSHIP AND RECONCILIATION
A Special Event Station run by East Riding of Yorkshire Club member G3JDY (RAFARS 5044) will be operational from 30th May to the 1st June from the Control Tower at Elvington Air Museum. A 1154/55 tx/rx will operate on all bands except 160m. GB8FFR will be used on VHF/UHF. QSL Cards will be sent on request via Services, RSGB or direct with SAE to Bernard (G0SWO). The event also includes the Doncaster Air Gunners Association.
OTHER EVENTS
Now till Dec 08 ON40BAF 40 Years Belgium Air Force Radio Association.
2-8 Jun GB4LRG Long Range Desert Group - contact Dennis (GW4XKE).
2-8 Jun GB2ASS Air Support Signals - contact Dennis (GW4XKE).
GB2RAF RAFARS PERMANENT SPECIAL EVENT STATION
GB2RAF should be operating every 2nd Saturday of the Month 1000-1500hrs local time (Zulu +1 Hour) using SSB or CW on 80m, or 40m if conditions are poor. Location, Air Defence Radar Museum, RAF Neatishead.
AIRFIELDS ON THE AIR (AOTA)
20-25 Aug G0DAM/P, RAF Twinwood . Contact Bob (G0DAM). RAF Twinwood is the home of the Glenn Miller Museum and this is the airfield that the famous band leader took off from on his fateful flight to Paris on December 15th, 1944. Miller did not arrive in France and was never seen again, though no wreckage was ever found.
| Notes | This RAFARS Special Event Station report is brought to you courtesy of RAFARS News and Terry Owen (G4PSH). |
