The secret is finally out! As well as WWII and Cold War spy radio equipment, Harvey’s of Lewes were also at West Dean with Free Samples of their finest Ales. The cool Ale was definitely up to the usual high standard, being very well received by visitors and exhibitors alike. All of this with a Special Event Station, some …
Members from SARS will be exhibiting some classic Series One Land Rovers and Military vehicles at the FOT. We will also be operating the special event radio Callsign GB3FOT from the Military vehicle display. Come along to the show and see the early Land Rover series one that won the Best Series 1 at the …
Military Style Camp at BHRS 29th-30 April Several members having already braved the frosty conditions, camping overnight at BHRS during the May 50MHz contest. It was suggested that the exercise be repeated now that spring had finally arrived. This occasion would have a two-fold purpose, with the first being to have a totally green camp using the …
The WS31 VHF FM Manpack set was first introduced in 1948. The picture shows the MK2 version set complete with headset, microphone assembly & Whip aerial. The WS31 was really a copy of the American SCR-300-A and covers 40-48MHz. This gives 41 channels 200kHz apart four of which (Channels A,B,C&D) are compatible with the slightly …
This is the famous WS19 used in numerous soft skinned and armoured vehicles from 1941. The Transceiver “A” set covers 2.0-8 MHz with a output of about 2.5 watts AM &. 5W on CW. There was also a VHF FM “B” set covering 229-241MHz with 400mW output for short range use and an Intercom for …
The Collins TCS12 Transmitter and Receiver covering 1.5-12 MHz with a output of 10 watts AM &. 25W on CW. The TCS was primarily intended for marine communications. Collins USA set new standards for constructional quality. In the 1940s this build quality was probably only equalled by German equipments.
The picture shows a 24 Volt version of the Larkspur, Station Radio C12 . Manufactured by PYE, the C12 was introduced in1955 as a replacement for the WS19 (featured last month). This was an interim measure due to delayed production of the true Larkspur series sets, such as the C13, C11 Transmitter and R210 Receiver …
Having previously featured several vintage Transceivers, this posting sees a change as we feature the R209 which is a stand-alone HF receiver. The R209 was introduced in the early1950s as the replacement for the Army R107 which will be featured in the March issue of Airtime. The picture shows the MK2 version. The frequency coverage …
Preparations at Beachy Head Radio Site Members of the BHRS group had arranged to meet at the site from 1230 with the intention being to make for distant sites by vehicle and establishing a net on VHF. The primary frequency to be used was 51.60MHz FM.. The Lister driven generator started easily and we quickly …
We arrived at the Hellingly Festival of Transport site on the Friday afternoon, with plenty of time to set up our camp and radio display before the public opening on Saturday. I located the Marshal for the military section and discussed where I should establish my display. I also sought permission to erect an aerial …