We received the a request by Peter Cogger to make information about the following radio equipment available to club member and our other readers.

Peter says:

I am sorry for the unsolicited note but I have 25 items of vintage radio kit and know little to nothing about it. It belonged to my late uncle who was a keen radio man and active in that field during the war. He was a Derby man and his name was Wilf Emery. It would be a travesty if these items were just scrapped and I won’t allow that to happen so I am writing only to RSGB people. I did contact people from Duxford, who were keen, but in moving I have lost their email address.

Anyway, about the kit. There are 25 items listed below and I will send photo’s upon request. I have no idea of their value or what’s working but they will be available for full inspection in London for anybody seriously interested in buying, or at least making me an offer.

I will probably start a list of offers, sort of auction really and go from there unless anyone has more helpful suggestions.

This is a genuine sale, which I have put quite some effort into so I would be obliged if people would only submit fair and honest offers. Please help me keep this equipment ‘alive’ and in its right and proper place.

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Final results and scores for VHF National Field Day 2009 were as follows:

So, in 1st place that indomitable team of Crawley ARC and Reigate ATS – with 3,538 points, and leaping from 4th place last year – were the outright winners of VHF Field day 2009. They are congratulated and receive the Surrey Trophy.

In Runner–up slot were Windmill CG, for the third year running, with 3,423 points, whilst in third place with 3,057 points was Cockenzie & Port Seton ARC. They retain the Tartan Trophy as highest-placed Scottish station for the third year running. Undoubtedly, feeling a little disappointed at 4th place lies Colchester RA with 2,849 points – having occupied the winner’s position for the previous 5 years.

70cms (Report by Tim Trew, G8JXV)

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