Club History

History

Leicester Radio Society has a rich and varied history spanning over 100 years. Exact information is scarce but the club was formed sometime between 1912 and 1913. This (ever evolving) section of the website attempts to categorize this history with documents acquired from various members over the years.

List of articles in category History
Title	Author
The Leicester Radio Society in Leicestershire	Written by Elizabeth Batt
John Clark and the Birstall Lighthouse	Written by Mr Harold E. Howard
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN MINES	Written by E. E. BRAMALL
RSGB notice sent to members at the outbreak of WW2	Written by R.S.G.B.
Amateur Radio in the pre-and-post War era	Written by Phil Taylor M0VSE

g8fcq - 22/09/2018 - 17:17

and G0FPU

g8fcq - 22/09/2018 - 15:04

and just heard G4SJX

g8fcq - 22/09/2018 - 14:29

G2AA G5UM G0IJM are on air till Sunday 1200z UKEICC SSB

G0WBC - 20/09/2018 - 00:08

sweltering in 102F heat in Little Rock Arkansas.

G0WBC - 20/09/2018 - 00:07

Well done everyone, great IOTA result.

G0IJM/G8VQM - 15/09/2018 - 16:56

Dont forget next Saturday & Sunday UKEIDX SSB contest. 12-00utc to 12:00utc. Two sections, 12Hr or 24Hr. I hope to take part from home http://www.ukeicc.com/which-contest/uk-ei-dx-contest-rules

g8fcq - 11/09/2018 - 21:31

We're delighted that the BBC Antiques Roadshow show from the museum will be screened this Sunday at 8pm on BBC One! #Leicester

2e0ivm - 26/08/2018 - 09:25

Got nearly a full roll of NEW RG59 CABLE free to any one that can use it also 4 24" TK BRACKETS one in need of repair collect Loughborough

g8fcq - 21/08/2018 - 15:41

The cladding on the toilet roof is most impessive...

g8fcq - 19/08/2018 - 16:14

A number of members at Rugby Rally today

G0IJM/G8VQM - 18/08/2018 - 16:15

Keep a lookout this weekend on air for Lighthouses & lightships on the Air

g8fcq - 17/08/2018 - 17:42

If anybody is near the Midlands the rugby ATS rally is this Sunday. It's at princethorpe college (it will be sign posted from the fosse way).

m0vse - 03/08/2018 - 09:08

Hi Nathan, I guess this is the Dave you are looking for? https://www.qrz.com/db/M3CBY

2E0LIG - 01/08/2018 - 21:28

OK a long shot but does anyone know Dave Cub Wolves Call? I need to get in touch with him as a very good friend of mine I have lost touch with was on the CB when me,Cubby, Nigel the persuader and many others wher on it. I just need to know the surname of my old buddy JOHN his dad was a rig doctor at some truck stop somewhere. I am hoping John has gone to HAM as I would love a QSO with him and a go

m0vse - 01/08/2018 - 09:45

2018 IOTA log has been submitted. Final QSO count is 502 (before adjudication). This would have been significantly higher had we not suffered a power cut between 11am and midday on Sunday!

g8fcq - 30/07/2018 - 12:43

Great weekend particurly enjoyed working Canada on 40m Good company and considering the high noise levels a decent result...

G4SJX - 29/07/2018 - 18:14

Finished on 510 Qs not even a power cut stopped us (for long). Thanks to all who supported the event. More info to follow.

G4SJX - 29/07/2018 - 00:25

Just made QSO No 300.QRV 80 and 40.

g8fcq - 27/07/2018 - 21:08

Team IOTA is on site ready to go tommorow with two additional antennas

G4SJX - 15/07/2018 - 16:54

Its all over just the big match to go!

History