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20th Apr 2011, 6:28 pm | #1 |
Octode
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, UK.
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Paraset operation from Bletchley Park.
I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this info, but it will probably interest followers of this thread:
A group of Paraset enthusiasts from Belgium will be visiting Bletchley Park on May 15th and have arranged to operate from the site using the special event call sign G/ON4WAR. The station will be using wire aerials strung between the trees in front of the mansion. The transceivers used for this event will be replicas of the Whaddon MK VII (Paraset) constructed by members of the Radio Club of Binche. The following frequencies will be used (CW only) subject to availability: 3.566, 3.583, 7.006, 7.012, 7.016, 7.025 MHz. The station will particularly welcome contacts with operators of original or replica Parasets and similar vintage clandestine or spy radios. More info at http://www.mkars.org.uk and (if your French is good enough) http://www.on7ry.be Dave. |
20th Apr 2011, 9:03 pm | #2 |
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Re: Paraset operation from Bletchley Park.
What better way to remember those brave souls that used them in anger. If I am free I will go.
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21st Apr 2011, 7:31 am | #3 |
Retired Dormant Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Paraset operation from Bletchley Park.
My sentiments as well..... and let us not forget there were quite a few women who gave their lives !
Mike |
21st Apr 2011, 12:09 pm | #4 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK.
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Re: Paraset operation from Bletchley Park.
More than a few women indeed.
David |
21st Apr 2011, 5:19 pm | #5 |
Retired Dormant Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK.
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Re: Paraset operation from Bletchley Park.
I used to know one of the French SOE radio operators. He spent about two years in the field before he was captured by the Germans and sent to Colditz castle POW camp. Sadly he passed away a long time ago, he was a very modest man and ended his days collecting stamps and working as a Butler in a large country house where his wife was also the Cook.................
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