NVCF on-air meeting suggestion - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Phil G4SPZ · 20th Apr 2010, 10:55 pm

I wonder if any Forum members who are also licenced radio amateurs would find a pre-agreed net 'meeting' frequency useful while on the NVCF site?

My suggestion would be S22 (145.550MHz FM, exhibition/rally talk-in frequency) and I'll be listening there!

Phil G4SPZ · 26th Apr 2010, 10:05 pm

Not sure what to make of the resulting 'radio silence' except that I guess it's going to be quiet on S22!

GMB · 27th Apr 2010, 7:31 pm

I'm guessing most people will be too busy searching for stuff to be having a net.

But maybe what could be seriously useful is if one could call for assistance e.g. for info on items found, etc.

I always seem to spot a thing that I might well want if only I knew more about it.

I have considered taking along a PC, but it would be too much trouble I think.

ppppenguin · 27th Apr 2010, 7:43 pm

If anyone needs a meeting point or cry for help the B&B stall usually serves. We're in a prominent position and know quite a few people. Don't think any of us are amateurs so we won't be on air. Nor on line. Helps if folks wear badges with both their real and forum names. In some cases (naming no names

) this serves to remind the wearer who they are.

Mikey405 · 30th Apr 2010, 6:43 pm

I'll not be going to the NVCF but since it's just a few miles down the road from me I'll listen out on 145.550MHz on my ancient Icom IC2E. I may even try and renew my license between now and then so that I can talk back.

Phil G4SPZ · 30th Apr 2010, 9:28 pm

The most useful aspect of having ham radio on site is that if a group of enthusiasts know what each is looking for, they can 'spread out' and alert each other instantly if something interesting is spotted. I've done this with a couple of friends several years running, and it has enabled us to snap up items which may otherwise have been sold before we got to them

Having said that, a mobile phone can serve the same purpose, subject to network coverage being available.

In the absence of other suggestions, 145.550 MHz it is then! Mikey, I'll probably be using my own old IC2E from 1982 which is still going strong, and I hope to chat to you sometime.

KeithsTV · 30th Apr 2010, 10:09 pm

If I remember to charge it up I'll make it 3 IC2Es and bring mine along.

Keith (G4UKW)

Phil G4SPZ · 30th Apr 2010, 10:13 pm

Great stuff Keith! With radio hams, two's company, three's a net

We could hold the inaugural meeting of the Vintage IC2E Owners Club...

KeithsTV · 30th Apr 2010, 11:28 pm

Well they are over 25 years old now so should fit into the forum very well.

Just tried mine and the batteries seem to be still charged so I'll make sure it's fully charged by next week.

Keith

Mikey405 · 1st May 2010, 7:34 pm

That sounds good. If somebody could remind me though - to get 145.550MHz, I set the 3 numbers on the top to "555" and the 5/0 to "0" or do I set the top numbers to "455" and the 5/0 to "5"? Thinking about it, I guess the latter is more likely...

Thanks Phil and Keith.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

KeithsTV · 1st May 2010, 8:10 pm

Mike

I must admit it's ages since I've used it in anger but for 145.550MHz set the thumbwheels to 555 and the 5/0 to 0.

Keith

Phil G4SPZ · 1st May 2010, 8:58 pm

That's it! The first two numbers, not shown of course, are "14" then the thumbwheels indicate the remaining tens of Megahertz, and the final switch adds 0 or 5 Mhz to the indicated frequency. Hence 145,550 MHz is indicated as [14]555[0]. Crude but simple, and very easy to QSY quickly, but hopeless for scanning, and of course it cannot cope with the modern and quite unnecessary 12.5kHz channel spacing.

raditechman · 1st May 2010, 9:05 pm

OK too get the numbers up all being well I shall also bring along a handheld and call in on S22.
John
G7OXK

Mikey405 · 2nd May 2010, 8:39 am

Ah. Okay. I never was much good at maths.

I hope my license arrives in time. I've had to send Ofcom some copies of my old C&G RAE stuff and a slightly-vague 11 page form along with 20 quid...

sentinel040 · 2nd May 2010, 3:08 pm

Subject to brain fade I will bring along a Kenpro copy of an IC2E, lets see how long the ancient ni-cads last....

Ian (G8KSZ)

nick_the_grief · 2nd May 2010, 3:52 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey405

Ah. Okay. I never was much good at maths.

I hope my license arrives in time. I've had to send Ofcom some copies of my old C&G RAE stuff and a slightly-vague 11 page form along with 20 quid...

hang in there Mikey, I had to send them a photocopy of my original licen (1979 vintage) as I couldn't find the pass slip ... it came last week

I've got an ancient IC-04e ( the digital version on 70cms) ... any idea where I can aquire batteries I can't find mine

Phil G4SPZ · 9th May 2010, 10:55 pm

Judging by the level of on-air activity on the day (precisely none) I guess everyone's ni-cads must have gone flat or the IC2E thumbwheels were set in the wrong place... or maybe I didn't hear anyone calling in the hubbub of the exhibition centre... or perhaps it was the annoying presence of a couple of chaps having a rag-chew on my chosen frequency that put people off. Never mind, I had a great day and I hope you all did too!

KeithsTV · 9th May 2010, 11:02 pm

I did take the IC2E and yes there was some activity on S22 but I'm sure I heard you but I couldn't be sure if my radio was transmitting on the right frequency (It's so long since I used it in anger) Perhaps that's another restoration project

Keith

GMB · 10th May 2010, 9:34 am

Quote:

perhaps it was the annoying presence of a couple of chaps having a rag-chew on my chosen frequency

Oh, that explains it. I couldn't understand why I was getting such poor copy. I assumed it must be the building.

Inside the hall the background noise meant it was also too hard, so I gave up.

Phil G4SPZ · 11th May 2010, 1:32 pm

Thanks chaps. I now accept that it was a thoroughly bad idea

and I won't be bothering to repeat the suggestion next year!

Mods, please put me out of my misery and close this thread...

20th Apr 2010, 10:55 pm	#1
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	NVCF on-air meeting suggestion I wonder if any Forum members who are also licenced radio amateurs would find a pre-agreed net 'meeting' frequency useful while on the NVCF site? My suggestion would be S22 (145.550MHz FM, exhibition/rally talk-in frequency) and I'll be listening there! __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

26th Apr 2010, 10:05 pm	#2
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion Not sure what to make of the resulting 'radio silence' except that I guess it's going to be quiet on S22! __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

27th Apr 2010, 7:31 pm	#3
GMB Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: near Reading (and sometimes Torquay) Posts: 3,099	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion I'm guessing most people will be too busy searching for stuff to be having a net. But maybe what could be seriously useful is if one could call for assistance e.g. for info on items found, etc. I always seem to spot a thing that I might well want if only I knew more about it. I have considered taking along a PC, but it would be too much trouble I think.

27th Apr 2010, 7:43 pm	#4
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion If anyone needs a meeting point or cry for help the B&B stall usually serves. We're in a prominent position and know quite a few people. Don't think any of us are amateurs so we won't be on air. Nor on line. Helps if folks wear badges with both their real and forum names. In some cases (naming no names) this serves to remind the wearer who they are.

30th Apr 2010, 6:43 pm	#5
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,626	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion I'll not be going to the NVCF but since it's just a few miles down the road from me I'll listen out on 145.550MHz on my ancient Icom IC2E. I may even try and renew my license between now and then so that I can talk back. __________________ G7TRF

30th Apr 2010, 9:28 pm	#6
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion The most useful aspect of having ham radio on site is that if a group of enthusiasts know what each is looking for, they can 'spread out' and alert each other instantly if something interesting is spotted. I've done this with a couple of friends several years running, and it has enabled us to snap up items which may otherwise have been sold before we got to them Having said that, a mobile phone can serve the same purpose, subject to network coverage being available. In the absence of other suggestions, 145.550 MHz it is then! Mikey, I'll probably be using my own old IC2E from 1982 which is still going strong, and I hope to chat to you sometime. __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

30th Apr 2010, 10:09 pm	#7
KeithsTV Nonode Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,573	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion If I remember to charge it up I'll make it 3 IC2Es and bring mine along. Keith (G4UKW)

30th Apr 2010, 10:13 pm	#8
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion Great stuff Keith! With radio hams, two's company, three's a net We could hold the inaugural meeting of the Vintage IC2E Owners Club... __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

30th Apr 2010, 11:28 pm	#9
KeithsTV Nonode Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,573	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion Well they are over 25 years old now so should fit into the forum very well. Just tried mine and the batteries seem to be still charged so I'll make sure it's fully charged by next week. Keith

1st May 2010, 7:34 pm	#10
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,626	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion That sounds good. If somebody could remind me though - to get 145.550MHz, I set the 3 numbers on the top to "555" and the 5/0 to "0" or do I set the top numbers to "455" and the 5/0 to "5"? Thinking about it, I guess the latter is more likely... Thanks Phil and Keith. Kind regards. From Mike. __________________ G7TRF

1st May 2010, 8:10 pm	#11
KeithsTV Nonode Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,573	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion Mike I must admit it's ages since I've used it in anger but for 145.550MHz set the thumbwheels to 555 and the 5/0 to 0. Keith

1st May 2010, 8:58 pm	#12
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion That's it! The first two numbers, not shown of course, are "14" then the thumbwheels indicate the remaining tens of Megahertz, and the final switch adds 0 or 5 Mhz to the indicated frequency. Hence 145,550 MHz is indicated as [14]555[0]. Crude but simple, and very easy to QSY quickly, but hopeless for scanning, and of course it cannot cope with the modern and quite unnecessary 12.5kHz channel spacing. __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

1st May 2010, 9:05 pm	#13
raditechman Heptode Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West London, UK. Posts: 867	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion OK too get the numbers up all being well I shall also bring along a handheld and call in on S22. John G7OXK

2nd May 2010, 8:39 am	#14
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,626	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion Ah. Okay. I never was much good at maths. I hope my license arrives in time. I've had to send Ofcom some copies of my old C&G RAE stuff and a slightly-vague 11 page form along with 20 quid... __________________ G7TRF

2nd May 2010, 3:08 pm	#15
sentinel040 Hexode Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Near Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK, most of the time and Crystal Palace, S London, some of the time.. Posts: 330	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion Subject to brain fade I will bring along a Kenpro copy of an IC2E, lets see how long the ancient ni-cads last.... Ian (G8KSZ)

9th May 2010, 10:55 pm	#17
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion Judging by the level of on-air activity on the day (precisely none) I guess everyone's ni-cads must have gone flat or the IC2E thumbwheels were set in the wrong place... or maybe I didn't hear anyone calling in the hubbub of the exhibition centre... or perhaps it was the annoying presence of a couple of chaps having a rag-chew on my chosen frequency that put people off. Never mind, I had a great day and I hope you all did too! __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

9th May 2010, 11:02 pm	#18
KeithsTV Nonode Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,573	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion I did take the IC2E and yes there was some activity on S22 but I'm sure I heard you but I couldn't be sure if my radio was transmitting on the right frequency (It's so long since I used it in anger) Perhaps that's another restoration project Keith

11th May 2010, 1:32 pm	#20
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: NVCF on-air meeting suggestion Thanks chaps. I now accept that it was a thoroughly bad idea and I won't be bothering to repeat the suggestion next year! Mods, please put me out of my misery and close this thread... __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts