Do you know how to tie a good Knot?

Here is an interesting web site recomended by the ARRL.
When setting up an antenna you often need to use a rope and knot - this website demonstrates the correct way to do the correct knot.
http://www.animatedknots.com/

Silent Key

We are sad to advise that John Wills Browne GD4XWB passed away peacefully on Tuesday 10^th October 2006.
John was well known to the Amateur community both on and off the Island and his lively personality will be sadly missed.
John was 95 years old.

A memorial service will take place at St Catherine's Church Port Erin - 2:30pm on Thursday 2^nd November.

John's funeral is taking place at 11 o’clock Thursday 26th October, St Peters Church, Llabedr Dyfynn on the A494 between Mold and Ruthin.(Opposite the Griffin Inn).

Who are Radio Amateurs?

Is this how you should be described - market research undertaken by the RSGB found the following profile for Radio Amateurs and this information is used to promote advertising in RadCom.

In a recent survey of Radio Society of Great Britain members it was found that:
• They are affluent with 60% being HF orientated where equipment can cost
between £2000 and £5000
• Most are A1 or B1 consumers and highly skilled individuals
• 90% plus of amateurs describe themselves as PC literate
• Of the same amateurs over three quarters list PCs as an
interest they have outside radio
• 75% of radio amateurs are constructers of things electronic
• They are decision makers in their work environment
• Amateurs list DIY and gardening as major interests along with
large numbers who enjoy military history, aircraft and country pursuits

There are 60,000 licensed radio amateurs in the UK
and they make up the backbone of Britain’s Radio
Engineers, Wireless System Technicians and
Electronics Gurus.

Committee Meeting

On Monday 9th October @ 19:30hrs a meeting of the IOMARS committee will take place in the Foxdale Shack.
Please advise iomars@manx.net if you are unable to attend.

VX170 For Sale

Yaesu VX170 2mt handheld radio (5watt) for sale.
Full instructions and charger will be supplied.
£70 is the asking price for this great little radio.

For more information contact David MD3UMN
4 Glashen Tr
Ballasalla
827374