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Royal Signals Radio Week-end at Blandford Forum, Dorset UK

militaryoperator All Messages By This Member #2006 开云体育 In a message dated 13/10/2010 18:13:57 GMT Daylight Time, mikeB@... writes: One question to ask is who is it aimed at, as I assume, the Museum is running it as an attraction to bring the public in???? If we are the public who are to be attracted, and are already there, what is the benefit, one asks, unless we are expected to pay for entrance and this seems unlikely given what you have said in your first email. ---------------------------- ? Its probably going to be the public who, for one reason or another, cannot collect the amount of gear they are interested in. ? Just because a few of us have the odd bit of kit or three there are folk out there who would like to see more of this kit. ? The museum does have quite a bit of British kit, so I guess just turning up with yet another 19 set might not really help so hopefully folk like Tony can bring Russian gear, I have a few bits of Japanese gear (WW2 military not modern plastic), others might have American, German etc etc. ? That way, those poor folk who attend rallies bemoaning the fact they can't buy a thing due to the trouble and strife can at least get to see it, hi. ? Dates I feel would be the tricky bit. ? cheers, Ben. G4BXD.
Michael Buckley #2005 开云体育 Tony BRILLIANT concept - why didnt Royal Signals think of that before?? (Mind you some of us did try to run something similar a few years ago over the Corps weekend at the end of June each year) One question to ask is who is it aimed at, as I assume, the Museum is running it as an attraction to bring the public in???? If we are the public who are to be attracted, and are already there, what is the benefit, one asks, unless we are expected to pay for entrance and this seems unlikely given what you have said in your first email. Lets give them all the encouragement we can, and support the idea. Can we get the Royal Signals Amateur Radio Societty involved (RSARS) that could provide a major additional attraction, particularly if a typical radio rally was added on here. Dates are going to be the big problem, but encouraging people to come over long distances will also be a major feature, so my suggestion is to see if we cannot combine with something else that will attract radio collectors: Suggestions:? The Corps weekend which is already a major attraction on a Saturday in June ????????????????????????? The Flight Refuelling Rally at Wimborne which is already an attraction on a Sunday in August ????????????????????????? Choose a weekend date that is not already booked by another Radio Rally and have a real open air rally on the Sunday, like Newbury or Dunstable Downs. (thought??? Was the former Rally at Longleat ever? replaced elsewhere?? This could be such a replacement, perhaps?) Run this event over three days (Friday to Sunday) to make it more worthwhile for those taking part who can spend the entra day on site.? This will allow then to visit the museum as well as providing a public display. (Separate I will try and collect together dates from 2010/ or likely ones for 2011) Mike B On 12/10/2010 14:45, Tony wrote: toggle quoted message Show quoted text ? Good Afternoon Squad Please read this article carefully and respond to me as appropriate. This promises to be a good week-end with plenty of scope for development in the future. Royal Signals Museum Radio Week-end The Museum is envisaging running a Radio Week-end at Blandford Camp, in association with the local Amateur Radio Club, The Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society, with myself, Tony, G4BCX, as linkman. The objective is to provide the opportunity for collectors of military radio equipment and vehicles to demonstrate their equipment in an organised and friendly environment, with the potential for a large audience. The most important thing at this stage is to arrange a date, and we would look to finalise this point early in November this year. Once this is done, the Museum can then negotiate with the School of Signals to provide facilities. They will negotiate to provide parking, display areas, shop and toilet facilities, "pay as you dine" in the Regimental Restaurant, AC Mains, common antenna working, and such other facilities that would enhance the attractiveness for the week-end. There could possibly be a sale of Museum surplus and even a bring-and-buy facility. Naturally we can only give outline indications at this stage. The area around the Garrison affords some very interesting locations for Families, and also some excellent territory for those who might wish to go mobile or portable, once having located at the camp. Should there be interest in this direction, base stations on 80, 6 and 4 metres can easily be organised. This is primarily a "Museum Show Week-end", with military connotations, and so one of the stipulations is that Civilian Vehicles/Caravans/Gazebo's/Tents etc. would need to be covered with cam-nets. The Museum may be able to offer limited help in this direction. Military uniforms, vehicles, and a wide range of radios, with plenty of them working, are the centre-piece of the show. The Museum Business Manager will look to negotiate with people on an individual basis regarding help with fuel. Naturally "one-off" vehicles and radios will be given priority. Perhaps people could negotiate with each other in order to prioritise variety in displays, and share transport. Blackmore Vale have already indicated to me that they favour August. May I ask you all, individuals and Societies, to consider the above, and let me have your ideas on the subject. I can be reached by telephone on 01752 296747, by e-mail on tony.helm@... Tony Helm, G4BCX, RSARS, VMARS.

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