RSGB seeks historical anecdotes for new book

The RSGB is conducting research into the history of UK amateur radio from the 1950s to the present day with the aim of publishing a book on the subject.

The author is keen to avoid producing a dry chronological record of events and therefore wants to enliven the book with interesting and entertaining anecdotes from radio amateurs. The aim is to present the human side of amateur radio and tell the untold tales behind the key events that shaped our hobby.

The RSGB is therefore keen to hear from any amateurs who have interesting stories, whether about the ecstasy of achieving a particularly difficult QSO or the despair when a carefully planned activity fails spectacularly. Anecdotes about DXpeditions going terribly wrong are also of interest, as are stories about the people who played a key role in moving amateur radio forward during this period.

The author would also like to hear amateurs’ views on such questions as: Is it true an amateur invented the mobile phone but failed to patent it? Did Marconi really hear S? Do washing machines operate using an unwanted radio circuit design? How did the word Raynet come into existence? How did moon bounce come about?

Anyone whose story is published in the book will be properly credited. Please send your written accounts by post to History, RSGB, Lambda House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3JE or by email to history@<no spam>rsgb.org.uk

Source: GB2RS News - Courtesy of the RSGB