Worcester Radio Amateurs team up with VMARS

Over the weekend of 19 to 20 May, members of the Worcester Radio Amateurs Association and members of the Vintage Military Amateur Radio Society are teaming up for a special weekend camp just outside the Worcester City boundary.

The weekend camp is a combination of antenna testing, operating vintage military radio equipment and portable operation practice. Many members of both groups have a wide ranging interest in anything wireless and military, so there will be much to be learnt from the camp.

Members of VMARS are planning on erecting a large Shirley antenna, which has been used by the military for field communications for many years. Many are looking forward to putting this strange antenna to the test.

There will be several military vehicles at the camp for the duration of the weekend, including a couple of Ferret armoured personnel vehicles, a Saracen, a Uni-Mog and a couple of land Rovers, all fully equipped with radio gear. There will also be a very special Bedford MK lorry on site on Saturday only, fully fitted with some rather interesting equipment.

Anyone interested in coming along can find more information at www.wraa.co.uk.

Source: GB2RS News - Courtesy of the RSGB