Calling all Radio Amateurs..

A charity for blind and partially sighted people has put out a call for radio hams to take part in a 48-hour national fundraising event this weekend.

The annual Transmission competition involves amateur radio enthusiasts trying to make as many sponsored contacts with other radio amateurs as possible from 22 to 23 September.

The event is organized by the British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF), which provides radios and CD radio cassette recorders, specially adapted for ease of use, for blind and partially sighted people in need.

BWBF chief executive Margaret Grainger said:
“The specially-adapted sets are a blessing for people who are unable to see.

“They are designed to be easy to use and help to give blind people greater independence, which adds to the quality of their lives.

“We are really keen to hear from amateur radio clubs and individuals who are interested in taking part in the event.”

The BWBF, launched by Winston Churchill in 1929, issues specially adapted sets through a network of more than 300 voluntary agencies across the UK.

For more information visit: www.blind.org.uk or call: 01634 832501.

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