Author Archives: Charles Shelton

About Charles Shelton

ROA Member No. 090. 'Link-man' to Chelmsford Science and Industry Museum. RAF Cranwell Aircraft Apprenticeship at No.1 Radio School 1942 - 1944. Aircrew service in Coastal Command 1944 - 1950 as Wireless Operator Mechanic/Air Gunner on Squadrons 160,224 and 203. Special short term service Bomber Command No. 12 (Canberra) Squadron in 1952. Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company Aeronautcal Division 1950 - 1962. Cossor Electronics 1962-1992: retired as Deputy Chairman. Holds Ministry of Civil Aviation Flight Radio Operator Certificate of Competency in Radiotelegraphy & Radiotelephony (First Class) dated 14th. December 1949. Vice-President Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society(CARS)

Brush up on Your Aldis – read Morse Code from Space

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Charles Shelton

On December 12 – 13 the Amateur Radio Cubesatwill be using its optical LED beacon to flash a message in Morse Code over the USA and the British Isles/Europe which may be visible to the unaided eye althogh binoculars are … Continue reading →

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ROARS NETS

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Charles Shelton

CIrca 7017 kc/s is the prime frequency at present.  Charles G0GJS

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CQ ROA – Marconi Companies’ New Street Centenary -23 June 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Charles Shelton

The Marconi New Street works are being commemorated as a  centenary of operations on Saturday 23 rd. June.  Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS) are supporting the Day’s events at the Chelmsford Science and Industry Museum, which of course  houses the … Continue reading →

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ROA At ROYAL ASCOT ??

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Charles Shelton

To those of us of a more ‘laid-back’ inclination, the sight today on TV of the winner of the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot – ‘Prince of Johanne’ ridden by John Fahy – with “ROA” emblazoned across his Jockey’s colours, … Continue reading →

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CQ ROA :- Correction to Deep Sea Rescue Tugs Posting

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Charles Shelton

Error in published link address.  Apologies.  Should read www.ycoyacht.com   then go to ALL NEW  then go to LONE RANGER

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QRP on ROARS 1930 Thursday net

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Charles Shelton

Hi Clive.  Will QSX for QRP at end of net 3538/7017 circa.  Probably condx will dictate 7017.  QRA? 73 de Charles G0GJS

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Deep Sea Rescue Tugs

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Charles Shelton

For Gordon Shelton G0MMD. You never told me deep sea rescue was like this.  Please see link www.ycoyacht.com/loneranger.  Why did you swallow the anchor? Lone Ranger is up for sale at a mere$20m.  Might make a small dent in your … Continue reading →

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