Category Archives: General Discussion

The ROARS group has recently updated their pages on this site.  A lot of dated material has been archived and their mission is now displayed prominently.  New information has been posted showing clearly how RO’s can contribute to and help … Continue reading →

Hi, This is Stan McNally Just like to say I mangaed to get into the group, web Site after a few attempts. Hello All I really enjoyed the AGM and the meal and conversation at the end was really great … Continue reading →

Hi all Any former Shell people might be interested in Kees van Helder’s excellent web site that you can find here.  It lists just about every Shell tanker that ever existed, with pictures and lots of other details.  It even … Continue reading →

Those of you that attended the AGM last year know that the Committee agreed to undertake the task of seeing if a book that was generically titled “The Best of QSO” could realistically be created.  There have been many excellent … Continue reading →

my vote goes to the newer version of the braid. also interested to find out what the briaid is for passenger ship comanies as I suspect there is now no common braid.if we could settle this then I would try … Continue reading →

greetings gents there was an article in the latest qso about satellite coverage in the arctic regions. at the end was a suggestion of using irridium in the gmdss system. would the author please contact me as would like to … Continue reading →

Gentlemen – congratulations brilliant web site .  

Before the website went live there was a spirited debate between, shall we say, the older members of the ROA and the young upstarts as to what was the correct braid that a smart R/O should be seen in.  Your … Continue reading →

There was talk earlier (I think from Tony) of posting photographs in the gallery of those who can still get into their uniforms.  This should be fun!  Whereabouts in the gallery should they be inserted? Dave Ellis.

Quote from Daily Telegraph 7th January in obituary about actor Frederick Treves:- “After the Nautical College, Pangbourne, Freddie joined the Merchant Navy at the age of 17. While serving in a convoy seeking to relieve Malta, he was one of … Continue reading →

The new website is a great improvement over the old one – well done Tony and the team. Dave Ellis.

Very impressed  Good luck with the Forum

I would like to start a debate on antennas. Did anybody do any serious study for PMG on antennas, or was it just, connect it and off you go