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Forum: The Radio Room 31st October 2022, 10:39
Replies: 4
Views: 6,990
Posted By G4HLN
These were relatively common at GKA, received...

These were relatively common at GKA, received quite a few over the years. Some were sent as SLTs and latterly RTLs/GTLs (Radio/Greetings Telex Letters). We had the usual 'double entendres' but my...
Forum: The Radio Room 5th November 2021, 11:35
Replies: 0
Views: 7,306
Posted By G4HLN
All Ships, All Ships - book-signing event

For those living in the Somerset area, a book-signing event for my latest book on the UK Coast Radio Station service 'All Ships, All Ships', has been arranged for Friday 12th November at the Ritz...
Forum: The Radio Room 15th October 2021, 13:24
Replies: 21
Views: 22,620
Posted By G4HLN
On November 13 and 14, 2021 the Greek Amateur...

On November 13 and 14, 2021 the Greek Amateur Radio Team DX Plus will inaugurate a new annual activity weekend which remembers the Coast Radio Station services which were once found all over the...
Forum: The Radio Room 13th October 2021, 10:18
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Marvellous. Your signed book posted this morning....

Marvellous. Your signed book posted this morning. Enjoy!

Larry +
Forum: The Radio Room 13th October 2021, 10:17
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
If you can message me I will give you bank...

If you can message me I will give you bank details for bank transfer or address to send a cheque to. The web page only allows Paypal payments. I will amend the ordering page with my email address to...
Forum: The Radio Room 12th October 2021, 14:23
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Stock copies have arrived at last! Signed copies...

Stock copies have arrived at last! Signed copies (to UK addresses only) can be ordered via the GKA website at www.portisheadradio.co.uk - price is £17.99 plus £4.30 p & p which includes all Paypal...
Forum: The Radio Room 4th October 2021, 20:06
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Latest update on the 'All Ships, All Ships' book....

Latest update on the 'All Ships, All Ships' book. It can be ordered on Amazon and other online retailers but signed author copies are still not yet available. Hopefully stock copies will be delivered...
Forum: The Radio Room 20th August 2021, 15:03
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Just been advised that the book is now available...

Just been advised that the book is now available to pre-order via Amazon. RRP is £17.99, a bit more than expected but the book contains over 500 pages and is a larger size than the GKA book at 10" x...
Forum: The Radio Room 25th May 2021, 11:10
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Another update - heard from the publishers...

Another update - heard from the publishers earlier today that the physical size of the book will need to be increased due to the amount of manuscript involved. The book will now be 10" x 7" and...
Forum: The Radio Room 17th April 2021, 20:04
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
The manuscript for the book has now been...

The manuscript for the book has now been submitted to the publishers. The book, which will be titled "All Ships, All Ships", and runs to some 440 pages, including many new photographs and...
Forum: The Radio Room 7th March 2021, 10:00
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Latest news......due to some recent 'finds' from...

Latest news......due to some recent 'finds' from various sources about the Coast Stations during the 1940s and 1950s I have had to delay the publication of the book by a month or two to give me time...
Forum: The Radio Room 29th January 2021, 12:27
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Another update. I have (more or less) now...

Another update. I have (more or less) now completed the draft of the book, certainly as far as the technical and historical timeline aspects are concerned. Upon re-reading the manuscript, I feel it...
Forum: The Radio Room 26th November 2020, 12:17
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Thanks Tony - hopefully that will have the...

Thanks Tony - hopefully that will have the desired effect. I had over 100 responses to my request for GKA memories, but only about 10 so far about the Coast Stations. Probably they were so efficient...
Forum: The Radio Room 25th November 2020, 19:37
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Just an update on the book - I have managed to...

Just an update on the book - I have managed to find plenty of archive material about the UK Coast Stations both online and within my own PO/BT collection, and have already written a manuscript of...
Forum: The Radio Room 16th October 2020, 09:52
Replies: 26
Views: 17,301
Posted By G4HLN
Proposed new book - history of uk coast stations

Following the successful publication of my book about Portishead Radio, it has been suggested to me that I should write a companion volume about the UK Coast Radio Station network. Of course, my...
Forum: The Radio Room 4th October 2020, 12:46
Replies: 21
Views: 22,620
Posted By G4HLN
Advance notice of another special event station -...

Advance notice of another special event station - GB4CKS will be operating from the QTH of myself (G4HLN) between 1st-14th November to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the passing of Australian...
Forum: The Radio Room 9th September 2020, 17:07
Replies: 6
Views: 12,766
Posted By G4HLN
Just an update on the book - as of this week,...

Just an update on the book - as of this week, worldwide sales are just under 1,000, with 16 5-star reviews on Amazon. Has also been an Amazon 'Best-Seller' in the Telecommunications genre for a few...
Forum: The Radio Room 11th July 2020, 22:37
Replies: 21
Views: 22,620
Posted By G4HLN
Just an update on GB100GKU activity. 1086...

Just an update on GB100GKU activity. 1086 contacts in the first 11 days of operating from 57 countries, all on cw so far. Conditions have been variable to say the least. Some exotic contacts from...
Forum: The Radio Room 3rd July 2020, 08:36
Replies: 21
Views: 22,620
Posted By G4HLN
GB100GKU now active from my QTH in Somerset until...

GB100GKU now active from my QTH in Somerset until 28th July. Keeping busy on 10m-40m with over 250 QSOs in the first couple of days. Some short-skip contacts made with plenty of G and GM stations on...
Forum: The Radio Room 11th June 2020, 15:00
Replies: 6
Views: 12,766
Posted By G4HLN
Stock copies of the GKA book have arrived. They...

Stock copies of the GKA book have arrived. They will be signed and despatched over the next few days. Thank you all for your patience!

Larry +
Forum: The Radio Room 5th June 2020, 17:21
Replies: 6
Views: 12,766
Posted By G4HLN
Postage and Packing rates for signed copies of...

Postage and Packing rates for signed copies of the Portishead Radio/GKA history book have now been worked out.

In the UK the P&P will be £3.00 for 1 book, £4.50 for 2 books and £6.00 for 3 books....
Forum: The Radio Room 1st June 2020, 09:26
Replies: 6
Views: 12,766
Posted By G4HLN
GKA History Book

My book about the history of GKA has now been published and is (apparently) available to order through Amazon and Waterstones. The RRP is £9.99 for 328 pages of history. Those who would like a...
Forum: The Radio Room 20th May 2020, 12:10
Replies: 21
Views: 22,620
Posted By G4HLN
Just an early heads-up to advise that GB100GKU...

Just an early heads-up to advise that GB100GKU will be operational on the HF bands (10m through to 40m) between 1st and 28th July. This station commemorates the 100th anniversary of the long-range...
Forum: The Radio Room 19th December 2018, 16:57
Replies: 33
Views: 28,134
Posted By G4HLN
GKA used to keep skeds with vessels in port, with...

GKA used to keep skeds with vessels in port, with any to-ship traffic being transmitted blind twice (once daily) before being held awaiting QSL. This was "Point 43" and an assigned duty. If no skeds...
Forum: The Radio Room 30th July 2018, 08:38
Replies: 2
Views: 7,926
Posted By G4HLN
Photographs of the reunion are now available on...

Photographs of the reunion are now available on the GKA website - www.portisheadradio.co.uk (http://www.portisheadradio.co.uk) - go to the 90th Anniversary Events page and scroll down. A memorable...
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