Forum: The Radio Room
31st October 2022, 10:39
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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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
5th November 2021, 11:35
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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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
15th October 2021, 13:24
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Replies: 21
Views: 22,609
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
13th October 2021, 10:18
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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Forum: The Radio Room
13th October 2021, 10:17
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
12th October 2021, 14:23
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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Forum: The Radio Room
4th October 2021, 20:06
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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Forum: The Radio Room
20th August 2021, 15:03
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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Forum: The Radio Room
25th May 2021, 11:10
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
17th April 2021, 20:04
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
7th March 2021, 10:00
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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Forum: The Radio Room
29th January 2021, 12:27
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
26th November 2020, 12:17
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
25th November 2020, 19:37
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
16th October 2020, 09:52
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,291
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
4th October 2020, 12:46
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Replies: 21
Views: 22,609
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Forum: The Radio Room
9th September 2020, 17:07
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,757
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
11th July 2020, 22:37
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Replies: 21
Views: 22,609
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
3rd July 2020, 08:36
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Replies: 21
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Forum: The Radio Room
11th June 2020, 15:00
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Replies: 6
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Forum: The Radio Room
5th June 2020, 17:21
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,757
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....
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Forum: The Radio Room
1st June 2020, 09:26
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,757
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
20th May 2020, 12:10
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Replies: 21
Views: 22,609
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...
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Forum: The Radio Room
19th December 2018, 16:57
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Replies: 33
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Forum: The Radio Room
30th July 2018, 08:38
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,921
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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