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Results will be here
If you have photos - we want them for RADCOM - please upload and send a link to the organiser
24 May 2010
20 May 2010
Entry List as of 20th May
| Entry | Given | Family | Call | Club | Country | SI | Chip | Class | ARDF | Receiver | ||
| No. | Name | Name | Chip # | Source | Entered | D1 | D2 | D3 | Loan | |||
| 1 | Jillian | Ullersperger | M6JIL | BKO | GBR | 345545 | Own | D35 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 2 | David | Williams | M3WDD | HOC | GBR | 264271 | Own | H40 | Y | Y | - | No |
| 3 | Bob | Titterington | G3ORY | LEI | GBR | 260413 | Own | H60 | Y | - | Y | No |
| 4 | Robert | Vickers | G3ORI | HOC | MER | 50138 | Own | H60 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 5 | Michael | Dunbar | M6MDD | SN | GBR | 264976 | Own | H40 | - | Y | Y | No |
| 6 | Bernd | Höfner | DL1AQ | DARC | GER | 410477 | Own | H50 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 7 | Sylke | Höfner | DG4AAN | DARC | GER | 410486 | Own | D35 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 8 | Wolf-Dietrich | Barth | DK7TD | DARC | GER | 236383 | Own | H40 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 9 | Anke | Ebert | DL9OCA | DARC | GER | 236413 | Own | D35 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 10 | Alexander | Hergert | - | DARC | GER | 410487 | Own | H21 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 11 | Norbert | Linke | - | DARC | GER | 830320 | Own | H21 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 12 | Steve | Stone | RS193217 | TVOC | GBR | 246880 | Own | H50 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 13 | Rod | Mansel | G6AWO | SUFFOC | GBR | 363583 | Own | H50 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 14 | David | Heale | G6HGE | HH | GBR | 361526 | Own | H40 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 15 | David | Deane | G3ZOI | BKO | GBR | 361597 | Own | H60 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 16 | John | Little | M1SHE | GBR | 332000 | Own | H60 | Y | - | Y | No | |
| 17 | Ken | Jones | M0AET | GBR | 426543 | Own | H60 | Y | Y | Y | No | |
| 18 | John | Marriott | 119861 | LEI | GBR | 41285 | Own | H60 | - | Y | Y | No |
| 19 | Evan | Duffield | 2E0TJU | W+DARS | GBR | 418901 | Hire | H21 | - | - | - | No |
| 20 | Jim | Smith | G4DZL | LADARC | GBR | 220348 | Own | H60 | - | ? | ? | No |
| 21 | Andrew | Soltysik | G4KWQ | Ind | GBR | 886757 | Own | H40 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 22 | Lucien | Vidal | F4DKA | Ind | FRA | 40615 | Own | H50 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 23 | Brigitte | Roethe | DARC | GER | 236449 | Own | D50 | Y | Y | Y | No | |
| 24 | Nick | Roethe | DF1FO | DARC | GET | 236458 | Own | H50 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 25 | Peter | Dekany | tbc | R-Inter | HUN | tbc | Own | H50 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 26 | Tim | Raven | G4ARI | DMUARS | GBR | tbc | Hire | H50 | - | - | Y | No |
| 27 | Tom | Mitchell | GM0JHF | AARG | GBR | 221946 | Own | H60 | Y | Y | Y | No |
| 28 | Stuart | Tyler | G1ZAR | LADARC | GBR | tbc | Hire | H40 | - | Y | - | No |
| 29 | Frank | Heritage | GM0AEU | HBARAC | ENG | tbc | Hire | H40 | - | Y | - | No |
Change from 20th May AM: Added Frank Heritage
Change from 18th May: Class and SI added for competitors 10 and 11
Change from 15th May: Added Andrew Soltysik SI Chip number
Change from 6th May: John Marriott is no longer running the fox-O on Friday
Final Details for Day 1 (Version 2.0) and Days 2/3 (Version 2.0)
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Final details for day 1 are here.
Changes are: maps now issued at -1 minutes.
Control cards are waterproof.
Registration ends at 17:30.
Example Tx will run from 16:00 to 17:00 only.
Final details for days 2 and 3 are here..
(added date - 22nd May -for meal)
Text still highlighted in yellow is subject to confirmation...
Start groups for day 2 are here.
Start groups for day 3 are here.
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Final details for day 1 are here.
Changes are: maps now issued at -1 minutes.
Control cards are waterproof.
Registration ends at 17:30.
Example Tx will run from 16:00 to 17:00 only.
Final details for days 2 and 3 are here..
(added date - 22nd May -for meal)
Text still highlighted in yellow is subject to confirmation...
Start groups for day 2 are here.
Start groups for day 3 are here.
14 May 2010
Status Update - Organiser Released from Factory, Final Details to follow
After 11 days of commissioning in Poland - first nine at 10 hours last two 14 and 16 I have my release permit and am allowed to travel back to UK.
Volcano ash permitting, full details of the the 3 competitions will be uploaded on Saturday 15th
David
Volcano ash permitting, full details of the the 3 competitions will be uploaded on Saturday 15th
David
7 May 2010
BARDFC Dinner Venue - White Hart Frimley, Saturday 22nd
The Saturday Evening Meal will be at the White Hart in Frimley.
This is located about 10km south-west from the Day 2 event site.
I need to tell the manager roughly how many people will be attending - if you think you will probably wish to join us in the restaurant - please send an email (now!) to the organiser. The email should give the number in your party. There is no commitment - I just need a rough idea of the numbers
Here is the menu: (click to enlarge)
This is located about 10km south-west from the Day 2 event site.
I need to tell the manager roughly how many people will be attending - if you think you will probably wish to join us in the restaurant - please send an email (now!) to the organiser. The email should give the number in your party. There is no commitment - I just need a rough idea of the numbers
Here is the menu: (click to enlarge)
20 Apr 2010
Welcome!
The RSGB are hosting three days of open ARDF competition in the spring of 2010. There will be 2m, 80m and Super-Sprint Fox-Oring courses. The recent realigment between the Pound and the Euro makes this a most attractive opportunity for a short visit to Great Britain. In addition the 6th British ARDF Championships will be contested.  The events will be located in Berkshire and Surrey. 20 miles from London Heathrow Airport We are taking expressions of interest and even entries. Please register your interest now by emailing the organiser on...  Given Name, Family Name, Callsign, Club/Association, Country, SI Chip Number or "hire" if you wish to borrow a chip for the event, class entered and days entered. If you wish to borrow receivers - either 2m or 80m - please let us know now - we have a limited number of each. Entry fees will be collected on the morning of the competition. |
The Competitions
Please note: There may be changes following site visits and signal propagation/radio interference checks
Day 1 - Friday 21st May - Super Sprint Fox-Oring on 80m
Location will be Frimley Lodge Park
Note that whilst the Google link shows a LOT of forest - we only have access to the small area of country park.
Location will be Frimley Lodge Park
Note that whilst the Google link shows a LOT of forest - we only have access to the small area of country park.
The sprint will take place in the afternoon and early evening. The format will be a variant of fox-oring. This will be a relaxed, informal competiion. Expected winning times will be about 30 minutes.
The Fox-Oring will be GB style - on the 80m band with each transmitter transmitting for part only of a 60 second cycle.
Also - the miniature railway may be running...
Day 2 - Saturday 22nd May - Classic Style ARDF on the 2m band
Day 2 - Saturday 22nd May - Classic Style ARDF on the 2m band
Terrain is gently undulating, mostly runnable coniferous plantation with a good path network.
Day 3 - Sunday 23rd May - Classic Style ARDF on the 80m band
Star Posts (as above)
The Location
Star Posts (as above)
The Location
The competition areas are all within 50km of Central London in the leafy and green Surrey Heathlands. The day 1 area is 15km from days 2 and 3. There are a great many tourist attractions within easy reach.
Travel
By road Frimley is 35km from London Heathrow (LHR), 65 km from Gatwick (LGW), 130 km from Stansted (STN) and 80 km from Luton (LTN)
It is possible to get to the venues by public transport - a bit of walking will be necessary. Use the UK Transport Planner to check out possibilities.
As is standard practice in the UK competitors will be responsible for their own transport
Given prior notice we may be able to organise transport to and from the competition forests to local hotels or rail/bus stations. This is not guaranteed. Please contact the organiser to discuss well in advance of the event.
Accommodation
As is standard GB practice competitors will be responsible for their own accomodation arrangements.
There are plenty of hotels! Chains such as PREMIER INN, TRAVELODGE offer good deals if you book early.
There are plenty of hotels! Chains such as PREMIER INN, TRAVELODGE offer good deals if you book early.
We suggest you visit Google Maps and enter "hotels frimley" or "hotels camberley".
You will also find caravan and camping sites close by.
You will also find caravan and camping sites close by.
Entry Fees
Entries are now open!
The entry fee will be GBP (£) 4, 8, 8 per person for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 Respectively .
Entry fees will be payable, in Cash (GBP) and in full upon arrival.
To enter please send:
Given Name, Family Name, Callsign, Club/Association, Country, SI Chip Number or "hire" if you wish to borrow a chip for the event, class entered and days entered. If you wish to borrow receivers - either 2m or 80m - please let us know now - we have a limited number of each.
The entry fee will be GBP (£) 4, 8, 8 per person for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 Respectively .
Entry fees will be payable, in Cash (GBP) and in full upon arrival.
To enter please send:
Given Name, Family Name, Callsign, Club/Association, Country, SI Chip Number or "hire" if you wish to borrow a chip for the event, class entered and days entered. If you wish to borrow receivers - either 2m or 80m - please let us know now - we have a limited number of each.
Weather
(Information For Overseas Competitors)
Surrey is a low lying county - so you will not be running on exposed hills or moorland.
The weather in May can vary between 25 degrees, dead calm and sun (hooray!) and 6 degrees, rain, sleet, hail and gale force winds (boo!). Normally it is warm and sunny but please come prepared! If the weather is really bad the organisers may require competitors to carry a waterproof raincoat (aka cagoule)
Celebration Meal & Prizegiving
We hope to meet in a local restaurant on the Saturday night. Please note will be a meal and prizegiving - not a hamfest - no need to dress up!
The Small Print
In the case of cancellation or curtailment of the competition the organisers accept no liability for competitors personal committed or incurred costs. We reserve the right to retain all or part of any entry fee or other monies paid to cover organisers costs, in the case where these costs cannot be recovered.
Contact
The organiser can be contacted by email using...
Please send an email - to enter, register your interest and to ask any questions that you may have.
15 Apr 2010
Harry Potter Has Left The Forest
Over the past year Star Posts (Day 2 and Day 3) has been a location for the final film in the Harry Potter series.
The good news is that filming has finished and all the fences, sets and no-go areas have been removed
The 80m courses have been planned and checked. The cafe and toilets have both been tested.
Swinley Forest, Crown Estate, Bracknell Forest
© Copyright Tim Moore
© Copyright Tim Moore
The good news is that filming has finished and all the fences, sets and no-go areas have been removed
The 80m courses have been planned and checked. The cafe and toilets have both been tested.
6 Apr 2010
Photos for Bob - Locations and Terrain
The gate to the car park (if we get the key!)
The car park
The emergency car park (in case we do not get the key - it is the Lookout overflow parking)
The start marshall's parking
28 Mar 2010
Acommodation Notes
Robert Vickers writes:
28th march 2010:
If anybody asks, I did research accommodation options. There are loads of hotels, but not much in the economy B&B group. I booked the Bracknell Hilton for myself @£49 per night inc breakfast - thought I might post this as a reasonable offer, but they have already upped the price for those dates. Travelodge was £35 without breakfast, but I have not re-checked that. You can forget the £19 promises.
28th march 2010:
If anybody asks, I did research accommodation options. There are loads of hotels, but not much in the economy B&B group. I booked the Bracknell Hilton for myself @£49 per night inc breakfast - thought I might post this as a reasonable offer, but they have already upped the price for those dates. Travelodge was £35 without breakfast, but I have not re-checked that. You can forget the £19 promises.
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