ROA AGM
Apologies for absebce this year / due to Various Commitments unable to attend.
A request for help
We have been contacted by Dr. Jo Stanley requesting information from our members about female Radio Officers. Jo asks ” I’m writing an educational book about women’s history at sea, which includes a chapter on R/Os. Already I’ve put together something from a Ship’s Nostalgia discussion, Joanna Greenlaw’s book, and various other sources. But I could …
MV London Statesman
Does anyone know the call sign of the LOF ship MV London Statesman circa 1970? I need it for a bit of research that I am doing. Thanks Jeremy GW3VOL / SV0XBJ
Is there anybody out there? CQ CQ CQ.
Greetings from an old Lady in deepest West Cork. [the vessel I mean|], MV Coos Bay /EINX, sends a hello. Got my copy of ‘THE SILENCE’ and am savouring it. Fantastic job done and they can’t totally forget us all now. One little crib, there seems to be a …
The Long Silence Falls
Full page advert for the book on page 7 and a very nice book review on page 41 of March’s Radcom. Well done chaps. Robin Powell
Where are you now?
Am trying to locate the Chief RO, John or was it Val [?] Gannon from Ballinrobe Co Mayo who ”educated” a rather callow trainee fresh out of Tivoli REI, Cork, back in 1965 onboard ore carrier MV PENNYWORTH . Anyone with info?. 73’s, Bruce Graham.
Maritime Radio Day 2013
Tony Sedman pointed out that there’s some doubt as to whether MRD lasts 35 or 36 hours. I’m not sure myself! I’ve seen both times from different members of the organising team. I would think if you’re still on the key at 2300 (which will be midnight by then, BST) you won’t care if it …
Maritime Radio Day (MRD) 2013
Was reading the info on this event which is to take place from 1200Z April 14th to 2300Z April 15th and notice that you have quoted the elapsed time to be 36 hours. For the times given 1200Z from one day to 2300Z the next day the elapsed time is 35-hours and not 36-hours. I …
Marine Radio Day (MRD) 2013.
Ex-R/Os organise a Marine Radio Day on the air each year. During this time, those with a radio amateur license go on air and exchange callsigns and names of their last or favourite ship. QRK and QSA is given and Silence Periods observed. The number of participants is very impressive – many thousands over the …
My copy of “The Long Silence Falls” has arrived. A very professional production indeed! I had a quick glance at the content and have already begun browsing. It’s going to be good reading for some time to come. So congratulations to the whole team for bringing this huge project to such a successful conclusion. The …
Ships call signs
Hi Kris. QSL on that info OM, many thanks esp ”SS Horsted GJQD” an elderly Stevie Clark collier they put me on. The ”Moorpark” connection explains a mystery as I didn’t in fact serve on a ghost ship ‘cos the origonal Horsted was sunk in WW2!. Cheers, Bruce Graham/633.
QRZ error in December QSO?
In the QRZ column of the December 2012 QSO, I am attributed with the idea of the ROARS banners. I think it was actually Geoff Valentine-Love’s idea. Dave Ellis.
Emergency Rxers
Marine Radio Museum Society (Wirral) looking for either an ALERT or MONITOR stand alone 24v emergency rxer – does anyone know if they are still around?
Listening around …
A week ago last Thursday evening from 1900 to 1925 I was listening on 7.025 MHz and heard an ROA member working several stations. I subsequently learned he was unaware that he only had to nudge his dial down to 7.017 Mhz at 1930 any Thursday evening to be able to listen to and join …
Quirky song which I love!
Most of you have probably heard this before, but just in case you haven’t… Mike Batt was head Womble of Wimbledon…
Maritime DVD’s
I have recently become friendly with Joe Clark who is a former Orient Line Purser. Joe left the sea and went into banking but retained his love of the sea and once he retired he turned his hand to producing maritime nostalgia dvd’s with a particular emphasis on Ocean Liners and Cruising. For perhaps obvious …
Ships Call Signs
Hi Tony. Many thanks for trying. Bit odd no record of those 2 Home trade vessels I served on not being listed whilst sailing under the British flag, [ss Horsted – of Stephenson Clarke and mv Free Enterprise 1 – of Townsend Ferries], circa mid 1960’s. Anyone with info?. 73’s. BGraham.
Collective noun for Radio Officers
I noted the discussions in the latest issue of QSO. How about a “broadcast” of Radio Officers?
Stories of a “Marconi Man”
Many years ago while being part of the VHF squad at Marconi Depot in Liverpool I had the task of investigating the strange happenings concerning the Master on the Irish Ferry “Munster”. The Master reported that every time he used the Argonaut VHF he got an electric shock. No other officer had had the same …
roars net qrp
Greetings gents. after the thursday roa sked at 1939hrs can we arrange to listen for qrp qsos at the end or have a qrp sked?
Radio Room Clock
I am seeking to buy a radio room clock and a registry of ship call signs from the period 1955 – 1965…….Any help would be appreciated……..Dave Clemson
Talking of Aerials
On the good ship Lloydcrest when we docked in Rotterdam after a fairly rough passage across the Atylantic, I was visited by the Radio Surveyor. I had been reported by the American’s for being off frequency during my Short Wave transmissions. When he saw what I was operating with a Marconi 381/398 transmitters and I …
Po Hand Book for Radio Oficers.
CQ,CQ,CQ. Can anyone help me?. I have this now defunct ex Marconi ships radio station/EINX and I’m trying to restore it for er, Posterity and the PO hand book for Radio Officers and List of Ship Stations [1980’s] succumbed to decades of damp. Would be pleased to do a deal with any one …
ROARS
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 the amateur radio fraternity, especially in times of national disaster or emergency. It offers assistance …
Bibby Line Reunion 2017
Bibby Line Radio Officers Please be advised that a Bibby Line Reunion weekend is being organised for the 3 ~ 5th November 2017. For information please see the Bibby Line Facebook page or contact Geoff Valentine
Great Time at AGM
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 . Hope you enjoyed the vist to our FORT PERCH ROCK. and thanks for taking …
Web link for Shell Tankers
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 allows you to add the date(s) that you sailed on each one. Nostalgia, or what! …
The Best of QSO
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 articles in QSO over the years and it was thought that not all members will …
radio officer/eto braid
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 and get recognition for a common braid for new generation of ETO. Clive evans 071050z
ref qso march – satellite coverage and irridium
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 persue this idea via the professional and technicall forum at nautilus to try and push …
Webb site
Gentlemen – congratulations brilliant web site .
Braid
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 esteemed treasurer, J. Garner Esq., was solidly in the wavy braid camp, whereas I, T. …
Does your uniform still fit?
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.
Telegraph Obituary
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 the few survivors when his frieghterWaimarama, which was carrying high explosives and aviation fuel, was …
Great New Website
The new website is a great improvement over the old one – well done Tony and the team. Dave Ellis. 😉
Portishead Radio GKL / GKA
Try the following link to U-Tube, the article has been produced by Larry Bennet, words and music by Mike Batt, very entertaining… http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=owTO7RAuPmE Further GKA : http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr0Z-mtK0Do
D-Day Landing veterans’ stories
If anyone knows of a D-Day Landing veteran who is willing to tell their story, please contact Phil – philbeacall@forcesreunited.org.uk as soon as possible.