Well, where I am in south wales, most of the clubs have folded through 
lack of interest.

Also, there are not many younger people entering ham radio.

Wonder if there will be any left in 20 years time.

Anyway, I am hoping to get these beams up sometime but not optimistic.



On 24/06/2011 15:53, Tim Crawford (GI4OPH) wrote:
> I think another point worthy of consideration here is safety.  Especially
> when dealing with crank-up towers, and heavy masts in general which have the
> potential to cause serious injury or worse if something goes wrong.
>
> Therefore it's quite important that amongst those providing assistance there
> should  be at least one person having some knowledge and experience in this
> area.
>
> Certainly here in the UK, owing to a number of reasons, not least planning
> restrictions the number of hams who have any type of radio mast are I would
> think very much in the minority.
>
> Although there is a local club here, surfise to say, they have a reputation
> for not being all that welcoming to anyone outside a certain little cleek.
>
> Not sure why, possibly some changing trend in social habits, folks having
> less leasure time in general, but help seemed more readily available 20
> years ago.
>
> Anyway, I know a couple of really good experienced guys, trouble is, they
> live around 1 hours drive away, so don't like to bug them too often smile!
>
> Best 73,
>
> Tim.
>
> Bangor, N. Ireland.
>
>
> Skype:  tim-crawford
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 8:59 AM
> Subject: Re: Doesn't anyone belong to a ham club?
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>
>> Hi Colin,
>>
>> I was fortunate to find a friend to help. He and I make a good team for =
>> antenna work and for NFD.
>>
>> I did have some willing help from others, but I seemed to know more =
>> about it than they did, so communication and verifying outcomes could be =
>> difficult.
>>
>> Fortunately, my friend and I started speaking the same language from the =
>> outset, so I believe that what's said is what's happening!
>>
>> Cheers&  73,
>>
>> Terry
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