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Royal Naval Amateur Radio Society
Annual General Meetings (AGM)
56th AGM 2016
Friday, 07th Oct 2016 till Monday, 10th Oct 2016 inclusive
The RNARS (Royal Naval Amateur Radio Society) held their usual yearly activity on board HMS Collingwood.
For this special occasion members travelled from many countries to be heard all across
the bands worldwide with the call sign "GB3RN". This is the amateur radio station which is
situated inside the RN HQ (RNARS headquarter), the shack on board the HMS Collingwood.
RN AGM agenda 2016
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Some impressions of the arrival to Portsmouth and Gosport.
On Friday, Oct 7th 2016 we took a plane from Hamburg to London - going on by train to Portsmouth.
Arrival from Hamburg to London
heartly welcomed by Doug G4BEQ
From Portsmouth to Gosport by ferry
Welcome to Gosport via Portsmouth
Strengthening was needed
Afterwards we drove to our hotel, had dinner and finished the day of arrival.
Some members of the RNARS arrived as usual on Saturday, Oct 8th 2016 before the AGM. We had a lot to talk about since our
last meeting and soon formed into little groups for some chit chat. We also met for our welcome drinks.
HMS Collingwood
A visit to RNHQ (RNARS headquarter), the radio room on board HMS Collingwood.
Visit to RNHQ
Welcome to HQ
HQ shack of RNARS
Joe G3ZDF and Mick G3LIK, Paul G3RDR and also Marc G0TOC
Impressions at the shack
Impressions at the shack
On Saturday, Oct 8th 2016, after welcome and radio activity, we celebrated the traditional "Up Spirits".
Preparations
Up Spirits
VIP at RNHQ
President Sutermeister with Hans DK9OS also more members
Friends for ever
Doug G4BEQ and Maren DK9MOS
Follow me - to the lunch
Hough - I, Hans, have spoken !
On Saturday, Oct 8th 2016, we got our lunch together.
lunch at the WO- und SNR-Messe
HMS Collingwood
Getting in the mood for things to come
But always comfortable with style
Rice and Curry
typical english style
Everybody please turn to next door for AGM.
On Saturday, Oct 8th 2016, the AGM took place.
JHV in the Mountbatten suite
The 56. AGM was now open
Introduction by Doug G4BEQ - Chairman of RNARS
Introduction and Silent Keys
Chairman and President
Reports
Now followed by Awarding and Honoring.
Presentation of awards
Surprises to our long-standing Chairman Doug G4BEQ.
Nice gesture to say goodbye
President and Chairman bowed gratefully to the assembled members.
Honours to our standing-down chair
The President awarded Doug an engraved Quaich (traditionel scottish drinking-vessel)
and Hans DK9OS deputised Doug as honorable Submarine telegraphist of the U995-friendship crew.
Finally, the raffle prizes were awarded.
Raffle
drawn of prizes
At the end of this year's meeting the question came up:
And what should I do now with my many, free time?
On Sunday, Oct 9th 2016, we visited the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport.
EXPLOSION
MUSEUM OF
NAVAL
FIREPOWER
visit to the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower
a warm welcome
Doug
and "his" machine gun
Modern Weaponry
Under water weapon
Doug
and "his" Quick Fire Gun
In the afternoon we continued to Portsmouth for more attractions.
On Sunday, Oct 9th 2016, we visited the Historic Dockyard at Portsmouth.
ride to Portmouth
Visit of the Historic Dockyard
a warm welcome
Visit of the Historic Dockyards
Nauticilia
HMS M.33
HMS M.33
HMS Victory
Flag ship of Admiral Nelson
HMS Victory
all restored in original color
HMS Victory
Quarterdeck
inside
Now we left the Dockyard.
End of visit to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
We look forward to seeing you back soon.
Follow me to the harbour tour.
On Sunday, Oct 9th 2016, we went on the Harbour cruise, included in our ticket.
Harbour cruise Portsmouth
HMS Warrior, Waiting and our Ferry
Naval part of the harbour
cruise terminal
Gosport
Portsmouth
Gunwharf Quays
view to the English channel
Harbour of Portsmouth
Gosport ferry, railway station, Isle of Wight-Katamaran
end of the harbour cruise
Historic Dockyard said
We look forward to seeing you back soon.
Back to Gosport.
in the evening at Dougs'
Doug's UBoat plaque and surprise to Maren
Tomorrow we would traval back to London.
On Monday, Oct 10th 2016, we took the train back to London.
on the way to London
Welcome to London Waterloo
On Monday, Oct 10th 2016, we visited the Hammersmith-Bridge at London.
by undergroud to Hammersmith bridge
Hammersmith bridge
some pubs arround
After the culture part - going on to Heathrow
On Monday, Oct 10th 2016, we flew back to Hamburg.
Airport London Heathrow
waiting for check-in
on board
After landing at Hamburg now on the way back home
We arrived back home by train rather soon.
Our happy time with friends passed far too quickly. Sincere thanks to our
hosts who made it possible again for all of us to have an unforgettable time.
seaview to Portsmouth
Spinnaker Tower and harbour
Portsmouth, Gosport and HMS Collingwood: We shall return!
Responsible: Hans-Jürgen DK9OS, MF787 RN4636 LG609
last update: 20/10/2016 © dk9os
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