b wrote in message
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On Jun 9, 9:13 am, "N_Cook" wrote:. Hamfest/Radio
rally sites once a year , around
the country seem to be the only hands-on outlets these days

This month is the BVWS Harpenden Auction and 'garden party' of the
vintage wireless museum. Last month was the NVCF near Rugby....quite a
few simialr events thru the year.
-B

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The RSGB site has perhaps a full rally list for the year
http://www.rsgb.org/events/index.php
Radio rallies held at horse racing grandstands tend not to have car boot
sections. Generally content is about 1/3 radio stuff,1/3 general electronics
,1/3 computer stuff
I will probably go to the Newbury one next week
20 JUNE
NEWBURY RADIO RALLY AND BOOT SALE - Newbury Showground, next to M4 J13. Big
display area of amateur radio stations, exhibitions, special groups, clubs
and societies. . Sellers have access from 8am and pitches cost £10.