YORK AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY.

G3HWW.

The earliest written information concerning Short Wave activity in York occurs in the Yorkshire Gazette on Saturday 28th February 1925.

In a letter dated 21st January, 1975, in reply to an enquiry by G3WVO, Hon Sec., York ARS, Mr. Tomlinson, Assistant County Librarian, York Central Library said the Gazette entry was as follows:

"With the object of helping all classes of wireless enthusiasts in York and district, a Society was formed on Tuesday evening. Mr. Hugh McArdle was elected President and Mr. J. E. Gibbs vice president, with other officers as follows: Chairman, Mr. F. E. Hague; hon. sec. Mr. E. S. Canham; hon treasurer Mr Nutbrown, and a committee of nine members.

A discussion took place regarding the holding of a public demonstration in order to stimulate interest in the Society, and this was arranged to take place on Wednesday, 11th March, probably at the YMCA Institute, Clifford Street, York.

Twenty members were enrolled, the fee being fixed at 5/- with a smaller amount for younger members."

*The following extract from page 128 of the York City Year Book of 1929 will serve to set the scene for a history of York ARS as revealed in the Minute books.

"York and District Radio Society.

The membership of this Society is open to all interested in the Science of Wireless in York and district.

The Headquarters are at the YMCA in Clifford Street, and the various meetings include Lectures, Demonstrations, helpful talks, etc. Full membership 5/- per annum: Junior membership 2/6 per annum.

Officials: Prisident .......; Chairman ........; Secretary S. W. Chick, 50 Third Avenue, Tang Hall; Trasurer E. Marquis, 12 High Ousegate."

*We are indebted to the late Bob Hunter who kindly provided this information.

And, more than 70 years on we are still putting demonstration staions on the air, as you will see from "Forthcoming Events"

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

May

SES, GB4YCS, will not now take place due to the Cubs having a major event to attend.

20th October

Annual Dinner. Fujifilm sponsored a group photograph at the Beechwood Close Hotel. Amongst the guests were Gwynne, VK6JG, and his wife.

21st October

SES at Burnholme Community College, at York Maths Funfair, using the callsign GB4YMF.

MEETINGS

Meetings take place each Friday, at 8.00pm. Visitors are most welcome.

Recent visitors include: Les, AB4UC/G4MIY/MM; Peter, ZL2BAQ is in York at present; Marti, W7AYL, has been in York for sometime but is now back home in Portland, Oregon and Jack, N6XDS. Gwynne, VK6JG has been a regular attender at our meeting for a few weeks, and will with us for a few weeks more.

You could be our next visitor.