Members Spotlight
Peter Rosamond - G4LHI
Potted History. Peter G4LHI Fists 2219
Born 11 September 1927. (92 Sept 2019)
Left School at age 14 (Brampton C of E Huntingdonshire). Cinema projectionist at the Hippodrome Huntingdon until called up for National Service in 1945 at age of 18.
Trained and served in Royal Signals at Catterick as B1 Spec Op.(31 wpm) Demobbed from Cyprus in 1948. During this period married Joyce in July 1946 prior to being posted to Cyprus.
On demob leave, joined the Huntingdonshire Fire & Ambulance Service on 15 July 1948 retiring with rank of Assistant Divisional Officer, Senior Fire Prevention Officer on 11 September 1977.
On 7 March 1977, Joyce died, at age of 49 during an operation. I was a SWL during my Fire Service career, but with family (daughter and son) & Fire Service duties, exams etc, not able to take the RAE until I had retired & settled down. I sat the RAE (in two parts) & was successful in getting my Full Class A Licence issued on 9 March 1981.
I immediately applied to the RSGB to help with their CW Practice transmissions, in preparation for the 12 wpm Morse test which was required to go from a B licence to an A licence in those days, I continued with this until the Morse tests requirement was removed. I still continue to give Morse practice sessions on 2M on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, but at a more realistic speed with QSO’s at 10, 12 & 15 wpm. I also do Morse practice sessions at the Radio Club as required. Of course I introduce my Pupils to the Fists Club, hence the “Huntingdon Chapter” hi hi.
I was introduced to the Fists Club on a CW QSO with Geo, G3ZQS, our patron Saint, in March 1996 & have enjoyed every moment since. I enjoy all the FISTS Club activities & try to join in encourage others, as much as I can. Met & married Jean in 1985 & she helped & encouraged me in my Amateur Radio hobby kept me well fed & watered during my many FISTS Club & RSARS Award & Contest activities. Sadly Jean died after a long & painful illness in September 2010.
Born 11 September 1927. (92 Sept 2019)
Left School at age 14 (Brampton C of E Huntingdonshire). Cinema projectionist at the Hippodrome Huntingdon until called up for National Service in 1945 at age of 18.
Trained and served in Royal Signals at Catterick as B1 Spec Op.(31 wpm) Demobbed from Cyprus in 1948. During this period married Joyce in July 1946 prior to being posted to Cyprus.
On demob leave, joined the Huntingdonshire Fire & Ambulance Service on 15 July 1948 retiring with rank of Assistant Divisional Officer, Senior Fire Prevention Officer on 11 September 1977.
On 7 March 1977, Joyce died, at age of 49 during an operation. I was a SWL during my Fire Service career, but with family (daughter and son) & Fire Service duties, exams etc, not able to take the RAE until I had retired & settled down. I sat the RAE (in two parts) & was successful in getting my Full Class A Licence issued on 9 March 1981.
I immediately applied to the RSGB to help with their CW Practice transmissions, in preparation for the 12 wpm Morse test which was required to go from a B licence to an A licence in those days, I continued with this until the Morse tests requirement was removed. I still continue to give Morse practice sessions on 2M on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, but at a more realistic speed with QSO’s at 10, 12 & 15 wpm. I also do Morse practice sessions at the Radio Club as required. Of course I introduce my Pupils to the Fists Club, hence the “Huntingdon Chapter” hi hi.
I was introduced to the Fists Club on a CW QSO with Geo, G3ZQS, our patron Saint, in March 1996 & have enjoyed every moment since. I enjoy all the FISTS Club activities & try to join in encourage others, as much as I can. Met & married Jean in 1985 & she helped & encouraged me in my Amateur Radio hobby kept me well fed & watered during my many FISTS Club & RSARS Award & Contest activities. Sadly Jean died after a long & painful illness in September 2010.
My HF station details are:
Rigs: - Kenwood TS590DG, Yaesu FT847, Kenwood, TS2000, Flex 6300.
Ants: - G2DYM Trapped Dipole in Inverted Vee,
Home Brew 30 20 & 17M Dipoles.
Keys: - Swedish & NATO (Navy) pumpers with Vibroplex & Paddle keys on stand-by.
Any further info & photos can be found on QRZ.com
A member of Huntingdon Amateur Radio Society.
73/88 de Peter G4LHI kn.
Rigs: - Kenwood TS590DG, Yaesu FT847, Kenwood, TS2000, Flex 6300.
Ants: - G2DYM Trapped Dipole in Inverted Vee,
Home Brew 30 20 & 17M Dipoles.
Keys: - Swedish & NATO (Navy) pumpers with Vibroplex & Paddle keys on stand-by.
Any further info & photos can be found on QRZ.com
A member of Huntingdon Amateur Radio Society.
73/88 de Peter G4LHI kn.
