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Radio Society of Great Britain
British Championships 10/11 May 2008
Summary
The Championships will take place in the Forest of Dean as a two day event. Participation on just one or on both days is welcomed.
Day 1 3.5 MHz 10 May
Location of assembly area Assembly is at the Pludds SO620162. Click to see a map extract. The location is in the northern part of the Forest of Dean. Vehicle access is possible only from the west (i.e., from the village of The Pludds).
Leave the A40 at Goodrich (SO557183) on the B4229, cross the River Wye and turn right. In 2km fork left for Ruardean. In Ruardean, turn right for The Pludds.
Alternatively, from Gloucester on the A4136, take the second turning right in Brierley and drive through the competition area to The Pludds. First turn right at The Pludds will bring you to the assembly area.
The assembly area will NOT be signed so either print the map extract or ensure you have OS map sheet 162.
Timetable
| 1200 |
Registration opens |
| 1245 |
Walk to the start commences |
| 1330 |
Arrive at the start |
| 1335 |
Deposit Receivers |
| 1350 |
First starter called up |
| 1355 |
Map issue to first starter |
| 1400 |
First start |
| 1630 |
Courses Close |
Course Details
| Class |
TXs |
Dist + height equiv = total |
| M21 |
5 |
4.12 + 2.00 = 6.12km |
| M40 |
5 |
4.12 + 2.00 = 6.12km |
| M50 |
4 |
3.98 + 2.00 =5.98km |
| M60 |
4 |
3.57 + 1.20 = 4.77km |
| Leisure |
3 |
3.02 + 1.00 = 4.02km |
Height equivalent calculated on the basis of 15m climb = 200m distance on the flat.
Map
Map Scale 1:10,000 printed on A3 paper. Foldable to A4 size for the competition area.
For the 3.5 MHz competition fold vertically along the 5th magnetic north line from the left.
There are no 3.5MHz transmitters south of the A4136. The map can now be folded horizontally to fit into an A4 pocket folder (landscape).
General Points
1. SI electronic punching will be used. If you do not have your own dibber, one can be hired at Registration for £1.
2. There are no toilets at either the assembly area or at the start.
3. Fee £6
4. There will be clothing transfer from the Start to the Finish (Sat only).
Safety
Competitors are responsible for their own safety and take part at their own risk. No smoking in the forest. Whistles MUST be carried (the emergency signal is 6 blasts repeated at 1 minute intervals). No whistle - no start!
The main A4136 road through the area is NOT to be crossed during the 3.5 MHz competition
Entries
Entries as at 1 May
| M21 |
M40 |
M50 |
M60 |
Leisure |
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David Williams |
Steve Stone |
Robert Vickers |
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Michael Dunbar |
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Tom Mitchell |
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Stuart Tyler |
Phil Ellis |
Ken Jones |
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David Heale |
Tim Raven |
Dave Deane |
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John Martin |
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Day 2 144 MHz 11 May
Location of assembly area Assembly is at Brierley recreation ground SO622152. Click to see a map extract. The location is in the northern part of the Forest of Dean.
This is also the assembly area for the BOK Trot orienteering event and there will be a parking charge.
Access is directly off the A4136 just to the west of the turning to the Pludds. The entrance road is between the houses.
Timetable
| 0900 |
Registration opens |
| 0930 |
Walk to the start commences |
| 1000 |
Arrive at the start |
| 1005 |
Deposit Receivers |
| 1020 |
First starter called up |
| 1025 |
Map issue to first starter |
| 1030 |
First start |
| 1300 |
Courses Close |
1330 |
Presentations |
Course Details
| Class |
TXs |
Dist + height equiv = total |
| M21 |
5 |
4.49 + 3.00 = 7.49km |
| M40 |
5 |
4.49 + 3.00 = 7.49km |
| M50 |
4 |
4.40 + 2.40 =6.80km |
| M60 |
4 |
4.29 + 2.00 = 6.29km |
| Leisure |
3 |
3.90 + 2.00 = 5.90km |
Height equivalent calculated on the basis of 15m climb = 200m distance on the flat.
Map
Map Scale 1:10,000 printed on A3 paper. Foldable to A4 size for the competition area.
For the 144 MHz competition fold vertically along the 5th magnetic north line from the left.
Then fold vertically along the 3rd magnetic north line from the right. The map will now fit in an A4 wallet (portrait)
General Points
1. SI electronic punching will be used. If you do not have your own dibber, one can be hired at Registration for £1.
2. Fee £10 for BOF members (we must have your BOF number) and £12 for non BOF members. We have to pay £9 and £11 respectively of these fees to BOK. Juniors are £3.
3. Note carefully the details of crossing the A4136 under 'Safety' below.
4. There are toilets in the assembly area.
5. There is NO clothing transfer from the Start to the Finish on day 2.
Safety
Competitors are responsible for their own safety and take part at their own risk. No smoking in the forest. Whistles MUST be carried (the emergency signal is 6 blasts repeated at 1 minute intervals). No whistle - no start!
The main A4136 road through the area has to be crossed during the 144 MHz competition<
There is a single (manned) crossing point of the A4136 marked on the map and you MUST use this crossing point every time you cross this busy main road.
South of the crossing point an orienteering control site is marked on your map. To prove that you have used the crossing point and to give the time at which you crossed, it is mandatory that you punch this control. This will allow the organisers to check that no one moves from the southern part of the area to the northern part at anywhere other than the manned crossing point.
This orienteering control can be at any distance from the nearest hidden transmitter.
Entries
Entries as at 1 May
| M21 |
M40 |
M50 |
M60 |
Leisure |
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David Williams |
Steve Stone |
Robert Vickers |
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Michael Dunbar |
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Tom Mitchell |
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Phil Smith |
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Ken Jones |
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David Heale |
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Tony Green |
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John Little |
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Dave Deane |
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