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Radio Society of Great Britain and Oldham ARC
Blackburn event 26 April

Summary
Oldham ARC are organising an event on SATURDAY 26th April at Blackburn. There will definitely be a competition using 3.5MHz and it is hoped to have a second competition using 144MHz.

Location
Witton Country Park, Blackburn. Click for map . The Grid Reference of the car park is SD660280.

Directions
Leave the M6 at Junction 31 and drive east on the A677 towards Blackburn. Right onto the B6447 and then right onto the A674. The entrance to the Country Park is then 500m on the right.

Fees
£6 which covers both competitions assuming the 144MHz event goes ahead.

Map
Scale 1:10,000 with 5m contours (orienteering map)

Facilities
Cafe and toilets in the main parking area. Parking is free

Additional details
Pin punching will be used.
Transmitters may be as close as 400m to the start. In other respects the IARU rules will be observed.