Show threadHitchin HackspaceJun 1

There are also some events in early July that we wanted to include but ran out of characters ...

- July -
5 July – Barford Norfolk Radio Rally
5 July – Broadcast Engineering Museum open day
5 Jul 2026 – Newbury Radio Rally (a really big event!)

Again check out the #RSGB web site
https://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/
For more details about each event.
#AmateurRadio #HAMRadio #RadioRallly #HAMFest #RetroElectronics #RetroComputing #RetroTechnologyVintageElectronics #WeirdNerdEventUK #Hackspace

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Hitchin HackspaceJun 1
2026 Ham Radio Rally season is underway
Radio Rallies are a great chance to pick up vintage electronics kit, components, from ICs to valves and all sorts of other interesting stuff. There will be lots of events around the #UnitedKingdom.
June events...
7 June – Broadcast Engineering Museum open day
7 June – Spalding & DARS Annual Radio Rally
14 June – Junction 28 Radio Rally
17 June – Lincoln Short Wave Club used equipment sale (evening event)
20 June – Inverness & District ARS GM North Radio Rally
20 June – Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Summer Rally
21 June – East Suffolk Wireless Revival (Ipswich Radio Rally)
20, 21, 27, 28, June – International Museums Weekend (World-wide event.)
28 June – Cornish Radio Amateur Club Rally
Check out the #RSGB web site
https://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/
For more details about each event.
#AmateurRadio #HAMRadio #RadioRallly #HAMFest #RetroElectronics #RetroComputing #RetroTechnologyVintageElectronics #WeirdNerdEventUK #Hackspace
Rallies and events - Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site : Radio Society of Great Britain – Main Site

Hitchin HackspaceMay 17
Today, from 9am, is Dunstable Downs Radio Club Bootsale at Stockwood Park #Luton #Bedfordshire. It is a great chance to pick up vintage electronics kit, components, from ICs to valves and all sorts of other interesting stuff.
For more details see DDRCs website
https://dunstabledownsradioclub.org/bootsale/visitors
#AmateurRadio #HAMRadio #RadioRallly #HAMFest #BootSale #RetroElectronics #RetroComputing #RetroTechnologyVintageElectronics
#UnitedKingdom
Bootsale 2026 Information for Visitors - Dunstable Downs Radio Club

Hitchin HackspaceMay 15

RE: https://techhub.social/@hackhitchin/116546141410883590

This Sunday, 17th May....
#AmateurRadio #HAMRadio #RadioRallly #HAMFest #BootSale #RetroElectronics #RetroComputing #RetroTechnologyVintageElectronics
#UnitedKingdom

Hitchin HackspaceMay 9
Next Sunday 17th May is Dunstable Downs Radio Club Bootsale at Stockwood Park #Luton #Bedfordshire. It is a great chance to pick up vintage electronics kit, components, from ICs to valves and all sorts of other interesting stuff.
For more details see DDRCs website
https://dunstabledownsradioclub.org/bootsale/visitors
#AmateurRadio #HAMRadio #RadioRallly #HAMFest #BootSale #RetroElectronics #RetroComputing #RetroTechnologyVintageElectronics
#UnitedKingdom
Bootsale 2026 Information for Visitors - Dunstable Downs Radio Club

Hitchin HackspaceMay 6

RE: https://toot.ale.gd/@yvan/116527887549800025

Heads up for #RetroElectronics #VintageRadio #HAMRadio #AmateurRadio #ValveRadio #AnalogueAmplifier #ValveAmp #RSGB #RSGBMembers #RadioRally people. Possible valves in #Peterborough area #UK

HP van BraamApr 30

Hello fellow #laserdisk and/or #electronics nerds. I bought a #pioneer CLD-2700 today for scrap pricing. It does not turn on, at all. No standby light, no nothing.

I found a suspiciously rusty looking screw in the psu area that looks suspiciously like electrolyte damage?

Can someone with a bit more experience than me weigh in? I'm pretty comfortable with soldering and such but I'm really not good with analogue electronics or power supplies.

Thanks!

#retroelectronics #lazyweb #lazyverse

Hitchin HackspaceApr 25
Ham Radio Rally season is coming...
Radio Rallies are a great chance to pick up vintage electronics kit, components, from ICs to valves and all sorts of other interesting stuff. There will be lots of events around the #UnitedKingdom.
3 May – Broadcast Engineering Museum open day
3 May – Thorpe Camp Hamfest
4 May – Dartmoor Spring Radio Rally
9 May – Barry Amateur Radio Society Rally
16 May – East Midlands Ham and Electronics Rally
17 May – Dunstable Downs Radio Rally
17 May – Lough Erne ARC Radio Rally
17 May – RetrotechUK (BVWS)
24 May – Durham & District ARS Radio Rally
Check out the #RSGB web site
https://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/
For more details about each event.
#AmateurRadio #HAMRadio #RadioRallly #HAMFest #RetroElectronics #RetroComputing #RetroTechnologyVintageElectronics
Rallies and events - Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site : Radio Society of Great Britain – Main Site

Hitchin HackspaceMar 27
If you are interested in amateur radio, retro electronics or technology then it is worth keeping an eye out for HAM Radio Rallies or events in your area. One of the best sources of information is the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB https://rsgb.org/). Their events page has a comprehensive list of events. Have a look and make a note now in your diary or calendar. They can be a great source of parts and old tech and are also a great opportunity to meet up and chat with folks interested in old technology.
https://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/
#RetroElectronics #AmatuerRadio #HamRadio #RetroComputing #Electronics #VintageElectronics #RadioRally
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Robert [KJ5ELX] Mar 10

I have successfully upgraded this minidisc player-recorder from a dead 800 mAh lithium ion battery to a new 2.7 mAh lithium polymer battery using a 3d printed gumstick adapter, some thick aluminum foil, and painters tape (for easy removal).

Here it is happily charging its new battery.

#minidisc #retroelectronics