[UK-CONTEST] Tour de France

[Les Allwood]

In addition to the possible RF congestion, contest groups using sites in 
Kent should bear in mind the impact of road closures. Details can be found 
at -
http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sports/tour-de-france/road-closures.htm
Once those roads re-open I'm guessing that the pent-up demand for traffic, 
both TDF-related and normal, will cause major congestion. Have fun guys!!

73 de Les, G3VQO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <colin at g3psm.net>
To: <UK-Contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 4:34 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Tour de France


> While I think about it and this is for the benefit of our VHF/UHF 
> contributors, the Tour de France which starts from Central London this 
> year (would you believe), starts on the same weekend as VHF/UHF Field Day.
>
> Stage 1 runs from Central London through Kent, via Maidstone, Tonbridge, 
> Tunbridge Wells and all stations to Canterbury.   Needless to say the 
> amount of RF floating around the event will be enormous and Ofcom will be 
> out in force to try and keep an eye on communications.   They do admit 
> however that there may be some unlicensed activity which may appear on the 
> Amateur VHF/UHF/Microwave bands.   I in turn have advised Ofcom that any 
> unauthorised stations appearing on 2 metres in particular are likely to be 
> given short shrift.   MOD will also be keeping an ear open on 70cm.
>
> 73
>
> Colin F/G3PSM (Brest)
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