[UK-CONTEST] Re 144MHz Contesting etc

[Colin]

Tim,

As you are well aware from private correspondence on this matter the
RSGB is NOT withdrawing funding from GB3VHF.   The decision to shut the
beacon down was made by the keeper when informed of the proposed
increases in site rental and a request to contribute.   There are still
6 months to run on the contract and the keeper is being asked to review
his decision.

The problem is not only increasing site rentals.   The rates and
electricity bills total almost £2K alone and are due to increase again.

Mischief making is not helpful.

73

Colin, G3PSM

Tim Hague wrote:
> A further nail in the coffin of VHF contesting / activity is the 
> intention of the RSGB to withdraw funding for GB3VHF. The beacon will be 
> shut down by the end
> of December, This beacon has been in operation for over 40 years and is 
> known throughout Europe.
> All for the price of a few tickets to Dayton
>
> Tim M0AFJ / G8GGP
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