BATH BUILDATHON 2

Looking at the feedback from those taking part, the success of the second Bath Buildathon at least equalled that of the first. The solder smoke was rising all day long as ten Brendon transceiver kits were worked on all at the same time. Two of the builders were Full licence holders looking to improve their radio construction skills but the rest were all at the Foundation stage and were building their Intermediate projects; they all passed their exams the following week.

First to complete his kit was Wayne, M0WAY, who travelled all the way from Wolverhampton,Steve says that organising a Buildathon is hard work but with a small team of helpers any club or training organisation can do it, especially using a readily available kit. Steve was ably assisted by Mike Coombs, G3VTO, and Lewis Thomas, G4YTN.

The Bath event was filmed by a couple of local amateurs who happen to work in the broadcast industry and it is hoped to have a DVD available to help others run their own Buildathon events very soon. Brian Reay, G8OSN, chair of the RSGB Amateur Radio Development Committee, has even suggested that there may be a national Buildathon competition. Watch this space!
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