Radio Society of Great Britain
Thringstone and Cademan Woods, Whitwick
Sun 16 July

Summary
The event is being run on a Sunday and comprises a competition using the 80m band. It is part of the Region 13 event series for 2025.

Location
Thringstone and Cademan Woods An interesting and varied combination of woodlands situated between Coalville and Loughborough. The area features many rocky outcrops, a large stream and a disused railway line. The area is accessible from the A512 between M1 J23 and the A42 at Ashby de la Zouch.

click here for a map showing where to park on Swannymote Road.

Format of Event
The five transmitters will send for 60 seconds each in a 5 minute cycle.

Maps
Scale 1:10,000 Landscape.

Entry Fees
The entry fee is £3.

'Punching' at the transmitters
Sport Ident punching will be used. If you already own a 'dibber' please bring and use that. 'Dibbers' will be available to hire for £1 but £40 if you lose it.

Timetable
1025 Map issue to the first starter.
1030-1130 3.5 MHz Starts
1430 Courses close

Results
The results will be posted on this web site as soon as possible after the event.

Procedures

Start and Finish will be co-located.
In accordance with the informality of the event the organisers will not require you to deposit your receiver in a pound before the transmitters start sending. They do expect you to respect the spirit of this concession by refraining from using your receiver until reporting to officials in the start area and then only under their supervision.
The transmitters are placed at least 200m from each other and 200m from the start and finish.
The locations of the transmitters are marked by a 15cm (side) orienteering marker.
The time limit is 150 minutes

Safety

Competitors are responsible for their own safety and take part at their own risk. No smoking in the forest. Whistles should be carried (the emergency signal is 6 blasts repeated at 1 minute intervals).

Loan Equipment

Receivers for 3.5MHz will be available on loan. There is no charge for the loan but £50 to pay if the receiver is lost.

Enquiries

g3ory {at} lineone.net