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The Talk Exchange |
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The Talk Exchange |
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This site is published for the benefit of the model engineering hobby. |
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E-mail: Barcom@tesco.net |
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“Telescopes - An Amateur Approach” |
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Some history and demonstration of various types. How to construct reflecting telescopes. How to obtain the best out of your particular instrument. |
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Requirements: none, speaker will provide all necessary items. Duration of talk 60-80 minutes Speaker will travel up to 75 miles from Barwell (S W Leics) Further distances by arrangement. Fee: expenses only |
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John Elliott |
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E-mail: Barcom@tesco.net |
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“Guglielmo Marconi and his Magic Boxes” |
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A look back at wireless communication over the last 100 years or so. Powerpoint presentation. |
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Requirements: none, speaker will provide all necessary items. Duration of talk 60 minutes Speaker will travel up to 75 miles from Barwell (S W Leics) Further distances by arrangement. Fee: expenses only |
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John Elliott |
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E-mail: Barcom@tesco.net |
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“A Long Hot Day in May” |
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Describing the work of rescue and recovery units on a motor sport special stages car rally. A slide show and commentary showing a complete day's action on a national car rally.
How a car rally works: some of the special equipment used, with demonstrations. The presenter runs a rescue and recovery unit and is a licensed RAC MSA instructor with 20 years experience in motor sport. Requirements: none, speaker will provide all necessary items. Duration of talk 70-90 minutes Speaker will travel up to 75 miles from Barwell (S W Leics) Further distances by arrangement. Fee: expenses only |
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