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11 July 20255 July 2025 by Colin Ashley

McMichael Radio Rally 2025

Sunday 13th July 2025

New Event Location Confirmed!

The McMichael Radio and Electronics Rally has an exciting new location

Oak Trees Event Field
Cocks Lane,
Warfield, Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG42 6JE

Lat: 51.44617852371281, Lng: -0.715830106122042
OS Grid Ref: SU 89335 72669
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The new site provides a large space for the Rally to further expand, offering more space for Visitors, Stall Holders, Traders, Car Booter’s and Catering, with easy access from all locations via the A330.

Open: 09:00 to 15:00 (08:00 for Trader Set-Up)

Entrance fees for 2025 are £4 (16s and over) per person and £15 per table for traders (includes admission for 2).
Please note: Admission is via Cash Only as we do not have card payment facilities.

No dogs other than assistance dogs are allowed at the event.

An established annual event

The McMichael Radio & Electronics Rally and Car Boot Sale is an established, popular and growing annual event for Radio Amateurs and Electronics enthusiasts in the South. Whether looking for that special component, a new project, a retail bargain or to meet fellow enthusiasts, the McMichael Rally is the event to attend.

Being held in mid-summer the weather is usually warm and dry, with great facilities, food and refreshments and ample FREE parking.

Organisers

The McMichael Rally Committee is delighted to report that once again the Reading and District Amateur Radio Club (RADARC) ,Burnham Beeches Radio Club (BBRC) and the Bracknell Amateur Radio Club (BARC) are working together to run the rally.

Contacts / Social Media

General enquiries, email: rally (at) radarc.org

Trade enquiries, email: traders (at) radarc.org

McMichaelRadioRally

@mcmichael_radio_rally

@McMichaelRally

First Response

Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue are providing a first response service.

For information, photos and the history of McMichael Radios, visit: https://www.mcmichael.org.uk/index.htm

Visit the TVRG Stand to purchase an amazing Key KM3000 or KM4000 Mobile Radio.

5 July 2025 by Colin Ashley

A stack of Key KM4000 Radios ready for sale at the 2025 McMichael Radio Rally.

Thames Valley Repeater Group (TVRG) have managed to aquire a new batch of Key KM3000 & KM4000 Mobile Radios for sale at this year’s McMichael Radio Rally.

The Radio’s are being pre-programmed as we speak and will be ready to use, just connect to power and an antenna. These are currently only available at the McMichael Radio Rally, so rememebr to visit the TVRG Stand during your visit. TVRG are located together with the other Radio Club Stands.

Further details about the pre-programmed channels can be found on the TVRG Website HERE: https://tvrg.org.uk/new-updated-frequencies-for-km3000-4000-radios

A big ‘Thank You’ to Tony and the Team at Martin Lynch & Sons for their continued support

2 July 202525 June 2025 by Colin Ashley

Tony at Martin Lynch & Sons generous dontaion of raffle prizes for the 2025 McMichael Radio Rally

Martin Lynch & Sons have been a continuous supporter of the McMichael Radio and Electronics Rally and this year has again kindly donated the Raffle Prizes for the Rally Raffle.

As can be seen from the Photo above, Tony has generously donated a Yaesu FT-3165 VHF Transciever for first prize and lots of additional prizes for the runners-up, so remember to buy a ticket (or two) while at the rally.

It was great to meet Tony and the Team at their store in Staines this morning and of course browse the huge display of Radios, accessories and every item you could possibly need. You can view their website here: https://www.hamradio.co.uk/

Thanks again to ML&S for their generosity and support.