Google Sites are pushing for old site styles, like ours, to be replaced with their, modern standard. Because of this, and the limitations the new site brings, as webmaster, I have been working on a new site. Thos will give us limitless possibilities, including, on line members only area, full online Newsletter in booklet format, no limit to photo galleries, direct links to common sites for ham radio operation, video presentations online etc; etc: I will be posting a link to the site HERE shortly while I finalise development for you to have a browse. In the meantime please continue to come here for your updates. ************************ NEWS UPDATES. ....................... The next Skype CRA/HARIG meeting will be on 19th November. Liz G0MDL will be giving a mini review of the 705 and her portable setup. Garry M0MGP will be showing what you can fit in a Small Shack. Kevan 2E0WMG will be explaining his use of the VDA Antenna. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;: Virtual club Skype meeting December. The December meeting will see Mark M0LTG outlining the build so far on his QO100 Project. After that why not grab a drink and a mince pie for a Virtual Xmas Party. Its bound to be fun and there may even be a surprise or two. DONT BE LATE ==================== ====================== ========================= IMPORTANT INFORMATION for future DX nets we will also be using 145.350 + or - as a net information frequency. The reasoning behind this is as follows below. On 20 metres and possibly other frequencies that will be used, it will often be probable that participating stations will not be able to hear net control, but could well hear the DX station. If this were to be the case then that particular station could be advised on 145.350 when it is his or her turn. INFO 26/3/20 As from Monday March 30th, there will be two new weekly nets, both on 145.350. Monday at 14:00 Friday at 10:00, both will carry on as long as people stay on but 16:00 on Monday and 12:00 on Friday would be the cut off time. ****************** The Thursday 80m net will now run every week until further notice. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: CRA HUB GROUP Many people are either cautious or suspicious of social media and therefore avoid it at all costs. The disadvantage of that is the exclusion of information that should, and could be easily accessible to all. To that end Garry & Mark have set up a groups.io, club members only, group where members can post topics and messages that can be seen by members only. Please click on this link to gain access to the group wher the CW message and link to the CW advice download is available. 73 Garry M0MGP & Mark M0LTG Good to see members signing up to the .io hub, welcome to you all. CLUB CONTESTS Please contact Garry, Mark or Herbie if you need any help setting up logging or would just like to have a go but not sure how. <<<<<< >>>>>> NEWSLETTER Mark is looking for articles and news items so if you're a builder, techie or just have something of interest why not drop him a mail here. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ | 
|
| Past meeeting Programmes | Check our Newsletter section for details of past meetings |
| Date | Event |
| January 16 2020 | Hank Garretson W6SX dB for free. By Skype |
| 13 February 2020 | Logging Past & present - Garry M0MGP |
| 19 March CANCELLED | Direction Finding Roy G4JAC |
| 23 April CANCELLED | Inter Club Quiz at CRA |
27 May Via Skype | RSGB Beyond Exams With Q & A David De La Haye. |
18 June 2020 Via SKYPE | Direction Finding by G4JAC |
| July 2020 T B A | Jonathan GoDVJ Other boxes in my shack |
August 20th 2020 | Round Robin What I did in lockdown |
| September 17th 2020 | INTRODUCTION TO JS8 Liz G0MDL, Graeme, 2E0FIO, Richard, 2E0TNO. |
| October 15th 2020 | Annual General Meeting update. |
| November 19th 2020 | Liz G0MDL 705 Portable Garry M0MGP Small Shack Kevan 2E0WMG VDA Antenna |
| December 17th 2020 | Mark M0LTG QO 100 Build + Online Christmas Party |
CW FACE TO FACE SESSIONS.
Current CRA Training Course Dates: |
NB: | * Intermediate and Advanced courses are available to CRA members only |
For more information, or to register your interest in attending a future course please contact the Treasurer
####################
CURRENT
FUTURE
□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□
J O I N U S
During the year we hold regular club meets with various topics being covered on the third Thursday of each month. We have a Field Day in July (ask committee member for details) an evening at The Observatory in August, an Inter Club Quiz with HARIG & 2 Special Event Stations at The Naze, Walton.
Did I mention we do TRAINING too!
WANT MORE DETAILS
CONTACT VIC M0VLL
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
COLCHESTER RADIO AMATEURS
AWARD LAUNCH
Herbie G6XOU receives 10,000 grid confirmed award.
Keith G6NHU receives 2 awards.
We are pleased to announce that CRA is now offering THREE awards, Postal Counties,
Grid & DXCC Countries awards.
Each award is available in worked, verified or heard (for swl's) and in various modes.
The awards will be managed by Herbie G6XOU and Garry M0MGP, an example below.
Criteria & Claim Form HERE.
THESE ARE OPEN TO ANYONE NOT JUST CRA CLUB MEMBERS
::::::::::::::::
Fancy a go at a DF hunt?
Follow this link to get to the Forjac site for more info.
*************
PAST EVENTS
Wakes Colne Observatory Click here
HARIG Quiz Click here
RSGB 144MHz May contest results
June meeting - "Bite Size Radio Topics"
JULY - CRA Field Radio Weekend
19th/20th AUGUST 2017 Naze Tower Activation weekend
20 August MULTI-DF SUNDAY. Details here
Special Event