WELCOME
If you are new to Amateur Radio, much of what you read on this site may seem like gobbledygook (and some possibly is) but don't worry, if you are interested in learning more about our great hobby you will always be made very welcome.
Callington Amateur Radio Society (CARS) meets on the first Wednesday of each month 7 for 7:30PM in the Council Chamber of Callington Town Hall PL17 7BE. Future activities and events will be posted below and in the events calendar. Of course you can also find us on Facebook
The club net on MONDAY evenings at 2000hrs local has now moved to the 2M repeater GB3JL on 145.78750 with a shift of -600Khz with an 77Hz access tone. This has been done in order to provide better coverage of our local area, so far all our members who wish to have been able to join the net, why don’t you join us ? Non-members very welcome, pop on and say hello!
Nigel, M7NGL keeps our FaceBook page updated with news and information about Callington Amateur Radio Society and other local goings on so please take a look by clicking the FB Icon below.
If you would like more information then please contact our Secretary, Nigel M7NGL
Do please check out our Members for sale ads - some great bargains to be had there ;-)
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FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
RECENT ACTIVITIES
See our recent meetings, events and activities here. Including photos from our 2025 summer BBQ
1st October - PAT Testing
John G4PBN was due to give a talk on PAT testing at the September meeting unfortunately John had to cancel due to being unwell, I’m glad to say that he’s much better and so will be doing his talk this month.
We did welcome Ed and his son Hugo to the September meeting and after some introductions and refreshments Ray G8AWB gave a talk on crystal sets and the basics of how a transceiver works, this was especially relevant as Hugo is building a set for a school project.
Weekly Club Net on GB3JL
Monday night at 8pmon GB3JL 145.7875MHz
Upcoming net controllers as follows.
October
6th Nigel, 13th Steve, 20th Norman, 27th John
November
3rd Chris, 10th Nigel, 17th Steve, 24th Norman
December
1st Peter, 8th Chris, 15th John, 22nd Steve, 29th Norman
5th November Norman M0JQJ "Fun" with antenna Baluns & Chokes
We’re looking forward to Norman M0JQJ giving us a talk on baluns, chokes, and his experiences with using them,how they work and the benefits in aerial construction and use.
3rd December LoRaAPRS
Tracking and Messaging on 100mW!
Get involved for as little as twenty quid!
Talk & Demonstration by Kevin Hale G0AKH
All Welcome.
Advance Notice: Christmas Meal TBC
Shirley, M0WXG, recently graduated from the CWops CW Academy at the intermediate level!
She is now moving on to the next Advanced level, so best of luck with that too!
Read her story here:
It started with a dit - I never thought it would come to this!
See https://cwops.org/cw-academy/cw-academy-student-resources/
It's all free, so why not give it a try? Here's a little test:
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Shirley is now also a member of the SKCC - take a look at this presentation by Ron Bower, AC2C about the
Straight Key Century Club
*********Further Congratulations to Shirley**********
Shirley has now graduated at the Advanced level and following sponsorship has been admitted as a member to CWOPS.
Better still she has been invited to be an Academy Instructor which she has accepted. If anyone would like further information about CWOPS I'm sure Shirley would love to give you the full rundown.
Here she is at her operating station
