RECENT EVENTS

RECENT MEETINGS & EVENTS

3rd April Annual General Meeting

The Callington Amateur Radio Society AGM took place on Wednesday 3rd April 2024 in the Council Chamber of Callington Town Hall.

The Treasurer's and Secretary's Reports are linked below.

The Minutes of the AGM will be published shortly.


All the current incumbents, i.e. the Secretary, the Treasurer, Webmaster and Events Coordinator were elected unopposed for a further year.

The Society continues to have no Chairman.


6th March 2024 Meeting

Final planning for the 17th March Callington Radio and Electronics Rally. The meeting also included discussion of the new licensing terms released by OFCOM,  and the last chance to pre-submit items for the clubs Bring and Buy stall at the rally.


ALL OUR MEETINGS ARE OPEN AND VISITORS ARE ALWAYS 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.

7th February 2024 Meeting

G4SEN - WSPR


Members enjoyed an excellent presentation from G4SEN on WSPR features setup and use.


3rd January 2024 Meeting - New Years Resolutions?


Our 1st meeting of 2024 was be a natter night and planning session for the year - bring your ideas and diary. What can (must) we do to make the club interesting, inviting and sustainable?

Resolution 1 - More activity nights and events for sure!

Resolution 2 - Do everything to make the March Rally a success.

Resolution 3 - Continue to publicise the club to attract new members.

13th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS LUNCH

The CARS Christmas Lunch was held on Wednesday 13th December at the Engine House Café as usual. A god time was had by all:-)

Don't forget that The Engine House is now closed until Monday 8th January 2024 so the CARS Wednesday lunch sessions will recommence on 10th January.

6th DECEMBER "ON-AIR" NIGHT


Our 1st November on air night was cancelled due to the weather. So, we had another go. he weather on 6th December was almost as bad and so the HF station was a non-starter.


However, the QO-100 Amateur Radio Satellite station was easier / quicker to set up in the rain and performed well.


Using the Club Callsign G1XIC/A on voice (SSB)  we had about 20 QSOs as far as India and Brazil. This gave some newer members their first real QSO experience - getting their ears tuned in, getting over "stage fright", making the contacts and logging.


For older members the chance of a satellite QSO was also an interesting experience.

We will certainly be doing this again so come along make use of your callsign and have a go at operating.

4TH OCTOBER
THOUGHTS FROM A TEXAS BBQ


Thoughts from the 30th September 6m DXers BBQ in Austin Texas from Peter G8BCG– including the latest on WSJT modes from Joe Taylor K1JT.


Prior to Covid, the W6JKV / K5AND 6m DXers BBQ was an annual not to be missed event on the 6m DXers calendar. This years event has all the usual suspects (and subjects!).

Here are some images from previous BBQs for now.


  • Co-host Jimmy W6JKV (on the right)

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  • Co host Dick K5AND and XYL Kathy

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  • TX BBQ - food aplenty

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  • Preparing for the group photo

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  • Lecture time

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  • Some of the IARU Region 1 Gang

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6TH SEPTEMBER
AMATEUR RADIO IN THE MEDIA


Things have moved on quite a long way since Tony Hancock took a satirical swing at ham radio in 1961. Many hams were annoyed but it certainly brought our hobby into the public eye!


A selection of contemporary videos and other material bringing Amateur Radio into public view.

To be followed by discussion and thoughts about what we can do to encourage more interest locally.


Including a play with the recently donated receiver and scanner - could these be our tools to introduce people to SWLing and ham radio?


2ND AUGUST
OFCOM CONSULTATION
DISCUSSIONS AND SUBMISSION


Wide ranging discussions around and preparation of the Society's response to OFCOM's consultation on amateur radio leading to guideance for the formulation of the CARS response and those of individuals.


OFCOM are proposing many changes to the licensing regime - many are good but some not so good. All will impact on how we enjoy our hobby now and in the future.

Read more here.

Download the documents here.

Watch the RSGB Briefing Video here

A meeting not to be missed!

Good to see so many of you at the Truro Rally and on the Callington Amateur Radio Society Stand.

Looking good for the
2024 Callington Rally - 31st March 2024 Mark your diary!

CARS Club Night 5th July 19:00

D-STAR basics, radio choices, demo from Chris G1VNA

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Visitors always welcome at monthly meetings. Join CARS Members for a chat on GB3JL 8pm Mondays or at the Engine House Café every Wednesday from 1:30pm. 07801 413241 for further details.

GB23C Coronation Special Event Station
Sunday 11th & Sunday 25th June - Duloe

GB23C Sunday 25th June - Duloe


Another great day in Duloe with the Special Event call GB23C.

The forecast storms stayed away and apart from a light shower around mid-day it stayed dry and was (again!) quite warm at times.

We had 3 station setups operational at various times during the day - on HF and 13cm/3cm QO-100 satellite using SSB and FT8. Chris G1VNA also activated on GB23C on D-Star again.


The site was also being used for parking for Duloe Mannor Open Gardens in aid of The Cornwall Wildlife Trust and so we had a really good number of visitors, several of whom showed a real interest in our activities and the Club - fingers crossed.

Many thanks to all who attended - more of the same required - co-sited with public events!

GB23C Coronation Special Event Station Sunday 11th  June - Duloe

Well, that was a fun day, if a little hot at times!

Frustration added to the heat as 40m and indeed the HF bands were not exactly teaming with stations.

We had 5 station setups operational at various times during the day - on 40m, 20m, 17m, 2m and 13cm/3cm QO-100 satellite using SSB and FT8. Chris G1VNA was also active on Fusion where the special callsign attracted quite a bit of attention.

We had a few visitors from including - a couple with two young boys, newcomers to the village, who spent quite a lot of time listening to QSOs and asking questions. The boys went away happy with badges, stickers and a couple of QSL cards. - seeds planted😉.

With a little bit more publicity and news about what we achieved I hope that we will be able to improve on the visitor numbers at our next event on the 25th June.

Many thanks to all who attended - see you at the next one!

CARS Club Night 7th June 19:00

Station Logging Programmes, LoTW and other online QSL/confirmation systems

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A chance to see various logging programmes in action and to learn about Logbook of the World and other on-line logging/QSL systems

Plus - Planning for the 11th and 25th June GB23C operations


MEETING 3rd May 19:00 Building a Mag Loop

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CARS Club Night May 3rd : Thanks to Nigel M7NGL for leading the Mag Loop Antenna buildathon evening. Pics and details here.

July/August 2022 Field Days

Three Field Days in preparation for Churches on the Air


On Sunday 24th July we held the first of 3 field days at Duloe Recreation Ground. Full details and pictures here.

 May 2017 Club Night - Guess the Mystery Items - Here are just a few??
2017 Club Ralley
Club Rally Bring and Buy Stall 2017
Rally Raffle Winner
Callington Rally 2107
March 2017 Club Night - 4 Square Phased Array
March 2017 Club Night. Steve G4BVB 4 Square 80 MArray
Some of the interesting construction and renovation projects at our February 2020 meeting
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