Countdown to Callington Radio and Electronics Rally - Sunday 22 March 2026 doors open 10:00am
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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RECENT ACTIVITIES
See our recent meetings, events and activities here. Including photos from our 2025 summer BBQ
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Monthly Meetings 1st Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday 4th Mar - CARS Rally Planning
This Wednesday Alastair our rally organiser will be updating us on the preparation and requirements on the day for our forthcoming rally on the 22nd March, after this it’s been suggested that we have a bit of a catch up on all thing’s that interest us, not necessarily radio related but we’ll sit around the table and put the worlds to right so to speak.
Tea and Coffee and the usual chocolate biscuits will be available plus if anyone wants to bring in some other types of munchies please do, Anne my partner will be making some cookies for me to bring in.
Callington Radio and Electronics Rally 22nd March 2026
The Annual CARS Rally with all the usual attractions; Traders, Bring and Buy, Club Stands and of course the ever popular Bacon Butties! Doors open to the public from 1000 until 1300.
Callington Town Hall, New Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7BE
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Wednesday 1st Apr - CARS 2026 AGM
This Wednesday Alastair our rally organiser will be updating us on the preparation and requirements on the day for our forthcoming rally on the 22nd March, after this it’s been suggested that we have a bit of a catch up on all thing’s that interest us, not necessarily radio related but we’ll sit around the table and put the worlds to right so to speak.
Tea and Coffee and the usual chocolate biscuits will be available plus if anyone wants to bring in some other types of munchies please do, Anne my partner will be making some cookies for me to bring in.
Weekly Club Net on GB3JL
Monday night at 8pm on GB3JL 145.7875MHz Upcoming net controllers as follows:
2nd Feb: John
9th Feb: Peter G8BCG
16th Feb: Norman
23rd Feb: Steve
2nd March: Pete G8TXK
9th March: Chris G1VNA
16th March: Nigel
23rd March: John
30th March: Peter G8BCG
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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
