The next Skills Night, hosted by the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Training Team, starts at 7pm on Monday, July 18. This free event is open to all
The Skills Night is an informal monthly get-together in central Essex, where anyone with an interest in radio can come along, try something new, share ideas, get help and advice, and socialise with others interested in the hobby.
Here’s what’s in store:
• Pixie Construction - Dave M0HBV will demonstrate how to construct a Pixie QRP transceiver
• Charlie M0PZT will be demonstrating his revised portable setup which includes an Elecraft KX3, new Powerpole cables and a light-weight balun. A selection of shack/portable "essentials" such as ferrites, coax adapters will be available to buy on the night from Ham Goodies.
• Construction - Get hands-on with the help of Chris G0IPU
• Using a Spectrum analyser for testing antennas and handhelds, VSWR testing measuring frequency and filters. Also testing antennas and harmonics. If you have anything you’d like tested, please bring it along.
• CARS Membership & Merchandise, manned by Ray 2E0GVE
• The CARS quiz, hosted by Chris G0IPU
• Essex CW Club: Helping to promote and encourage the Morse mode
• Data modes: Essex Ham will demonstrate one of the more popular data modes, and offer free Getting Started handouts for newcomers to the hobby
• Getting Started: Advice and data mode demos from Essex Ham
• Callsign badges: Get an engraved callsign badge while you wait
• As always, representatives from CARS, Essex RAYNET, Essex Repeater Group, Essex CW Club, Ham Goodies and Essex Ham will be on hand to help with questions
The activity list is subject to change and availability.
Venue: Danbury Village Hall, 2 Main Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4NQ - You can find a map and pictures of the hall at:
http://sxham.uk/danbury
The Skills Night is free to attend, with refreshments provided. The event is open to everyone with an interest in any aspect of radio, if you know someone interested in coming along - please pass this message along.
We hope to see you on Monday from 7pm.
The Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society's Skill Night page can be found at
http://www.g0mwt.org.uk/skills
CARS run short amateur radio training courses, to find out more contact the training manager
Email: training2016 at g0mwt.org.uk
Web: http://www.g0mwt.org.uk/training/
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Essex Skills Night Monday July 18
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