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Diversity and Inclusion at C&DARC
We are very pleased to announce our Club’s Inclusion Policy. We pride ourselves as setting a standard that supports all and promotes our Club as a modern thinking and welcoming one.
The Inclusion Statement can be found on our website www.chippenhamradio.club under the “About GX3VRE” tab, and for ease of access stated below :
“We embrace Diversity and Equality in a serious way. We are committed to maintaining a Club Membership with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are the better our Club will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do it’s also the smart thing .”
Welsh National Rally 2022
Yesterday, Sunday the 2nd October, we were pleased to attend the 47th National Welsh Radio Rally in Newport Gwent. The event was at a new location in Llanwern School and based primarily in a large Sports Hall although traders and refreshments were located outside with plenty of space and seating. Wiltshire Radio Rally manager Brian G6HUI was busy handing out Flyers for our November Rally and we had time to chat to many traders including our own club member Steve M0ZZT who once again had an impressive display of items for sale. All in all a great event and well organised ; the sun was shining too ☀️😊☀️
Membership is fun at Chippenham Club and a warm welcome awaits.
Contact oour membership Secretary Dave G8TTI – membership@chippenhamradio.club
Jenni M0HZT operating FT8 on 20m
Club member Jenni seen here operating 20m FT8 for the first time. Conditions were not great but Jenni worked several continents with the Club’s IC-7300 and the Hawkins 20M vertical.
Over The Horizon Radar – out of sight but not out of reach….
Here are some action shots from our evening of fascinating facts and information all about Over The Horizon Radar. Well reviewed equally well delivered by Chris G4HCW.
Transatlantic Welcome to Richard K4ULD/G4ULD
Another enjoyable evening at the Club with the Hawkins 20m vertical once again installed and operational.
We welcomed Club Member Richard K4ULD/G4ULD who is in the area for a few weeks. Richard gave us an interesting insight into Ham Radio repeater operations and Tuesday Ham Radio meet ups from his home location in Colarado.
Portable Radios on test
Tonight we took the opportunity to test the Discovery 599 and Xiegu X6100 transceivers using the Hawkins end fed vertical. We made plenty of contacts with some good reports.
Thank You John G0OID
A big G3VRE thank you to John Tett G0OID, a long time supporter of the club for his latest donation. It is very much appreciated John.
Coming Soon: Over The Horizon Radar by Chris G4HCW
On Tuesday the13th September we are pleased to announce a presentation by Chris Coleman G4HCW titled ‘Over The Horizon Radar’
Chris has been involved in the theory and operation of ‘OTHR’ for many years and will be sharing his knowledge on the subject at our Club HQ in Kington Langley from 8pm on Tuesday 13th September. Visitors Welcome.
Ever considered joining a Club but felt unsure, you’d be made very welcome here. We meet every Tuesday from 7.30pm at Kington Langley Village Hall near Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5NJ.
Membership at £25 per year is less than 50p per week. Come along and feel part of something special.
CONTACT our Membership Secretary Dave G8TTI at: membership(AT)chippenhamradio.club