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 ☀️😊☀️

Contact oour membership Secretary Dave G8TTI – membership@chippenhamradio.club

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.

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.

for Wiltshire’s Premier Ham Radio Event

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.

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.

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.

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.

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