Events

Our club meets every month, normally on the third Tuesday. Our meetings typically involve a radio based talk or presentation followed by a chance to catch up over a cuppa.

Do you have an interesting radio related topic to share?  We are always looking for interesting presentations and ideas for our club meetings.  If you have a story to tell and fancy sharing some interesting aspect of our hobby then please get in touch with our Membership Secretary by emailing membership@verulam-arc.org.uk.

Event Information:

  • Tue
    21
    Jun
    2016

    Antenna 'Shootout'

    8:00 pmAboyne Lodge School, Etna Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5NL

    On the evening of June 21st the Verulam Amateur Radio Club will be holding an 'Antenna Shootout' on the playing field of the Aboyne School in St. Albans. The committee has deliberated over the rules for this event and decided to class it as an 'open' event.  So what does this mean?  Well, in the interests of experimentation and having fun members are encouraged to bring along any type of antenna they wish for any band for temporary installation on the field.

    Bringing your own radio is not essential as the club can provide one to hook up to your antenna although 'on-air' time my be very limited depending on demand.  Members are encouraged to try a diverse range of operations and modes to see what works well, what works poorly and what doesn't work at all!  Running a radio from your vehicle is fine provided you bring enough feeder to reach your antenna if planning a ground based setup.

    Although the event is not designed to be a competition, for those of you have do have a competitive streak there will be an unofficial contest to see who can make the furthest contact on the least amount of power.  This will be calculated on a miles per watt basis.

    Those of you who don't have an antenna to bring of your own are encouraged to assist where possible helping and collaborating with others to get their monstrous antennas into the air and to have a go on the mike, key or keyboard of the stations setup.  For those of you who want to have a go but are missing a few bits and pieces to make it happen please shout as I'm sure other club members can help out with equipment.

    We're sure there will be plenty to see and learn during the event as well as plenty of laughs so we look forward to seeing you there.......

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