Celebrating 65 Years
VARC
VERULAM Amateur Radio CLub
St Albans & Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK
Next Meetings
(all welcome)
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton, 7:30 for 8:00 pm start unless stated.
20th October 2025 – Baldock Listening Station, by David G4FKI
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
17th November 2025 – MeshCore
by Andy M6JKA
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
Date TBC December 2025 – Social
by Matt G7HMV
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
19th January 2026 – HF Radio
led by Peter G4HSO
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
Previous meetings
September 2025
The Foxhunt took place n two parts; 2m in cars, and 70cm on foot to find the final fox location (near a pub!).
August
August’s meeting was a portable operation at the cabin trying to work VARC member Greg on the Canary Islands!
July
With a ‘Club visit to Sizewell B also on 21st, the July meeting was an informal at the Cabin.
June
This was our summer BBQ at our cabin site where we hosted Freestar Networks GOTA (Gateways on the Air). This was to try and work as many Gateways as we could connected to the Freestar Network from our Cabin. It was a chance to learn a little about our Internet linked repeaters at the cabin and the area.
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LOCATION:
Directions to our Cabin can be found on this website – contact peter@g0oik.co.uk for the password.
Guests are always welcome.
VERULAM RADIO CLUB
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THE CLUB
VARC has been in existence for over 65 years with monthly meetings and a number of regular activities including the ‘Antenna Shootout’ and the ‘Foxhunt’
We currently meet on the 3rd Monday of the month. We are currently looking for a new venue for our winter month meetings, but during the summer we have been meeting at our cabin site.
THE CABIN
At VARC we are very lucky to have our cabin which is an excellent resource for our members, This site enables members to experiment with their own or the clubs equipment on an aerial system few can fit in their garden and make a more competitive entry in contests. It also houses a number of VARC supported repeaters.
Also see https://hertsrepeaters.com/
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AMATEUR RADIO
AN INTRODUCTION
A warm WELCome
We are excited to extend a warm welcome to all amateur radio enthusiasts, regardless of experience or skill level. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just starting in the hobby, we encourage you to attend our meetings and become part of our vibrant club!
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Connect with fellow club members
Put faces to callsigns
Share your projects
Discuss the latest developments in amateur radio
Our MEmberships
Join us …….
Remote
£18
minimum per year
Additional contributions are always welcome!
For those who are not able to attend club activities, meetings, etc. Please add an additional contribution if you regularly make use of VARC supported repeaters.
Learn moreFull Membership
£36 / £50
minimum per year (The higher rate is an increased voluntary rate for members who make use of the Cabin and varc supported repeaters)
Additional contributions are always welcome!
Whether licenced or not, enjoy the privileges of Full Membership and loan of selected items of club equipment.
Full Membership is from the 1st of March to the end of February, pro-rata on application.
Family Membership
£39 / £54
minimum per year (The higher rate is an increased voluntary rate for members who make use of the Cabin and varc suppored repeaters)
Additional contributions are always welcome!
For where there are multiple licenced amateurs (or SWLs) in your family.
Bring your family to our events, meetings and allows use by them of the Cabin.