IMD Weekend
Sat 21-Apr-2018, 10.30-4pm
Sandford Mill, CM2 6NY |
"CARS Operating GX0MWT"
CARS Members |
GX0MWT operates from Sandford Mill, north Chelmsford - home to much Marconi heritage
International Marconi Day commemorates Marconi's Birthday on 25th April 1874, and is held on the nearest Saturday.
CARS is registered as one of the Award Stations
For more details of IMD on Saturday and the Sunday stakeholders day click here
May Meeting
Tue 1-May-2018, 7.30-10pm
Oaklands Museum, Moulsham Street |
"Unusual Antennas"
by John Regnault G4SWX
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Guest speaker John Regnault G4SWX returns to CARS – on the topic of novel VHF Antennas
John who is an EME enthusiast and the RSGB VHF Manager has previously given us talks on
'Building a Remotely Operated Station', 'Introducing Moonbounce', and 'Tricks with Coax'.
This time he will give a thought provoking
talk on some of the more unusual antenna configurations that are possible.
John will present a more generalised look at
parasitic antenna arrays. Starting with Uda and Yagi’s original
papers and patents from 90 years ago, John will highlight that these Japanese researchers were actually thinking
in 3D rather than just the more familiar 2D of most antennas named after Professor Yagi.
Novel examples nominally at 70cms will be shown, but John also discusses how this work can be applied
at other frequencies such as the higher HF bands to ‘enhance’ the performance of HF beams.
Be prepared for some new insight - and inspiration that
antenna experimenters should take a new look at beam antennas and
possibly develop some novel 3D designs!
The evening will also feature our famous raffle, as well as refreshments.
June Meeting
Tue 5-Jun-2018, 7.30-10pm
Oaklands Museum, Moulsham Street |
"Table Top Sale"
By CARS Members |
In order to assist with construction and recycling,
the June meeting is the CARS Radio and Electronics Tabletop Sale, coordinated by Secretary Colin G0TRM.
Just as in past years we have no idea what gems will turn up at a CARS TT sale
and this year will be the same.
Generally items for sale cover the whole range of radio,
electronics, visual and audio, mechanical interest and more, much more.
Looking for a particular rig or maybe just a connector for it?
Maybe it's a special power supply you need; you could well find it at a CARS TT Sale.
Perhaps you will find the rig you sold two years ago and wish you hadn't.
Due to a minor rationalisation of CARS equipment and a number of bequests
some fully functional items will be on offer.
You will doubtless see just what you did not know you needed,
you are sure to find something to send you home with a smile on your face... and the vendors. So don't miss our next event on 5th June starting at 7.30pm. Contact Colin G0TRM now for more information.
Lots of your own stuff to sell? then book a table with
Colin Page, G0TRM
Missed it?...
CARS Meeting Place
CARS meet on the First Tuesday in the month at the Oaklands Museum, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ.
We meet on the First Floor. There is a lift for wheel chairs.
Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Please identify yourself when you sign in
and purchase a Raffle Ticket or two for Club Funds.
Tea/Coffee/Biscuits is available at 9pm break time. There
is normally no admission fee to CARS Meetings - Visitors are always welcome.
The Raffle is drawn after the refreshment interval.
Meetings end at 10pm, as the gates will be locked at 10.15pm!
Oaklands Museum, Chelmsford.
Directions / Parking
You can drive all the way up Moulsham Street from Parkway but NOT the other way.
Another way is to enter Moulsham Street after going round the Miami Roundabout (by
Tesco), then along New London Road 200 yards, turn right into Moulsham Street and after
100 yards turn right again into the Museum.
NOTE: There is plenty of car parking space but do not park directly in front of the
Museum - that is reserved for people unloading kit and Disabled car drivers.
Also - take care as there are three severe Sleeping Policeman as well.
CARS Membership
Membership is £15/pa based on our October AGM and Constitution.
Further details and forms are on our Membership page
- Those aged under 16 or in full-time education receive FREE membership
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