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June Meeting:
Friday, 14th June, 2013 at 7.30pm
At Great Baddow Parish Hall, CM2 7DW"Used Royal Navy Equipment for Radio Amateurs"
Charles Riley of Yacht Radio in Wiltshire"Modern Military Surplus... Or how to avoid buying 150 military mop heads...."
For our June meeting, we have Charles Riley of Yacht Radio in Wiltshire coming to talk to us about Royal Navy equipment for the Radio Amateur. Charles’s company buys up surplus stock from the Royal Navy Quartermasters’ stores and sells it on to radio amateurs - being ex-Navy, it will be extremely well made, would have been expensive when in production and will be engineered to last.
Are we about to enter another golden age when high quality radio equipment is once again available to the Radio Amateur? This talk aims to convey an understanding of what is beginning to appear on the surplus market with an emphasis on ex-Royal Navy equipment. It will give you a guide as to what is available, what to use it for, what is useful and what is not. It will also help you avoid making mistakes. The presenter Charles Riley (G4JQX) will be bringing along some examples of what is available, as well as some unusual items .... and yes, there will be a free mop head for anyone interested.
Charles started life as a sponsored Student Engineer at Pye Telecom in Cambridge and ended his first career as the Board Member of a large international company designing and delivering safety critical radio based transportation systems in Asia. A near fatal DVT problem as a result of too much international travel meant a second career in Marine Surveying followed which has also developed into an interest in Marine communications and technology, especially that used by the Royal Navy. Charles has been a Radio Amateur since 1979, first holding the call G8OHD, then G4JQX in 1980. He has had a number of Amateur Radio articles published and is currently obsessed by chasing Sporadic E contacts on 4m.
CARS operating GB5SM
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2013
"Windmills On The Air"
Stock Windmill, Mill Lane, Stock, Essex, CM4 9RYCARS has been operating from the 17th century windmill at Stock, for the 2013 "Windmills on the Air" weekend. Several CARS members have been active with the callsign GB5SM on both HF SSB and 2 metres. Below, you'll find a couple of pictures. The Essex Ham website contains a few extra pictures, plus a brief report on the first day's activities: Essex Ham: CARS at Stock Windmill
May Meeting:-
Friday, 3rd May - 7.30pm for 8pm.
At the QTH of TARG, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Note - there will be NO CARS Meeting on Friday 10th May at Great Baddow."Quality Bring and Buy Sale"
Joint Meeting with TARG.The first joint CARS / TARG event, the Tabletop Sale, was held on the evening on the 3rd of May 2013 at Jubilee Hall, Waterside Farm Sports Centre, Somnes Avenue on Canvey Island. The evening was very well attended by members of both clubs. Many members picked up a bargain or too, or won a prize in the joint raffle. Pete M0PSX has prepared a short video of the evening, which is on YouTube (Tabletop Sale YouTube Clip). He has also put together a short write-up with photos on his Essex Ham Website: Tabletop Sale May 2013 Write-up
Setting up the Tabletop sale on Canvey Island
TARG Chairman Mike M0MMB with our Chairman John G8DET
CARS Operating GX0MWT
Saturday, 27th April.
At Sandford Mill, Science and Industry Museum.
For SatNav users the Post Code is CM2 6NY."Commemorating Marconi's Birthday - 25th April 1874"
Organised by City of Chelmsford Council.CARS were operating GX0MWT using HF, CW and SSB from Sandford Mill, Science and Industry Museum.
The Museum was open to the general Public and a great number attended. Although the weather report suggested rain showers none came until all the Public had left - a nice day was enjoyed by all.The Radio Officers Association arrived by coach and the Mayor of Chelmsford, Mr Christopher Kingsley turned up at 2pm. His first duty was to unveil a beautiful model of Marconi's Stream Launch Elettra made by Peter Watkins, M0BHYwhich took nearly 3 years to make. Marconi purchesed the Yacht in 1919 and used it as a mobile wireless laboratory.
Dr Bowles, Keeper of the Science and Industry Museum introducing Professor Brian Cotton,
Life President of the Radio Officers Assocciation to the Mayor of Chelmsford, Christopher Kingsley and the Mayoress.
Peter Watkins, M0BHY behind the Mayor as he unveils the model of the Elettra.
Mayor and Mayoress at the end of the Marconi Hut with Kathryn (daughter of Pete M0PSX and Sarah M6PSK), with her doll.
Behind are Carl Thomson, G3PEM, President of CARS and Dr Bowles, Keeper of the Museum.
Mayor leaving the Marconi Hut having looked at the CARS SSB Team in action.
(Left) John Yates, G1UZD logging and Vice President, Geoff Mills,G3EDM on the microphone.
(Right) Patrick, M0XAP logging and John on the microphone.
(Left) Madi on the Morse Key receiving instruction from Andrew Kersey, G0IBN. Photo by kind permission.
(Right) Ian Channing, ROA looking at Rick operating and in a QSO with Japan.
Behind is Dave Ellis, G4AJY who has been a strength looking after Charles Shelton, G0GJS - now a SK.
(Left) David Davis, G3SVI (tall Amateur) at the Mechanical Morse display table.
(Right) Colin Page, G0TRM explaining to two visitors the display of Mordse Keys.
(Left) ROA Archivist, Willie Williamson on the Morse key discussing the finer point of sending Morse with Andrew Kersey.
(Right) ROA and CARS Member, Dave Ellis, G4AJY in QSO with ROA David Barlow, GB2LD of the Lizard Radio Station on 7.008MHz.
(Left) A ROA Member resting at the end of the Marconi Hut.
(Right) Irish ROA Member Tom Frawley, EI3ER looking at a Memorial display of a past ROA Member.
Tom had just been in a SSB QSO with David Barlow, GB2LD of the Lizard Radio Station on 7.114MHz.
Tom is also the Chairman of the Radio Officers Association, Amateur Radio Section.To complete the successful day the Military Vehicle Group brought along 2 3 Ton Army Lorries and a tremendous selection of Military Wireless equipment. This brought back many memories to the visitors - great to see them there.
Lovely display of the lorries which were in better condition than they would have been 50 years ago!
Below is a number of photographs taken during the preparation on the previous Friday.
Peter Watkins, M0BHY with the model he has built of Elettra.
Colin Page, G0TRM behind his Mechanical Morse station which is such a great attraction.
Geoff Lovegrove, demonstrating Amplitude Modulation at the Transmitter Station. This is then sent to the Receiver, below.
Geoff by the Receiver where the De-Modulated signal can be seen. A lovely working piece of equipment designed and made by Geoff.
Geoff Lovegrove, G7KLV standing near his Ship DF Set-up to demonstrate how the position of a ship can be found using two bearings.
This again was designed and made by Geoff.
April Meeting:-
Friday, 12th April at 7.30pm.
At our New Venue of Great Baddow Parish Hall,
CM2 7DW."Kits and Making Amateur Radio Kits"
by Mark Sanderson, M0IEO.CARS are pleased to report that CARS Member and Region 12 RSGB Representitive Mark, M0IEO will inform us of Kits available to the Radio Amateur to make into working products for use in our hobby.
With the CARS construction competition coming up in August, it’s time to look at what is available in kit format, from simple receivers to the latest Elecraft 10W kit.
For those who are not quite so experienced in construction, there are kits from the likes of Ramsey, who produce some very good self-build receivers, they are good on their own, but fun to experiment with!
So why not have a look at Kit Build - get those irons hot and have a go - let’s give Carl,G3PEM something to look forward to in the Constructors Competition in August.
CARS will have its now famous Raffle run by Carl, G3PEM and James, 2E1GUA.
A good evening will be had in our New Venue. See Venue photos below.
March Meeting:-
Friday, 8th March at 7.30pm.
At our New Venue of Great Baddow Parish Hall,
CM2 7DW."Commercial Aerials for the Radio Amateur"
by CARS Members, Justin Johnson, G0KSC,
Peter Waters, G3OJV and Norman Crampton, M0FZW.
Chairman John, G8DET welcomed CARS Members and visitors and highlighted Terry Woodcraft, who took the RAE 18 years ago and with the assistance of James, 2E1GUA just obtained Call-sign M0HHQ.
At the September 2012, CARS Meeting in MASC pictures were shown and descriptions given of Practical Aerials as used by CARS Members.
This generated sufficient interest to have another Aerial Meeting but this time talking about Commercial Aerials manufacturered for the Radio Amateur instead of the many "long" wire Aerial discussed previously.
Quote from CARS Aerial expert, Tony, G4YTG "Aerials are a bit like Ladies Hats - they all have bit sprouting from them - which blow off in a high wind". The more usual quote from the USA is "If it does not blow down in Winter the Aerial was not big enough or high enough!"
John Yates, G1UDZ started the evening off by describing his Aerials attached to his house in the UK and to the family log cabin in Finland.
MQ-36SR Aerial on the end gable of John's house in England and the Cushcraft-R6000 on the balcony in Finland.
Photos taken by John G1UZD.Mark Sanderson, M0IEO then showed the CARS Comet 250B 21foot high Vertical Aerial which was described as being a large resistance, a few Ferrite Coils but it did radiate well in a restricted location.
Justin, G0KSC then presented a PowerPoint slide show of a range of new Aerials using practical sized materials with innovative designs.
Peter Waters, G3OJV, left and Justin G0KSC listening to Mark describing the Comet 250B Aerial..
Photo left taken by John G8DET and right by David Bolwell.
Mark M0IEO's 70cm (left) and 2Metre Aerial made by Justin G0KSC.
Note the use of good sized support booms and conductors - the SWR over their operating range is 1 to 1.1.
Photos taken by John G8DET using David Bolwell's camera.This brought us up to the break time where Peter Waters of Waters and Stanton manned a table full of Radio Amateur maps, MFJ catalogues and Log Books - all avaliable for CARS Members.
The Raffle was announced by Norman as Luke was not able to attend.
Andy Kersey, G0IBN presented Morse Certificates to a number of his Morse Class members including Robin, G7VKQ from Greenwich, London.
(Left) Morse Instructor Andy Kersey, G0IBN presenting the 10wpm Certifacate to Robin, G7VKQ.
Note the Magnetic Loop Aerial with the CARS Comet 250B propped against it standing behind Andy.
(Right) Robin, G7VKQ, Andy, G0IBN, Oliver M0WAG with his 13wpm and Colin M1OCN with his 20wpm Certificate.
Photos taken by David Bolwell.Peter Waters then stood on the stage and said how he came to begin the now famous Hockley firm from his involvement with American Aerials.
He said that they were the suppliers of many Aerials mainly because they were the UK Representives of so many manufacturers. The G5RV still sold well.
Peter Waters, G3OJV.
Photos taken by David Bolwell.
Norman Crampton, M0FZW then presented a PowerPoint slide show of the make-up of his MFJ Magnetic Loop Aerial which was standing on the stage so that its compactness could be seen.
Norman explaining the make up of the Loop Aerial and how it looks when used on his caravan.
Photo left taken by David Bolwell - Photo right taken by Norman, M0FZW.
A stimulating evening was enjoyed with a drink from the Bar.
Clickable Links for current items.Note, each Link Opens in a New Page. "Close" to come back here.
CARS RMS Titanic story.
Click here to follow the Link to the RMS Titanic story
CARS June Meeting commemorating the Birth of Louis Varney, GB5RVA.
Click here to follow the Link to the June Meeting page
CARS operating GB5RVA from Sandford Mill.
Click here to follow the Link to GB5RVA page
Essex Ham Reception of ISS SSTV images in Essex.
Click here for Images from the ISS
CARS Meeting Place
For ALL of 2013 except the May Meeting - CARS now meet the Great Baddow Parish Hall, 19 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7DW.
Watch this space for further announcements!
Meeting Arrangements
There is normally no admission fee to CARS Meetings. Visitors are always welcome. Meetings start at 7.30pm, local time. Please identify yourself to Brian, G3CVI when you sign in and purchase a Raffle Ticket or two for Club Funds.
Refreshments can be purchased from the Bar before the Meeting and at the 9pm Break.
The Raffle is drawn after the refreshment interval.
CARS Membership
To be/remain a Member of CARS, send a Cheque for £15 for 2012-2013 – Adult Membership (under 16s or in Full Time Education - FREE) to:- Mr Brian Thwaites, 118 Baddow Hall Crescent, Great Baddow, CHELMSFORD, CM2 7BU. If you would like a receipt, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with a 2nd class stamp.
Please see the Membership Form by clicking on the following link : - Membership Joining Form pageThanks to Geoff, G7KLV for sending the postal Newsletters – could it go by E-Mail? Please inform Brian, G3CVI by E-Mail of any changes to your call-sign, postal or E-Mail address, etc. E-Mail him on g3cvi-"AT"-g0mwt.org.uk Only by you sending Brian your E-Mail address, can we ensure WE get it right!
Future Meetings & Events
Monthly Meetings are normally on the First Tuesday in the Month:-
2013 Schedule prepared by Mark Sanderson, M0IEO.
All Meetings for 2013 are in the Great Baddow Parish Hall unless specified elsewhere.Friday, 14th June, 2013. Meeting - "Used Royal Navy Equipment for Radio Amateurs".
This month we have Charles Riley of Yacht Radio in Wiltshire coming to talk to us about Royal Navy equipment for the Radio Amateur. Charles’s company buys up surplus stock from the Royal Navy Quartermasters’ stores and sells it on to radio amateurs - being ex-Navy, it will be extremely well made, would have been expensive when in production and will be engineered to last.Thursday, 1st July. CARS - Advanced Exam-only - in co-operation with the Distance Learning Course run by Steve Hartley in Danbury Village Hall starting at 7pm. Friday, 12th July, 2013. Meeting - "Amateur Radio Satellites and the Fun Cube Dongle" and/or "RSGB 100 Centenary Commemoration" and practice for 20th and 21st July using "Logger32". Saturday, 20th July, 2013. CARS Operating with CW and SSB using G100RSGB from Sandford Mill and SSB from Chain Home Tower, Great Baddow. Sunday, 21st July, 2013. CARS Operating SSB using using G100RSGB from Chain Home Tower, Great Baddow. Sunday, 28th July 2013. W&S 40th Anniversary celebrations will coincide with the RSGB's 100th Anniversary.
This will be from Hockley.Friday, 9th August, 2013. Meeting - "Constructors Competition". Carl, G3PEM will be your host for the evening - CARS Members will be judging the entries. Maybe something you have made after the April "Kit" meeting. Will it be you who walks away with the First Prize? Friday, 13th September, 2013. Meeting - "The World of Broadcast Radio" by Pete Sipple, M0PSX. Pete has spent most of his working life in Broadcast Radio, both in front of the microphone and behind the scenes. We are all used to listening to the silky smooth presentation of the morning breakfast show, but is it all that tranquil in the studio? Pete will be able to answer all your questions and give away some of the secrets of the professionals. A Sunday in September. CARS Operating with CW and SSB from Sandford Mill using GX0MWT for Science and Discovery Day. The Public will be invited to attend - FREE. Generally this will be the last CARS Operation for 2013 at SandfordMill until 2014 due to the Museum being unheated.
For SatNav users the Post Code is CM2 6NY.Friday, 11th October, 2013. Meeting - "Annual General Meeting". Grand Raffle - not to be missed.
This is probably the most important meeting of the year as it is your chance to elect the Committee who will oversee your Club for the next twelve months. We will have a review of the last 12 months in the form of a power point presentation and a chance to meet up with and chat to friends old and new.Friday, 8th November, 2013. Meeting - "TBA" Saturday, 7th December, 2013. CARS Christmas Lunch in the Conservatory of the Lodge Country Inn, Rettendon.
12.00 midday for 12.30pm food served.
For SatNav user the Post Code is SS11 7QT. http://www.lodge-inn.netFriday, 13th December, 2013. Meeting - "TBA" Please note the above maybe subject to change.
CARS Training Courses.
All Courses will be held at the Danbury Village Hall near Chelmsford on Thusday evenings between 7 and 9pm.
CARS started the new year with a Foundation Course which was CARS 26th and also marks 11 years since we began! It started on Thursday, 10 January with the Examination on Thursday, 14th February and 9 candicates passed.
CARS Intermediate Course started on Thursday, 14th March in the Danbury Village Hall.
CARS have added a 1st July Advanced Exam-only session to our calendar as we have a person enrolled on the distance learning course run by Steve Hartley, G0FUW. More candidates for the 1st July Advanced exam would be most welcome at our usual Danbury Venue!
Contact Clive G1EUC to sign up for all Courses.Note: - CARS Powerpoint Slides for Advance have also been updated - most notably for Transmitters, Receivers and Propagation, completing the public release of the full set. Anyone who has earlier versions (or preview copies of unreleased drafts) would do well to check on our Advance Course download page on the Training Folder.
Those interested in attending should contact the Training Organiser Clive G1EUC on
Tel: 01245-224577
Mob: 07860-418835
Email: training2012 at g0mwt.org.ukMore details are on our Training page: - http://www.g0mwt.org.uk/training
CARS Merchandising.
CARS Merchandising Manager, Martyn Medcalf, G1EFL has put together a coloured brochure for the available clothing, cap and mug.
Light and Dark Blue are the options generally available but only Dark Blue in the Fleece, Cap, Lapel Badge, Car Sticker and Mug.
Note that half sizes are available in the Short and Long Sleeved Shirts.
Please note that once ordered the items unfortunately are made to order and therefore not generally returnable if they do not fit – maybe you ordered the incorrect size.
Martyn does not generally keep any stock of clothing – always worth asking incase two persons ordered a too big and a too small item and could swap!
You can contact Martyn on 01245 469008 E-Mail m3vammartyn@supanet.com
Mr Martyn Medcalf, G1EFL
47 Paddock Drive, Springfield
CHELMSFORD,
CM1 6UX
New Poster for February 2013 onwards.
See also the Web page under "Society Information" Mugs Around the World
Take a CARS Mug away with you when you go DX and have a photograph taken to go on that page.
Download a MS Excel Booking Form, fill it in and make the Cheque payable to: - C.A.R.S.
The Dots are important between the letters.
Sent a copy filled out accordingly to Martyn, Address above. Enclose a SAE for conformation of your order.Click here for a Order Form in MS Excel.
Take part in (or listen to) the Chelmsford Nets:-
The FM/SSB Nets start from April 16th at 7.30pm (Local)
They are held every Tuesday evening.1st Tuesday in the Month is the first CARS Net Night. The First Tuesday at 7.30pm (local) CARS VHF FM Net will be using GB3DA from Danbury.
It is 145.125MHz Input and 145.725MHz Output. - If for any reason GB3DA is not available then 145.375 Simplex will be used.
Don't forget long "Overs" are a thing of the past! Time-out is less than 2 minutes.
Don't forget to wait for the "K" after each "Over" or you will be cut short!Vertical aerials are best for this Band.
2nd Tuesday in the Month.
CARS FM Net this night. If you have a beam, aim it at Danbury.
Input frequency is 434.675MHz. Output frequency is 433.075MHz. Channel RB3 (RU246)
The Repeater can be "Opened" by 1750Hz Toneburst or CTCSS Tone-H 110.9Hz.
Don't forget there is a 2 minute "Time-out" so keep "Overs" short.
Vertical aerial is best.
Click Link to ERG's, GB3ER. Opens in a New Window.3rd Tuesday in the Month.
Starting at 7.30pm.
This has for a couple of years been "Top Band Night" on 1947/1950 kHz +/-QRM.
Note, there maybe a slight change in frequency to miss constant QRM.
Horizontal aerials are usually used for this Net.
Just a reminder - limit your power to a max of 30 Watts, please.4th Tuesday in the Month.
Starting at 8.30pm, this is now the "28.375MHz" Night, SSB.
Horizontal aerials are best.5th Tuesday in the Month (when there is one).
Starting at 7.30pm, this is now the "3.756kHz" Night, SSB.
Horizontal aerials are best.
The idea is to enable distant CARS Members can join the Net.Backnang (Germany) Nets:-
Each Sunday at 2100 (UTC) on 3.750MHz +/-QRM.
This Net has been running for many years - it started in March 1990.
Chelmsford is Twinned with Backnang.
Peter DK7SP chairs it - please join in.Click here to go back to the Top
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Postal Address
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society CRAIGIELEA South View Road Danbury CHELMSFORD CM3 4DX UK. To contact CARS on any topic
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Newsletter & Membership A Monthly Newsletter is provided to every paid-up Member, either by E-mail (PDF) or by Post
Martyn Medcalf, G1EFL, Tel: 01245-469008 |
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CARS Training Courses
CARS offer a full range of Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Amateur Radio Licence Training Courses
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Training Contacts CARS Training Manager: Clive Ward G1EUC Tel: 01245-224577 Mob: 07860-418835 Email: training2012 at g0mwt.org.uk |
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Direct QSL Address:-
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society CRAIGIELEA South View Road Danbury CHELMSFORD CM3 4DX UK. |
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