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| 29th June 2008 | Corrected G0UXN's Call-sign and added the Museum of Power Event on 6th July. Updated the Award Page to add Link to Essex Aoir Ambulance; Home Page; Training, Morse Class & Future Meetings & Events. Minor amendments to the "Mugs Around the World" page under "Society Information". |
Next Meeting:-
7.30pm, Tuesday 1st JulySolar Observing
By Peter Meadows, 2E0ZBUSolar activity has a significant impact on radio propagation through the state of the Earth's ionosphere. In general the more solar activity, the greater the density of the ionosphere which gives rise to better HF propagation and the availability of higher frequencies for long distance communications.
This talk will describe how sunspot activity can be safely observed using modest sized telescopes with special filters as well as the more dynamic solar features of solar flares and prominences using more specialised hydrogen alpha telescopes. A selection of observations made by the speaker over the last solar cycle and from other solar observers will then be shown. After describing the characteristics of solar cycles, the present solar minimum and the start of the new cycle will be discussed.
This leads one to ask the question "Where has the latest Solar Cycle gone?".
Finally there will be a short summary of the activities of the Radio Astronomy Group of the British Astronomical Association: -
http://www.britastro.org/info/radio.htmlPeter 2E0ZBU is the Solar Editor for ‘The Astronomer’ magazine: -
http://www.theastronomer.org/His Solar Observing website can be seen at: -
http://www.petermeadows.com/CARS will have our now famous Raffle with lots of very useful goodies.
CARS Meeting Place
First Tuesday in the Month.
MASC, Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 9RX. Essex. UK
Telephone 01245 269422.
Car parking is free though early arrival is recommended.Location Maps: Streetmap.co.uk - Printer Friendly PDF
Meeting Arrangements
There is 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.
For further information contact the Programme Secretary, Martyn Medcalf, G1EFL.
You can E-Mail Martyn at info2007 at g0mwt.org.uk or Tel: 01245-469008
Future Meetings & Events
Monthly Meetings are normally on the First Tuesday in the Month:-
2008 Schedule prepared by Martyn Medcalf, G1EFL Thursday June 12th New Morse Classes start - Danbury Village Hall - Carl, G3PEM/Clive G1EUC Thursday June 12th New Radio Training Classes start - Danbury Village Hall - Carl, G3PEM/Clive G1EUC Tuesday, July - 1st CARS Meeting - Solar Observing - Peter Meadows Sunday, July - 6th CARS is operating at the Maldon Military Vehicle Show, Museum of Power, Langford (on the B1019) from 10am to 5pm Sunday, August - 3rd and 17th Afternoon HF Radio in Sandford Mill, 2pm to 5pm Tuesday, August - 5th CARS Meeting - Constructor's Competition Sunday, August - 10th & 24th Afternoon VHF/UHF Radio in Sandford Mill, 2pm to 5pm Sunday, August - 17th Operating from the Tollesbury Lightship - 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday, September - 2nd CARS Meeting - Enigma Coding Machine - Eric Dean, M0DHM Tuesday, October - 7th CARS Meeting - AGM Tuesday, November - 4th CARS Meeting - Titanic Talk - Terry White Tuesday, December - 2nd CARS Meeting - Amateur Satellites on a Shoestring - Andy Tyler, G1GKN
"Military Show" – CARS Operating from Museum of Power
Langford on the B1019, Hatfield Peverel (off the A12) to Maldon road (called the Hatfield Road).
CM9 6QAThis is on Sunday, 6th July 2008.
CARS have been invited to Operate from the Museum of Power from typically 10am to 5pm.
CARS now require interested persons to Operate, Log & Host for a hour or two during the day.A long Wire Aerial has been prepared and as the site is surrounded by water the ground should be damp and give good propagation.
Please contact Brian on 01245 471919 or E-Mail him on
g3cvi@g0mwt.org.ukThere will be a Motorcycle Display Team, Land Army Display, Military Vehicles, TA Display,
Miniature Steam Train Rides and much more.
New Foundation Course in Danbury
On 12th June the latest Foundation Course started. Thanks to all those who helped us by spreading the word about Amateur Radio and the Course.
New Foundation Course in Danbury Village Hall
Photos by John, G8DETOn completion of this Course successful candidates maybe the first to apply for the new M6xxx Licence!
Due to excellent publicity the Course is now full.
New Foundation Course in Danbury Village Hall using the HF radio.
Lead Tutor, Martyn, G1EFL is second from the left.
The Foundation Course requires the candidates to carry out on-air contacts at both HF and VHF and we would like to express our thanks to the Members who give up their Thursday evenings during Foundation Courses to provide the other end of the link.
The support workers who having gained their Licences via CARS now provide
the essential cup of tea for the current Course & wash up afterwards - thank you gentlemen.
Left to right; Stuart, 2E0VZL; Richard, M3YLB; Tim, G0UXN; Adrian, M3OLW.
For more information about our courses contact: Clive G1EUC
Tel: 01245-224577
Email: training2008@g0mwt.org.uk
New Morse Class in Danbury
On 12th June the latest Morse Training Course started under the Leadership of Andrew Kelsey, G0IBN.
New Morse Class in Danbury Village Hall.
Cars new Mug for saleCars new Mug for Sale
See also the Web page under "Society Information" - "Mugs Around the World"
Click for Mugs Around the WorldCARS Merchandising Manager, Martyn, G1EFL, has come up trumps again with his design of a new Mug.
It has the CARS Logo on it in two places so you you cannot forget whose mug you are picking up!.
It is for Sale from the next CARS Meeting at the bargain price of £5 with a small donation to Club Funds. Well done Martyn.
Bring your money & take away a lovely CARS Mug.
Take part in (or listen to) the Chelmsford Nets:-
The FM/SSB Nets start at 8.30pm (Local)
They are held every Tuesday evening, AFTER the first Tuesday in the Month (which is Club Meeting Night).
2nd Tuesday in the Month is the first CARS Net Night.
Starting at 8.30pm, VHF, FM on 145.375 MHz.
3rd Tuesday in the Month.
Starts at 8.30pm, Local.This has for a couple of years been Top Band Night" on 1946 kHz +/-QRM.
This was to enable the newly Licensed Foundation Course Members to join the CARS Net as they were not allowed to operate on 28MHz. However the New (2007) Licence allows this, so for a trial, Tuesday, May 8th will use 28.375MHz - call on 1946 & work Cross-Band if you cannot use 28MHz. Vertical aerials are usually used for this Net.
Just a reminder - limit your power to a max of 10 Watts, please.
4th Tuesday in the Month.
Starting at 8.30pm, is now "Top Band" Night.
5th Tuesday in the Month (if there is one).
Starting at 8.30pm, is again "VHF, FM Night" on 145.375 MHz, again so that newly licensed Members can join in.
Backnang (Germany) Nets:-
Each Sunday at 1930 (UTC) on 3.750MHz +/-QRM.
This Net has been running for many years - it started in March 1990.
Chelmsford is Twinned with Backnang.
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Postal Address
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society PO Box 112 Danbury CHELMSFORD Essex, CM3 4DF, 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 Email or by Post
Martyn Medcalf, G1EFL, Tel: 01245-469008 E-Mail: info2007 at g0mwt.org.uk |
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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: training2007 at g0mwt.org.uk |
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Direct QSL Address:-
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society PO Box 112 Danbury CHELMSFORD CM3 4DF UK |
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