Stafford and Districts Amateur Radio Society

Club meeting and Hamfest feedback
2022-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Club will meet at the Community Centre at 20.00.
It will be a construction meeting with the opportunity to operate.
We also plan to have an opportunity for members to feedback any new kit they purchased at the National Hamfest
For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00 .
Can I remind us all to sign in when attending the club, this helps with the Fire register and also gives us a record of the numbers attending.

Club Meeting
2022-10-12 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Club will meet at the Community Centre at 20.00.
It will be a construction meeting with the opportunity to operate.
For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00 .
Can I remind us all to sign in when attending the club, this helps with the Fire register and also gives us a record of the numbers attending.

Visit by Leigh Preece, RSGB
2022-10-05 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
We have a visit by Leigh Preece our local RSGB representative during the club meeting

Club Meeting
2022-10-05 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Club will meet at the Community Centre at 20.00.
It will be a construction meeting progressing the Power Meter project with the opportunity to operate.
For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00 .
Can I remind us all to sign in when attending the club, this helps with the Fire register and also gives us a record of the numbers attending

Construction Meeting
2022-09-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-14 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Club will meet at the Community Centre at 20.00.
It will be a construction meeting with the opportunity to operate.
During the meeting there will be an opportunity for members to finalise the construction of the Power Meters and start the testing process.
For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00 .
Can I remind us all to sign in when attending the club, this helps with the Fire register and also gives us a record of the numbers attending.

Feedback Meeting
2022-09-21 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Club will meet at the Community Centre at 20.00.
It will be a feedback meeting with members of the Committee outlining the key points from its last meeting
During the meeting the Committee will be suggesting a number of projects which could be constructed. Please feel free to make any suggestions as to what the next club project should be.
Also during the meeting there will be a discussion on a proposal to have an awards scheme within the club, if you have any views please feel free to express these during the meeting
For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00 .
Can I remind us all to sign in when attending the club, this helps with the Fire register and also gives us a record of the numbers attending.

Construction meeting
2022-09-07 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Club will meet at the Community Centre at 20.00.
It will be a construction meeting with the opportunity to operate.
As part of the construction meeting this week it is recommended that those members who have built the power meter bring their units to the club so that they can be electrically checked and start to test the units. Full calibration is planned for a later meeting
For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00 .
Can I remind us all to sign in when attending the club, this helps with the Fire register and also gives us a record of the numbers attending

Construction meeting
2022-08-31 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Club will meet at the Community Centre at 20.00.
It will be a construction meeting with the opportunity to operate.
As part of the construction meeting this week it is recommended that those members who have built the power meter bring their units to the club so that they can be electrically checked.
The plan is to have power meter calibration meeting over the next couple of weeks and it would be good if the meters are correctly constructed so that the calibration process is quick.
For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00 .
Can I remind us all to sign in when attending the club, this helps with the Fire register and also gives us a record of the numbers attending.
Please note that this is the last email giving the information on the clubs meetings, as of the 1st September all communications will be on the club’s web site

General meeting
2022-08-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-10 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Club will meet at the Community Centre at 20.00.

It will be a general meeting with the opportunity to operate..

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00 .

Can I remind us all to sign in when attending the club, this helps with the Fire register and also gives us a record of the numbers attending.

Open club meeting
2022-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
We have tentatively planned an open club meeting at the community centre to enable the committee to feed back discussion from its last meeting and to take comments from the members.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that an antenna can be setup before 20:00.

General meeting
2022-07-20 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This week we have 2 locations for the club meeting depending on the weather, this is so that we can take advantage of the light evenings.
Please check our web site for an update on Wednesday in case the weather takes a turn to rain.

The club will meet at Nick’s field to operate. There is the opportunity for club members to attend and try out operating from a very good location, maybe trying something new!

The club will also be opening the community centre for those who do not wish to go to Nick’s field, this will open at 20.00 as normal.

With the 2 location in use we are looking to see if we can establish radio links between the 2 sites, probable on FM, during the meeting.

The following week, Wednesday 27thJuly we have tentatively planned an open club meeting at the community centre to enable the committee to feed back discussion from its last meeting and to take comments from the membership.

Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that an antenna can be setup before 20:00.

General club meeting
2022-07-13 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
The club will meet at the community centre at 20.00 as normal.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

We intend to finish the installation of a antenna on top of the current mast to make setting up a station easier.
For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20.00.

Demonstration of offline and online logging software
2022-07-06 20:00 (Europe/Paris)
The club will meet at the community centre this evening at 20:00 as normal.
John will be giving a talk/demo of computer based logging systems, showing the ease of use and their links to online services.

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that the antenna can be set up before 20:00.

Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register and gives us a record of the members attending.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

Stop using the Jubilee NoV at 00:00 UTC on Friday
2022-07-01 00:00 UTC
Just a reminder for those that applied for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee NoV that we should stop using the modified call sign at 00:00 UTC Friday morning 1st July and revert to using our standard call sign after this time. This will be of particular interest to those of us that use data modes as various software may need to be reconfigured.

General club meeting
2022-06-29 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Latest update – 29/06/2022 – 18:25
The meeting will be held at the community centre due to the current weather conditions.
The club will meet at the community centre this evening at 20.00 as normal.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that an antenna can be setup before 20:00.

Continuing to operate between two sites while we have good weather
2022-06-22 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This week we again have 2 locations for the club meeting.
The club will meet at Nick’s field so there is the opportunity for club members to attend and try out operating from a very good location, maybe trying something new!
We had some really good contacts last week, such as Alaska and Kangaroo Island, Australia.
The club will also be opening the community centre for those who do not wish to go to Nicks, this will open at 20:00 as normal

With the 2 location in operation we are looking to see if we can establish radio links between the 2 sites, probably on FM, during the meeting.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that an antenna can be setup before 20:00.

Working the club station during camp
2022-06-15 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This week we have 2 locations for the club meeting.
The club camp is ongoing at Nick’s field so there is the opportunity for club members to attend and try out operating from a very good location. As the camp is on members can arrive earlier if they wish to.
The club will also be opening the Community Centre for those who do not wish to go to the camp, this will open at 20:00 as normal.
With the 2 locations in operation we are looking to see if we can establish radio links between the 2 sites, probably on FM, during the meeting.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that an antenna can be setup before 20:00.

2022 Summer Camp
2022-06-10 - 2022-06-17
We are happy to announce that after last years successful summer camp we will be running this event again this year. All members are invited to either join the camp for the duration, or come and go as they please. More details will be available at our club meetings running up to the event.
If you do wish to camp at the site during this event can you please notify our club secretary.
Multiple stations will be available for members to use throughout the week so please come along and join in. If required instruction and guidance will be provided on request.

Silent Key Auction
2022-05-25 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that an antenna can be setup before 20:00.

The main purpose of this weeks meeting will be a silent key auction which includes the following items:

Mercury 15 amp power supply
Samlex 20 amp linear power supply
Nissei 30 amp switch mode power supply
Junker straight morse code key
Chrome morse key, no brand (military)?
Kent twin paddle morse key
Straight morse key on wooden base, no brand
Vibroplex paddle morse key
Daiwa SWR meter
Zitagi frequency counter
Anytone dmr handheld radio
Icom ic7100 mobile radio
Roberts portable radio R862
Tribit speaker
MFJ 969 ATU (damaged)
DDS signal generator
Buddipole Deluxe Antenna kit
Supper Antenna kit
7 pro‐am whips in a tube
Sotabeams tactical mast
Sotabeams multiband antenna
A Quantity of miscellaneous items

General Meeting
2022-05-18 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing if necessary.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

For those wishing to operate a station we can gain access to the shed early so that an antenna can be setup before 20:00.

Mains filter project - continuation of build
2022-05-11 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.
We will also setup a Zoom meeting while we are at the centre for those unable to attend. Zoom meeting should start around 20:15, logon details have been emailed to all members.

For the 17 members that are participating in the Mains Filter project this week will see the continuation of the build at the clubhouse.
Any attending members that are not participating in this project will be encouraged to setup a station and/or work on other construction projects.

Mains filter project - start of build
2022-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.
We will also setup a Zoom meeting while we are at the centre for those unable to attend. Zoom meeting should start around 20:15, logon details have been emailed to all members.

For the 17 members that are participating in the Mains Filter project this week will see the start of the build at the clubhouse.
Any attending members that are not participating in this project will be encouraged to setup a station and/or work on other construction projects.

General Meeting - handing out parts for Mains Filter Project
2022-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.
We will also setup a Zoom meeting while we are at the centre for those unable to attend. Zoom meeting should start around 20:15, logon details have been emailed to all members.

Nick has now taken delivery of the parts for the mains filter project. They will be handed out this evening to appropriate members in exchange for £68.

General Meeting
2022-04-13 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

We will also setup a Zoom meeting while we are at the centre for those unable to attend. Zoom meeting should start around 20:15, logon details have been emailed to all members.
Peter and John have refreshed our club website following a move to a new provider, please have a look when you have a moment.
Website: Stafford and Districts Amateur Radio Society (https://g3sbl.org.uk)
You will see that we have started to populate sections of the website with photos and copies of recent talks given at the club as well as previous projects, news items and calendar events.
If you have any content that you would like to add to the website (photos, projects, articles etc), please feel free to email them. The committee will review and arrange upload.
Just a reminder that next Wednesdays meeting (6th March) is our AGM. If anyone wishes to nominate any member to stand for election to the committee, please make the current chairman aware.
If any member wishes to raise any matters which were not specifically laid out in the AGM agenda, then they are requested to inform a committee member and the matter will be tabled at the next Open Meeting.

AGM 2022
2022-04-06 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
The usual AGM Agenda will be followed, which has been emailed to all members. Also included are the minutes of the last SADARS AGM for members reference.

As is customary at the AGM, members are invited to nominate persons to stand as Committee members for the forthcoming year. The existing Committee will stand down and members have the opportunity to elect new Committee Members to serve for the forthcoming year. Therefore, if anyone wishes to nominate any member to stand for election to the committee, please make the current chairman aware.

To avoid unnecessary delays at the end of the AGM meeting, there will not be an “Any other business” agenda item. If any member wishes to table any matters other than those specifically laid out in the AGM agenda emailed, they are requested to inform a committee member and the matter will be tabled at the next Open Meeting.

General Meeting
2022-03-30 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

We will also setup a Zoom meeting while we are at the centre for those unable to attend. Zoom meeting should start around 20:15, logon details have been emailed to all members.
Peter and John have refreshed our club website following a move to a new provider, please have a look when you have a moment.
Website: Stafford and Districts Amateur Radio Society (https://g3sbl.org.uk)
You will see that we have started to populate sections of the website with photos and copies of recent talks given at the club.
If you have any content you would like to add to the website (photos, projects, articles etc), please feel free to email them. The committee will review and arrange upload.
Just a reminder that next Wednesdays meeting (6th March) is our AGM. If anyone wishes to nominate any member to stand for election to the committee, please make the current chairman aware.
To avoid unnecessary delays at the end of the AGM meeting, there will not be an “Any other business” agenda item. If any member wishes to table any matters other than those specifically laid out in the AGM agenda which has been emailed to all members, they are requested to inform a committee member and the matter will be tabled at the next Open Meeting.

General Meeting - Finalise Mains Filter Project
2022-03-23 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

We will also setup a Zoom meeting while we are at the centre for those unable to attend. Zoom meeting should start around 20:15, logon details have been emailed to all members.
We intend to finalise the mains filter kit at the club meeting this week. Once finalised we will be able to confirm the specification and costs. So far there have been 14 club members that have expressed an interest in this project. If you are also interested in this project then either come along to the clubhouse on Wednesday evening, join the Zoom call, or contact our club secretary here via email.

General Meeting
2022-03-16 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This weeks meeting will be at the community centre starting at 20:00.
Some general guidelines for those attending.

Sign in register – while this is no longer a covid requirement all members and visitors should sign in shortly after entering the community centre. This also acts as a fire register.
Face masks – please feel free to wear a face mask at any time.
Ventilation – we will try to ensure that the centre is well ventilated so please wear appropriate warm clothing.
Sanitize – please sanitize your hands before and after handling any equipment that may be shared with other club members.

We will continue to monitor attendance levels and plan to restart club activities, presentations etc. based on attendance.
It is your responsibility to only attend the club if you feel well. If you feel or appear unwell while attending the club, you will be requested to leave for your own and the club memberships health and safety.

We will also setup a Zoom meeting while we are at the centre for those unable to attend. Zoom meeting should start around 20:15, logon details have been emailed to all members.
Peter and John have refreshed our club website following a move to a new provider, please have a look when you have a moment.
Website: Stafford and Districts Amateur Radio Society (https://g3sbl.org.uk)
You will see that we have started to populate sections of the website with photos and copies of recent talks given at the club.
If you have any content you would like to add to the website (photos, projects, articles etc), please feel free to email them. The committee will review and arrange upload.
