June

BARSCOM
GX3XG
BRAINTREE
RAYNE
HALSTEAD
COLCHESTER
STEBBING
DUNMOW
COGGESHALL
G3XG
G6BRH
NOTLEY
WITHAM
Monthly Communication of the
Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society
June
2016
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Contents
Chairman’s Chat
Chairman’s Chat ………..…..
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A Rare QSO ……….……….. 4
Meeting Reports ..…..………. 5
AGM Report .….…....………. 6
Club Meetings and Nets ….… 8
Rallies ………………………. 9
Contests …………………….. 10
Committee Info ……..…….... 10
Club Info …………………… 11
John, M5AJB
Well here we are starting another
new club year.
Firstly a reminder for the next club
meeting, the Construction Contest.
We have some good entries in the
past, so lets hope this continues this
year. The entries do not have to be
radio related, any thing you have
constructed can be entered. I can
remember one year we had entered
a Bird Box that a club member had
made.
BADARS Club Library
We hold a collection of books and
DVDs that feature
electronic
construction, operation, the history
of radio, shortwave listening and
other forms of technology to do with
radio, including the ‘Secret’ work
carried-out by amateurs during the
war years..
The next reminder is for the DF
hunt June 20th. This will be on 2m.
For this evening we usually have
an earlier start. Meet at the club for
19:30, so we can do the usual
announcements then be ready for
Melvin’s first transmission at
19:45. This gives us a little more
time to find him.
Personal Note from Tony GØIAG.
Well that’s all from me this time ,
will se you at the next meeting.
I wish the club and the new
committee every success in the
future. I will remain a member and
attend meetings when I can.
73 for now. Tony.
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Faros in Portugal; so not the little
A rare QSO but not DX light aircraft I’d imagined at that
altitude. Turns out Jerry is Captain
Mike G8DJO
of a 737 and in a spare moment is
allowed to indulge in his amateur
radio hobby. No he’s not off duty,
So, my 10m transceiver project he’s in the cockpit, using the
continues; this afternoon I was aircraft’s HF kit a Collins
HFS900D, 400W PEP to a slot fed
learning the mystical art of
programming my PIC (programable antenna that is essentially the whole
interface controller) that will control of the tail fin of the aircraft. Some
aircraft still have HF transceivers
the operation of the hybrid
for operation on routes where VHF
PLL/DDS VFO. Meanwhile I was
is inadequate for contacting ATC
idly scanning 20 metres, when I
apparently. He came back to me on
heard a CQ de PH9HB/Aeronautical
the second attempt and gave me 5
Mobile, which caused me to prick
& 7 for my 100W SSB. I’m now
up my ears a little. Listening further,
awaiting a QSL via eQSL.
I heard that Jerry is currently 41,000
feet over Guernsey and heading for
Jerry’s ‘shack’
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Meeting Reports
Tony, GØIAG
Jun 16
antennas. The Club’s IC746 and
FT897 were used for HF and VHF
respectively.
Because of adverse atmospheric
conditions over the 2 days,
combined with contests (bad
planning by somebody) not many
contacts were made. 21 on HF, 12
of which were Mills and 8 on VHF
- 1 was a Mill.
May 2nd was a Natter night with the
accent on Mills On The Air
planning as the main topic. Melvin
has re-vamped the Windom antenna
to suit the mills site ready for the
event. The use of VHF/UHF
was questioned as the site
location makes the use of
those bands near impossible.
QSL matters were discussed
as not many cards are
received any more because
of electronic QSLing.
The club refurbishment
project of the FTDX400
receiver will be notarised
step by step, with a full report sent
to RADCOM when finished. A
brief discussion followed on the
club AGM to be held on May 16th .
Operators over the weekend were.
Melvin GØEMK, John M5AJB,
Edwin GØLPO, Neville G8CDG,
Geoff G1WRH, Martin MØFAQ
and Howard G6LXK. Jenny Hume
also supported on Sunday.
Mills On The Air, 14/15th May, was
once again at Alderford Water Mill
was the venue for the event. Set up
on the Friday afternoon was carried
out by John, Melvin, Edwin and
Neville, the usual crew. An HF
dipole and 2/70 co-linear were the
The Mill volunteers were very busy
with over 90 visitors over the
weekend which meant a lot of
interest in the radio station. Our
thanks go to the Mill trustees for
hosting the event, hopefully the Mill
will be warmer next year.
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AGM Report
Jun 16
present given a copy. He said the
clubs finances were in good shape.
Melvin GØEMK gave a report on
the Mills On The Air weekend and
Geoff G1WRH said he had enjoyed
being involved as a committee
member.
The Club’s AGM took place on
May 16th , with 15 members present,
a quorum. The meeting was opened
at 20.00 by Tony GØIAG.
There was no Editors report.
After the adoption of pre-circulated
minutes, for which there were no
matters arising, the reports by the
committee members were given.
Howard G6LXK, the club Librarian
reported that library stocks were
good and a small income for the
club came from Library book hire.
The Chairman reported that it had
been a good 40th anniversary year
for the club but frustrating for him
as he lived too far away to take a
full active roll in club events and
meetings. He gave his thanks to the
other committee members for
keeping things on an even keel.
There were no proposals to the
AGM so the meeting moved on to
the Awards section.
The Founders Trophy was awarded
to Edwin GØLPO for his
presentations to club meetings and
behind the scenes support and help
at club events.
The Secretary, John M5AJB, said it
had been an interesting
year with a wide range
of topics covered at
the meetings and good
speakers plus a variety
of social events for
those who enjoyed
them. Membership
had stayed on par with
last year.
In the absence of
the Editor, The
new Harold King
Editors Trophy,
sponsored by his
son, Tony, was
given to Geoff
G1WRH for his interesting articles
in BARSCOM.
The Treasurer, Neville G8CDG,
gave the financial report with all
The committee then stood down.
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Nominations for the post of The treasurer, Neville G8CDG
Chairman were requested. There agreed to carry on in post as did
members
Melvin
were none, so John M5AJB "non-post"
GØEMK and Geoff G1WRH, all
volunteered to take the post; he was
with unanimous support.
voted in unanimously. He then took
the chair and asked for
The Editor has agreed to carry on
nominations/volunteers for the now
vacant Secretary's post. After a for the time being and the Librarian
said he was happy to continue as
short silence, Edwin GØLPO
volunteered to take the job on; all well.
voted in favour.
There being no further business,
the meeting closed.
The massive ship, built by Hyundai
Heavy Industries, South Korea,
weighs 184,000 tons and is 1,312ft
long, compared to The Shard's
1,014ft height. The carrier - the size
of four football pitches - returned
to Asia with goods from Britain.
World’s Largest Ship
Daily Telegraph
The world's largest ship, with a
massive cargo so big it could supply
everyone in the country with
something, arrived in Britain,
January last year.
Guests from across the shipping
industry and community were
invited to a quay-side lunch and VIP
tour of the ship at Felixstowe.
The Chinese-owned CSCL Globe,
which is longer than The Shard is
tall, left Shanghai on its maiden
voyage on December 8 carrying
19,100 containers. Four thousand of
which, with a total of 57,000 tons
of cargo of food, drink, clothing,
electrical goods and furniture were
unloaded at Felixstowe in Suffolk.
The ship was carrying such a variety
of goods, including millions of
razors, it is likely everyone in the
country would would have bought
something from it.
Fully-laden, the ship can carry 156
million pairs of shoes, 300m tablet
computers or 900m tins of beans.
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Club Meetings and Nets
Club Net - 08.00 pm local time
2 Meters (S15) (145.375 MHz)
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
Jun
Construction Contest evening
Club 2m Net
DF hunt on 2 m
Club 2m Net
Sep
Railways on the Air planning,
Natter night
12 Club 2m Net
19 Operating evening HF, 2m &
70cms
26 Club 2m Net
5
Jul
DRM Radio check over Pt 2
Operating evening HF, 2m &
70cms
Club 2m Net
Club BBQ
Club 2m Net
10
17
24
Oct
Jota Planning,
DRM Radio check over Pt 3
Club 2m Net
TBA
Club 2m Net
7
14
21
28
Nov
Surplus equipment sale.
Club 2m Net
TBA
Club 2m Net
5
12
19
26
Dec
Christmas social.
Club 2m Net
Natter evening.
Club 2m Net
3
Aug
1 TX factor 10
8 Club 2m Net
15 Talk - Mark Haynes MØDXR,
Kenwood & DXPeditions
22 Club 2m Net
29 Club 2m Net
Club Equipment
You can borrow the club’s Aerial
Analyser for only £1/day and the
Morse Tutor (Less Battery) for
50p/2-week session.
Ask one of the Committee for
information
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Rallies
4 & 5 JUNE
SUSSEX ELECTRONICS AND
RADIO FAIR (SERF 2016)
Eastbourne.
[email protected]
[www.serf.org.uk]
26 JUNE
WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO
RALLY
Frome, Somerset. More details from
Shaun, G8VPG on 01225 873 098 or
by email to
[email protected].
[www.westrally.org.uk].
5 JUNE
SPALDING & DARS ANNUAL
RALLY [www.sdars.org.uk]
2 JULY
BANGOR
&
DISTRICT
AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
RALLY
Details from Harry 0289 142 2762
email [email protected].
11 JUNE
MARTIN LYNCH @ 60! - Staines
12 JUNE
EAST SUFFOLK WIRELESS
REVIVAL (Ipswich Radio Rally)
The Orwell Crossing Lorry Park,
A14 Eastbound, Nacton, Ipswich.
[www.eswr.org.uk]
3 JULY
20th RED ROSE QRP FESTIVAL
Contact Les Jackson, G4HZJ, on
01942 870 634 or by email to
[email protected]
15th JUNCTION 28 RALLY
Alfreton
[email protected].
9 JULY
STOCKPORT RADIO SOCIETY
RALLY
Other information available from
Nigel Roscoe, G0RXA on 0745 090
4422
or
by
email
to
[email protected].
18 JUNE
SOUTH LANCS SUMMER RALLY
[www.slarc.co.uk/rally].
19 JUNE
29th NEWBURY RADIO RALLY
Details from [email protected]
[www.nadars.org.uk]
17 JULY
McMICHAEL RADIO RALLY
Reading
Details Pete, G8FRC 0118 969 5697.
[www.mcmichaelrally.org.uk].
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Contests
VHF
HF
Jun
12 0900-1300 2nd 144MHz
Backpackers
18/9 1400-1400 50MHz Trophy
Contest VHF Championship
26 0900-1200 50MHz Contest
CW VHF CW Championship
26 1400-1600 70MHz
Cumulatives #4
Jun
4/5 1500-1500 NFD
6 1900-2030 80m CC DATA
15 1900-2030 80m CC CW
23 1900-2030 80m CC SSB
Jul
4 1900-2030 80m CC CW
13 1900-2030 80m CC SSB
17 0900-1600 Low Power
Contest
21 1900-2030 80m CC DATA
30/1 1200-1200 IOTA Contest
Jul
2/3 1400-1400* VHF NFD
3 1100-1500 3rd 144MHz
Backpackers
17 1000-1600 70MHz Trophy
Contest VHF Championship
NEW Committee
Chairman:
John, M5AJB
01787 460947
1 Ross Cottage, Southey Green
Secretary/Membership Secretary:
Edwin, GØLPO
01376 324031
42 Panfield Lane, Braintree,
Treasurer:
Neville, G8CDG
Ordinary Members:
Geoff, G1WRH 01376 323223
Melvin, GØEMK
10
07745 569564
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Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society
The club meets every 1st and 3rd
Monday of the month at Braintree
Hockey Club, Church Street,
Bocking. Doors open at 7.30 pm,
meetings run from 8 pm to 10 pm.
Members may sell or exchange
equipment etc. before the start of
each meeting, during the tea/coffee
break and may advertise in
BARSCOM free of charge.
Membership is £16 annually;
Senior members (State Retirement
age) and Junior members, under
18, pay £10. A door fee of £1 is
also payable at each meeting by
members and visitors.
Some members have had problems
with UHF and BZ access, and as a
result the Club Net will now
operate on 2 metres only. This
should make it easier for all
members to remember the
frequency, and for non-members
to find the net. The net will use
V30 (S15) 145.375 MHz, starting
20.00 hrs local time on the 2nd, 4th,
and 5th Mondays of each month.
BARSCOM is sent to members by
e-mail on the first of the month;
paper copies are available at the
first meeting of the month (plus
postage if appropriate).
Please send articles for publication to [email protected].
The deadline for submissions for the next edition
is 25th of the month. Items will be published in the first
available edition subject to space availability.
For more information and pictures of events and projects see
our Web Site at www.badars.co.uk
Please contact our Chairman for details about commercial
adverts.
BARSCOM Editor (Ian, G8MKN) © BADARS 2016 - E.& O.E.
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