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Aurora. Clubhouse. Video. Website. Santa.
An enjoyable evening on Friday. Nice to see the numbers creeping up with a fair few joining online as well as a sprinkling of people at the clubhouse. Maybe in the springtime more people will feel comfortable returning to the club as confidence builds with respect to the levels of protection afforded by the vaccines.
As Peter was saying on the 80M net on Sunday morning, we do need to retain a regular presence at the hall to safeguard the future of the shack. I think it's also clear that in the meantime, it's useful to have the added convenience of the various online meeting platforms. I just wanted to thank John and Sue for a very well thought out presentation, and of course to Alan and Stella without whose contribution the online and offline worlds wouldn't have come together at all. You can pretty much guarantee that there will be technical glitches on the night, and I hope that everyone appreciates that it's not easy being the people driving the technology bus with everyone else looking on. Well done to all involved. I hope to hear from John at some point with a link to the video. Wait... am I going a bit soft in my old age? Let's hope not. Lots of development work been going on behind the scenes with the website, including online membership forms for 2022 as well as online payments too. I thought I'd ride the wave of modernity coursing through the club recently. I'll turn all that on in December. It'll make a nice Christmas present for everyone. Ho Ho Ho! Berni M0XYF
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Re: Talks for the Society
G4UDU Phil
I would prefer any talks to be radio related.
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If I wanted to join the Sussex Diving club I would have done so - I don’t think they will be having any subject matter relating to Amateur Radio on their schedule. There are plenty of online lectures both from the RSGB and other societies and clubs, just decide on the subject then set one up as a meeting presentation video The problem is getting MSARS members on the air and with interests that can be discussed and online/live talks arranged. Worthing have moved forward with a very innovative club project - when it is fully setup I will be pleased to do a talk for MSARS explaining what it is all about - but no date can be set yet - with a bit of luck, just before or after Christmas. Phil G4UDU
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Re: Talks for the Society
M5BTB Phil
I have two presentations on Marconi, written during the first lockdown. How short is a short talk, his life and discoveries are quite extensive. Phil M5BTB
On 7 Nov 2021 16:48, M6ZRJ Stella <m6zrj@...> wrote:
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Talks for the Society
M6ZRJ Stella
Dear All
As a society we are asking if amongst our members there are some of you that could come forward and give a short informal talk.
The content of the talk could be anything from Radio to Scuba Diving, anything goes.
This could be done via Zoom or Google meets if needed.
Please contact me via m6zrj@...
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Stella Unofficial Programme Secretary
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News Items
A few bits to pass on this weekend.
Firstly, a couple of members have expressed a wish to experiment with some of the internal website features (registration, posting articles etc.) but had not received the emails I sent when I set those facilities up. In case anyone else missed this information, it can be revisited here: https://msars.org.uk/index/32-joomla/61-create-your-own-msars-content Bath and District Amateur Radio Club have just dropped the flag on applications for places on their Intermediate level training course. I know we have several Foundation licence holders at the club, and these places will go very quickly. Top notch training at bargain pricing. Details here: https://msars.org.uk/news/105-intermediate-level-course-announced-be-quick Alan Cragg recently appeared as a guest speaker at Denby Dale ARS talk night. Check the link on our video page: https://msars.org.uk/videos A report and pictures too of the Junk Sale: https://msars.org.uk/news/103-junk-sale-bargains-were-definitely-had Enjoy your weekend. Berni M0XYF
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Re: Antenna Wire
G4AKG Peter
Hi Phil Starting on my aerial today might have it done by Sunday !! I will take a sample along to the club friday to see if anyone else is interested if that 1000 m is ok very good price .. 73 and thanks Peter
On Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at 12:46 PM G4UDU Phil <pgodbold@...> wrote: With recent talk about antenna wire
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Antenna Wire
G4UDU Phil
With recent talk about antenna wire
Is there any need for the club to purchase a reel ? I have just been offered by one of our trade suppliers a 1000 meter reel of stranded antenna wire (I will get a sample and check out exactly what it is) for £100 + VAT. £120 Check out the dealers - its an AWFUL lot more than that ! Phil G4UDU
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A Talk By John Berry G8JBJ: Communications via the Aurora 12th November 2021
M6ZRJ Stella
Hi All
This is to inform you that there will be a talk from John Berry G8JBJ to the Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society on the 12th November 2021.
For those unable to attend in person at Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK, it will be delivered simultaneously online.
For those that want to access online ALL you need is to use the link below, there is no need to download Google Meet:
Communications via the Aurora: a talk to MSARS
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Any photos?
Did anyone manage to take any photos of the junk sale?
See you on GB3HY tonight Berni M0XYF
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Photo request
Hi all.
As I won't be at the Junk Sale on Friday evening, would somebody be so kind as to grab a few photos of proceedings and forward them to me for inclusion on the website please? It would be much appreciated. Berni M0XYF
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Surplus Equipment Sale this Friday 22nd October
M6ZRJ Stella
Dear Members On Friday 22nd October we will be holding our first Surplus Equipment Sale since 2019. Doors open from 6.30pm when everybody starts to setup that arrives there. Once we have the tables and chairs setup we can then put out the Surplus Equipment out! Doors will be closing nominally at 10.30pm This will be held in Cyprus Hall STARFORD HALL where we can space the chairs more. The catering will be serving the following :- Sandwiches Sliced Cheese, Sliced Cheese & Ham, Sliced Ham, Sliced Beef. Cheese Straws Cake Tea & Coffee Please note that from this Surplus Equipment Sale the commission that the Society takes from Sellers Items will increase to 15% of each total sale. This is to let you know that as a Society we now can take Chip & Pin / Contactless payments. If possible minimum payment £10 please. We can accept the following:- Stella Rogers M6ZRJ Hon Treasurer 73
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Surplus Equipment Sale this Friday 22nd October
M6ZRJ Stella
Dear Members On Friday 22nd October we will be holding our first Surplus Equipment Sale since 2019. This will be held in Cyprus Hall STARFORD HALL where we can space the chairs more. The catering will be serving the following :- Sandwiches Sliced Cheese, Sliced Cheese & Ham, Sliced Ham, Sliced Beef. Cheese Straws Cake Tea & Coffee Please note that from this Surplus Equipment Sale the commission that the Society takes from Sellers Items will increase to 15% of each total sale. This is to let you know that as a Society we now can take Chip & Pin / Contactless payments. If possible minimum payment £10 please. We can accept the following:- Stella Rogers M6ZRJ Hon Treasurer 73 _._._, Sent from Stella on the move. M6ZRJ
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Re: Operation Blue-ham
Thanks for your posts Phil. Always interesting. JOTA/JOTI this weekend also. I tweeted about this on Wednesday, and World Scouting retweeted it to 83,000 of it's twitter followers, amongst other retweets! https://twitter.com/MidSussexARS/status/1448305503772237826 Berni M0XYF
On 16/10/2021 10:10, G4UDU Phil wrote:
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Operation Blue-ham
G4UDU Phil
This weekend 16/17 Oct Time to get on 60m band - Full licences only - Novice/Intermediate SWL only Over the weekend 16 and 17 October 2021 the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), will conduct a military style national HF radio exercise. Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions RAFAC, CCF, ACF and SCC Callsigns look forward to operating with as many Radio Amateur Stations as possible during Exercise Blue Ham 21-2. We invite UK and European Amateur Radio Operators to take part and make this the biggest Cadet – Amateur radio exercise RAFAC has been involved in. The exercise will take place on the UK MoD 5MHz (60 Meters) Shared Band and a significant part of the exercise will be on the section of the band that amateurs are authorised to operate. CU on 60 Phil G4UDU
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FT-817
G4UDU Phil
FT-817 - NOW SOLD
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FT817ND
G4UDU Phil
I am helping clear some radio equipment for a silent key sale
Getting to the end now ……… YAESU FT-817ND A great little portable - 160m - 70cms All modes makes for an easy “Radio to Go”  Complete with box, instructions, charger, battery pack, both whip antennas, carry case, shoulder strap - even has the free Yaesu map ! Its all yours for £300 It all works - I doubt if it has anything other than minimal use. The details have also been circulated to other radio clubs Please collect from me in Upper Beeding Phil G4UDU
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REMINDER tomorrow 15th October we have a talk by Jon Wymer on How to Design and Build RF Power Amplifiers. On Zoom as well.
M6ZRJ Stella
Dear All
This coming Friday will be a talk by Jon Wymer on How to Design and Build RF Power Amplifiers. Jon will be bringing some examples, old and new to look at. We will be live streaming this event on Zoom so members that cannot be there will be able to join in too. Sounds like one not to be missed. The new and much improved quality video (after our first test zoom last month) will also be available via our video page and on our YouTube channel. Please find below the information needed for those who want to join us via zoom.
Alan Cragg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Jon Wymer on How to Design and Build RF Power Amplifiers Zoom Meeting Time: Oct 15, 2021 08:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9024503912?pwd=SGV1U2tvb0RQTjFwNGtkTWJOcFBFQT09
Meeting ID: 902 450 3912
Pass Key: aJ2QnR
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This Friday 15th Oct we have a talk by Jon Wymer on How to Design and Build RF Power Amplifiers. On Zoom as well.
M6ZRJ Stella
Dear All
This coming Friday will be a talk by Jon Wymer on How to Design and Build RF Power Amplifiers. Jon will be bringing some examples, old and new to look at. We will be live streaming this event on Zoom so members that cannot be there will be able to join in too. Sounds like one not to be missed. The new and much improved quality video (after our first test zoom last month) will also be available via our video page and on our YouTube channel. Please find below the information needed for those who want to join us via zoom.
Alan Cragg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Jon Wymer on How to Design and Build RF Power Amplifiers Zoom Meeting Time: Oct 15, 2021 08:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9024503912?pwd=SGV1U2tvb0RQTjFwNGtkTWJOcFBFQT09
Meeting ID: 902 450 3912
Pass Key: aJ2QnR
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FT290
G4UDU Phil
I am helping clear some radio equipment for a silent key sale
This is one of more to come Yaesu FT290 MK 1 All mode portable The telescopic whip is missing Complete with MB-11A mobile mounting cradle Can have 8 X NIMH “C: cells for portable - NOT INCLUDED Complete with box, leather ? Case, charger and instructions Tested all working - rear switches need some cleaner ( Light and H/L power) Outer case is Scruffy £75 Buyer collects from me in Upper Beeding This is being advertised in other clubs and media Phil G4UDU
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Re: Working DX
G3WYN Ken
Great Phil but how long will it take for MSARS member to realise that these are CW contacts your making! Band does sound busy tho except for our lunchtime nets where my followers seem to have all gone away. Your Begali does sound nice tho. 73 Ken
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