[CARA] January Meeting -Report
 

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association

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January Meeting -Report

Posted: 05 Feb 2017 03:45 AM PST
https://g5bk.uk/2017/02/january-meeting-report-2/


January saw our first ever Skills Evening meeting when several members
manned tables to demonstrate or give advice on aspects of amateur radio.

We had eight tables around the room dealing with the following:

RSGB manned by Giles G0NXA, the RSGBsÂ*the Deputy Regional Manager for
Region 5.Â* He promoted the RSGB and offered advice.

Programming hand-helds and mobiles Stewart G0LGS wasÂ* programmingÂ*VHF and
UHFÂ*FM channels into members rigs.

D-Star and DMR Mobile AccessÂ* a demonstration by Matt 2E0MDJ.

Workshop Techniques a practical demo and display of tools and jigs by
Colin G3VTS.

American Radio History a promotion of the American website by Peter G3YJE.

DATA modes a live demonstration of, eg, JT65 by Barry M0HFY.

SMD Techniques Ken G3LVP showed examples of how to mount Surface Mounted
Devices.

DXing Tony G3SNN offered advice on working DX and displayed useful
publications.

This turned out to be a very popular meeting with many members commenting
how much they enjoyed the evening, with plenty to see and learn, and plenty
of time to chat.

Many thanks to everyone who helped to make the evening the success it
undoubtedly was, and especially to those who took turns manning the kitchen.