Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association

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Amateur Radio Courses and Exams

Posted: 26 Oct 2016 01:15 AM PDT
https://g5bk.uk/2016/10/amateur-radi...ses-and-exams/


CARA is currently working towards running a Foundation Licence Course and
Exam towards the end of this year and an Intermediate Course and Exam in
the New Year.Â* A Full Licence exam is also being planned.

If youdÂ*like more information please look at the training page on this
website orÂ*contact Barry at:Â*


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October Meeting - Report

Posted: 26 Oct 2016 01:07 AM PDT
https://g5bk.uk/2016/10/october-meeting-report-2/


We started with a mini-auction to dispose of a number of items from a
former member who died earlier in the year.Â* These were mainly of low
value, most of which went under the hammer, but the most valuable piece, a
Hunter 750 HF Linear Amplifier failed to generate any interest so will now
be advertised more widely.Â* Thanks go to the auctioneer, Chairman Tony
G3YYH, who conducted proceedings in his usual efficient and humorous manner.

The auction was followed by a presentation by Matt 2E0MDJ on the work of
the Gloucestershire Repeater Group.Â* Matt was well placed to present the
talk as he is the Chairman of the Group.Â* He explainedÂ*the GroupsÂ*history,
described the repeaters currently maintained by the Group and spoke about
future plansÂ*including the desire to introduce digital repeaters into the
county.Â* This latter proposal generated some lively discussion with
arguments for and against!Â* In all, a very interesting and
informativeÂ*session which enlightened some (many?) of the audience about
the world of repeaters and digital voice.Â* Many thanks to Matt for taking
the time to prepare and present the talk.

Thanks also go to John G8TTJ for manning the kitchen and providing us with
tea, coffee and biscuits.