<><><><><> CLUB MEETINGS 2021 Following a meeting of the committee on the 9th August, the general consensus of those attending, was that it would be unwise to return to full meetings within the building at present. The online meetings have been successful and while we are all eager to meet with new members properly and return to normality we voted unanimously to refrain until the new year. It will be discussed again at committee prior to the end of 2021. please see updates on Right * Observatory Meeting Aug 19th This meeting will go ahead as it is primarily an outdoor meeting. An mail has been sent to each member with details. PLEASE STAY SAFE. * CONGRATULATIONS Today we are advised that CRA has managed 5th place of the Club Section in the 80m CC series. WELL DONE and thanks to all who took part. Now looking forward to the 80m Autumn Series  ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;: ==================== ====================== ========================= IMPORTANT INFORMATION for future DX nets we will also be using 145.350 + or - as a net information frequency. The reasoning behind this is as follows below. On 20 metres and possibly other frequencies that will be used, it will often be probable that participating stations will not be able to hear net control, but could well hear the DX station. If this were to be the case then that particular station could be advised on 145.350 when it is his or her turn. ****************** The Thursday 80m net will now run every week until further notice. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: CRA HUB GROUP Many people are either cautious or suspicious of social media and therefore avoid it at all costs. The disadvantage of that is the exclusion of information that should, and could be easily accessible to all. To that end Garry & Mark have set up a groups.io, club members only, group where members can post topics and messages that can be seen by members only. Please click on this link to gain access to the group wher the CW message and link to the CW advice download is available. 73 Garry M0MGP & Mark M0LTG Good to see members signing up to the .io hub, welcome to you all. CLUB CONTESTS Next Club events 80m Autumn Series starts in September see Left Hand Column Countdowns <<<<<< >>>>>> NEWSLETTER Mark is looking for articles and news items so if you're a builder, techie or just have something of interest why not drop him a mail here. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Fancy a go at a DF hunt? Follow this link to get to the Forjac site for more info. ************* PAST EVENTS Wakes Colne Observatory Click here HARIG Quiz Click here RSGB 144MHz May contest results June meeting - "Bite Size Radio Topics" 19th/20th AUGUST 2017 Naze Tower Activation weekend 20 August MULTI-DF SUNDAY. Details here Special Event Upcoming Event. Some may be interested as in recent years members from CRA joined them
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| Past meeeting Programmes | Check our Newsletter section for details of past meetings |
| Date | Event |
| January 21st 2021 | . Kevan 2E0WMG RSGB David De LaHaye |
| 18th February 2021 | Mobile shack Build Garry M0MGP |
| 18 March 2021 | When Galaxies collide Paul G4YQC |
| 15 April 22nd April | Inter Club Meeting Dave M0TAZ Practical SDR & its use Extraordinary General Meeting 8pm |
20 May Via Skype | Satellites - Theory & Practice” by Richard G0NAD and Jonathan G0DVJ |
17 June 2021 Via SKYPE | Secrets and Spies by Graham Murchie G4FSG |
| July 15th 2021 | Travels with CW - From Dark Hero to Stena" by Bruce G4EUW |
AUGUST 19th 2021 19-30 on. | MEMBERS ONLY Observatory Meeting Contact Garry for Directions |
| September 16th 2021 | Peter Waters of Waters & Stanton fame. |
| October 21st 2021 | 19-00 Annual General Meeting 19-30 Club Meeting TBC |
November 18th 2021 | John Rogers M0JAV will give the RSGB E.M.F Presentation plus Q&A afterwards |
| December 16th 2021 | Online Christmas Party |
CW FACE TO FACE SESSIONS.
Current CRA Training Course Dates:
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NB: | * Intermediate and Advanced courses are available to CRA members only |
For more information, or to register your interest in attending a future course please contact the
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During the year we hold regular club meets with various topics being covered on the third Thursday of each month. We have a Field Day in July (ask committee member for details) an evening at The Observatory in August, an Inter Club Quiz with HARIG & 2 Special Event Stations at The Naze, Walton.
Did I mention we do TRAINING too!
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COLCHESTER RADIO AMATEURS
AWARD LAUNCH
Herbie G6XOU receives 10,000 grid confirmed award.
Keith G6NHU receives 2 awards.
We are pleased to announce that CRA is now offering THREE awards, Postal Counties,
Grid & DXCC Countries awards.
Each award is available in worked, verified or heard (for swl's) and in various modes.
The awards will be managed by Herbie G6XOU and Garry M0MGP, an example below.
Criteria & Claim Form HERE.
THESE ARE OPEN TO ANYONE NOT JUST CRA CLUB MEMBERS
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