Colchester Radio Amateurs has a long history of supporting radio amateurs in North East Essex since 1963. Since then the range of activities has changed and expanded. In addition to our monthly meetings, we also:
========== MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AFS SUPER LEAGUE CRA finished 10th in the 2017/18 results table which was a huge jump from the 56th place in 2016/17. Well done to all who contributed to this success. Thanks for taking part. □□□□□□□□□□□□□ """"""""""""""""""""""" NEW M7XXX Calls issued so if you hear it, why not work it. Lets welcome the new license holders to our fantastic hobby. There is also news of 2x0xx short calls being issued to try and spur people on to take their intermediates! * UPDATE * There is talk that the RSGB/Ofcom have issued the 2 letter suffix calls mistakenly and are currently trying to resolve the situation. More as we get it. <<<<<< >>>>>> October AGM MEETING Following an introduction by Chairman Barry M0LWM, the Chairmans Trophy was presented to Caroline 2E0SXH for her enthusiasm and thirst for new modes, Herbie then presented a mug to George G1IPU for consistently being first on nets. Following reports including the freezing of subs for yet another year, the dissolution of the committee took place and all those standing were elected on bloc with no other nominations being received. SEE NEWSLETTER FOR FULL REPORT. <<<<< >>>>> 《《《《《《《》》》》》》》 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. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2018 CURRENT STOP PRESS 80M CC RESULTS NOW IN Colchester RA in 4th place. Well done to all those who took part in this years 80m CC event, thanks to you all we managed to climb from kast years 9th to a very good 4th. Our next task is to better last years position in the Autumn Series which starts on Monday 10th September, hope you can join in. CQ WW DX SSB A team of intrepid contest hopefuls set up on the clifftop at The Naze on Friday 26th October ready for the start at midnight Sat 27th. The call G3CO was used in an attempt to regain the short contest call for the club. Despite some horrific wind and conditions the overall result was good. Would you like to take part in the next one? Just contact a committee member if you do. Full report to follow in newsletter FUTURE
□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ SK SALE Below is a list of equipment available which I have been asked to distribute by Steves brother Kevin. Please only contact if you are serious about purchasing at this sad time. FT DX 5000 £2,700.....SPE Expert 1K linear amplifier £2,400...Trio 440S £240...Trio 830S £300... Kenwood AT200 ATU 100...SP 930 £50 ...Trio TS510+spkr £150...Palstar AT2K £400.... 30A QJE Power Supply £60... Trio TR9130 2m £200.... Realistic Pro 200S 400ch Scanner £40 Enquiries to kevin.legg15@talktalk.net. Thank you. | 
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| December 20th 2018 | :-) Christmas Party :-) |
CW FACE TO FACE SESSIONS.
start at 6-30 pm prior to our regular club meetings in NOVEMBER...... for one hour each session. All welcome.
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 Treasurer
More Congratulations
2018 TRAINING SUCCESS CONTINUES
August 5th and another 7 candidates pass their Foundation Fast Track.
Congratulations to Nic, Elton, John, Ron, Mike, Martijn & Robert.
See Training page for calls as we get them.
Great Job Everyone
J O I N U S
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!
WANT MORE DETAILS
CONTACT VIC M0VLL
PAST EVENTS
Wakes Colne Observatory Click here
HARIG Quiz Click here
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RSGB 144MHz May contest results
June meeting - "Bite Size Radio Topics"
JULY - CRA Field Radio Weekend
19th/20th AUGUST 2017 Naze Tower Activation weekend
20 August MULTI-DF SUNDAY. Details here
GB6WLB Update
Over the Walton Lifeboat weekend we managed to collect the sum of £64-39.
Thanks to all who donated.
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AWARD LAUNCH
Herbie G6XOU receives 500 grid confirmed award.
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
