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:
========== CQ WW DX SSB CONTEST Fancy a go at this contest ? Details are HERE """"""""""""""""""""""" NEW G7XXX Calls issued so if you hear it, why not work it. Lets welcome the new license holders to our fantastic hobby. <<<<<< >>>>>> SEPTEMBER MEETING John Quarmby gave us an insight on the effects and benefits of Aircraft scatter. An extremely interesting talk that made many aware that they had already experienced this for dx already without actually knowing they had used it. I have already been approached with a view to setting up a practical session for club members. Thank you so much John. <<<<< >>>>> 《《《《《《《》》》》》》》 COLCHESTER RADIO AMATEURS AWARD LAUNCH 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  NEW NEWSLETTER EDITOR We have received many positive comments recently on the revamped newsletter but 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. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Direct Link to our 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. FUTURE
HARIG FIELD WEEKEND Many thanks to HARIG for the invite to their field day at the observatory, several CRA members attended and thouroughly enjoyed the company, operating and nibbles. Looking forward to next year. 73. □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ CRA members will be assisting JOTA youngsters on the 20th at the Scout Hut in Stanway, attempting to speak to other stations across the globe on issues of scouting. If you hear us calling GB2 CDS then thank you in advance for taking the time to respond and lighting up some small faces. | 
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| Past meeeting Programmes | Check our Newsletter section for details of past meetings |
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| 18th October 2018 | Annual General Meeting |
| 15th November 2018 | CONTESTS why and how |
| December 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.
Current CRA Training Course Dates: |
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.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>GB6NT WEEKEND
A very busy week prior to the event and a great weekend for operating. Thanks to all who assisted with setting up and breaking down and those who braved the wind to operate on both days.
FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW
and full report on our Facebook