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:
========== ========== GB6NT The Naze Tower event is just under a week away now and preparations have been under way for some time now. If you are interested in operating over the weekend please let us know. We have a special guest operator Sunday morning, come along to find out who it is. We will be operating from the Naze Cliffs as we did last year but with an additional 60ft mast and a dedicated FT8 & PSK station, two HF stations & 2mSSB. Follow the updates on the GB6NT Naze Tower link in the left column. <<<<<< >>>>>> AUGUST MEETING Morse practice session will start at 6-30pm followed by the club meet at 7pm. A great opportunity to see an observatory in action and meet up for a social event courtesy of Val. SEE YOU THERE <<<<< >>>>> 《《《《《《《》》》》》》》 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.  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 AUGUST 2018 Meeting THE OBSERVATORY Contact a committee member for details. 80M CC RESULTS NOW IN Colchester RA retaining 4th place pending final results. FUTURE
------------------------------------------- Fancy trying a contest? Why not try taking part in one of the AFS or Club Contests throughout the year and help score points for the club. Next will be the AUTUMN SERIES FIELD WEEKEND 2018 Do you have any photos from the field weekend of 21/22 July? If so, please send them to 2e0mgp@gmail.com asap. Thank you. | 
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| Past meeeting Programmes | Check our Newsletter section for details of past meetings |
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May 2019 | |
| June 2019 | |
| 19July 2018 | "The Desert Rats" Ian Paterson G4TZM |
| 16thAugust 2018 | Meeting at the Observatory |
| 20th September 2018 | "Aircraft Scatter" John Quarmby G3XDY |
| 18th October 2018 | Annual General Meeting |
| November 2018 | TBA but it will be good |
| December 2018 | :-) Christmas Party :-) |
CW FACE TO FACE SESSIONS.
start at 6-30 pm prior to our regular club meetings in AUGUST & NOVEMBER...... for one hour each session. All welcome.
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 Treasurer
More Congratulations
2018 TRAINING
MORE SUCCESS
June 3rd 2018 saw 7 successful Foundation Fast Track candidates pass their exam and a successful Intermediate pass as well.
Paul M6OLH, Rosemary M6OLB, Marcin M6ONM, Andrew M6OMQ, Lukasz M6OMK, Jason M6OKZ and last, but by no means least, Jess 2E0NME
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
More Exam Success! Click here
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
Thanks to Ian Paterson G4TZM
For a very interesting talk on the Desert Rats.
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Over the Walton Lifeboat weekend we managed to collect the sum of £64-39.
Thanks to all who donated.
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JULY 21/22
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 sun to operate on both days.
FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW
and full report on our Facebook