The Year at G3VRE 2010
Talks
2010 was an eventful year at the Chippenham Club. There where a number of talks covering a wide range of subjects from Dxpeditions, to antenna height gain from hill top locations, from 50MHz propagation, to a once in a lifetime trip to exotic locations around the world.
It was all interesting stuff with more planned for 2011.
Portable
Two portable events also took place one for the Practical Wireless Two Metre low power contest during June and the other for SSB Field Day in September. When the PW results were announced the Club was pleased to discover that we where in 58th position out of a field of 93. It had been an enjoyable day and no one was expecting a top placing. Field Day saw the Club 15th in the restricted section, not bad for a first attempt in recent years. Here's hoping for even more success in 2011.
Tower and Shack
The Club tower saw some major antenna changes and an overhaul with the replacement of some of the older VHF beams, the addition of a Six Metre beam and all the winch cables renewed. The HF beam was also replaced with a new Cushcraft A4S four element multi-bander.
To match the refurbished antenna system the shack also had a face lift with new desks and a new computer.
Exam Success
There was exam success at both Intermediate and Foundation level. In total over fifteen candidates achieved a pass and now hold amateur call signs. Check out the page Training Info for 2011.
The Tower
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