Club News
Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Intermediate course exams.
Congratulations to our latest students who all passed maintaining the club's
100% pass rate.
Tuesday 1st December 2009
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 7th July 2009
Foundation Course exams. Congratulations to our latest students
who all passed maintaining the club's 100% pass rate.
Tuesday 16th June
2009
This evening, members were
treated to an introduction to D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio)
by Rob Berry - A relatively new digital voice and data protocol, D-STAR
compatible radios are available on VHF and UHF and microwave amateur radio
bands. A new page has been added to the club website giving basic
information on this digital mode.
Tuesday 26th May
2009
The 2M ZL beam and rotator were
successfully erected this evening. All that remains now is to test it during
next Tuesdays 2M contest. Listen out for MX0NAR on the air!
Tuesday 19th May
2009
NARC has now joined the European
PSK Club. Each new member is assigned a unique "EPC Number" which is
retained for life. Our EPC number is 7377. In order to help keep up the
interest of psk modes the EPC issue numerous awards for collecting EPC
numbers. More details can be found at the
EPC website
Tuesday 28th April
2009
The interface for digital modes
was successfully commissioned this evening and the first club QSO on PSK31
was completed. The shack has now been sectioned with three specific areas.
One for HF, one for HF digital modes and one for VHF. It is hoped that
having the equipment permanently set up will allow members to easily use the
equipment and try out new modes of transmission.
Tuesday 7th April
2009
Although we did not officially
enter, some members took part in the
VHFCC 2m radio contest
for the first time, which is held on the first Tuesday each month. We had
good results considering the club currently only has a tri-band vertical for
6m 2m and 70cm. We hope to erect a 2m beam and rotator soon for better
results on SSB.
Tuesday 10th March
2009
This evening we had a
demonstration of PSK31 in action. This mode of transmission was developed by
Peter Martinez (G3PLX) and introduced to the amateur radio community in
December 1998. Very little equipment - in addition to a standard radio
transceiver - is required to use PSK31. Normally an old PC and a few cables
will suffice. The software is both free to download and runs happily on old,
slow computers.
You can read more about PSK31 at
the official
PSK31 website.
Tuesday 3rd March
2009
EGM
Tuesday 24th February
2009
Presentation evening. The evening
had been arranged in order to say thank you for the donation of radio
equipment to the club by Mr Peter Blay, on behalf of his uncle, Mr Wilf Blay
(G0GSK) who had gone 'silent key' in December 2008.
More info...
Tuesday 17th February
2009
Intermediate Course exams. Congratulations to our latest students who all
passed maintaining the club's 100% pass rate.
Tuesday 3rd February
2009
Members will be aware that questionnaires were handed out some time ago
giving an opportunity for all members to voice a view as to what they expect
from the club and how they wish to see it progress. The results were read
out with some interesting comments revealed. An EGM was called by several
members and has been provisionally set for the 3rd of March.
Tuesday 13th January
2009
Intermediate Course exams. Congratulations to our latest students who all
passed maintaining the club's 100% pass rate.
Tuesday 16th December 2008
This is the last meeting before the Christmas break. The club will reconvene
on January 13th. A merry Christmas and happy New Year to all members.
Tuesday 2nd December
2008
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 28th October
2008
The date
for this years AGM has been set for Tuesday 2nd of December. All members are
requested to attend. Submissions for Election of officers and Any Other
Business are required to be handed to the Secretary no later than Tuesday
25th November.
Tuesday 30th September 2008
Foundation Course exams. Congratulations to our latest students who all
passed maintaining the club's 100% pass rate.
Tuesday 23rd September 2008
A new Foundation License course date is confirmed and will commence on
Tuesday 14th October.
Tuesday 5th February 2008
Social evening - Another well attended event.
It was suggested that the club
should participate in more field events. This topic will be discussed in
more detail at a future meeting.
Tuesday 22nd January 2008
It was
agreed that Tuesday 5th February will be a Social Evening. Refreshments will
be served at £4 per person payable on the night. Hope to see you all there!
Tuesday 4th December 2007
Annual
General Meeting
Tuesday 6th November 2007
The date
for this years AGM has been set for Tuesday 4th December. All members are
requested to attend. Submissions for Election of officers and Any Other
Business are required to be handed to the Secretary no later than Tuesday
27th November.
Tuesday 16th October 2007
The new
Foundation License course started tonight.
Preparations were made for this
weekends JOTA Scouting event. Hopefully the weather will be kind.
Tuesday 11th September 2007
The new
Foundation License course start date is confirmed as 16th October. If you
wish to join this course please register your interest via the link on our
homepage.
Tuesday 28th August 2007
Intermediate Course exams. Congratulations to
Roger, Roger and Mike who all
passed maintaining the club's 100% pass rate.
Tuesday 14th August 2007
The
club is planning to run another M3 foundation course subject to sufficient demand.
Dates to be confirmed. If you wish to join
this course please register your interest via the link on our homepage
Tuesday 19th June 2007
We were visited this evening by Jon and Ross from the Greater Manchester
RAYNET area (Bolton group) who gave an interesting insight to the work of
the Radio Amateurs Emergency Network. Tuesday 29th May 2007
NARC 2nd Open Evening. The event built on the success of the previous open
evening and was well attended with around 50 members and their guests. The
club shack was officially opened by the Mayor of Wigan, Councillor John
O'Brien, who has a military communications background although not a
licensed amateur. All the club equipment was on display for visitors and
guests to view. Literature and M3 course information was available for
anyone interested in becoming licensed. Again we had several enquiries
regarding training courses and club membership. Everyone was well fed and
thanks go out to Peter Cain for the magnificent spread. Photos of the
evening can be found in the gallery.
We look forward to welcoming
our new and prospective members at our next meeting night. Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Final preparations have been made for this weekend's event. The current
weather outlook is cloudy with possible sunny intervals Saturday and showers
on Sunday.
Please note - any volunteers attending
Bispham Hall this Friday (25th) to set up the site in preparation for
the special event weekend please meet at the gate at approx 6pm. Tuesday 15th May 2007
The club shack/office is now finished. Its been a slow process but I'm sure
members will agree its been worth the wait! Next week will see the room
kitted out ready for the official opening at our second Open Evening to be
held on Tuesday 29th May. Tuesday 24th April 2007
Intermediate Course exams. Congratulations to our latest students who all
passed maintaining the club's 100% pass rate.
Tuesday 3rd April 2007
The club shack/office has progressed further this week with the electrical
supply now installed. It was suggested we hold an open evening to celebrate
the opening of the shack/office. The date has been set for Tuesday 29th May.
There was a discussion on the Scouting event, a list of volunteers for Saturday
and Sunday are required as the site wardens will not admit anyone onto the
estate unless their names are on a pre-submitted list. Please ensure your
name is included if you intend to participate at the special event. For
further information see the
Scouting event page. Tuesday 20th March 2007
The club shack/office is slowly starting to take shape. A worktop has now
been fitted and trunking installed ready to accept the electrical supply. Tuesday 27th February 2007
Foundation Course exams. Congratulations to our latest students who all
passed maintaining the club's 100% pass rate. Our intermediate (2E) license
course is now underway. Tuesday 20th February 2007
As of today, Arnold Foster takes over the role of Membership Secretary from
Michael Foster. After several months of delays the club's new room is
finally taking shape. Members removed a partition wall to increase the floor
space. We should now be able to set up the radios, albeit temporarily, and
start to use the room as a
shack.
Wednesday 1st February 2007
Northwest ARC is one of three local radio clubs in the Greater Manchester
region running a Special Event station on the weekend of 25th to 27th May
2007 to commemorate 100 years of Scouting. Our special event callsign for
this event is GB1COS Centenary Of Scouting. Tuesday 9th January 2007
Foundation Course exams. Congratulations to Alan, David, John, Patrick and
Paul who all passed.
Tuesday 5th December 2006
Annual General Meeting.
The club has been approached to host a Special Event station to commemorate
100 years of Scouting. The event will take place over the weekend of 25th to
27th May 2007. Further details on the Events
page. Tuesday 28th November 2006
Details of the club shack were discussed. It is possible we may now move
into an existing built room by Christmas. Tuesday 7th November 2006
The new purpose built room for an office and club shack was discussed. Due
to builders commitments it is unlikely the room will get underway before
January. Tuesday 24th September 2006
The new M3 course is now underway. Tuesday 26th September 2006
We hosted our first open evening on Tuesday 26th September from 7pm
till approximately 10pm. There was an excellent turnout on the night comprising of
past members and many new faces.
With several 2 metres and HF rigs 'on air' plus a
selection of home brew antennas on display there was plenty to see and talk
about. Literature and M3 course information was available for anyone
interested in becoming licensed. Several enquiries were made regarding
training courses and club membership.
We look forward to welcoming
our past members and prospective new members at our next meeting night.
Tuesday 5th September 2006
We have now installed a G5RV for HF and a Watson
30 vertical for 2m and 70cm's and the club radio's are now 'on the air'
albeit on a temporary basis until a more permanent home is secured.
Tuesday 29th August 2006
The club has moved venues.
We now meet at Standish Community Centre on Moody Street,
Standish. 7pm to 9pm Click here for map and directions.
Tuesday 1st August 2006
There has been discussion on the possibility of moving venues as the current
venue is restrictive on antenna erection.
Tuesday 13th June 2006
Foundation Course exams.
Congratulations to our latest students who all passed.
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