Events

Note: currently on 2m. Initially look out for G3EFX on the FM Calling Channel 145.500 MHz NFM and then moving to 145.350 MHz NFM or nearest channel as advised. Also remote SDR http://sdr.codedv.com:8091

Note: currently on 2m. Initially look out for G3EFX on the FM Calling Channel 145.500 MHz NFM and then moving to 145.350 MHz NFM or nearest channel as advised. Also remote SDR http://sdr.codedv.com:8091

Carpenders Park Garden Centre,
at the corner of Oxhey Lane and Little Oxhey Lane, WD19 5BA

Please let Linda know if you are coming.

F/Lt ‘Joe’ Boughey was involved every step of the way in the D-Day operations. A highly trained bomber pilot and navigator, he took part in the early testing of the top-secret “Rebecca-Eureka” homing beacon technology. He was one of the first pilots to see D-Day unfold, and at dawn was acting as a spotter for flag ship HMS Belfast’s opening salvos against the German heavy beach defences.

Our speaker, Mark Lemon, is a keen military historian, and a volunteer at Bentley Priory Museum, home to WW2 fighter command. He has spent several years researching his father-in-law Joe’s role in the RAF. Mark’s talk will include a short video and a break for comments and questions.

RS Harrow “Practical Skills” Clinic Sunday 19th January 2025

On Sunday January 19th 2025, Peter G3YXZ and Terry G4UEM will be holding a drop-in Practical Skills Clinic at the RSH club house. The event is primarily aimed at recent or new licence holders although everyone is welcome. Please indicate your intention to attend by 12th January by email to tfbaldwin@btinternet.com or or peter.marcham@btinternet.com.

This event is being run to enable members to enhance their skills in areas where they will benefit from some one-to-one training.

We are willing to help members with operating on the HF and VHF/UHF bands using the club’s equipment, for example calling CQ, breaking a pile-up or operating a pile-up.

By prior arrangement we will also be willing to cover aspects of the practical talks that were omitted from the Foundation and Intermediate exams, for example checking SWR or soldering connectors onto coax cable. Please send details of any such requests to tfbaldwin@btinternet.com or peter.marcham@btinternet.com by Thursday 9th January.

The Water’s Edge, Ruislip Lido, Reservoir Rd HA4 7TY

Park in the leftmost section of the carpark for the Water's Edge
and make sure to enter your car registration in the display
when you enter the pub.

Please let Linda know if you are coming.

The Radio Society of Harrow Annual Construction Contest

Sunday 26th January 2025, 15.00h, at the Club Shack

Please send notice of your intention to enter to lcasey100@outlook.com as soon as possible, and by Saturday 18th January at the latest.

This competition is intended to encourage home construction, and give the opportunity to show off projects. Entrants must be current paid-up members of the Radio Society of Harrow. The entry must have an amateur radio context. Entries are assumed to be working and complete. The judges reserve the right to ask for a demonstration. An entry may only be entered into one category and once entered in a contest, cannot be re-entered into future contests.

In a change from previous years, this year the decision will be made by a panel of three judges, Peter G4AZL, Terry G4UEM and Simon M0GZP.

Even if you are not entering this year, please come along and support the constructors, and view and talk to them about their projects.

If you have an item to demonstrate but don’t wish to enter it, we also have a “Display” section.

All entries must have a label showing the callsign and name of the entrant. If a member enters more than one item in the same category, each entry should be labelled with CALLSIGN/1, CALLSIGN/2 etc.

Entries cannot be summited by the judges. The judges’ decisions are final.

CATEGORIES: There are three categories of exhibit to choose from.

Novice: Foundation or Intermediate licence holders

Kit

Major project

Details

Novice: Foundation or Intermediate licence holders: This category is aimed at encouraging foundation and intermediate members who are new to home construction and entering this contest for the first time.

Scoring model: Total of 15 points available

Mechanical neatness 5 Points

Electrical neatness 5 Points

General appearance 5 Points

Kit: This category ranges from kits which are complete to projects using kit modules or commercial PCBs.

Scoring model: Total of 20 points available

Soldering 5 Points

Mechanical neatness 5 Points

Electrical neatness 5 Points

General appearance 5 Points

Major Project: These are projects which require a lot of effort and determination. They may include commercially produced PCBs.

Scoring model: Total of 30 points available

Entrant's design effort 5 Points

Mechanical neatness 5 Points

Electrical neatness 5 Points

Complexity of construction 5 Points

Overall neatness 5 Points

Documentation 5 Points

There will be a prize of £20 for the winner of each of the three categories. In addition, the RSH Construction Cup will be awarded by the judges to the entry that they feel is worthy of the cup.

EXHIBIT ENTRY: Please try to arrive by 14.30 for a 15.00 start. Time is allowed for members to view the entries and talk to the constructors, and judging will commence at 15.45. Do not forget to label your entry. Please remove screws as necessary to enable the judges to see inside your exhibit. If you have documentation e.g. circuit diagram, place it with the exhibit. Even if you do not win, remember that others will have pleasure from viewing your exhibit. GOOD LUCK!

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