A few of the C.R.O.W.S (The Creative Radio Operators Wireless Society) meeting in my back garden at the club bar (aka the Crows Nest).
Amateur radio clubs play an important role in my enjoyment in the hobby and I’m sure i’m not alone in this.
As well as a hub for radio enthusiasts to get together in person, they are also a place to learn, loan, sell and show off gear, as well as generally share their passion for all things radio.
Some offer official training, access to equipment, and opportunities to volunteer in the community. That might be in doing an interest talk, to manage car parking at an event or set up and operate emergency communications.
I’m a member of four clubs:
My regular local club is HARSHuntingdon Amateur Radio Society - We have regular talks and some epic nerds and technicians who have a programming lead for even the most obscure radio. I’m also on most of their daily club nets on GB3OV.
G8BBC is The London BBC Radio Group for people who have worked for or with the BBC. We are mostly online but there is an annual field day which I have covered in a past issue.
And finally C.R.O.W.S. The Creative Radio Operators Wireless Society. A small mainly online group who hang out in Wire encrypted chat and on Discord. Those of us in the UK occasionally meet in meatspace.
For me, these are places to find some camaraderie, hear great stories, learn new things, share our adventures and experiments and see fascinating talks on topics I know little or nothing about.
There’s an eclectic mix that subscribe to this newsletter and I’d love to hear about your clubs. What do you see as the benefits of membership and what have you got out of being in a club. Your insights and stories are most welcome and Please feel free to link your club in the comments.
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Amateur radio clubs play an important role in my enjoyment in the hobby and I’m sure i’m not alone in this.
As well as a hub for radio enthusiasts to get together in person, they are also a place to learn, loan, sell and show off gear, as well as generally share their passion for all things radio.
Some offer official training, access to equipment, and opportunities to volunteer in the community. That might be in doing an interest talk, to manage car parking at an event or set up and operate emergency communications.
I’m a member of four clubs:
My regular local club is HARS Huntingdon Amateur Radio Society - We have regular talks and some epic nerds and technicians who have a programming lead for even the most obscure radio. I’m also on most of their daily club nets on GB3OV.
PADARC is the Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club. This is where I passed my first radio exam and I visit for physical meet-ups when possible. They also have talks.
G8BBC is The London BBC Radio Group for people who have worked for or with the BBC. We are mostly online but there is an annual field day which I have covered in a past issue.
And finally C.R.O.W.S. The Creative Radio Operators Wireless Society. A small mainly online group who hang out in Wire encrypted chat and on Discord. Those of us in the UK occasionally meet in meatspace.
For me, these are places to find some camaraderie, hear great stories, learn new things, share our adventures and experiments and see fascinating talks on topics I know little or nothing about.
There’s an eclectic mix that subscribe to this newsletter and I’d love to hear about your clubs. What do you see as the benefits of membership and what have you got out of being in a club. Your insights and stories are most welcome and Please feel free to link your club in the comments.
Cheers!
73 de Christian, G5DOC