Next Meeting Wednesday 24th April 2024 at William Morris Sixth Form annex

After some qualified success last month we’re hoping for a more polished performance this month at:

William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan’s Road
London
W6 8RB

The evening will run from 7:00pm until 10:00pm, but the room will be available from 6:30 onward if anyone wants to arrive slightly earlier (e.g. to set up any kit).

People coming by car are encouraged to use the gated carpark (to avoid neighbours complaining about parking). The roads in the area tend to be very busy until at least 6:30pm, so don’t arrive too early.

To access the room (and car park) you will need to be let in through the security gates. Once you’re right outside the gate Just summon someone using your handheld on 145.500MHz. If you can’t use a radio for entry then contact us in advance and we’ll provide a mobile number you can call instead.  (One of this month’s tasks is to figure out how to mount a wireless doorbell near the gate so it’s subtly accessible but won’t be abused or stolen.)

Wifi is available in the annex, which also features hot drink making facilities (you’ll need to bring your own cups and ingredients), toilet, and you can bring your own beverages, alcoholic or otherwise.

As usual check the Discord server for up to the minute info and email if you don’t have a Discord link.

Introduction

It’s taken a long time but post-Covid we’ve found a new home which tentatively seems to be suitable so we’ve adapted our hybrid approach, holding on one meeting online on the second Friday of the month and another at a school outbuilding in the Hammersmith area on the second Wednesday after that.

As we have currently have no major expenses, regular meetings are open to non-members but for the time being membership is a bargain at just £2 a month. If you’d like to join in look at the Events calendar for forthcoming meetings and the next meeting announcement on the front page where the online link will be published on the day.

‘A Pictorial Introduction to Data Modes’ – Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society presentation on Wednesday 29th September.

The Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society is hosting a presentation on the subject of ‘A Pictorial Introduction to Data Modes’ by Mike Richards G4WNC on Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 20:00.

As a member of the Radio Society of Harrow, Godfrey received an invitation and contacted Malcolm Appleby the secretary of Chesham who confirmed that HARS members would be welcome.

The link is:

Date: Wednesday 29th September
Time: 20:00 BST
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86048047050?pwd=bFZCdTRyL1BoU1dNM291UTloZFpodz09
Meeting ID: 860 4804 7050 Meeting Passcode: CDARS

It’s suggested that we join the Zoom meeting using our names, call signs and an indication that we’re with Hammersmith ARS so the host knows who we are before admitting us to the meeting.