RadCom reports
Radcom Report April 2015
Chairman John Hislop G7OHO gave a fascinating talk on Quantum Physics and Amateur Radio to the Hilderstone Radio Club. He demonstrated how the concept of photons can explain the photoelectric effect and light emitting diodes. Reception of radio waves can depend on diffraction which John showed using a slit and a laser. He managed to […]
Radcom Report March 2015
The club enjoyed the hospitality of the Margate Lifeboat Station as part of the SOS Radio Week. They operated nearly every day of the week making many contacts in this country and abroad. Cadets from the Holy Trinity Sea Scouts sent a greetings message as the club was operating a special event station using the […]
Radcom Report February 2015
The Hilderstone Radio Club started the year with their Foundation training programme and four keen learners under the guidance of Clive Widdus G1WCR. Lyne Smith is aiming for her licence in honour of her father Arthur Milham better known as Buster G3OPL, who died recently. The club is making plans for its participation in the […]
RadCom Report January 2015
There was a lot of interest in the FUNcube satellite from the science teachers of Thanet, Kent, at an after school teacher training session run by the Hilderstone Radio Club. Pfizer Ltd have bought the necessary equipment to pick up the signals from the satellite, following advice from the club, as part of a ‘Space […]
RadCom Report December 2014
Harry Donovan and Aaron Laxton passed their foundation amateur radio licence exam and now have the call signs M6HZD and M6XAY respectively. 16 year old Aaron is keen to practise his French when speaking to radio enthusiasts across the channel and Harry is looking forward to making radio contacts across the world. The club is […]
RadCom Report November 2014
The club met for the first time after the summer break with a lively discussion on the packed programme of events ahead. The members are looking forward to several special event stations - Railways on the Air, World Space Week and JOTA. Fun was had trying out a PJ80 receiver to see how well it […]
RadCom Report October 2014
The members were very pleased to learn that they have received funding to bring Direction Finding and Solar Dynamics into the classroom thanks to STELAR. The aim is to show pupils the principles of radio communications and for them to become involved in a fun and challenging way. The club has the only Solar Ionsopheric […]
RadCom Report September 2014
Five members of the Hilderstone Radio Club passed their Intermediate Licence exam this month. The photo shows Michael Berry, Matthew Prentice, Graham Harris, Patrick Love and Leon Lee. Thanks must go to Steve Hartley whose online course helped them greatly with their studies. The club has persuaded Pfizer Ltd to support a ‘space lab in […]
RadCom Report June 2014
The Hilderstone Radio Club enjoyed a more light-hearted evening with a general knowledge quiz, along with wives and partners. Clive Widdus G1WCR set the questions, with not one on amateur radio! The club will be celebrating Mills on the Air at the White Mill Rural Heritage Centre in Sandwich. The windmill was built in 1760 […]
RadCom Report May 2014
The club received the excellent news that it has been awarded the Centenary Club of the Year, region 12. Everyone in the club worked hard to achieve that, by volunteering at events, giving talks, helping with training and by generally supporting the club. Alan Smith G3LHI gave a talk about his work on the oil […]
