PSK31 Buildathon
The club organised its first Radio Buildathon in which the members built a special kind of radio receiver. It was a very successful event with everyone completing their project. For some it was their first time soldering but they were patiently guided by mentor Bob Fidler. The project came in kit form provided by the […]
News from the G0HRS carrier 1
See Club events and activities for photos. The organization of HRES activities envisioned in the Chairman’s Report at the 2014 AGM has now been realized and is detailed in this issue. Future issues may refer to it but will focus on the activities proper. Tasks have been assigned as follows: Chairman and PR Officer: John […]
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 […]
SOS Radio Week GB1MLS 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 […]
Quantum Physics and Amateur Radio
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 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 […]
Christmas Dinner at the Devonhurst Hotel
The club had their Christmas dinner at the Devonhurst hotel which is run by radio amateurs Matt and Kadriye Payne. The members enjoyed a wonderful Chinese feast provided by radio amateurs Hoppy and Lisa Mann from the Tycoon takeaway. It was a chance to celebrate the end of another very successful year. As Matt and […]
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 […]
First Buildathon
The club held its first ‘buildathon’ at the Crampton Tower hall when members spent several hours on a Saturday morning completing a project. There is little time at the Thursday meetings so a buildathon provides the opportunity to focus on a project and finish it in day. Ian Lowe and his son Ben […]
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 […]
