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TylerWard: /* SUWS -- Amateur Radio and Wireless Networking */

2014-09-04T18:21:23Z

SUWS -- Amateur Radio and Wireless Networking

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	===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===		===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===
	~~====~~SUWS -- Amateur Radio and Wireless Networking~~====~~		'''SUWS -- Amateur Radio and Wireless Networking'''

	The zombie apocalypse has begun! No power, no phones, and no internet. What is your plan for contacting fellow survivors to coordinate a resistance? The Wireless Society has your back. http://suws.org.uk/Zombie_Apocalypse ( --- .-. / -.-- --- ..- .-. / -... .-. .- .. -.)		The zombie apocalypse has begun! No power, no phones, and no internet. What is your plan for contacting fellow survivors to coordinate a resistance? The Wireless Society has your back. http://suws.org.uk/Zombie_Apocalypse ( --- .-. / -.-- --- ..- .-. / -... .-. .- .. -.)

MurrayColpman: /* Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS? */

2014-09-04T18:18:56Z

Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?

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	===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===		===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===
			====SUWS -- Amateur Radio and Wireless Networking====

	~~''Can you explain what type of quote you are looking for~~. What ~~sort of question might this quote be in response to?''~~		The zombie apocalypse has begun! No power, no phones, and no internet. What is your plan for contacting fellow survivors to coordinate a resistance? The Wireless Society has your back. http://suws.org.uk/Zombie_Apocalypse ( --- .-. / -.-- --- ..- .-. / -... .-. .- .. -.)
	~~''as~~ for ~~the quote we simply want~~ to ~~get~~ a ~~sentence or two that advertise the opportunity such as it is''~~

TylerWard: /* Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS? */

2014-08-29T13:03:20Z

Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?

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	''Can you explain what type of quote you are looking for. What sort of question might this quote be in response to?''		''Can you explain what type of quote you are looking for. What sort of question might this quote be in response to?''
			''as for the quote we simply want to get a sentence or two that advertise the opportunity such as it is''

MurrayColpman: /* What would be an interesting fact about the society? */ Sentence fragment

2014-08-28T09:37:30Z

What would be an interesting fact about the society?: Sentence fragment

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	===What would be an interesting fact about the society?===		===What would be an interesting fact about the society?===

	* SUWS is one of the oldest continuously running ~~society's~~ in the University~~. Having~~ existed since at least the early 1960s.		* SUWS is one of the oldest continuously running societies in the University, having existed since at least the early 1960s.
	* SUWS is responsible for invigilating over 1% of all radio licensing exam passes across UK since 2012.		* SUWS is responsible for invigilating over 1% of all radio licensing exam passes across UK since 2012.


	===Do you involve alumni in any way?===		===Do you involve alumni in any way?===

MurrayColpman: /* How many hours per week do you devote to it? */ typo

2014-08-28T09:36:24Z

How many hours per week do you devote to it?: typo

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	Typical Thursday meet ups are two hours long. Commonly members will socialise (e.g. go to the pub for dinner) after meetings for another couple of hours. Some weekends (once a month) we will have day long (approx. 6 hour) "workshops", where we have more time to work on Amateur Radio / SOWN projects. Also outings for Amateur Radio can vary from 2-3 hours to 24 hours plus for Amateur Radio contests like the National Field Day.		Typical Thursday meet ups are two hours long. Commonly members will socialise (e.g. go to the pub for dinner) after meetings for another couple of hours. Some weekends (once a month) we will have day long (approx. 6 hour) "workshops", where we have more time to work on Amateur Radio / SOWN projects. Also outings for Amateur Radio can vary from 2-3 hours to 24 hours plus for Amateur Radio contests like the National Field Day.

	Some members will only attend the occasional meeting, whereas others will attend almost all meetings, workshops and outings, as well as working on society projects outside these activities. There is no minimum amount of time a member need to commit. However, you probably want to attend at least ac couple of meet ups a month to stay in touch we what the society is up to.		Some members will only attend the occasional meeting, whereas others will attend almost all meetings, workshops and outings, as well as working on society projects outside these activities. There is no minimum amount of time a member need to commit. However, you probably want to attend at least a couple of meet ups a month to stay in touch we what the society is up to.


	===Is there a capacity to the society?===		===Is there a capacity to the society?===

DavidNewman at 20:59, 26 August 2014

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	* '''G3KMI''' is the University's Amateur Radio Club. Amateur Radio is a hobby that involves using high-power radio communication equipment to talk to people that could be on the other side of the world. You can build and modify your own kit and even send TV pictures!		* '''G3KMI''' is the University's Amateur Radio Club. Amateur Radio is a hobby that involves using high-power radio communication equipment to talk to people that could be on the other side of the world. You can build and modify your own kit and even send TV pictures!

	* '''SOWN (Southampton Open Wireless Network)''' is a Wireless Networking project which aims to build a free-to-use wireless network in Southampton, UK. Current activities include IPv6, 802.1x and VoIP deployment on our Community-wide Wi-Fi network.		* '''SOWN (Southampton Open Wireless Network)''' is a Wireless Networking project which aims to build a free-to-use wireless network in Southampton, UK. Current activities include IPv6, 802.1x and VoIP deployment on our Community-wide Wi-Fi network.


	===What are the development outcomes from being part of SUWS? (you can simply list 2-4 things)===		===What are the development outcomes from being part of SUWS? (you can simply list 2-4 things)===

	From the ~~amateur radio~~ side, there is the ~~option~~ to become a licensed radio operator for which we run regular exams.		From the Amateur Radio side, there is the opportunity to become a licensed radio operator for which we run regular exams.
	There is also the ~~option~~ to participate in international radio competitions and other events.		There is also the opportunity to participate in international radio competitions and other events.

DavidNewman at 20:58, 26 August 2014

2014-08-26T20:58:31Z

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	===Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)===		===Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)===

	We usually meet in Zepler CLS (59/~~1273~~) on Thursday evenings from 18:00-20:00. The activities undertaken will vary from week to week. Some weeks will be build/hack sessions either for Amateur Radio equipment or the SOWN network. Other weeks will be Amateur Radio operating evenings that might take place in the normal meeting room, outside on campus, on Southampton Common or further afield. Some weeks will be just for discussing planned and previous Amateur Radio and/or SOWN activities/developments.		We usually meet in Zepler CLS (59/1257) on Thursday evenings from 18:00-20:00. The activities undertaken will vary from week to week. Some weeks will be build/hack sessions either for Amateur Radio equipment or the SOWN network. Other weeks will be Amateur Radio operating evenings that might take place in the normal meeting room, outside on campus, on Southampton Common or further afield. Some weeks will be just for discussing planned and previous Amateur Radio and/or SOWN activities/developments.

DavidNewman at 20:56, 26 August 2014

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TylerWard at 16:31, 26 August 2014

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	Our 2014-2015 Committee has the following roles.		Our 2014-2015 Committee has the following roles.
	President		*President
	Secretary		* Secretary
	Treasurer		* Treasurer
	Exams Secretary		* Exams Secretary
	Node Deployment		* Node Deployment
	Radio Licensing Officer		* Radio Licensing Officer
	Social Secretary		* Social Secretary
	Webmaster		* Webmaster

	===Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)===		===Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)===
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	===Can all year students join?===		===Can all year students join?===

	Any student and even non students can join and get involved.		Any student including masters and postgraduate students, staff and even non students can join and get involved.

	===Is it only during term time that things are happening in the society?===		===Is it only during term time that things are happening in the society?===
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	===Are any of the roles paid?===		===Are any of the roles paid?===

	no, Although we have had ECS sponsored intern-ships in the past ~~(validate this)~~		no, Although we have had ECS sponsored intern-ships in the past

	===What would be an interesting fact about the society?===		===What would be an interesting fact about the society?===

	SUWS is one of the oldest continuously running society's in the University.		SUWS is one of the oldest continuously running society's in the University.
	In addition we are responsible for over 1% of all radio licencing exam passes ~~in the~~ UK since 2012.		In addition we are responsible for over 1% of all radio licencing exam passes across UK since 2012.

	===Do you involve alumni in any way?===		===Do you involve alumni in any way?===

	Many alumni are still active members of the society in addition we are still in contact with many of the societies alumni even back to those from the ~~....s~~		Many alumni are still active members of the society in addition we are still in contact with many of the societies alumni even back to those from the early days of the club

	===Is there any recognition of the achievements/contributions that members of the society make?===		===Is there any recognition of the achievements/contributions that members of the society make?===

	Several of our members have received awards for achievements in radio competitions.		Several of our members have received awards for achievements in radio competitions.
			In addition some of the wireless networking research by the sown project is now in widespread use

	===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===		===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===

TylerWard at 16:17, 26 August 2014

2014-08-26T16:17:32Z

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	===What are the features and benefits of being part of SUWS?===		===What are the features and benefits of being part of SUWS?===

			The Club has two active projects.

			G3KMI is the University Amateur Radio Club. Amateur Radio is a hobby that involves using high-power radio communication equipment to talk to people that could be on the other side of the world. You can build and modify your own kit and even send TV pictures!

			SOWN (Southampton Open Wireless Network) is a Wireless Networking project which aims to build a free-to-use wireless network in Southampton, UK.
			Current activities include IPv6 and 802.1x deployment on our Community-Wide WiFi network as well as VoIP and Mesh networking.

	===What are the development outcomes from being part of SUWS? (you can simply list 2-4 things)===		===What are the development outcomes from being part of SUWS? (you can simply list 2-4 things)===

			From the amateur radio side there is the option to become a licensed radio operator for which we run regular exams.
			There is also the option to participate in international radio competitions and other events.
			From the SOWN side it is a great opportunity to learn an experiment with wireless network technologies and other networking systems.

	===Can only ECS students join the society?===		===Can only ECS students join the society?===

	While the majority of our members are from ECS we have many from other departments and even outside the uni as well		While the majority of our members are from ECS we have many from other departments and even outside the uni as well.

	===Is it affiliated with SUSU/National Scheme?===		===Is it affiliated with SUSU/National Scheme?===

	We are affiliated with SUSU and the [http://rsgb.org/ RSGB] (Radio Society of Great Britain)		We are affiliated with SUSU and the [http://rsgb.org/ RSGB] (Radio Society of Great Britain)
			Our SOWN project is also affiliated with Janet (the UK academic network provider) as part of their Eduroam scheme
	(~~should we mention Janet and ECS?~~)

	===Is it delivered by SUSU?===		===Is it delivered by SUSU?===
	===What types of roles can a student occupy withing the society? (president, treasurer etc...)===		===What types of roles can a student occupy withing the society? (president, treasurer etc...)===

			Our 2014-2015 Committee has the following roles.
			President
			Secretary
			Treasurer
			Exams Secretary
			Node Deployment
			Radio Licensing Officer
			Social Secretary
			Webmaster

	===Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)===		===Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)===

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	===Can all year students join?===		===Can all year students join?===

			Any student and even non students can join and get involved.

	===Is it only during term time that things are happening in the society?===		===Is it only during term time that things are happening in the society?===

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	===How many hours per week do you devote to it?===		===How many hours per week do you devote to it?===

			This is incredibly variable, some of our members only turn up for occasional meetings and events whereas other are very active in the club and can many hours a week doing radio activities.

	===Is there a capacity to the society?===		===Is there a capacity to the society?===

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	===What would be an interesting fact about the society?===		===What would be an interesting fact about the society?===

			SUWS is one of the oldest continuously running society's in the University.
			In addition we are responsible for over 1% of all radio licencing exam passes in the UK since 2012.

	===Do you involve alumni in any way?===		===Do you involve alumni in any way?===

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	===Is there any recognition of the achievements/contributions that members of the society make?===		===Is there any recognition of the achievements/contributions that members of the society make?===

			Several of our members have received awards for achievements in radio competitions.

	===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===		===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===