Meeting:2014/06/19: Difference between revisions

From SUWS-wiki
(Created page with "{{MeetingInfo |time=18:00 |date=2014/06/19 |endtime=20:00 |enddate=2014/06/19 |location=32/4073 }} == Amateur Radio == === Licence Exams === * List of full exam dates [http://...")
 
Line 13: Line 13:
* List of full exam dates [http://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/advanced-examination-dates/ here]
* List of full exam dates [http://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/advanced-examination-dates/ here]
* Next next next full date: 1st July -- deadline passed
* Next next next full date: 1st July -- deadline passed
* Some IVARCers are doing exams, foundation and intermediate. 1st July.
=== [http://www.stfc.ac.uk/chilbolton/default.aspx Chilbolton Atmospheric Radio Observatory] ===
=== [http://www.stfc.ac.uk/chilbolton/default.aspx Chilbolton Atmospheric Radio Observatory] ===



Revision as of 17:50, 19 June 2014

[[|]] | Current Meeting:

 | 

[[|]]

Meeting (to be) held from 18:00-20:00 on 2014/06/19 in The Mary Campbell Room

 

Amateur Radio

Licence Exams

  • List of full exam dates here
  • Next next next full date: 1st July -- deadline passed
  • Some IVARCers are doing exams, foundation and intermediate. 1st July.

Chilbolton Atmospheric Radio Observatory

  • Mentioned by Quintin - could probably get a free visit/tour as a uni club.

Outings/Events

  • DF Hunt with IVARC on campus 13/06/2014 - CANCELLED due to lack of working kit
  • VHF Field day 05/07/2014 -> 06/07/2014

Magnetic Loop Antenna Construction

  • For 20m Concourse operation
  • Calculator
    • 3m Circumference with 22mm copper pipe? 68% efficient on 20m

Kit Discussion

  • What radio should we buy and discussion on SUSU funding.
    • Probably the newer radio (IC-7100)
    • Probably try the thing with the finance committee
  • Let's order some stuff (or at least plan it)
    • Can't do any yet because of bank things, Darren needs to get access to online banking
  • Anyone interested in a group DIY powerpole distro order
    • about £ 20 each as kit (hopefully less)
      • USD33 for 10 boards (might be more with the improved copper layer) (with tax up to £3 each)
      • Powerpoles for 10 £3.65*2 + £2.65 = ~£10 (£12 for 6 way splitter)
      • Fuses £0.3 each (£1.8)
      • Other components (not much probably less than £1)
      • can probably laser cut/3d print a case no idea on cost though

Spring 2014 Newsletter Finalisation

  • Newsletter
    • [1]
      • A few tweaks/finalisations required

QSL Cards

  • Design required
    • Existing Design by Graeme
    • QSL card design competition - deadline when we get the funding
  • Funding - see joint agenda
  • Received ones
    • Tyler has them
    • We need to figure out what to do with them - scan them? Put them in an album?

Joint Agenda

  • AOB


SOWN

See SOWN Agenda