Previous Meetings
11th October 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence.
• Memberships collection; they are due for this meeting.
• Treasurer's report.
• QSL manager updates.
• Future presentations.
• Break.
• A presentation by Charlie MM0GNS on his trip to Arran.
• AOCB.
Just a wee advert for myself. I am selling a 6 element Hexbeam Antenna at a very reasonable price. It is now dismantled and ready to collect if any interest in the club, before I put on websites.
Have a good meeting and see all soon.
Regards Derek MM0OVD Secretary
27th September 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence.
• Membership collection.
• Treasurer's report.
• QSL manager updates.
• Future presentations.
• Break.
• A video presentation from Marcus about Tim Peaks. If time allows a couple of other short videos will be shown.
• AOCB.
Just a wee add for myself. I am selling a 6 element hexbeam at a very reasonable price but buyer need to dismantle and collect.
Have a good meeting and see all soon.
Regards Derek MM0OVD Secretary
13th September 2019 (Information will be added in the future)
21st June 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence.
• Treasurer's report.
• Election of Club Chairman. The club cannot run without a full committee.
• Any Updates on visit to Dark Skies Dalmellington (17th August).
• Web site update from Benjamin.
• Marcus update on banner design.
• Break.
• Presentation from Bob GM4DLG: Antennas Next To Salt Water Part 2.
• AOCB.
7th June 2019 (Annual General Meeting)
• Chairman's welcome.
• One-minute silence for John Shankland GM3SCO and absent friends.
• Apologies.
• Minutes of AGM 2018.
• Chairman's report.
• Treasurer's report.
• Re-election of auditor.
• Election of office bearers.
• Election of committee members.
• AOCB.
• Break.
• Update on field day.
• Updates on other events during recess.
24th May 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence.
• Treasurer's report.
• Update on visit to Dark Skies Dalmellington.
• Arranged date for visit to above. Need an organiser to contact as we will be closed for the break.
• Web site update from Benjamin.
• Dennis YDN presentation on QRM on LEDs.
• Break.
• Andy Mair 30 minute film “Wartime Radio The Secret Listeners (BBC 1979)”.
• Marcus update on banner design.
• Any other small projects Dave would like to show or demonstrate - presentation on old morse key.
• AOCB.
10th May 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence.
• Treasurer's report.
• Prestwick Gala update (Tony).
• Update on visit to Dark Skies Dalmellington (Tom) - thank you e-mail has been sent.
• Arrange a date for visit to above.
• Web site update from Benjamin.
• Break.
• Presentation from Dennis YDN: “How to win contests with the right gear and antenna.”
• Any other small projects Dave would like to show or demonstrate.
• Looking for nominations for both club chairman and secretary as Tom has to stand down due to work commitments. A new chairman and secretary will be needed for the Annual General Meeting on the 7th of June.
• AOCB.
26th April 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence Braehead Rally 16th June.
• Treasurer's report.
• Prestwick Gala and Xmas dinner (Tom).
• Web site update from Benjamin.
• Break.
• Dave Hancox from Dark Skies would like to discuss a possibility of a radio day at Dark Skies site Dalmelington.
• Any other small projects anyone would like to show or demonstrate.
• Looking for nominations for club chairman as Tom has to stand down due to work commitments. A new chairman will be needed for the Annual General Meeting on the 7th of June.
• AOCB.
12th April 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence. FROG.
• Treasurer's report.
• Austen MM6OOP North Ayrshire & Arran Scout Camp
• Tom GM3HNN Antennae Demos:
1. Prototype 2m inflatable VHF antenna;
2. Collinear antenna;
3. New low profile VHF & UHF antenna.
• Break.
• Tom GM3HNN's DVD - "The Unknown Codebreaker Who Hacked Hilter"
• AOCB.
29th March 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence.
• Treasurer's report.
• Club Call sign update.
• Bletchley Park Update.
• Ross Foundation Training. (Dennis YDN)
• Web site update from Benjamin.
• Break.
• Len GM0ONX will give a presentation on WISPA and GB7AY DMR repeater update.
• AOCB.
15th March 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence.
• Treasurer's report.
• Club Call sign update.
• Web site update from Benjamin.
• Andy Mair MM6AGM will complete his talk on Capacitors.
• Break.
• Ross's questions for his Foundation exam.
• Open time. Members are invited to demonstrate CW with their homebrew or purpose built equipment.
• Looking for suggestions for future meetings.
• If time allows Tom will demonstrate new antenna.
• AOCB.
Just a wee foot note, I know most of you will have done it, but just a reminder to update your call sign etc. with Ofcom, as I had a couple of issues when trying to transfer club call sign.
Regards Derek MM0OVD Secretary
1st March 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies.
• Correspondence. RSGB ref. Cricket world cup marathon.
• Science weekend.
• Update from Benjamin on website.
• Treasurer's report.
• Looking for suggestions for future meetings.
• Break.
• Andy Mair MM6AGM will give a talk on Capacitors.
• March 15th a vacant night we will make this a club open night.
• AOCB.
15th February 2019
• Welcome members and visitors.
• Apologies:
• Correspondence. Note from Charlie.
• Treasurers report.
• Any volunteers for Guide Day at Achendrane Estate Saturday 16th
• Bob GM4DLG will give a presentation on Antennas and salt water.
• Break.
• March 15th a vacant night looking for suggestions.
• AOCB.
Just a foot note: I have a Gateway for CFM / Fusion and Wires X on digital mode. MB7ADM node N0. 31792 Room No. 41792.
Regards Derek MM0OVD Secretary