Latest News & Updates

SADARC top for 'Amateur Radio Foundation Course' - 28/06

It's not just our excellent pass rate that makes us one of the top clubs in the country. Find out more

Work G2OA during VHF Field Day - 28/06

We'll be contesting this coming weekend (4/5 July) and would appreciate your contacts. Read more

DX News - 28/06

The latest Amateur Radio DX news. Read more

Good to know - 28/06

Contest, DXpedition and other news from around the world. Read more

Solar Update - 28/06

Latest Amateur Radio propagation report. Read more

New National HamFest announced - 14/06

The RSGB, in conjunction with the Lincoln Shortwave Club, announces a brand new national amateur radio show for the UK. Read more

Dave Wilson (M0OBW) for president - 07/06

The Southport & District Amateur Radio Club would like to offer its congratulations to Dave. Read more

NASA & NOAA release new predictions for Solar Cycle 24 - 07/06

An international panel of experts -- led by NOAA and sponsored by NASA -- has released a new prediction that states Solar Cycle 24 will peak in May 2013 with a below-average number of sunspots. Read more

Field Day Techniques - 02/06

Ten top tips from KX9X on how to get the best out of your field day operations. Read more

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Using the GB3OA repeater

View a presentation delivered to the club showing how to use the Internet linked GB3OA Amateur Radio repeater. You can also download the slides as notes (you may Adobe Reader to view them) for printing out.

Upcoming events

• 04/07 - VHF National Field Day
• 05/07 - VHF National Field Day
• 20/07 - Monthly Meeting
• 17/08 - Monthly Meeting
• 06/09 - GB5MGA/B Special Event Station
• 21/09 - Monthly Meeting

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How does radio work?

It's a mystery to many, but around 1990 Channel 4 broadcast a short program attempting to demystify the subject. Watch the video...

Next Foundation Course (October)

Our Foundation Course run over the weekend of the 27/28th June 2009 was a great success with all candidates passing. Our autumn course will be run towards then end of October. If you, or somebody you know, is interested in taking the course please contact our Course Administrator as soon as possible.

Brian (G0JCQ) is G6RAF during June

During the month of June Brian, our Equipment Officer, will be operating on HF (phone and CW) and 2m (FM) as G6RAF/A. A member of the Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS) is taking part in a scheme whereby members can use the club callsign for a month at a time. If you hear Brian calling, please do go back to him as he wishes to make as many calls as possible during his 'reign'.

SOS Radio Week raises over £550

SOS Radio Week, an annual fund raising event run by Derek (G7LFC) and Davcid (M3LFC) in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution every January has raised over £550 so far. Visit the SOS Radio Week web site for more details.