All things GW4EZW
The Gods worked against us in preparation for our SSTV demonstration and overview, but despite this, several technical difficulties, and the absence of a planned temporary 2M antenna – we did manage to receive a few SSTV images sent by members from their QTH (thanks to Rich, Pete and John for sending these). After several … Read more
NARS AGM was held at their QTH on Thursday 23rd October and was great to see so many members attending. The committee and officers and were elected for the 2025/26 year, together with the appointment of members into additional support roles and responsibilities. The committee for 2025/26 is as follows: GW3JVB John – Chairman GW7RIB … Read more
Just putting it out there… so everyone is aware. We have had a great year, looking forward to the next one. Please do your best to attend. Thanks. GW3JVB
Our very own John Stephenson (2W0ILQ) – aka Captain Pugwash – is helping to raise much needed funds for Bowel Cancer by supporting Paul Hillier of Usk Radio Club (and apparently who is also one of the local invigilators for the RSGB). Paul is doing a sponsored walk, notably with Molly, his dog, to raise … Read more
Newport Amateur Radio Society welcomed guest presenter, self build and electronics expert and indeed, long time friend of NARS, Jeff Ziplock – GW3UZS who delivered a fascinating presentation covering his journey into building a QRO amplifier. Jeff has an astonishing level of expertise, and has embarked on his very own SDR transceiver build, as well … Read more
What a smashing evening this evening was. Not only did a long standing friend of NARS come along – Jeff, GW3UZS, we had some guests from Chepstow and District Amateur Radio Society together with a young chap who wanted to find out more about our hobby! Standing in at very short notice for Dale, John … Read more
On a few occasions preceding our short Easter Break, Roger – GW6HRU has built two cubical quad antennas at club: a 2M and a 4M, which I know was extremely interesting to many members. For anyone interested in reading a little (actually – a lot!!) more about how Roger prepares, builds and tests these antennas, … Read more
An excellent presentation this evening by our very one Chris – 2W0OGY – on how to use your PC to connect to any of the digital modes – YSF, D-Star or DMR to communicate anywhere! Using a simple DV Mega Stick 30 available from emporiums at the end of the M4, together with the Windows … Read more
Several members in club have recently been discussing using their radios to join a digital net run/attended by Chris – 2W0OGY on Monday evenings. Dale – 2W0ODS, has set up a reflector – XLX135 – which anyone can use for this purpose, and he has also documented an extremely detailed guide discussing how to set … Read more
Congratulations to John Stevenson, 2W0ILQ who has recently moved to the top of the SOTA leaderboard in Wales for CW contacts made so far this year, 2024. As of today he is 16 QSO’s in front – keep up the acceleration, John. Congrats from us all at NARS. Nice one!