All things GW4EZW
Another excellent talk was delivered by Dale – 2W0ODS when he covered how to use a Raspberry Pi in amateur radio, especially focussing on their use in digital coms when coupled with Pi-Star software. Dale demonstrated everything you might need to know when using a RPi and PiStar: from downloading and obtaining the image to … Read more
Well, much excitement and trepidation was in abundance at a packed NARS clubhouse last week for the much anticipated results of Chris’s 2M HobNob biscuit challenge. With well over 250 QSO’s made by club members on 2M over the last week I think it’s fair to say the event was a huge success. Chris – … Read more
What a fantastic turnout last night folks, 20 members present at club with several more offering their apologies for the evening. It really is great to see so many of us enjoying good company, together with a cup of Dougs super brew and what can only be described as an enormous selection of biscuits! Talking … Read more
Update from Chris: THE RULES The Contest will start after Midnight Thursday 22nd February and is open to members only. The only Mode of TX is Simplex on Two Meters (points can be gained by being on the weekly net 145.375 Tuesday evening). One point per contact. The same contact can only be used once … Read more
Last year when several NARS members were up at Llancloudy, we had a discussion with the owner of the farm about operating from the ‘refreshment serving area’ during Pubs and Clubs on the air. He thought this was a great idea, and has granted us permission to participate from the farm this year. So, Pubs … Read more
Newport Amateur Radio Society held their first presentation of 2024 last night in the series of ‘Last Thursday of the Month’ talks, when our very own Roger, GW6HRU delivered a thoroughly comprehensive overview of how to go about modelling antennas… in fact, ANY antenna you can dream of… in the 4NEC2 application. Roger has modelled … Read more
NARS has a few items that we are looking to sell and would like to initially offer these at preferential prices to club members, subsequently we will make them available for public sale to the wider amateur radio community. If you are interested in any of these items, just let one of the committee members … Read more
To members old and new, to our dear SK friends, to all our visitors and to all of amateur radio friends the world over, however you are spending it; with family, friends and loved ones we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Here’s to another successful year for NARS in 2024. John … Read more
A light hearted suggestion a week ago led to a wonderful festive evening at NARS this week. Ross (GW3NWS) suggested for our last week together in 2023, we ought to have an impromptu Christmas styled evening with bring-along snacks and goodies… and WOW, what a fabulous evening it turned out to be! From Johns’ home … Read more
We now have details for when and where Margarets funeral will be held. Details can be found by clicking the link here, or by clicking on the image below..