Tag: Worksop

  • To all new foundation license holders

    Worksop Amateur Radio Society (W.A.R.S) would like to encourage all new foundation license holders to continue with their advancement in the hobby. Obviously the clubhouse remains closed for the time being, but the Society is able to offer post-exam mentoring and support for the foreseeable future via other means. This is a hobby built around…

  • Achievements from The 2019 UKAC and MGMAC Contests

    Achievements from the 2019 UKAC and MGMAC Contests Here are the achievements of the 2019 UKAC and MGMAC Contests, from the members of Worksop Amateur Radio Society Overall 2019 Worksop Amateur Radio Society came 2nd in the Local Club section. Well done everyone! John 2E0DXK/P was Lead Intermediate, Andrew M6VUK/P Was Lead Foundation, with Donna…

  • Beyond Exams First Silver Cert Jan 2020

    Many congratulations to Gary Swift (M0ONI) on being the first Radio Society Member to be awarded a Silver Beyond Exams Certificate. Gary has put on a lot of effort into the scheme and its great to see it pay off. We are privileged to be taking part in the scheme pilot, on behalf of the…

  • Full Licence Course Starts Sunday – 12th January 2020⋅19:00 – 21:00

    Full Licence Course Starts Our next Amateur Radio, Full Licence Course Starts Sunday – 12th January 2020⋅19:00 – 21:00 Description: Course Starts: Jan 12th, 2020 run for 16 weeks Please Register with our Exam Secretary Donna By sending an email to Exams@g3rcw.org.uk Location: Worksop Amateur Radio Society, West Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 1JP

  • Awards from our 2019 AGM

    AGM Awards Night 2019 Its always great to see people picking up awards, and at this year’s Annual General Meeting we had quite a few. Martin (M0ZMF) Awards – Pat  Pictured being awarded the Harold Chadwick G8ON Memorial Cup. This is given annually for outstanding service to the Worksop Amateur  Radio Society. For those of…

  • Sunny Day In the Peak District

    Two of our members Gary M0ONI and Paul M0PJA went out to the Peak District to Activate it as part of Parks on the Air (POTA), this is how they got on. Before we started out we selected a spot in the Dark Peak which we were sure would have good take off in most…

  • Amateur Radio Foundation licence course starting on Thursday, 27th September 2018

    Are you interested in gaining your Amateur Radio licence? We have an Amateur Radio Foundation licence course starting on Thursday, 27th September 2018, which will run weekly, at our building in Worksop, for 6 weeks. Please contact Worksop Amateur Radio Society via the contact us page or email us at info@g3rcw.org.uk for further information.

  • This year is the 30th anniversary

    This year is the 30th anniversary of the official opening of the Worksop Amateur Radio Society Clubhouse. We are asking members how they would like to mark the occasion? Suggestions please! sent details to info AT g3rcw.org.uk. You can read about the renovations and view some old photos on the Club’s website www.g3rcw.org (under the ‘Information’ tab) http://g3rcw.org.uk/information/history/…

  • Interested in Amateur Radio / Electronics etc

    Interested in Amateur Radio / Electronics etc. Want to get your Amateur Radio licence? We will be running a Foundation licence course (your first step in Amateur Radio) commencing Thursday, 5th April at our Worksop HQ. For more information, please email info@g3rcw.org.uk

  • Harold Chadwick (G8ON) Cup

    Peter Nettleton (M0XKF) Receives the Harold Chadwick (G8ON) Cup from the Society Chairman Martin Fearn (M0ZMF). The Harold Chadwick Cup is awarded to a Society member of outstanding service to the Society. Peter has been a long term Treasurer and then Trustee of the Society, many members would say if it wasn’t for the Partnership…