Following positive responses on our forum, it is proposed to resurrect these nets. The frequency will be 1976 kHz +/- QRM initially using USB to allow Clansman users to join in with unmodified radios. The first of these nets is now confirmed to be on Saturday 27th from 1400 local time. Non SARS members will …
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New monthly meeting day and location
The Southdown Amateur Radio Society is moving closer to the South Downs! SARS meetings will now take place on the evenings of the first Friday of each month, commencing on Friday 5th May 2023 at 8pm, at the Old Town Community Centre in Eastbourne. Please download May’s edition of AirTime, which has now been published, to read all …
Donated and Silent Key Items.
The society wishes to acknowledge the generosity of individuals and families for their donations of equipment. These have been very gratefully accepted and usually sold to members with 100% of the proceeds going to SARS funds. Alternatively items have been allocated for the benefit of all users of our Beachy Head Radio Site or where …
Regular society meeting at ESSC 3rd April
There will be our usual monthly meeting at the Eastbourne Sovereign Sailing Club from 1930 local time. As at the last meeting Barry G8DXU will be bringing along a selection of surplus Silent Key and donated items. These will be offered to members at well below market prices, with all proceeds going to SARS funds. …
6th February meeting to be held at Langham Hotel
Our meeting this evening will instead be held at the Langham Hotel nearby on the seafront, as the ESSC is currently undergoing a rewire that has overrun its original schedule. The meeting will feature a talk by Kevin Gordon on Undersea Cables.
Social Meeting at ESCC on 5th December
Our regular society meeting on the 5th of December was a social event hosted at our regular venue, Eastbourne Sovereign Saling Club. This was well attended with a good selection of food and light refreshments being provided. I believe that this was enjoyed by all of the members who attended. With a big thanks to …
ANNUAL DINNER Friday 20th January 2023
Members may already be aware that our annual dinner is being planned for Friday 20th of January 2023. As previous events at the Langham Hotel have been well attended and very enjoyable, we intend to use their facilities again on this occasion also. The dinner will be from 1930. It is hoped that most of …
Monthly Meeting 7th November
This occasion will be led by Tim M0THM who will be demonstrating knots used for portable masts etc. There should be an opportunity for members to try their hands at knot tying, practicing the Clove Hitch and Bowline etc. all very useful knots to know in outdoor and everyday circumstances. The session will be an …
Monthly meeting 3rd October
This evening’s meeting will feature a talk by Tim M0THM on ropes and knots for antenna rigging – hope to see you there!
Festival Of Transport (Hellingly)
This excellent Steam, Agricultural, Commercial and Military Vehicle show will be running over the Bank Holiday Weekend from 27th-29th of August. It is located at Broad Farm near Hellingly and has many Trade stands, static exhibits plus on-site Catering, Refreshments and a Fun Fair. Whilst again, not an official entry from the society, several members …