Category: News

Christmas Cumulative Contests

These contests run each day from 26th to 29th of December between 1400-1600 Contestants may operate on any or all of the following bands:- 6m, 4m, 2m, & 70cm. Last year SARS was placed Runner Up in the overall competition and 2nd in the 50MHz (6m) section. The intention is enter again this year and …

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50th Anniversary Dinner at Langham Hotel

The SARS 50th Anniversary Dinner took place on Monday the 27th of November at the Langham Hotel on Eastbourne seafront. There were nearly 40 members and guests who enjoyed the excellent cuisine provided by the Hotel. All members attending received a complimentary 50th Anniversary badge and good quality laser engraved pen.

SARS at West Dean Open Days

Members of SARS will be setting up special event station GB2WD at West Dean on the 9th & 10th of September to mark the English Heritage Open Days of this historic site. This special occasion also marks the Canadian Occupation of West Dean during WWII. Tributes will be paid during special ceremonies on both Saturday …

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Capel Military Vehicle Show

((Saturday (10-5) and Sunday (10-4)  The CAPEL Military Vehicle Show is rapidly becoming one of the best medium sized, military shows in the South East of England. There are numerous exhibits of Armoured plus soft skinned vehicles. Together with static displays of weapons and equipment. SARS will once again have a working radio station with …

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Priory Lane Vintage Vehicle Rally

On Sunday 11th June SARS members will be exhibiting their vehicles and equipment at this well established rally. The rally is held in the grounds of Langney Sports Club at Priory Lane, Eastbourne. There will be displays of classic vehicles as well as a number of trade exhibits selling food, drinks and other items. There is …

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70cm Communication trials BHRS to Dartmoor

On Sunday 4th June members will be attempting to communicate between our Beachy Head radio site and Princetown Dartmoor. G8DXU and other members will establish their portable station with telescopic mast and beam probably near North Hessary Tor at 500m asl. Please see the Forum for more details of timings and frequencies. At 186 miles, this …

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144 MHz (Two Metre Contest) 20-21st May

Members of SARS participated in the 24hr event of the 144 MHz contest that ran over the weekend of 20-21st May between 1400-1400 UTC (1500-1500 local time) We operated using the callsign G1KAR/P from our Beachy Head site in locator square JO00dr between 144.150-144-399MHz using Upper Side Band. Radio conditions on the Saturday were fairly flat with little …

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National / International Mills On The Air weekend

This takes place over the weekend of Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th of May. Members will be participating in this event from the Polegate Windmill using the Special Event Callsign GB2PW and under the supervision of John G3DQY. The Windmill at Windmill Hill will also be on air using Callsign  GB0WMH under direction from Tony G3ZQB. The …

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May AirTime published

The latest revised and corrected edition of Airtime has now been published. This has corrections to the Callsigns used for Mills on the air and an updated list of forthcoming activities. Edition (Issue 2.1) is available for members to download or view from the members area of this website. Members who require new Log-In details should contact the website …

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SALE of DOWNLAND FARMS

Eastbourne Borough Council has announced that the proposed sale of Downland will not be proceeding!