Barry Pollard-Wilkins

Collector of everything in the Clansman series of military radio equipment. PRC349, PRC350, PRC351/2, VRC320,VRC321,VRC322,VRC353. etc. Operating these and other vintage radios using AM, FM & SSB. Repairs to these transceivers using official field test sets & professionally equipped workshop. Regular operation on 51.70 MHz FM from SARS Beachy head radio site. Displaying and demonstrating Clansman radios in 1985 Defender 110 FFR Tithonus Land Rover at Military and Historic vehicle shows. I have been a professional radio and telecommunications engineer for over forty years. I am currently the managing director of SeaCall Limited, dealing in ICOM Marine, Business & Amateur Radio equipment.. I have a passion for all hard science and a special interest in metrology. My current position within SARS is committee member and manager of the societies Beachy Head Radio Site. I am also the SARS examination secretary and RSGB registered assessor to Advanced licence level.

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Top Band net for Members & Guests

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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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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Sale of Surplus & S/Key Items PHASE 2

The society has a quantity of radio and related items that are now surplus to requirements. All proceeds from these sales will go directly to SARS funds. The purpose of these sales are to provide additional capital which will be used to finance new materials and equipment for use at our Beachy Head Radio Site. …

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From Larkspur to Clansman: Part 4

This instalment continues the series with a look at vehicle harness systems and Rebroadcast operation in more detail. Clansman Fixed Harness System The harness has the following prime functions: – PTT control and Audio path to selected radios for access to radio nets. Intercommunications between vehicle crewmembers and remote operators. Control of rebroadcast facilities. Connection …

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From Larkspur to Clansman: Part 3

Following on from Larkspur to Clansman part 2, we continue with a look at some ofthe accessories used with manpack sets, and Rebroadcast operation. Accessories common to most Clansman sets The compatibility of audio accessories between the various Clansman radios is an important part of the system. The following items can be used with all …

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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 …

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Rural Past Times (RPT) TN31 6JG

Whilst not an official SARS entry, several members will be exhibiting vehicles and equipment at this show. In previous years, RPT ran at the Pestalozzi village, until its closure. And after two years, has now moved to a new site at Monkings Farm, Horns Cross. This mainly agricultural show also features, Commercial and Military displays …

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