Events in August 2019
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144MHz Low Power Contest
144MHz Low Power Contest
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Sat 3rd Aug 20191400-2000 UTC Low Power contest max 25W
SARS will be fielding a team in this event at our Beachy Head Site. Members often camp overnight Saturday in readiness for the 70cm event Sunday.
We will hold a Barbeque early Saturday evening, open to all contest participants and invited guests. Watch the Forum postings for updated information.
Please contact Barry G8DXU if you are interested in helping with this event.
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432MHz Low Power Contest
432MHz Low Power Contest
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Sun 4th Aug 2019This follows on from the previous days contest starting at 0800 and ending 1200 UTC
Low power event max 25W
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Club Meeting
Club Meeting
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Mon 5th Aug 2019 -
Lunch at Cafe Continental Eastbourne
Lunch at Cafe Continental Eastbourne
Wed 7th Aug 2019 -
50MHz UK Activity Contest 2000-2230 Local
50MHz UK Activity Contest 2000-2230 Local
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Thu 8th Aug 2019These contests run on the second Thursday of each month between 2000-2300 local time.
There is normally a good amount of activity and we intend to operate G1KAR/P in the open section from BHRS. Members interested in operating or logging are invited to contact Barry G8DXU who will be organising the societies participation.
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Rural Past Times at Pestalozzi
Rural Past Times at Pestalozzi
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Sat 10th Aug 2019 – Sun 11th Aug 2019Held each year on the second weekend in August at the Pestalozzi village near Sedlescombe, TN33 0UF. This show has a mainly agricultural theme, including static displays of vehicles and machinery.
There are sales exhibits from many different trades, food stalls and a bar selling real ales etc.
Over the last few years there has been a good collection of military vehicles including the FV432 owned by SARS member Richard 2E0EOX. G8DXU will be joining the display with his Land Rover Defender FFR and Clansman equipment, subject to sufficient interest from other members.
We have secured special event call GB2RP for the duration of the show.
Also listen out for G1KAR/P during our entry to the 70MHz contest on Sunday 11th between 1500-1700 local time in the SSB section of the band.
Beachy Head Meeting?Beachy Head Meeting?
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Sat 10th Aug 2019Possible meeting at BHRS. Please note that start times may differ.
It would be good if members could arrange to communicate from BHRS to Pestalozzi where G8DXU and 2E0EOX will be exhibiting.
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Rural Past Times at Pestalozzi
Rural Past Times at Pestalozzi
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Sat 10th Aug 2019 – Sun 11th Aug 2019Held each year on the second weekend in August at the Pestalozzi village near Sedlescombe, TN33 0UF. This show has a mainly agricultural theme, including static displays of vehicles and machinery.
There are sales exhibits from many different trades, food stalls and a bar selling real ales etc.
Over the last few years there has been a good collection of military vehicles including the FV432 owned by SARS member Richard 2E0EOX. G8DXU will be joining the display with his Land Rover Defender FFR and Clansman equipment, subject to sufficient interest from other members.
We have secured special event call GB2RP for the duration of the show.
Also listen out for G1KAR/P during our entry to the 70MHz contest on Sunday 11th between 1500-1700 local time in the SSB section of the band.
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Lunch at Cafe Continental Eastbourne
Lunch at Cafe Continental Eastbourne
Wed 14th Aug 2019 -
Airbourne Airshow
Airbourne Airshow
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Thu 15th Aug 2019 – Sun 18th Aug 2019SARS has no involvement in this event which may well be of interest to those with a fascination in Aircraft and flight.
Our Beachy Head site offers a good viewing platform for some of the displays. There is limited parking for members only.
BHRS may be in use at the weekend for regular radio operations. Vehicular access is sometimes restricted at peak times and often due to helicopter flights or parking schemes operated by the council.
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Airbourne Airshow
Airbourne Airshow
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Thu 15th Aug 2019 – Sun 18th Aug 2019SARS has no involvement in this event which may well be of interest to those with a fascination in Aircraft and flight.
Our Beachy Head site offers a good viewing platform for some of the displays. There is limited parking for members only.
BHRS may be in use at the weekend for regular radio operations. Vehicular access is sometimes restricted at peak times and often due to helicopter flights or parking schemes operated by the council.
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Airbourne Airshow
Airbourne Airshow
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Thu 15th Aug 2019 – Sun 18th Aug 2019SARS has no involvement in this event which may well be of interest to those with a fascination in Aircraft and flight.
Our Beachy Head site offers a good viewing platform for some of the displays. There is limited parking for members only.
BHRS may be in use at the weekend for regular radio operations. Vehicular access is sometimes restricted at peak times and often due to helicopter flights or parking schemes operated by the council.
Lighthouses On The AirLighthouses On The Air
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Sat 17th Aug 2019 – Sun 18th Aug 2019Lighthouses on the Air
As yet no members are known to be organising an entry in this event.
However Alex G3IAZ has expressed an interest in this and should be contacted by those who would like to participate..
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Airbourne Airshow
Airbourne Airshow
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Thu 15th Aug 2019 – Sun 18th Aug 2019SARS has no involvement in this event which may well be of interest to those with a fascination in Aircraft and flight.
Our Beachy Head site offers a good viewing platform for some of the displays. There is limited parking for members only.
BHRS may be in use at the weekend for regular radio operations. Vehicular access is sometimes restricted at peak times and often due to helicopter flights or parking schemes operated by the council.
Lighthouses On The AirLighthouses On The Air
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Sat 17th Aug 2019 – Sun 18th Aug 2019Lighthouses on the Air
As yet no members are known to be organising an entry in this event.
However Alex G3IAZ has expressed an interest in this and should be contacted by those who would like to participate..
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Lunch at Cafe Continental Eastbourne
Lunch at Cafe Continental Eastbourne
Wed 21st Aug 2019 -
Festival of Transport at Hellingly
Festival of Transport at Hellingly
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Sat 24th Aug 2019 – Mon 26th Aug 2019Festival of Transport at Broad Farm Hellingly.
We normally have members with entries in the Military vehicle and commercial vehicle sections. This year we plan to combine the SARS special event radio station GB3FOT with the military display..
Our Green Camp will have working radio stations using ex-military Clansman series equipment and probably other vintage sets from WWII and after. Listen out for our special event callsign on HF and VHF.
Members interested in helping with the displays and operating our special event station are invited to contact G8DXU or any other committee member.
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Festival of Transport at Hellingly
Festival of Transport at Hellingly
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Sat 24th Aug 2019 – Mon 26th Aug 2019Festival of Transport at Broad Farm Hellingly.
We normally have members with entries in the Military vehicle and commercial vehicle sections. This year we plan to combine the SARS special event radio station GB3FOT with the military display..
Our Green Camp will have working radio stations using ex-military Clansman series equipment and probably other vintage sets from WWII and after. Listen out for our special event callsign on HF and VHF.
Members interested in helping with the displays and operating our special event station are invited to contact G8DXU or any other committee member.
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Festival of Transport at Hellingly
Festival of Transport at Hellingly
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Sat 24th Aug 2019 – Mon 26th Aug 2019Festival of Transport at Broad Farm Hellingly.
We normally have members with entries in the Military vehicle and commercial vehicle sections. This year we plan to combine the SARS special event radio station GB3FOT with the military display..
Our Green Camp will have working radio stations using ex-military Clansman series equipment and probably other vintage sets from WWII and after. Listen out for our special event callsign on HF and VHF.
Members interested in helping with the displays and operating our special event station are invited to contact G8DXU or any other committee member.
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Lunch at Cafe Continental Eastbourne
Lunch at Cafe Continental Eastbourne
Wed 28th Aug 2019 -
Foundation & Advanced Exams at Polegate
Foundation & Advanced Exams at Polegate
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Sat 31st Aug 2019We will be holding examinations for our Foundation and Advanced students.
Exam timings are as follows:- 1st FOUNDATION 1615 All times are Local
2nd FOUNDATION and ADVANCED 1800
