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MKARS News
Welcome to MKARS the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society.
With over 50 years of history and 100 members MKARS is one of the largest amateur radio clubs in Britain. Please feel free to visit us on our club nights or at any of the events in our diary.
To find out more about MKARS and what we have been up to check out our news items below or subscribe to our news feed. For more information on our news and diary feeds please check out our feed information page.
Bring and Buy Sale
A bring and buy sale will be held on 3rd October. Tables will be provided as always.
Intermediate Training course call for students
We intend starting the Intermediate training course on the 27th September.
Please let us know if you are interested in taking the course by contacting us on training@mkars.org.uk.
The course would run on Tuesday evenings 7-9 in the north Milton Keynes area.
Frank
M0JSZ
A.G.M.
The A.G.M Will Take Place On Monday The 17th Of October,
At T.S. Invincible, Starting Promptly At 8pm.
Nominations Are Invited From Members Interested In The Posts Of,
Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer.
Could You Please Wear You ID Cards.
M.K.A.R.S. Radio Rally.
M.K.A.R.S. Rally Will Be Held On Sunday The 28th Of August.
At The Milton Keynes Irish Centre, Manor Fields, Fenny Stratford,
MK2 2HX. ( Opposite Dobbies Garden Centre)
We Look Forward To Seeing Your There.
Cheap & Cheerful Aerial
An off the cuff KISS presentation by Dave - G0GQP
"A cheap & cheerful aerial for 6 Meters."
It may even work !
Bring your own Popcorn....
MONDAY The 18th Of July At 8pm...
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Amateur satellites launch from India
AlSat-1N and Pratham, both with amateur radio payloads, are launching on the Indian PSLV-C35 mission planned for 0342 GMT on Monday, September 26, 2016, reports are requested
WIA seeks 200 watts for Standard (Novice) holders
In WIA News, Director Roger Harrison VK2ZRH sets out the Wireless Institue of Australia's thinking on the future direction of the Standard, formerly known as Novice, and Advanced licenses
What makes a good portable CW paddle?
Richard G3CWI of SOTABEAMS has released a 3 minute video looking at the differences between a paddle designed for portable use and a fixed-station paddle