News
The latest news headlines from MKARS
Diary
The clubs busy calendar of events
Forum
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About us
About the club, its history and our special event station, GB2BP
Training
MKARS Amateur Radio courses including foundation, intermediate and advanced
Rally Info
Details of our annual rally can be found here
Visitors Information
Information for visitors attending the MKARS rally
Repeaters
GB3MK, GB3TG and other local repeaters around Milton Keynes
Projects
Details of MKARS projects such as the MKARS80 kit courtesy of Radio Kits
Committee
Who's who and what they do on the MKARS Committee
Library
A collection of useful articles and presentations
Contact us
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MKARS News
Welcome to MKARS the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society.
The club has nearly 60 years of history and an enthusiastic membership with very diverse interests. The club is particularly proud of the association with Bletchley Park and our successful training, for which we have introduced hundreds of members to the hobby.
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.
Weekly Club Net on GB3MK - Sundays 8pm
There is a weekly net on the clubs 70cm repeater GB3MK. All members and prospective members are welcome.
MKARS RALLY - Sunday 27th August
Not to be missed the MKARS rally is known to be a good one, we had an excellent turnout last year with a good selection of traders and special interest groups. Buying, Selling or just socialising click the Rally Info link on the left for details.
Foundation Course passes
This evening we had the Foundation Course exam where all the students passed. we would like to welcome the following students into amateur radio, these are:-
Andy Bircumshaw
Jonatahn dawson
Liam Bateman
Mark Slade
Paul Lewis
Robert Kobela
Many thanks to the training Team, who are myself and :-
Andy Roberts
Graham Parry
Rupert Campbell-Black
Frank Jackson
M0JSZ
RSGB Contesting
Why not have a go at one of the RSGB contests? There are regular contests on the VHF bands. Registering your results is quite easy and will gain the club some valued points in the league tables. Contest dates are posted in the club diary on the left.
RSGB contest schedule here Guide on submitting your contest log here
Membership Cards
Following payment of membership at the AGM (or around that time) a couple of people have mentioned to me that they need a Membership card.
If this is the case, please could you send me a recent photo of yourself to membership AT Mkars.org.uk and I'll get one made up in the next few weeks.
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Proposed changes to Foundation syllabus
Essex Ham have produced a summary of proposed changes to the syllabus for the UK amateur radio Foundation exam
'Ice' work if you can work him
This story we weren't too sure where to slot, it is of Special Interest, yet not too many would have the fortitude - it's a story of real " I can do that radio amateur spirit."
RAC Annual General Meeting at the 2017 Ottawa Hamfest
The Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ottawa, Ontario. The AGM event will be hosted by the Ottawa Amateur Radio Club and will be held in conjunction with the 2017 Ottawa Hamfest which is being held at the same location