Rex (G4RAE) Silent Key

With regret I have to pass on the sad News that Rex (G4RAE) our Chairman’s Father and long standing member passed away Tue evening (27th Jan) 2026 at 8.30PM.

Over many years Rex made a valuable contribution to the Club and Amateur Radio community.

On behalf of all members our condolences go to John (M3EQQ) and all family at this time

The photo of Rex was taken at his last Club Talk he gave us in Feb 2025

Secretary – Terry (M1TJH)

Club Brickworks Award

During Wed 21st Jan the Club had a visit and presentation from our RSGB representative Andrew (G7KNA). The opportunity was taken by Andrew to present Stan (G0RYM) with a Gold Award for his Brickworks achievements – Well Done Stan!

Jan 2026 Program

Jan 14th 
An evening with Garry (G7NVZ) 
Covering the forthcoming 145 Alive Events with a possible NOD to SSB which the organisers have indicated they may include.

Jan 21st
An evening with Andrew (G7KNA) 
Updating members on all matters RSGB

Jan 28th
Operating & Social evening
Including the members table to pass on surplus bits and pieces following the continual Shack tidy!

Club Annual Quiz

With the festive season fast approaching the Club will be holding its annual quiz this Wed evening (17th Dec 2026). With the best of intentions it always starts well but it usually descends into argumentative chaos! Look forward to seeing all members.
Terry (M1TJH)

Club Program Jan-Feb 2025

Wed 01 Jan 2025
Closed

Wed 08 Jan 2025
Operating & Social

Wed 15 Jan 2025
Talk “RSGB Update”
Andrew (G7KNA)

Wed 22 Jan 2025
Operating & Social
Scout & Guide Briefing
By John (M3EQQ)
Plus Members Table Top Bring & Buy

Wed 29 Jan 2025
Scout & Guides Final Briefing
By John (M3EQQ)
Operating & Social

Sat 01 Feb 2025
Chill Camp Weekend (Scouts) – Cancelled
1st Wotton under Edge Scout Group
Conygres
GL12 7EG

Wed 05 Feb 2025
Talk “How I Became An Amateur”
Rex (G4RAE)

Wed 12 Feb 2025
Operating & Social

Wed 19 Feb 2025
Talk “My Shack & Radio World”
Martyn (M7VMT)

Sat 22 Feb 2025
Thinking Day (Guides) – Cancelled
St Brendons College,
Brislington, BS4 5RQ

Wed 26 Feb 2025
Operating & Social
+ Bring & Buy Sale Table

Club Program Nov-Dec 2024

Wed 06 Nov 2024
Talk “Getting On The Air”
Terry (M0TJX)

Wed 13 Nov 2024
Operating & Social Evening

Wed 20 Nov 2024
Talk “Snippets Nov”
Terry (M0TJX)

Wed 27 Nov 2024
Talk “Digital Operating Modes”
Martyn (M7VMT)

Wed 04 Dec 2024
Operating & Social Evening

Wed 11 Dec 2024
Talk “Review Of The Year”
Terry (M0TJX)

Wed 18 Dec 2024
Event “The Chairmans Quiz”
John (M3EQQ)

Club Program Sep-Oct 2024

25 Sep (Wed)
Operating & Social
+ Practical building & testing of kit in preparation for JOTA

02 Oct (Wed)
Operating & Social

09 Oct (Wed)
Operating & Social

16 Oct (Wed)
Talk / Briefing Re JOTA
John (M3EQQ)

18-20 Oct (Weekend)
Event JOTA @ Berkley

23 Oct (Wed)
Operating & Social

30 Oct (Wed)
Operating & Social

Club Exam Success

Very pleased to report that four members sat their paper based Foundation Exam at the Club Wed evening 28th Aug and ALL have indicative passes! A credit to them and our lead trainer Paul (M0ZMB).

So congratulations to Oliver Pitt, Jane Sheppard, Malcolm Eachran & Michael Mills, well done!!