Welcome to RADARC!

An informal evening to wander through the streets of maker-land seeing what everyone's been lovingly building and crafting over the winter!
 
Ideas are what we're after! 

Ideally, please let me know if you have something to show just so I can put together an updated meeting invite/running order. Doesn't matter what it is, provided we can get it into the room and is reasonably safe. Doesn't have to be a physical thing. Ideas and enthusiasm for a subject are nice and easy to carry!

Possible topics:

* Antennas (photos, sketches if that's easier)
* Experiments and experimental projects - not necessarily complete - or even started!
* Projects you may need some help with
* Cautionary tales
* Operating tips
* Software, Firmware, Anyware
* A short talk on your pet subject
 

A warm RADARC welcome for Paul Beaumont G7VAK who will show us around the mysterious world of short-wave number stations.
 
We hope to make this an in-person meeting but if all else fails, Paul will join us via zoom.
 
More soon.

We are delighted to welcome Patrick 2E0IFB, in person, who will tell us all about his project to build a replica Enigma machine using modern systems.
 
Thank you Patrick!!

Chris Brockley-Blatt of Mullard Space Science Labs kindly returns to tell us all about the "Vigil" space craft tasked with monitoring the sun.
 
More soon.

Some local history this time.
 
The Jackson's Corner store is affectionately remembered by many Reading and District residents. None more so than Thomas Macey.
 
Thomas joins us this evening to tell the fascinating story behind the iconic clothing store.
 
I cannot claim this talk is radio related. However many will remember the store used vacuum tubes...but just a different sort to the ones usually used in radio!
 
This is one not to be missed. Thomas is a fantastic story teller.

Donated pre-loved "stuff" is sold in support of the club so it's a great opportunity for a clear out.

Start time: 8pm
 
Please note: if you are willing/able to park on the road nearby it would be appreciated as the car park does get very busy.

The auction will start at 8pm sharp so it's best to arrive early (eg. 7:30pm) to have a look at the wares and get your raffle ticket (see below).

Please bring along any unwanted broadly tech based items in order to support the club. Also bring your cash along to buy -er- lots of useful stuff!

If you've not been before....here's how it works.
If you wish to take part in the auction, you need your "number". Get this BEFORE the auction starts (in the form of a raffle ticket) from the accounting crew (David M0DHO, Barry M0SQZ). If you win an item, please shout out your number so they can record what you have bought.

Please note:
* If you successfully bid on something, you'll need to wait until the end (10pm) to settle up.

* If you bring junk along and it doesn't sell then please be prepared to take it home with you.

* Any on-commission items need to be marked clearly with the name of the beneficiary.

* Particularly David M0DHO on the books has a tough job making sure that everything squares up. Please listen to directions from David and Barry. Communications here are key to making this work.

Finally,

* Even if you don't wish to buy, the evening is always entertaining.

* Prices tend to be extremely affordable!

* If we have time to run refreshments then we will do so but please bring your own mug. At the very least we'll get the biscuit box out.

* Marvel at how Denis G4KWT manages the PA. The perfect example of some that works so well you simply don't notice it.

* THANKYOU to all volunteers and indeed everyone as the junk sales are vital in supporting the club!

If I have missed anything then please let me know.

No zoom session this time.

73

John
G4RDC

To all you creative people out there. It's time to think about impressing the membership with your skills and ingenuity!

As usual, entrants will give a short (5 minutes or so) presentation on their entry.

There are two cups to be won, as voted by the whole membership in attendance. Software, hardware, old technology, new technology: all is valid and gets its chance on account of cleverness, quality of construction, complexity or simple brilliance - they all count toward the popular vote for the winner and runner up cups, to be presented on the night.

Meeting TBA

AGM