At NARC we cater for a wide variety of interests within the hobby of Amateur Radio and our membership ranges from complete beginners to those experienced in operating and building electronic equipment. Beginners have the opportunity to participate in courses run by NARC for all three licence levels. The Social aspect of the club is thriving with family events such as Radio by the Seaside and Radio Active weekend, NARC also operates in various contests and is competing again in the RSGB CC on 80m where in 2011 with finished 3rd. We have a comprehensive club programme running throughout the year, the complete list can be seen on the diary page. We also try to cater for youngsters with our "Bright Sparks" evenings when we dedicate an evening to assist the younger members in construction and operating techniques.
Welcome to Norfolk Amateur Radio Club
450 Ribbon back in Stock
At NARC we hold various cables and connectors in stock for club members. For a full list and prices click here, remembering to login first.
RG-213 and 450Ohm ribbon back in stock.
Mark G0LGJ
RG-213 and 450Ohm ribbon back in stock.
Mark G0LGJ
Wednesday 16th May
This week is a social informal evening at the club - our radio shack will also be open. Please email David or Tony if you would like tools or test equipment for construction.
Also this evening it is Data Contest in the RSGB club championship between 20.00-21.30 - help NARC stay at the top of the contest tree!
David G7URP
Also this evening it is Data Contest in the RSGB club championship between 20.00-21.30 - help NARC stay at the top of the contest tree!
David G7URP
Newark National Hamfest 2012 - Proposed Coach trip on Friday 28th September **UPDATE - ONLY 12 NAMES**
Following a mention at a previous meeting when 17 people said they wanted to go I am taking names for those who would take advantage of a NARC coach trip to the National Hamfest at Newark on Friday 28th September. This needs a minimum of 25 people (open to anyone - not just members) to make it viable to hire a 49 seater coach and of course the more people that go, the cheaper it will be. Please email me names and how many people in their party would go and will then publish the number, price per head inc entrance ticket and more details in mid May. Please act immediately - my email address is on the NARC contact page or hand me your names at the club on Wednesday. Closing date for this is 31st May - if we do not have 25 names by then we will not be able to run the trip as it will not be viable.
David G7URP
David G7URP
NARC EGM - Extraordinary General Meeting on Wednesday 23rd May 2012 at 8pm
Following a deferment from the AGM, we hereby call an EGM to present and vote on an addition to the club constitution with a proposal for NARC to adopt a charity for fund raising each year. After taking into account suggestions at the AGM and advice on correct wording and definition of a 'charity', we have reworded the proposal as follows:
Section 7 FINANCE
Sub section iii)
a) Annually at the AGM or an appropriate time the Club shall use a membership vote to nominate a charity (or charities) to support through voluntary fund raising.
Should a special situation arise at any time an additional or different charitable cause may be nominated after being voted upon by the membership.
The proceeds raised from such voluntary fund raising shall be allocated in full to the charity or charities less any direct costs incurred by the club.
Note: The purpose of this change is to introduce the nomination at each AGM of charities to be supported and formalise the funding level to be made. Also to provide flexibility to make a change in the event of an unexpected situation arising either in respect of the pre-nominated charity/s or another important need arising.
If you have any immediate thoughts or comments on this we would appreciate early feedback so that we can come prepared at the EGM.
We would be grateful for your attendance at this EGM which will commence 8pm sharp immediately before the Repeater Group AGM which will be held on this same night. If the proposal is adopted we will also be conducting the original vote for which charity or charities NARC should support for 2012-2013, proposed list as postponed from the AGM (speakers for each charity please come prepared to say a few words supporting your proposed charity on this evening).
David G7URP
Section 7 FINANCE
Sub section iii)
a) Annually at the AGM or an appropriate time the Club shall use a membership vote to nominate a charity (or charities) to support through voluntary fund raising.
Should a special situation arise at any time an additional or different charitable cause may be nominated after being voted upon by the membership.
The proceeds raised from such voluntary fund raising shall be allocated in full to the charity or charities less any direct costs incurred by the club.
Note: The purpose of this change is to introduce the nomination at each AGM of charities to be supported and formalise the funding level to be made. Also to provide flexibility to make a change in the event of an unexpected situation arising either in respect of the pre-nominated charity/s or another important need arising.
If you have any immediate thoughts or comments on this we would appreciate early feedback so that we can come prepared at the EGM.
We would be grateful for your attendance at this EGM which will commence 8pm sharp immediately before the Repeater Group AGM which will be held on this same night. If the proposal is adopted we will also be conducting the original vote for which charity or charities NARC should support for 2012-2013, proposed list as postponed from the AGM (speakers for each charity please come prepared to say a few words supporting your proposed charity on this evening).
David G7URP
DX IS!
This week there has been pandemonium on the HF bands. The recent DX-pedition to the Island of Socotra, just off the Yemeni
coast has produced pile-ups you cannot imagine, on nearly all the HF bands, and along with it the usual plethora of extreme Band-Rage.
Band-Rage is a complaint mostly peculiar to volatile countries such as Italy, and is exhibited by the Band Police on the DX station's
frequency shouting ( yes you can shout on CW Too! ) UP UP UP and IDIOT IDIOT along with some even worse expletive expressions.
This does nothing for the reputation of the normal HF DX chaser who likes nothing more than a quiet life, waiting and listening in the
pile-up, ready to pounce. The art of DX chasing is trying to decide the methodology of the station running the pile. Is he tuning slowly up
or slowly down the band? Does he tend to stay on the same listening freq all the time?
These days, with transceivers having two receivers or VFOs it is pretty easy to find the station he is working - that is it was until the last
few years. If he wants to work a YO3 for example, he would say "YO3 please go ahead". Unfortunately modern day amateur has an IQ
seemingly in the negative region and that statement means "Everybody please transmit regardless" or is interpeted that way.
That all said, it has been fun chasing 7O6T on Socotra and in doing so has encouraged me to read more about that island. It looks like a
unique wild-life place with stunning scenery, just ready to be spoiled my mankind! Take a look at this CNN report on the place and you will
be charmed I am sure.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/04/travel/socotra-island-yemen-wildlife/index.html?iref=obinsite
Read more...
coast has produced pile-ups you cannot imagine, on nearly all the HF bands, and along with it the usual plethora of extreme Band-Rage.
Band-Rage is a complaint mostly peculiar to volatile countries such as Italy, and is exhibited by the Band Police on the DX station's
frequency shouting ( yes you can shout on CW Too! ) UP UP UP and IDIOT IDIOT along with some even worse expletive expressions.
This does nothing for the reputation of the normal HF DX chaser who likes nothing more than a quiet life, waiting and listening in the
pile-up, ready to pounce. The art of DX chasing is trying to decide the methodology of the station running the pile. Is he tuning slowly up
or slowly down the band? Does he tend to stay on the same listening freq all the time?
These days, with transceivers having two receivers or VFOs it is pretty easy to find the station he is working - that is it was until the last
few years. If he wants to work a YO3 for example, he would say "YO3 please go ahead". Unfortunately modern day amateur has an IQ
seemingly in the negative region and that statement means "Everybody please transmit regardless" or is interpeted that way.
That all said, it has been fun chasing 7O6T on Socotra and in doing so has encouraged me to read more about that island. It looks like a
unique wild-life place with stunning scenery, just ready to be spoiled my mankind! Take a look at this CNN report on the place and you will
be charmed I am sure.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/04/travel/socotra-island-yemen-wildlife/index.html?iref=obinsite
Just got your foundation licence? Then this is for YOU!
NARC will be running workshops for the newly licensed amateur. We would like to see as many as possible attend these workshops in order to correct / improve your operating procedures and so on. Talking on the air for the first time can be a daunting and onerous task and this is the time that bad habits can be formed. In order to put you at your ease and give you a good grounding in procedures, Kim G4WUG and Chris G0GGF
will be holding regular workshops in the back room. If you would like to attend, and we hope you will, please email either Kim or Chris to that effect and arrangements can be made to start.
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will be holding regular workshops in the back room. If you would like to attend, and we hope you will, please email either Kim or Chris to that effect and arrangements can be made to start.
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New dates for your diary!
Our programme development is ongoing and here are a few highlights showing recent additions....
Wednesday 23rd May: EGM to vote on a NARC adopted charity
Wednesday 20th June: NARC surplus equipment Auction - viewing from 7pm and catalogue of items will be on line and we will also accept sealed bids for anyone who cannot attend
Wednesday 27th June: 3D Television from 1950's to 2012! With TV professional Mike Cox and includes live Demos of 3D TV techniques - bring your cinema or LG 3D passive glasses!
Sunday 15th July: Radio by the seaside - fun family day out at West Runton by the sea - with just a little bit of radio. Kite aerial anyone?
Weekend 1st/2nd September: Radio Active fun radio weekend at Great Ellingham with SSB Field Day contest stations, workshops, Sunday family lunch, talks and super-raffle.
David G7URP
Wednesday 23rd May: EGM to vote on a NARC adopted charity
Wednesday 20th June: NARC surplus equipment Auction - viewing from 7pm and catalogue of items will be on line and we will also accept sealed bids for anyone who cannot attend
Wednesday 27th June: 3D Television from 1950's to 2012! With TV professional Mike Cox and includes live Demos of 3D TV techniques - bring your cinema or LG 3D passive glasses!
Sunday 15th July: Radio by the seaside - fun family day out at West Runton by the sea - with just a little bit of radio. Kite aerial anyone?
Weekend 1st/2nd September: Radio Active fun radio weekend at Great Ellingham with SSB Field Day contest stations, workshops, Sunday family lunch, talks and super-raffle.
David G7URP
NARC News mailing list
Want to use email to discuss, chat and exchange information with other NARC members ? why not subscribe to the new NARC news mailing list, click here to join. This is different from the newsletter this is emailed based.We also have a established contest news mailing list, click here if you want to join.
Mark G0LGJ
NARC are affliated to the RSGB more information can be found 
