Norfolk Amateur Radio Club

Welcome to the website of NARC, the Norfolk Amateur Radio Club.

We cater for a wide variety of interests within the hobby of Amateur Radio and its 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 Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced licences and NARC is the recipient of 2009 RSGB Kenwood Trophy for outstanding contribution to Training.
The Social aspect of the club is thriving with family events such as Radio by the Seaside and Radio Active weekend when our 'MAC' (Mobile Amateur Communications) Radio van is also in attendance. Again this year we expect to operate stations from Happisburgh Lighthouse, North Norfolk Railway and Norfolk Gala Day, amongst others. NARC operates in various contests and is competing again in the RSGB CC on 80m, CWNFD and SSB FD.
We have a comprehensive club programme running all year which includes external events, contesting and Special Events. 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.

The first Sunday in July sees the annual Barford Radio Rally.

We hope you enjoy our website and we welcome feedback to the members of the committee.

Meeting Wednesday 10th February 2010

This week is a social and construction evening plus an informal workshop by David G7URP for those members who recently purchased the Amateur TV modules and would like some advice for testing and connecting their modules together.

If you would like any specific tools or test equipment brought to the club for a project etc please let David or Tony G0MQG know by Tuesday evening.

Watch out - there's a thief about

Sadly this is a classic reminder that there are thieves about who will even take things from our gardens.

Last Saturday evening (30th January) one of our colleagues in Sheringham had a Hustler 5-BTV stolen from his garden.

So we suggest you have a look over your own property to see if it is as secure as it can be and if you are offered a second hand 5-BTV antenna try and get some contact information about the seller and let David or any of NARC committee know as soon as possible so we can maybe help solve a crime and help a fellow ham.

Silent key Peter G3ASQ's TS440

A reminder that we will be displaying this Kenwood transceiver with Kenwood power unit and MC85 desk microphone again this week because in the previous sale it did not meet reserve. (Please note that this TS440 does have the FM option but not the ATU option).

It has been checked and believed to be in full working order and you are welcome to power and test it on the evening, though please note NARC cannot offer any warranty after it is taken away.

There is a picture of this equipment on our website and it will be on view from 7pm with sealed bids opened at approximately 9pm (or you can email them to David G7URP before Wednesday).

David G7URP receives Honorary Life Membership

David Palmer G7URP(right), Chairman of NARC being presented with Honorary Life Membership of NARC by Malcolm G3PDH, Club President. This award was made in recognition of his services to Amateur Radio and in particular for his outstanding contribution and personal commitment to Norfolk Amateur Radio Club. Presented at club on 3/2/2010 image edited for graphical reasons.

Programme 2010

Latest programme updates available for download here.

Web update

Two new links have been added recently, a Live APRS feed and a DX cluster access page give them a try. Solar information has been added to the front page also.
If you would like anything added contact any members of the committee.
Regards Mark G0LGJ

NARC Callbook

As the new year moves forward we are adding a "NARC Callbook" to the website as requested at the Club Forum, articles

it is only available to registered users and requires you to login to view and search it. However it require's you the user to update your information in your profile.
A picture would be good so people can recognise you at the club.
A few lines in your Bio including your amateur radio interests.
To edit your profile click the link, select EDIT and update your profile.
Any problems This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mark G0LGJ

Remember TalkThro ?

Do you remember TalkThro, a magazine the club produced in 2004 - 2005 an archive of the magazine is on-line here, I have also been given some copies of "NARC NEWS" from the 90's which I also hope to upload when time permits.
Mark G0LGJ.

RSS Feed

A feature which was unavailable on the old website is we now have a RSS feed available. You should see a icon like this one

at the end of your browser address bar. Click and save to you bookmarks. This bookmark should be updated each time a new news article is added to the website. Alternativley you can use a RSS feedreader.
Regards Mark G0LGJ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2010 Membership + your badge!

We welcome new members of any age, gender and ability, from complete beginners to licensed amateurs.You are welcome to come and meet us, with no obligation to join, at one of our weekly Wednesday meetings at Eaton CNS School in Norwich.
To join please download and print the following adobe acrobat pdf form and give the completed form to the Membership Secretary Tony This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at the club.

We are also pleased to announce that all current and new members joining before early March 2010 will be given a free personalised engraved NARC name & callsign badge at the AGM in April - make sure we have your current and correct callsign when you join/rejoin!

A full constitution is available here.
Membership Form 2010
2010 Subscription rates are unchanged from last year as follows: