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Our speaker on Friday 6th Sept was Oscar 2E1HWE, who guided us through the world of the UHF Digital Voice Multi-Mode Repeater; specifically GB7IX.

This was a remote presentation by Oscar: as a member of TARG you could watch this from home, or you were welcome attend Jubilee Hall to meet with other members of TARG to watch on the big screen.

On Sat 14 Sept TARG 8am-4pm, we were supporting the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance with two Special Event Callsigns: GB0EHA and GB0IAA.

TARG were operating at North Weald Airport where we met with reps from RSGB, Raynet and LEFARS. Excellent FT8 reception.

One of those events that takes a lot of preparation but well worth it. Clubs working together is the way forward.

Passed! Congratulations to the candidate that passed the Foundation Licence, the last day of August. He was helped by 1-2-1 TARG training  Our training is slightly different as it is bespoke to your circumstances. It can be anything from a QSO within one person supervising the candidate inside the building while another is outside so they can get used to calling “CQ”, how to change frequency and all the etiquette that goes with it. Or, it might be you need some training on how to set up a HF antenna.

TARG have experienced trainers available to take you through the RSGB training manuals and with 1-2-1 tuition. This can either in person at the Club premises or over the internet. The first step is to book your place by contracting the Club Secretary. There is no regular club meeting on Friday 2nd, as the hall is given over to TARG training.

Below is a list past events showing just how effective TARG has been this year.

  • Jul. Special Event Station at Slough Fort in Kent.
  • Jun. 2 TARG events. One at North Weald Airport and the other at Southend Airport
  • May. It was all about D-Star.
  • Apr. TARG and Acorns at Essex Wildlife Trust. Watch the Video.
  • Apr.  Low power protocol called LoRa.
  • Mar. Hot Spots
  • Feb. Canvey Rally and Pagers
  • Jan. A non-radio subject, Northumbrian Smallpipes.

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