Alex brought up his binary clock, which he built using a ds1307 IC based clock, with an arduino to control the LEDs.
Martin and Neil were reviewing the training material for this weekend's intermediate course.
We all went out to the car park to watch the ISS go over.
All in all, another good Monday night session.
Martin brought up some old PMR radios for various bands.
Denis was sorting out some kevlar aerial wire, and made up a patch lead.
Barry brought a military radio up.
Alex was operating HF on his ft857.
.....and of course the usual tea and banter.
Steve brought up and demonstrated his Hunter software defined radio which he bought as a kit.
The other guys spent time reprogramming some ex PMR radios for use on the local repeaters.
Andrew tested our RCD adapters and found one to be faulty.
Callum has his new call sign - M6CRK
Please note : we are closed next week due to it being Easter Monday.
Congratulations to Callum who passed his foundation exam tonight.
Martin was quizzing the other club members on resisters in parallel.
We were trying to reprogram an ex Kenwood PMR radio, without success.
Denis was measuring the emissions from lighting transformers.
Until next week......
Alex operated 2m on the Kenwood TS2000 and was talking to Jim M0UJC
Joe brought along a Kenwood PMR radio, which hopefully can be converted for amateur use once he's passed his intermediate exam.
The other chaps were planning out the installation of the WiFi Internet connection for the scouts.
Finally Callum has now finished his foundation training, and has his exam next Monday night.
Good luck Callum!!
