The Great Baddow tower

The History of Radar
by Andy Tyler G1GKN

The next meeting of the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS) on Tuesday 4th September features a talk by Andy Tyler, G1GKN on the History of Radar.

Andy’s talk will focus on the RAF Chain Home air defence radar system deployed during the Second World War. The last remaining mast from this system can be seen at Great Baddow in Chelmsford.

He will be bringing an ADS-B receiver with him for a possible demonstration and may even try a demo of the VHF ACARS system.

The talk will be held at the Marconi Social Club (MASC), Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 9RX. The doors open at 7:15 pm and visitors are most welcome. Car parking is free and a bar is available for refreshments.

For a map see: http://tinyurl.com/dwsud

For further information contact the secretary Martyn Medcalf G1EFL
Tel: 01245 469008
E-mail: info2007 at g0mwt.org.uk
Website: http://www.g0mwt.org.uk/

Related URL’s

The Chain Home Radar System
http://www.radarpages.co.uk/mob/ch/chainhome.htm

Automatic Dependant Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B)
http://www.ads-b.com/

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Training Page
http://www.g0mwt.org.uk/training/