Chelmsford Foundation Training Course starts next week

Danbury Village Hall

The dedicated team of Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS) volunteers will be starting their next Foundation evening course on Thursday 22nd February.

The course, held at Danbury Village Hall, is six weeks of practical and theory, but the view from previous course attendees, is that it's not just boring theory but a whole load of fun as well.

Learning about radio communications then complimenting what you have been taught by using the radio works well for most people and it's easier to take all the information in.

Several CARS members have talked to Astronauts on the International Space Station

Radio Amateurs not only communicate all over the world but into space as well.

All of the astronauts currently onboard the International Space Station are licenced Radio Amateurs and during their spare time they talk to other Radio Amateurs back on earth.

There is a special thrill in talking to an astronaut out in space! Several CARS members have talked to the Astronauts on 2 metres and 70cm and now that Ofcom has granted Foundation holders full access to the Amateur Satellite Service, they too can join in the excitement of space contacts.

To do all this, it is necessary to obtain an amateur transmitting licence. These licences are only issued to those who can prove that they are able to install, maintain and operate their equipment properly and therefore don’t cause a
nuisance to other radio users world wide. Fortunately it is not difficult to obtain a licence, and gaining the licence gives a real feeling of achievement, apart from the fact that you will know more about radio and its technology.

Clive Ward, G1EUC

Those interested in attending should contact the Training Manager Clive Ward, G1EUC.
Tel: 01245-224577
Mob: 07860-418835
Email: training2007 at g0mwt.org.uk
Web: http://www.g0mwt.org.uk/

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