West Kent ARS
West Kent Amateur Radio Society
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Welcome to the West Kent Amateur Radio Society web pages.
On Friday 1st Feb 2008 we had a night of digital operation from the club in North Street Tunbridge Wells.
Robin brought his fantastic triband mag loop along. Billy supplied the ft817, laptop, and interface.
We had a great time chasing the signals on the waterfall. The best qso of the night was with Tommi OH7JJT in KONTIOLAHTI Finland loc - KP52BP at a distance of 2185 kms. I think you will all agree a great result for qrp operating with a indoor mag loop.
Digital modes are becoming very popular with many members of the club, and many are taking the plunge into the waterfall...
WEST KENT AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY DIAMOND JUILEE YEAR
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This year WKARS is celebrating it diamond jubilee.
And will active to celebrate our birthday using the call sign GB1WKS and will be active on the bands.
More details will follow shortly..
Here is the News
2008 AGM     2008 AGM     2008 AGM     2008 AGM     2008 AGM
This years AGM will be held on Friday 18th April

If you are a member of WKARS please try to attend as it's your club.
So come along and tell us your views and opinions, and have your say.
It's also a good opportunity to catch up with old friends, and maybe make some new friends too.

We will be voting for committee members, and there will be a report on club finances.

After the AGM there will be discussion on the planned operation of GB1WKS in June.
Including proposed locations, days of operation, bands, modes, and who's making the tea and bacon sandwiches.

Congratulations     Congratuations     Congratulations     Congratulations     Congratulations    Congratulations 
WKARS would like to congratulate young Adam, M3WOU on passing his foundation exam. Adam is now the youngest member of the club.
Adam comes from a family of radio hams; His Grandfather is John, G3YOU, and his Dad Dave, M0YOU.
A great family achievement and it's good to see that the hobby is still attracting new blood.
We all wish you good luck and look forward to seeing you on the air.  

SCHEDULE OF OPERATION FOR GB1 WKS SCHEDULE OF OPERATION FOR GB1 WKS SCHEDULE OF OPERATION FOR GB1 WKS SCHEDULE OF OPERATION FOR GB1 WKS
June is here, and GB1WKS will be very active through the month.

We will be operating 160 - 2 meters in all modes.
If you would like a qsl card for your contact, you can either qsl direct, or via the buro'.
If you qsl direct, please can you include a stamped addressed envelope, (UK only).
Or if from overseas 2 IRC's.
If no postage is given then the qsl will be sent via the buro'.

Below is a schedule of when we will be on the air

GB1WKS will be a valid callsign from 3rd to 30th June 2008 inclusive.

6Th & 20th June        1700 to 2159Z          St Peters School Hall

7th June                0000 to 2359Z        Under supervision of G3KIP at his QTH

12th June                1200 to 2359Z         Scout Hut, Leigh

20th June 2200 to 22 June 1159Z         Hildenborough R&P Club

27th June 0000 to 30th June 2359Z         Under supervision of G3AIO at his QTH

All other times                                  Under supervision of G6UBM at his QTH