In light of the General Data Protection Regulations that come in to force 25 May 2018 SKARS has performed an audit and assessment of data it holds and uses.
Privacy/Data Protection Policy
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Report and photos (Digital and Internet Linked Amateur Radio – Sean 2E0ENN)
On May 4 2018 Sean Burton 2E0ENN gave a talk and demonstration of the various Digital voice modes available to amateurs including DMR, DSTAR and Fusion (C4FM) and how they be connected via internet linking. Several types of personal hotspot brought along, explained and demonstrated. Sean made several QSOs via the system, one to club member Sid G4RIO who was out mobile at the time.
Digital and Internet Linked Amateur Radio – Sean 2E0ENN
At the club meeting Friday 4th May 2018, there will be a presentation on Digital and Internet Linked Amateur Radio with Sean Burton 2E0ENN
Details here
Basic First Aid Training – 6 April
On the 6th April 2018 SKARS will be holding a session on Basic First Aid Training at the club meeting, everyone welcome (normal £2 cover charge to pay hall costs)
GB0WM – Woolsthorpe Manor Cancelled
Due to the weather forecasts and weather warning for freezing temperatures, snow and high winds, gusting to 50mph the special event station GB0WM at Woolsthorpe Manor for British Science Week has been cancelled.
It is hoped the station may be put on later in the year
New HOW-TO section added
Andrew M0NRD has written a number of HOW-TO guides following his Raspberry PI talk
To see them go here
Friday 2nd March – Meeting Cancelled
Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions and forecasts and weather warnings in place it has been decided to cancel the meeting on Friday 2nd March 2018
Andrew M0NRD
Introduction to PI talk postponed
The planned talk by Andrew M0NRD on the Raspberry PI due to be held at the club meeting on 16th February has been postponed to a later date.
Unfortunately unforeseen circumstances mean Andrew cannot attend.
Do Something New – Grantham Museum (17th Feb)
South Kesteven ARS will be attending the “Do Something New” event at the Grantham Museum on Saturday 17th February 2018
More information from www.granthammuseum.org.uk
For map etc, see calendar https://skars.co.uk/event/do-something-new-grantham-museum/
AGM Committee changes for 2018
Following the AGM held on 5th January 2018 the following members have joined the committee
Club Secretary – Konrad Emery-Ford M0KVF
Club Treasurer – Steve Marsh M6TTZ
We thank Konrad and Steve for volunteering for these roles and wish them every success.
The remainder of the committee remain unchanged, full details here