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Jan 05
RSGB Cymru, Region 6 & 7 – 40 Metre (7MHz) Challenge
Radio amateurs across Cymru / Wales are being encouraged to get active on the 40 metre band this February with the launch of the February 2026 7 MHz QSO Challenge. Running from 1 to 28 February 2026, the month-long activity challenges operators to make as many contacts as possible on the 7 MHz band. The event is …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/rsgb-cymru-region-6-7-40-metre-7mhz-challenge/
Dec 17
Its Christmas
Once a year, when the mince pies are warm, the batteries are fully charged, and nobody can remember where the spare coax went, the Dragon Amateur Radio Club gathers for its most important transmission of all… the Christmas Party. There were: There was laughter, festive cheer, and the annual mystery of how many members brought “just one little …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/its-christmas/
Nov 04
DARC AGM Nov 2025
On the 3rd of November 2025 the Dragon Amateur Radio Club held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Canolfan Esceifiog Community Centre, Lon Groes, Gaerwen, Anglesey, LL60 6DD and on Zoom for those unable to attend. With over 22 members in attendance and 3 members attending via ZOOM this years AGM had a very positive …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/darc-agm-nov-2025/
Aug 27
GB0VJ D Day special event station
Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day is observed annually on August 15th, commemorating the 1945 surrender of Japan and the end of World War II. 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day Dragon Amateur Radio Club members David Morgan GW6MLI and Martin Moyse 2W0NKS ran a special event …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/gb0vj-d-day-special-event-station/
Aug 27
GB2TD Lighthouses on the Air – Trwyn Du Lighthouse.
Each year, the Dragon Amateur Radio Club takes part in Lighthouses and Lightships on the Air. Our chosen location is usually close to Trwyn Du Lighthouse at Penmon, Anglesey. This year we set up on the Friday, ready to begin operating early on Saturday morning. The main station ran on a simple doublet antenna with an …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/gb2td-lighthouses-on-the-air-trwyn-du-lighthouse/
Jul 09
The RSGB CW Field Day – June 7/8th 2025 by Stewart Rolfe GW0ETF
I found myself free for this year’s contest and thought, why not dust off the official club call GW4TTA and let it sing on the airwaves once again? I decided to do it properly — truly portable (hence GW4TTA/p), going back to basics with no internet cluster crutches, no comforting hum of mains power, and …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/the-rsgb-cw-field-day-june-7-8th-2025-by-stewart-rolfe-gw0etf/
Jun 27
All about the ‘Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast’ by Simon MW0NWM
Each year during the Antarctic Midwinter, the BBC World Service broadcast a special programme called the ‘Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast’. The programme is specially broadcast for the around 40 scientists and support staff of the British Antarctic Survey who are enduring the harsh polar midwinter. The first Midwinter Broadcast was in 1955, meaning that this years …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/all-about-the-antarctic-midwinter-broadcast-by-simon-mw0nwm/
Jun 27
DARC Member John Byast (2W0JYB)
The Dragon Amateur Radio Club has many members with a hugely diverse skillset. John is indeed another of these members who has a wide range of interests and hobbies other than Amateur Radio. John is a passionate walker and living in North Wales offers him some of the best walks in the UK ranging from …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/darc-member-john-byast-2w0jyb/
Jun 17
Exploring the Best Amateur Radio Websites
A club presentation by Simon MW0NWM While amateur radio is, at its core, a hobby centred around communication via radio waves, there’s a whole world of helpful websites out there. On Monday the 2nd June 2025 Simon MW0NWM gave a talk at the Dragon Amateur Radio Club highlighting some of the best websites that he …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/exploring-the-best-amateur-radio-websites/
Jun 16
DARC member Martin Moyse (2W0NKS)
Hi, I’m Martin Moyse – licensed amateur radio operator (callsign 2W0NKS), proud member of the Dragon Amateur Radio Club, and the guy who makes the internet work for both DARC and the Meirion Amateur Radio Society (aka “Webmaster Supreme”). I’m also a founding member and former chairman of many years for the North Wales Amateur …
Permanent link to this article: https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/darc-member-martin-moyse-2w0nks/
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