Mar 27
On the 17th of March 2025 Simon MW0NWM gave the Dragon Amateur Radio Club members a very interesting and informative talk answering that very question! It turns out that the RSGB (Radio Society of Great Britain) provides members with a range of benefits, including access to its very own magazine (Radcom), exclusive online resources, Award schemes …
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Mar 12
Every year the Dragon Amateur Radio Club holds a construction contest with the aim of encouraging members to build either radio equipment or ancillary items which will enhance their radio operations and then to exhibit the builds to encourage others to follow their example. Read about the contest at https://dragonamateurradioclub.co.uk/darc-construction-contest-2024-18th-nov-2024/ On February 3rd 2025 the Dragon …
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Mar 12
It’s March the 11th 2025 and it might look sunny outside, but it isn’t, it’s freezing —so cold that even penguins would be like, “Nah, I’m staying in.” But did that stop David Morgan (GW6MLI) and Martin Moyse (2W0NKS) because when the radio waves call, you answer, even if your fingers are so numb they …
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Mar 12
During March of 2025 RSGB Cymru (Wales) have been running a 15m 21Mhz challenge contest for members and affiliated clubs in regions 6 and 7. Participants are encouraged to build a home-brew resonant antenna for the 21MHz / 15M band, and make as many QSO’s as possible during the challenge. David initially built a long wire at …
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Mar 12
On the 3rd of March Martin (2W0NKS) gave the club a talk on producing media for websites. Martin explained that Good media is crucial for a website because it enhances user experience, engagement, and credibility, boosts engagement and retention, improves communication, enhances SEO and performance, builds trust and credibility, and attracts new interest in the club and …
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Jan 30
Amateur radio operators, often known as “hams,” are known for their deep passion for communication and technology, but their interests rarely stop there. The hobby’s diverse nature attracts people from all walks of life, many of whom bring their enthusiasm for other pursuits into their amateur radio experiences. This blending of hobbies creates a dynamic …
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Dec 21
The Contest The Dragon Amateur Radio Club 24MHz Challenge started on the 1st November 2024 and ran until the 30th November 2024. The aim of the challenge was to encourage club members to get active on the 24MHz band, with a little friendly rivalry. Of course this was not a formal contest so any QSO …
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Dec 12
Dragon Amateur Radio Club member Marc Bloore MW0PNC has just given his QSL card an update, showcasing a beautiful photo of his charming village, Talysarn, in beautiful North Wales. But, what is a QSL card? A QSL card confirms a two-way radio communication between amateur radio stations, or the reception of a one-way signal from …
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Dec 04
Many clubs across our great nation come together for an Annual General Meeting (AGM), and the Dragon Amateur Radio Club proudly embraces this tradition. This meeting is not just a formality; it’s a powerful opportunity for our members to unite, share visions for the future, and actively shape the direction of our club where members …
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Nov 30
Every year the Dragon Amateur Radio Club holds a construction contest with the aim of encouraging members to build either radio equipment or ancillary items which will enhance their radio operations and then to exhibit the builds to encourage others to follow their example. Entries could have included any radio-related equipment, for example a morse oscillator, test unit, …
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