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Published: 21 March 2023

Last Updated: 21 March 2023

Hello

The clubs Webmaster Mark G0LGJ is currently upgrading our Joomla web platform which hosts our website also hosts our newsletter email system.

As part of this process it is likely that most people will receive an email titled 'New User Details' from Marks own g0lgj hosting email address and this will mention K-Hosting.

Please just ignore this email and delete it 

It is not spam in the true sense of the word, although Mark did not realise it would send an email to everyone on our newsletter list as part of the process. Your email address is as safe as it always has been on the NARC system, it is just sending these emails as part of the upgrade process.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience or concern caused.

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David G7URP and Mark G0LGJ

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Published: 21 March 2023

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Hi please ignore any emails from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with k-hosting.co.uk in the body of the email suggesting new user details.
This is in prep for new website.

Regards Mark G0LGJ

NARC Live online Wednesday 22nd March 2023: Space Weather numbers

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Published: 04 March 2023

Last Updated: 18 March 2023

Tonight we meet online for NARC Live and welcome our own Steve G0KYA who is going to give us a talk "What do the numbers mean - making sense of space weather and the ionosphere".

Before Steve's presentation we would like to share your club news, stories, pictures and the solution to the latest 'What on Earth...'!

So please send any news, pictures and views you can share for NARC Live! to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3pm latest on Wednesday.

Join Tammy M0TC and David G7URP live on BATC or Facebook - everyone is welcome.

Watch live on BATC or Facebook at 19.30: 

Watch live on BATC:

https://batc.org.uk/live/NARC

or Facebook Live:

https://www.facebook.com/norfolkamateurradioclub  

WATCHING PREVIOUS NARC LIVE's...

If you missed a NARC Live we now we record most shows in the studio and upload them to Youtube within   couple of days. So you can watch almost any previous recorded NARC Live show by going to YouTube, searching for "Norfolk ARC", click on Videos and choose the programme you want to watch. https://www.youtube.com/c/norfolkamateurradio/videos 

What on Earth is this...?

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Published: 23 February 2023

Last Updated: 21 March 2023

This is our regular competition where we show an unusual object, tool, gadget or thing-me-bob sent in by one of the NARC members and you have to guess (or you know!) what it is or what it does...

Have a good look at the picture below - what on earth is this...?!

Please email your answers with the subject 'What on earth' to David & Tammy This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3pm on WEDNESDAY OF OUR NEXT NARC LIVE and we will read out all of the entries and tell you what it is!

Whats your mystery object - we need more unusual gadgets, tools and gizmos

We ask for your photos of unusual items to feature in future weeks. To enter please send us a good quality photo of your 'What on earth is this' along with a brief description and ideally at the same time include a second photo of it in use by email to the same email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Everyone has one of those 'must-have' kitchen gadgets they bought at a show or one of the strange inventions by Ronco or KTel that you just had to have at the time, but only used once! Please use your own photo if you possibly can, but if you do send us a photo by someone else please be sure to tell us who owns the © copyright.

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David G7URP & Tammy M0TC  

Remember please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. not reply to the newsletter or any other email address or Facebook or David & Tammy will not receive it directly and may never receive it!  

International Marconi Day 2023, Caister Lifeboat, Saturday 22nd Aprii

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Published: 17 March 2023

Last Updated: 17 March 2023

Here’s one for your diaries. On Saturday 22nd April 2023, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club will once again run a special event station with the callsign GB0CMS at Caister Lifeboat station as part of the International Marconi Day celebrations.

If you haven’t been involved in IMD before, on this day, the closest Saturday to Guglielmo Marconi's birthday, stations around the world are set up at sites with historical links to the inventor's work.

Although it is not a contest, radio amateurs around the world contact as many of these stations as possible to try and win an award. We therefore have to hand out GB0CMS to as many stations as possible on HF (VHF/UHF contacts do not count). With the current sunspot activity, this could be one of the best IMDs we have done.

The station will run from approx. 9am to 5pm, with set up from 8am, and we will be looking for operators for both the 80m/40m station and the 20m/15m/10m station.

You can update the operator roster yourself or send me your details. Just one slot person for now please. See https://docs.google.com/document/d/12oHIFahk7vNjEwlGZZ7_JjnePM-QzeO13f6tXQpqJHU/edit?usp=sharing

SSB, FT8 and CW will be used, so you don't have to be a CW operator.

For more details see the GB0CMS entry at https://www.qrz.com/db/GB0CMS

Steve G0KYA (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

GB2CW Morse Corner Week ending 17.03.23

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Published: 18 March 2023

Last Updated: 18 March 2023

GB2CW Morse Corner Week ending 10.03.23
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MORSE CLASSES FOR 2023 HAVE REALLY GOOD ATTENDANCE.
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Good to see but there really is a large amount of room for improvement.
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Since writing last week about the method of learning Morse without proper tuition, i.e. without joining local classes, I have heard again from Claire M7EAH. I now appreciate that she is receiving the correct tuition, though not through NARC.

I have since emailed her to apologise for some unreasonable assumptions and comments I made in this piece and to wish her luck in her endeavours.

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If anybody is interested in learning and joining the GB2CW classes I would be very pleased to hear from you. Email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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As an experiment I logged into ChatGPT and asked it ( him/her? ) to compose a piece for this Newsletter as to why anybody should learn Morse code. The following is the piece I was given, not bad for a robot! Whadya fink?
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Morse code is a fascinating and historic way of communicating that is still used today in many different fields. Although it may seem daunting at first, learning Morse code is a rewarding and enriching experience that can open up new opportunities and broaden your communication skills.

By learning Morse code, you'll be able to communicate with others using a system that has been used for over 150 years. It's a system that has stood the test of time and has been used in countless applications, from military communication to amateur radio.

Moreover, learning Morse code can also be a fun and challenging way to exercise your brain. Studies have shown that learning a new language or communication system can help improve cognitive function and memory, and Morse code is no exception.

Finally, learning Morse code can be a great way to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for history, technology, and communication. There are many communities and organizations dedicated to the study and practice of Morse code, and by joining these groups, you'll be able to meet new people, learn new skills, and expand your horizons.

In short, learning Morse code is a valuable and rewarding experience that can enrich your life in many different ways. So if you're a newcomer looking for a new challenge, consider giving Morse code a try. Who knows, it may just become your new favorite hobby!
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Classes are as per the table below, BUT speeds will be aimed at whoever checks in for practice.
Accuracy transcends Speed is the motto of FISTS, but in tuition that is the way to go.
So, if you join and can only manage around 10 wpm that will be the speed!
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Classes are now waiting for you to join and there is a variety of days and times to choose from. You will be expected to put in at least 30 minutes practice per day and if you do that you can soon see progress. It's not only the code to learn but lots of procedural signals, punctuation, abbreviations ( around 300 but not all are used! ) and correct protocols to use on the air.
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DO NOT use a Morse reader. You do not become a CW operator that way. CW is a nuaanced mode and you have to be aware of what is going on around you. With a reader only copying ONE signal, that is impossible. You can get away with it in a contest, but even then, you could create a situation that you don't want. Just learn the Code - get on with it!

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Soooooooooooooo, join in any of the following classes - you will be most welcome!

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Head copy class was great this week with five attending and a couple listening only, very chuffed with that result!

The guy you see in the picture could be you. Nothing can replace sitting in front of a receiver with headphones on just LISTENING around the bands only. This is the way you learn good operating, propagation, what bands are open at what time to what parts of the world.
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If you have any questions, do call on 145.450. There is always a CW operator there monitoring and will be only too pleased to discuss anything to do with Morse.
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If you like the idea of learning Morse "in tempo" take a look and listen to this:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XHwygN9CK
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If you have a drum kit you could try it yourself! Look for the mistake..............
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Recently I gave some information about sticky pads for your desk to prevent your Morse key sliding around. I ordered two and have one on my desk for my Vibroplex paddle. I can honestly say these are the best thing I have tried. I had an original sticky pad that I bought years ago, somewhat thicker than these new ones. I was dubious at first sight of the new ones but they really are good. The price is not bad either, they are washable and will retain their quality. Your paddle won't slide around on these pads.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06Y252SJP/ref=pe_19532351_772108491_em_1p_1_im

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CW OPS
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Phil G4LPP made over 100 Qs in the evening session this week, so congratulations for that Phil! If you would like to be nominated for membership of CW OPS just let one of the local members know and we will do the necessary. The only pre-condition is that you are good up to 25wpm. You can earn yourself a medallion by attending a certain number of sessions.
Even if you are NOT a member, please feel free to join in some of these sessions. For the UK the exchange is {NAME} G
This is a great way of both making new friends and gaining a lot of practice in a fun way.
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If again you are serious about learning CW, then why not join the CW OPS Academy? You sign up for a year in semesters with your own tutor. He will oversee your course and get you up to a decent speed in a year. That way it's a bit like going back to school inasmuch you do feel obligated to attend each week and maintain some progress. The younger you are the easier it is. It is never too late to learn however so don't let your age be a barrier.
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Once you do attain 25wpm with ease, then gaining lots of experience on the air could lead to other things.............
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RUFZXP
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No table this week as there are no updated scores.

Send your new score to Jim G3YLA by Thursday evening at the latest. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The NARC Net.
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Learning Net Protocol is not that easy and requires practice. To help with this the NARC Net was started a few years ago. We are STILL waiting for newcomers to join on a regular basis however. No need to feel shy or nervous because the Net is the place to learn and we always have a discussion afterwards on 145.250 FM.
We are now starting the NARC Net at 20 wpm. On a paddle, this provides reasonable speed and good Morse to encourage those trying out their skils for the first time, or even those not comfortable at higher speeds. This is what the Net was instigated for in the first place so please try to join in.
The Net controller will call ON TIME at 8.00 and will listen ONLY for beginners to start with so please DO NOT call before time and DO NOT call until sufficient time has been given to those beginners. There must be dozens of them just busting to join in so let's hope this produces some results! Please wait until the Net Controller STARTS the Net before lodging your call.
Once the Net controller has called for those beginners a couple of times, then we can also join in. Then, we can run at 20 wpm for the complete Net or if the controller wishes, he can increase the speed to a suggested level, say 25 wpm.
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Being a pedantic pest I do like to see accurate netting. Please pay particular attention to that.
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Below are the details of the Net.

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3543.00KHz 2000 local time on Monday evenings. Join us for a chat. It lasts approximately an hour.
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Net Operator's list:
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Malcolm G3PDH
Chris G4CCX
Phil G4LPP
Dick G3WRJ
Roger G3LDI
Les G0DFC
Jim G3YLA
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This is the current list.
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Please keep a list of Net Controllers so you can work out when it will be your turn. I will highlight the call in red each week for the following Monday.
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That's it, open the cage, play the music.
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If you have any input, please email me.

73 de Roger, G3LDI GB2CW Coordinator. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. May the Morse be with you.