Essex 2m Activity Day March 2015

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Amateur radio operators in Essex, UK have decided to address the issue of a lack of activity in the 2m band, by planning an activity day to promote use of the band.

One of the clubs who will be involved is the Thurrock Acorns ARC, who are arranging an afternoon of activities between 1-4pm on Saturday 28th March 2015.

Thurrock Acorns will be operating using their club call operating during this time, hoping to work other amateurs across Essex.

The team from Thurrock are hoping to get help from other groups in the Essex area to try to get as many people on-air as possible, and will be supported by Essex Ham.

Thurrock Acorn Amateur Radio Club - http://www.taarc.co.uk/

Melbourne QRP by the Bay

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If you're into QRP, homebrewing and HF antennas don't miss Melbourne's QRP by the Bay.

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Enthusiastic amateurs will gather on Chelsea beach and show of projects, demonstrate antennas and swap experiences.

If you've just got your ham ticket and haven't done much HF, it's a great opportunity to see how it's done with 5 or 10 watts. It's easier than you 
think.

VK3YE Peter Parker told WIA National News that the venue will be Chelsea Beach, near Victory Park and the Chelsea Longbeach Surf Lifesaving Club.

The date: Saturday February 14 from 3pm. That's Saturday February 14, any time from 3pm.
QRP by the Bay is an informal gathering. Bring any radio related projects, equipment, antenna or accessories. Stay as short or long as you like. 

The venue is family friendly with numerous parks and food outlets nearby.

While it’s Valentine’s day there’s plenty in and around Chelsea to combine a visit with a meal or sunset walk on the beach.

This will be the fourth Melbourne QRP by the Bay. Last November’s produced a record crowd with nearly 30 present.

Antarctic Activity Week

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12th Antarctic Activity Week (AAW) to take place between 16 - 22th February 2015.

This event is promoted by Worldwide Antarctic Program (WAP) each year to improve the world-wide attention about the Antarctic Continent and its related matters, with the aim of staying close to the researchers and personnel who are spending their time away from home and families studying the Antarctic life and its secrets in the so many remote scientific stations in this icy continent.

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The WAP is also thankful for what the Nations and Research Foundations are doing to protect this still uncontaminated corner of the planet and to share a message of peace among the world. The AAW is a unique event world-wide where Hams (in any corner of the world) sign up and help promote the special attention given to the Antarctica.

This worldwide event is open to all radio amateurs wishing to join them using a special callsign which help promote the Antarctica.

All SES with a WAP reference number will qualify for WAP ASEA (Antarctic Special events Award). The WAP Ref. number for any special callsign requested/issued for this occurrence can be provided upon request by sending an E-mail to I1HYW (QRZ.com).

The list of participants is still open and is available - http://www.waponline.it/AntarcticActivityWeek/tabid/113/Default.aspx