Use of Callsigns and Suffixes Call signs The purpose of call signs Call signs are the primary method amateurs use to identify themselves when communicating withother operators. Each amateur radio licensee has a unique call sign, by which they can be identified.This is important for spectrum management as it enables receiving stations to know who is callingthem and so ensures […]
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The next 145 Alive event will commence Saturday 11th May at 13:00 UK time. See below for regional allocated frequencies. Our local event is hosted by Net controllers Phil 2EODGP & Steve 2E0OTG of LADAR (Leyland & District Amateur Radio Club)
Every Monday evening the club gets together to host a weekly net on GB7HN courtesy of Steve Curtis the repeater keeper of GB7HN. We welcome all licensed amateur radio enthusiasts. This is an open net and all are welcome whether your a member or not, these nets are run by SLARC members weekly. Feel free to come join us and […]
The club now has three Morse keys complete with practice oscillators available for those that want to perfect their CW skills on a club night.
Our new website (yes, this one) has launched. Our revised format details more information about who we are and what we do. New sections give additional useful information for radio enthusiasts based in our neck of the woods. Please do take a little time to have a look round and feel free to contact us with your comments and criticisms.
Polo shirts bearing the club logo are now available in many colours and sizes from ‘Small’ to ‘XXLarge’. Prices start from £12.50 and you can place your orders at the club night meeting with the secretary Steve.
What a great day at NARSA (North Amateur Radio Societies Association) Rally. The South Lancs ARC stand was busy all day meeting and talking to Amateur Radio enthusiasts from all over the UK and beyond! It kick started the ‘Ham Plate’ draw too. Visit the NARSA Website
South Lancs Amateur Radio Club activated their local beacon, Ashurst Beacon, with a special event call sign of GB9ASH in a celebration of the start of communication over vast distances. On a super sunny summer day the club was on air from 1000hrs to 1600hrs UTC on 2m VHF (FM and SSB), 40m SSB & QRP and 20m SSB and […]
During 2020 we had to suspend all face to face meetings and activities and moved the club online using Video Conferencing. When activities return you will see the details on this page but until then stay safe, follow the government guidlines and enjoy your radio.
Hopefully from the 29th March onwards when the rule of 6 returns we can return to Ashurst Beacon in a small group. As its out in the open air, if government guildlines allow, we hope to have a monthly meeting radio event. Stay tuned for any upcoming dates