September 30, 2009

This year D-STAR USERGROUP Northern will be standing at the National Hamfest in Lincoln.
The Hamfest is to be held on the 2nd & 3rd Of October 2009 at the Newark Showground.
We’ll be bringing along some D-STAR kit and for you to play with and answering some of your questions about the D-STAR system.
Newark Showground is just 5 minutes from Junction 21 of the A1. The rally is being held in the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall which is a great exhibition space with plenty of room.
We hope to see you there!
For more info see – http://www.nationalhamfest.org.uk
September 21, 2009

At the beginning of October 2009, SYRG will be starting our next Foundation Course.
It’s FREE and open to all ages who want to discover radio and the exciting world of digital communications.
Learn about radio, computers and networking… Find out how radio signals propagate around the world and how computers play a role in everyday radio communications.
On the 11th week the course offers you the chance to take the foundation exam. This gives you entry level to amateur radio and your own unique callsign.
The course is intended to provide an exciting introduction to the hobby while requiring an acceptable minimum level of skill and experience.
Join us for 11 weeks from 4.30pm – 5.30 pm starting Thursday October 1st at the Dearne Renaissance Centre, Priory Road, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8AE . Places are limited.
If you’d like to attend please call 01709 894082 to secure your place