RadioHams

Amateur Radio Interest Group
As Woodley was the home of Aircraft Innovation during the 20th Centenary, it is not surprising to see many strange aerials sticking out of the regular looking homes on the approaches to the The Space. Underneath each such aerial arrays will be a Radio Ham.

Some of our Hackspace Members are Radio Hams too, and this page is for news and event listing links of interest to Radio Hams. Given the overlap of skills between Radio, Electronics and Hacking we should encourage as much interaction as possible. Post news, ideas and projects, either here or on the Google Group as in this example post]

Planned Events
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Previous Events
Hackspace members are getting involved with the Newbury Radio Rally on Sunday 17th June 2012, the stand and content is being discussed at this GG Thread

In an example of the benefits of the Maker Clustering, that is at the heart of RMS:RHS, is this suggestion from the thread. It can be produced by the 3D Printing group, another core interest of some members. 3D Printed Antenna Supports The poster comments: "Not sure what is best material for outdoor antenna use and for insulation! Many Ham Radio guys love "boat anchor" gear and most parts were originally made at great expense from unobtanium. Could we show how replacement knobs, panels, feet, gears, brackets, fan mouldings, etc. could be made? May start a demand for green military colour filament."

Resources
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Links
[http://xggcomms.com/ XGGComms, a supplier of amateur radio equipment. Suggested by Dean ]

Reading HAM Google Group

Reading and District Amateur Radio Club Website