2012 Bath Buildathon announced

The date of the 5th Bath Buildathon has been confirmed as Saturday, 7 January 2012. For those that are not familiar with the concept, the basic idea is for a group of radio enthusiasts to lock themselves in a room for a day and build a radio project under the watchful eye of a few experienced mentors. These events are ideal for Intermediate students or licensed amateurs who has never raised solder smoke in anger before.

This year the event will cost £60 to include a 20m SSB superhet receiver kit, room hire, tea, coffee, etc. The Bath Buildathon Crew will be providing all tools and test equipment required and no previous experience is needed, just a bucket load of enthusiasm!

Booking forms for the Buildathon are available on request from g0fuw AT tiscali.co.uk or by post. Steve is QTHR in the Yearbook and on QRZ.com

Foundation class in Bath

All the signs are looking good for a Foundation class to start on Thursday the 8th September.

Course will be held in the Scout HQ, Grove St, Bath and will run for 7 weeks, including the exam.

I have sent registration forms to those that have expressed an interest but we have room for more, so if you know of anyone interested in joining in, point them in my direction.

Looking further ahead, Intermediate looking good for October start, January for the 5th Bath Buildathon and an Advanced course starting Jan/Feb for the July exam.