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Southampton University Wireless Society. What is Amateur Radio?. A technical hobby A volunteer public service A way to meet new people A way to keep in touch Another way to compete. History. Club callsign is G3KMI Originally Issued in 1953 Contesting Trips to the Channel Islands
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What is Amateur Radio? • A technical hobby • A volunteer public service • A way to meet new people • A way to keep in touch • Another way to compete
History • Club callsign is G3KMI • Originally Issued in 1953 • Contesting • Trips to the Channel Islands • In use until 2001
The Present • Re-Issued in 2011 • Regular meetings • Frequent outings • Growing number of licensed members
What’s on Offer • Training • Access to Exams • Advice • Equipment setup help • Operating Evenings • Society Outings • Trips to other clubs • A friendly atmosphere
Get Involved! • Get Licensed! • suws.susu.org • Join #G3KMI on irc.zepler.net (hosted by ECS) • Weekly meetings – • 18:00 every Thursday in 59/1257 (Zepler Seminar room 1) • Regular operating outings & evenings