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We would like to pass on our condolences and sincere thanks to Sue, who lost her uncle John G0RHM (also G3ZUC) some time ago and, more recently, John’s wife and Sue’s Aunt Doris (Di), G0RHL, both of Heckington and now sadly ‘silent key’. In their memory, Sue has very kindly donated a radio and some…

As we reach the end of the year – our first year, here at H&DRG – I’d like to reflect on the group’s meteoric rise. Just over a year ago there was relatively little hobby radio activity in and around Heckington. 12 months later, we have a thriving group of around 60 signed up members,…

Our ‘Community Champions’ campaign is now up and running at Heckington Coop and it has already raised over £100 for club. From now, until 1st March, if you use your Coop Card at Heckington Coop, as well as benefitting yourself, the club gets a contribution. So, if you visit the Coop please do use your…

We made it into Radcom, the house magazine of The Radio Society of Britain, this month. The article has triggered much interest and hopefully raised some issues for other clubs and the national society to think about. For those of you who don’t receive Radcom, a full version of the article will appear here, on…

Our main aim has always been to support more people to use hobby radio. Now, after a great deal of work and with the help of the Sleaford Community Power Fund and North Kesteven District Council, we can take the next step. Our new loan scheme opens today and is available to all full members….

We’re delighted to be able to announce that we’ve received the first instalment of £1000 funding from Sleaford Community Power fund. This will enable us to commence Phase 1 of our development project. There are two phases to the project which will see H&DRG develop a lending scheme so that people can try radio before…

March’s club night at the Pavilion Heckington was another great night, thanks to everyone who came. A special thanks to Carl (aka ‘Firestarter’) for organising the quiz to raise a few quid for the club coffers and for donating the prize which was won by Mick P. Everyone seemed well impressed with my mince pies….

Don’t forget, it’s Heckington 7 District’s inaugural club meet on Wednesday 28th February 2024, 7pm at the Pavilion. It will be great to meet some of you for the first time. And if you’re thinking about joining us, why not come along and hear all about the newest (and best!) radio club in Lincolnshire! 😉

Here’s something that might encourage some of you to give contesting a go. The FMAC series is an FM only contest each month on 2m and 70cm, intended for beginners who only have FM radios. The FMAC legs are just 55 minutes long (at 7pm before the UKAC leg on the same band) and teams…

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