Our Field Days/Weekends – we setup at Fort Purbrook for organised radio events or fun days of QSOing & experiments.

Experimenter’s Field Day

Experimenter’s Field Day

22-11-25
Event has passedI (Harry G7LMJ) have arranged an ad-hoc Experimenter's Day at the Fort on 22nd November 2025 (provisional - depending on weather - to be confirmed). This will allow access to the Stone Store Area and the FPARC Shack (Room 3) from 09-30 to mid-afternoon. This day is for members to try out their equipment, and…

Experimenter’s Field Day

Experimenter’s Field Day

18-10-25
Event has passedI (Harry G7LMJ) have arranged an ad-hoc Experimenter's Day at the Fort on 18th October 2025. This will allow access to the Stone Store Area and the FPARC Shack (Room 3) from 09-30 to mid-afternoon. This day is for members to try out their own equipment, and help and advice will be on hand if…

Field Weekend (Activating G3CNO with IOTA contest)

Field Weekend (Activating G3CNO with IOTA contest)


Main Points of the Weekend: Activating our club call-sign G3CNO in the IOTA (Islands On The Air) HF Contest from 1300 local time (Saturday 26th July) until 1300 local time (Sunday 27th July) 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, CW & SSB only Outside of the contest operating on HF bands with the club's equipment. Experimenters:…

Experimenter’s Field Day

Field Weekend (Activating G3CNO with 4m Contest)

19-07-25
Event has passedMain Points of the Weekend: Activating our club call-sign G3CNO. 4m Contest: Saturday 19th July 1500 - 2100 (local time). Experimenters: Members are welcome to setup and experiment with their own kit, keeping outside of the 4m band during the contest. Other Fort Activities: none we know about at this time. Procedures: The rules for…

Experimenter’s Field Day

Field Weekend (Activating G3CNO in the VHF Fixed Station Contest)

05-07-25 –⁠ 06-07-25
Event has passedMain Points of the Weekend: 🌧️ Weather Changes Play! WX problems [Saturday 5th July, 1700]. We have abandoned the contesting part of the weekend due to increasing winds and rain.Sunday 6th July club members are welcome to visit the shack or utilise the field area with their own equipment as an Experimenter's Day, but there…