AMATEUR RADIO CLASSES – Commence March 10th Sunday

This course of classes will commence on the 10th of March and every Sunday thereafter with Wijay 4S7VJ doing theory classes and Kule 4S7KG doing Morse Classes. Wijay has been conducting classes for a number of years and is experienced in the field. Past Examination papers as well as theory per the Syllabai (syllabuses) will be discussed.

Kule will be doing the practical Morse/CW Classes. CW is mandatory for the Advanced class and that too at 5 Words Per Minute which is very slow compared to 12 and 20 WPM speeds for the General and Advance classes respectively, before the abolition of Morse for a General Class and reduction to 5WPM for Advanced. Even if not required for the Examination for General class, Morse Code (CW) is a fascinating language of its own. Using Q codes and standard formats it is the only way two radio operators who do not speak each others language can easily make valid contacts.

The classes will be free, with the only condition being that you are a member of the Radio Society. You can enroll on the days that the classes are held. This will not only be aimed at the exam but also as an extensive course with practical sessions from time to time.

While Kule and Wijay will be conducting the course experienced members will join from time to time to deal with various topics like Satellite, digital electronics, Disaster communications, operating procedures, antenna theory and radio wave propagation.

I might add these classes form a good base for strong friendships and group enjoyment of the amateur service.

Those interested in following these classes should call Wijay 4S7VJ on 0711514498,

Best regards
Victor 4S7VK
Honorary Secretary RSSL.

Dear Members,

Dear Members,
The RSSL is conducting an antenna workshop on the 10th of February starting at 9.00AM at Jaliya 4S7JL’s residence at Athurugiriya. The main activity is to build 2 metre and 6 metre antennas. If you are interested please contact Jaliya on the following Mobile numbers. 0772378108 / 077 650 9108. Jaliya is making available his top workshop and Jaliya will bulk purchase materials needed, so you need not carry anything. The cost of a 2m antenna is estimated at Rs.200. The 6m antenna will cost around Rs 1000

You should contact Jaliya no later than the 9th of February about your participation. Every one is welcome, either to make your antenna or come observe and take part in the process and if you are sitting the exam the lecture will cover the topic of antenna.

Jaliya’s home can be located at https://goo.gl/maps/3BKiq5DWBWy

Regards and 73
Victor 4S7VK
Secretary RSSL

APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED TILL FRIDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2019.

If you are interested in Amateur radio, to get a license and get on the air, on High Frequency, VHF, UHF and above from your own home and connect with similar interested people all over he world, anyone above the age of 14 years can sit the examination and get the license. If you are an electronics experimenter and have been wanting to transmit legally, DON”T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. The exam in held once a year and the Radio Society of Sri Lanka will help you get your license. If you like to join the RSSL details and application forms are available under Services.

Go to the following link and download the application form, fill up and hand it in at the TRCSL office, 276 Elvitigaala Mawatha, Colombo 09..

http://www.trc.gov.lk/images/pdf/AmeteurRadioApplication_Form.pdf

You can pay up there. If you want to send applications in any other way see the government Gazette of the 11th January 2019. If you have not completed the GCE OL a letter from your school will suffice.

The gazette can be downloaded here;

http://www.rssl.lk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1547640576_2019-01-11_I-IIA_E.pdf

THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE RADIO SOCIETY OF SRI LANKA will be held on the 23rd  of January 2019, commencing sharp on time at 6PM in the Balcony Hall OTTER AQUATIC CLUB, BAUDHALOKA MAWATHA COLOMBO.

Hope to see you all at Otters.