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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Reminder that it’s National Hamfest today and tomorrow at the Newark Showground. If you’re going, have fun. Rally info: hamhub.uk/content/nati...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Know anyone looking to get their Foundation licence? Our free September course starts this Sunday. www.essexham.co.uk/train/book-a...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

As the RSGB's Course & Exam Finder has been offline for weeks, we've created our own - not only to help students find a nearby in-person training location, but to support the dozens of clubs running hands-on training. Our new Course & Exam Finder is here: www.essexham.co.uk/train/course...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Know anyone interested in taking their first steps in amateur radio? Over 14,000 have studied with us. Our next free course starts this Sunday on our updated new learning platform - they can book a place at courses.essexham.co.uk - videos, mocks, course books and even an audiobook

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Operating on 145.500MHz as GB5STG for #stgeorgesday at Galleywood Common. Also on MeshCore #essexham

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We’re at Galleywood Common for #stgeorgesday this Thursday - informal gathering from 1pm… come and say hello, or listen out for us locally on 2m - www.essexham.co.uk/events/st-ge...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

It’s the RSGB’s online AGM today from 10am. We’ll be watching the live stream from 10am… will you? Link: youtube.com/watch?v=T_enRqboCvs

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RSGB 2026 AGM livestream: Saturday 18 April

YouTube video by Radio Society of Great Britain

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Want to learn about MeshCore? Andrew M0OTV is giving a talk at SEARS in Thundersley on Thursday 9th April - details of the meeting here: www.essexham.co.uk/events/sears...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Each year, we submit a couple of member questions. Anything you’d like us to ask the RSGB board at this year’s RSGB AGM?

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Non-ham radio post, but possibly of interest to those interested in the space programme. Free opportunity to get your name on an SD card sent around the moon in the upcoming Artemis mission - www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Show and Tell at the SEARS club night had an AliExpress theme tonight - the new Bluetooth-programmable Baofeng, HF SDR and a Heltec for MeshCore. As promised, for those interested, links to products demoed: www.sxham.uk/ali - when we get time, hands-on videos to follow…

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Know anyone interested in getting their first amateur radio licence? Our next free online course starts this Sunday. We've helped over 14,000 and counting! Sign up for the free courses is at www.hamtrain.co.uk - Share and Enjoy...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Dorothy M0LMR on 145.500 calling CQ from the East Essex Hackspace. Give her a call!

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

We'll be at the East Essex Hackspace this Sunday the 21st from 1pm for our last get-together of 2025. All welcome. Details here: www.essexham.co.uk/events/hacks...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Last day to get our two Kindle training books for just £1.99 each. See www.sxham.uk/bf – ends 29 Nov 2025

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

AI report and image covering tonight's Monday Net Night, with Aubrey in the chair. Before you say it, the AI image creator hasn't read the band plan. Report: www.essexham.co.uk/monday-night...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Intermediate M8 and M9 callsigns are now available on the Ofcom licensing site. For full details, see www.essexham.co.uk/intermediate...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Encouraging Club to Thrive panel discussion up next on the RSGB Convention Live Stream. Watch live now… www.youtube.com/live/6z-ItoC... #rsgbconvention

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RSGB Convention 2025 Livestream - Saturday 11 October

YouTube video by Radio Society of Great Britain

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

For those at a loose end this weekend, the RSGB Convention is streaming live this weekend - details here: rsgb.org/main/rsgb-co... - sessions to watch today include solar eclipses, QO-100, online emerging and a talk on how to encourage clubs to thrive

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Tonight’s Monday Night Net report summary, with a little help from AI. www.essexham.co.uk/monday-night...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Monday Night Net Report 29 Sept 2025, courtesy of AI. www.essexham.co.uk/monday-night...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

For those on, or listening to, tonight’s net, here’s what AI came up with! Remember to join us Monday at 8pm for our weekly get-together

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

At a loose end today? It’s the Hadleigh Fayre, and SEARS will be there promoting amateur radio. Fayre is on 11am to 5pm, Sunday 31st of August. Pop along, or listen out for them on-air. Details here: www.essexham.co.uk/events/sears...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Fascinating new video about the Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker. If you’ve not visited, it’s well worth it, to see a chilling part of Cold War history. Not mentioned in the video, but local hams have a WebSDR at the bunker and hold field days here -callsign GB0SNB. youtu.be/IDqXO307y9U?...

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Inside Kelvedon Hatch Bunker: London's Nuclear HQ

YouTube video by Robslondon

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Great to make contact with 20 cubs and scouts at an event organised by Derek M0SCE today in South Essex. Hope the weather holds up for the hike and the overnight camp. ⛺️

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

GB0JSS operating 40m and 2m (145.475MHz currently). Give us a shout or come and say hi

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Some Essex Hams already up at Galleywood for the Summer Solstice. If you’re visiting our field day today, be warned that it’s hot. Bring liquids, wear lotion! www.essexham.co.uk/events/essex...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

This Saturday, we're at Galleywood Common from 10am onwards for the June Summer Solstice. Pop down and play, or make contact with GB0JSS. More details here: www.essexham.co.uk/events/essex...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Scene from the Ipswich Rally today

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

It’s Ipswich Rally day today - to those attending, have a great day. hamhub.uk/content/ipsw...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The results of our 2025 Amateur Radio Survey have been released. Check out our video summary here: youtu.be/KQA_M3bi0Sk or download the full results at www.essexham.co.uk/uk-amateur-r...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Windmills on the Air weekend this weekend. SEARS (South Essex ARS) will be operating at Rayleigh Windmill today. Listen out for them on-air today (Sun 11th May)

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Short video of today’s St. George’s Day activation - something of an Essex Ham tradition, whatever the WX! youtu.be/jE1hCJUr-go?...

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St George's Day GB5STG 2025

YouTube video by Essex Ham Team

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

GB5STG listening through GB3DA for St George’s Day at Galleywood Common. Anyone about? #StGeorgesDay

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Weather continues to not look great for our planned get-together at Galleywood Common for St George’s Day, but we’re still planning to meet up for a few hours. See www.essexham.co.uk/events/st-ge... for details

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

It’s the RSGB AGM today. If you’re interested in the work of our National society, watch the livestream from 10am for an update on the last year, and answers to members questions, hopefully including a couple of questions we submitted about supporting newcomers. www.youtube.com/live/G-ks_vp...

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RSGB 2025 AGM livestream: Saturday 12 April

YouTube video by Radio Society of Great Britain

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

RSGB's new system for reporting their flawed exam questions has been designed to exclude trainers & clubs from being able to report problems on behalf of students. Another example of not consulting the training community and seeking to exclude us from the process? #Notimpressed

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

For those taking a Foundation exam in the coming weeks, a quick update on an RSGB exam syllabus update that starts from 1st April 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qKh...

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Foundation Exam - March 2025 Update

YouTube video by Essex Ham Team

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Over 500 amateurs have responded to our 2025 UK Amateur Radio Survey. Have you had YOUR say yet? If not, please take part at sxham.uk/survey25

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

In our latest video, we take a look at how a potential newbie gets started today (or doesn't!). We find that we MUST start offering a better user experience. See www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uem4... for the results of our User Experience test, and perhaps try it for yourself...?

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Ham Getting Started UX Test - We Must Do Better!

YouTube video by Essex Ham Team

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Unexpected release of a new syllabus (again, no consultation with the training community). Essex Ham's already discovered at least one change that has snuck in without being on the RSGB Exam Team’s change list. There may be more. This is not helpful to either students or tutors.

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

We’re on GB3DA if anyone wants to join our ragchew - Give a call as GB0NR here at the Hackspace

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Essex Ham will be meeting up at the East Essex Hackspace on Sunday the 2nd of Feb (with no Canvey Rally, we have time on our hands). Join us 12-4pm Sunday, or listen out for us on 2m - www.essexham.co.uk/events/essex...

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Thanks to those of you who joined tonight’s out of this world net - here is what ChatGPT made of tonight’s subjects - Monday Night Net 8pm weekly on GB3DA and streamed at essexham.net

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Essex Ham @essexham.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

We’ve just released our annual survey. Have your say in the 2025 UK Amateur Radio Survey! sxham.uk/survey25

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