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This page is dedicated to providing useful information relating to the activities and running of the Society. If any member has suggestions regarding other topics suitable for inclusion please let the Hon Sec know.
Doublet Antenna
The Society has a doublet antenna which is used for our regular operating evenings and other events. Members who are involved in erecting the antenna should familiarise themselves with the Guide for the erection of the Doublet Antenna which can be accessed by clicking here.
Elecraft K3 Transceiver
Members of the Society are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the operation of our Elecraft K3 HF Transceiver before using it for the first time. To assist members with doing this from the comfort of their own shack you can click on the "Play" button below to view a video tutorial on how to operate the rig.
There is also a DVD of this video which is kept within the K3 carrying case which members can borrow at any time. Keith, GW4OKT has also produced a short video tutorial which can be viewed by clicking here.
For those contemplating construction of a K3 Transceiver themselves the following two part video made by the Society will be very useful.
Part 1
Part 2
CDRS Badged Sweatshirts / T-shirts.
The Society can offer members sweatshirts, T-shirts and polo shirts with our logo embroidered on. Prices are dependent on the brand of garment selected, not withstanding the VAT increase on 4th January 2010. If you are interested in ordering an item, please contact the Secretary, who will obtain current prices.
Assets owned by the Society
The Society owns a variety of assets which are intended for use by the Society at its regular meetings and for loan to current Society Members. A list of assets currently owned by the Society can be downloaded by clicking here.
Members wishing to request the loan of equipment listed in the Asset List should in the first instance contact the Society's Secretary who holds up to date information on where each item is currently held. Members should note that no equipment is stored at Burley Memorial Hall.
Asset Policy
Following the introduction of the Society's revised constitution at the 2010 AGM the Committee has approved an Asset Policy which is intended to regulate the procurement, use and disposal of our Assets. The policy can be read by clicking here.
The Asset Policy requires that the Committee appoint an Asset Manager whose job it is to ensure that the Asset Policy is observed. Following the appointment of Bill Silversides, M3SHK as Asset Manager in May 2010 a detailed set of Terms of Office for the post and rules for loan and care of assets was agreed by the Committee. They can be viewed by clicking here.
The Asset Manager has prepared a short summary of the process by which assets are transferred from one member to another and can be read by clicking here. Samples of the various documents which members will come across when either borrowing or transferring equipment can be viewed by clicking on the respective form below;
Constitution of the Society
By clicking on the link here you can download a copy of the Constitution of the Society in Adobe pdf format for which you will need Adobe Reader. If you do not have Adobe Reader the latest version can be found here. The Constitution refers to an Appeals Procedure Document. This document describes the Society's disciplinary process. Copies of the current Disciplinary Procedure can be accessed by clicking here and the respective Appeals Process by clicking here.
Please note that in the event of doubt that the version of the Constitution currently held by the Secretary of the Society will take precedence.