About Braintree & District ARS TWO
Serving radio enthusiasts in North Essex & West Suffolk since 1975.
Our History
The Braintree and District ARS was formed in 1975 by founder members Dave Penny, Nick Shepard, Peter West, and Roy White. Since then, the club has served the interests of over 30 members from North Essex and West Suffolk. We are affiliated with the Radio Society of Great Britain.
📍 Meeting Location
We meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month at 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) in:
The Church Hall, St. Peter's Parish Church
St Peter's Road, Braintree, CM7 9AR
📍 Directions to St Peter's Church
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What We Do
Our meetings feature a mix of guest speakers, member presentations, technical evenings, and social events. The annual programme ensures variety, catering to members of all skill levels.
Our monthly magazine, Barscom, keeps members updated on club activities and is distributed in electronic format.
Events & Competitions
We actively participate in external events like ROTA, MOTA, JOTA, and our annual summer camp. We also enter RSGB contests, achieving great results for a club of our size.
We embrace new technology, having added a DMR repeater to our existing GB3BZ repeater.
📢 Get Involved
Our goal is to involve new and existing members, broaden knowledge, and help everyone get the most out of amateur radio.
Visitors and new members are always welcome. For more details, check out our other pages or contact our secretary at secretary@badars.co.uk.