Celebrating 65 Years
VARC
VERULAM Amateur Radio CLub
St Albans & Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK
Next Meetings
(all welcome)
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton, 7:30 for 8:00 pm start unless stated.
17th November 2025 – MeshCore
by Andy M6JKA
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
15th December 2025 – Social
by Matt G7HMV
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
19th January 2026 – HF Radio
led by Peter G4HSO (TBC)
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
16th February 2026
AGM followed by talk by Greg on Magnetic Loop antennas (TBC)
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
16th March 2026
Topic TBA
@ The Boot public house, Kimpton.
Previous meetings
October 2025
Baldock Listening Station
by David G4FKI
September
The Foxhunt took place in two parts; 2m in cars, and 70cm on foot to find the final fox location (near a pub!).
August
August’s meeting was a portable operation at the cabin trying to work VARC member Greg on the Canary Islands!
July
With a ‘Club visit to Sizewell B also on 21st, the July meeting was an informal at the Cabin.
June
This was our summer BBQ at our cabin site where we hosted Freestar Networks GOTA (Gateways on the Air). This was to try and work as many Gateways as we could connected to the Freestar Network from our Cabin. It was a chance to learn a little about our Internet linked repeaters at the cabin and the area.
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LOCATION:
Directions to our Cabin can be found on this website – contact peter@g0oik.co.uk for the password.
Guests are always welcome.
VERULAM RADIO CLUB
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THE CLUB
VARC has been in existence for over 65 years with monthly meetings and a number of regular activities including the ‘Antenna Shootout’ and the ‘Foxhunt’
We currently meet on the 3rd Monday of the month. We are currently looking for a new venue for our winter month meetings, but during the summer we have been meeting at our cabin site.
THE CABIN
At VARC we are very lucky to have our cabin which is an excellent resource for our members, This site enables members to experiment with their own or the clubs equipment on an aerial system few can fit in their garden and make a more competitive entry in contests. It also houses a number of VARC supported repeaters.
Also see https://hertsrepeaters.com/
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AMATEUR RADIO
AN INTRODUCTION
A warm WELCome
We are excited to extend a warm welcome to all amateur radio enthusiasts, regardless of experience or skill level. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just starting in the hobby, we encourage you to attend our meetings and become part of our vibrant club!
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
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Put faces to callsigns
Share your projects
Discuss the latest developments in amateur radio
REMOTE
£18 / year
Support the club and participate from anywhere.
- Support all club activities and projects
- Join our vibrant WhatsApp Community
- Access to Field Days
- Access to the Contest Group
- Full use of the remote radio station
FULL MEMBERSHIP
£36 – £50 / year
The complete club experience.
EVERYTHING IN REMOTE, PLUS:
- Monthly meetings at The Boot pub
- Weekly radio activities at the cabin:
- Contests, Training & Antenna Work
- Satellites, Meteor Scatter & EME
- Full Access to the Club Cabin
- Loan of Selected Club Equipment
Higher rate is a suggested voluntary contribution.
FAMILY
£39 – £54 / year
For households with multiple members.
EVERYTHING IN FULL, PLUS:
- Membership for all licensed family
- Bring family to all meetings & events
- Full family use of the club cabin
Higher rate is a suggested voluntary contribution.