At the meeting on April 1, Paula Dowie, G8PZT and Richard Newton, GOEWH demonstrated methods of accessing the internet using Packet Radio instead of a telephone line. Also, Tony Hartland, G8WOX and Tony Saunders, G1OZB presented an item on the Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System using UI-VIEW software.

The next meeting, at 8pm on Tuesday, May 6 at the Chainwire Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, will feature a talk on Direction Finding and a display of ARDF equipment by Wayne Griffin, M0BRU.

Visitors will be welcome - the society is offering free membership until September.

To obtain a free newsletter, or for more details, telephone Mr Hartland on 01562 751584, Phil Harris, G4SPZ on 01299 403025, or visit the website at www.kidder.thersgb.net.