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Repairs to the driven element of our SteppIR antenna

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Last week, members of the club were busy lowering their antenna mast, reinstalling the driven element of our SteppIR, and replacing the damaged 80m dipole.

We invited new member Oliver to write a few words on how he found the experience, and his overall view of the club.

“A repair was made to the main club mast antenna as a new member this was my first opportunity to see everything up close as the antenna mast had to come down to perform the repair. I found seeing everything up close very interesting. When I did have a few questions about what things did, fellow club members were more than willing to explain.

As a wheelchair user myself, I  sometimes find some human and physical barriers. However, joining Crawley Amateur Radio Club I have found that everyone was willing to help and come up with solutions. When I first started coming to the club I was asked if there was anything they could do to adapt things to make it easier for myself in the hut.

Club members have also been very helpful in helping me set-up my new antenna, and offering to make adaptations so I can potentially take part in contesting next year.

To summarise, I am really glad I joined the club as I have made new friends and learned a lot more about the hobby and always feel welcomed”



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