Organising new and interesting talks for your amateur radio club can be a challenge. In Essex, we have lots of people prepared to talk about their specialist subject, and on this page, we offer a list of local amateurs who are prepared to offer talks to local clubs.
- Looking for a speaker for your club night? Perhaps we can help.
- Is your ham club interested in a Speakers Exchange?
- Got a talk suitable for a club? Let us know
Thanks to Dave G4AJY for suggesting this resource
Amateur Radio Speakers in Essex
Speakers and Talks intended for an audience of radio amateurs
| Name | Talk Details | About the speaker |
| Dave Ellis G4AJY | “Back to Basics” – Series of instructional talks covering:
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Home club SEARS. Will travel up to 25 miles, travel expenses appreciated but not necessary.
Contact Dave via QRZ: Dave G4AJY on QRZ |
| The Paddle Key (for Morse enthusiast only!) | ||
| “My Time as a Radio Officer” | ||
| Terry Genes G4POP | Log4OM – Free Logging software capabilities and setting up | Can travel up to 30 miles from home QTH (Burham-on-Crouch) and require an on site projector and screen to be supplied – Cost fuel only
Contact Terry via QRZ: Terry G4POP on QRZ |
| Dave Cutts M0TAZ | Data modes for any occasion – A look at the various data modes and the pros and cons of each mode. | Requirements: Projector & Tea
Contact Dave via QRZ: Dave M0TAZ on QRZ or via www.m0taz.co.uk |
| Using a kite antenna – Kites can be fun, but safety considerations and the law needs to be understood before you can consider this aspect of the hobby. | ||
| So you want to build a VHF/HF beam? – Tips and tricks for building both small and large beams. | ||
| Steve Shorey G3ZPS | ‘999 Emergency’ Public Safety Communications Past, Present and Future – Light hearted talk lasting around 1.5hrs. Telegraph, Telephone, early Radio, Golden age of mobile Radio, TETRA. and the Future | VGA Projector, Tea, just a few quid for Petrol, Dartford toll from Kent only costs me 60p so not an issue. Talk already given at Cray Valley, North Kent, West Kent, BRATS, Echelford (EARS). 30+ years in Emergency Services radio. Fellow of the IET, Licensed Ham since 1970.
Contact Steve at steve@gz3ps.com , G3ZPS ham Radio (on facebook) or via www.g3zps.com |
| Pete Sipple M0PSX | “Broadcast Radio Part 1” – Behind the scenes of a commercial radio station (studios, OB, tech, transmitters, etc). Delivered at CARS in 2013, TAARC in 2016, SEARS in 2016 & Laindon RC in Feb 2020 |
Happy to travel to clubs in Essex. Expenses not necessary, but appreciated. As is tea.
Contact Pete via Essex Ham |
| “Broadcast Radio Part 2” – Behind the scenes in a radio studio (mixer, playout systems, editing). Delivered at TAARC in August 2017 | ||
| “Introduction to Data Modes” (Basic overview of using PSK31, JT65 & SSTV). Delivered at CARS in 2012, TARG in 2012, TAARC in 2014. | ||
| “My Journey into Amateur Radio”. How I got into the hobby, what I’ve learnt, forming Essex Ham. Delivered at SEARS in 2017 | ||
| “Ofcom at Baldock”. 20 minute talk about my tour around the Ofcom monitoring station in Baldock, Herts. Delivered at TAARC in August 2017 | ||
| “Amateur Radio Training”. An overview of the current Foundation syllabus, teaching principles, and online training courses. Delivered to CARS in 2013, and RSGB 2015 |
Public Talks
Talks intended for non-amateurs, as an introduction to the hobby, or an aspect of amateur radio
| Name | Talk Details | About the speaker |
| Pete Sipple M0PSX. | “What is amateur radio” – Basic overview of the hobby. Used at U3A and social club | Contact Pete via Essex Ham |
| “What is amateur radio” (Youth Version) – Basic overview of the hobby. Used at Brownies/Guides, Carers Group, Senior School | ||
| “Ham Radio & The ISS” – Short talk about contacting the ISS using amateur radio. Used at Southend Raspberry Jam, and edited for use at Brownies/Guides and Primary School |
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