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Follow our activities in our online diary at m0scg.blogspot.com

Sands Contest Group was formed in 2004 by several friends who wanted to be more active with their hobby and to improve their techniques and skills. Members have skills and interests in various fields of the hobby, including QRP, construction, antenna modelling, data modes and computing.

We operate using several different rigs (members own) and a Ranger 811 amp. Audio is provided by Heil microphones. As a club we own a 2.5kV generator, a 3 band Spiderbeam and 2 matching 50ft masts as well as the odd computer, all the rest of the antennas are homebrewed. We use the excellent Win-Test software.  We take part in as many contests as we can, favourites being the 80m RSGB Club Calls series, ARRL contests, IARU, IOTA and field day.
We also do DXpeditions, like the one to the Isle of Mull in September 2006 and our recent one to the Isle of Jura with Workington ARC. Our aim is always to improve. We are doing so with each contest and the learning curve is thoroughly enjoyable!

We are a fairly small group at the moment and tend to concentrate on portable/mobile operation, However we occasionally host talks and visit other clubs in the region, you will see some of this in the Gallery. We are always interested to hear from Radio Amateurs who would like to join us and get involved with contesting. We are based in Morecambe in the North-West of England.

If you hear us on the air using our club call, M0SCG/MX0SCG or our contest call, G1T, please give us a shout!

We would be very pleased if you would find time to make a comment in our guestbook and let us know who you are. Also please visit our online diary (blog) and follow our adventures on there.

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From all at Sands ARCG