Darenth Valley Radio Society is please to announce we have been approved to deliver the RSGB Beyond Exams club scheme.

The Club Scheme provides a framework to allow club members to explore the hobby in a fun and sociable way. The scheme consists of 23 activities, based around five themes. As you go through the scheme and complete activities successfully, you will receive certificates to reward your progress.

The five themes are:

Having a Go

This theme includes seven activities:

• Log 50 VHF/UHF contacts with unique amateur radio stations. You may use any mode on the VHF bands (30MHz to 3GHz).
• Log contacts with unique amateur radio stations in three of the home countries. You may use any mode on any band.
• Log 50 HF contacts with unique amateur radio stations using CW or Phone modes. You may use any HF (3MHz to 30MHz) band.
• Log 50 HF contacts with unique amateur radio stations using digital data modes. You may use any HF (3MHz to 30MHz) band.
• Log 10 contacts with unique amateur radio stations using SSTV or FSTV image modes. You may use any band.
• Log 10 contacts with unique amateur radio stations using digital voice modes You may use any band.
• Log a contact through a satellite, or with the International Space Station. You may use any mode on any band.

Getting Involved

This theme includes five activities:

• Activate a Summits on the Air (SOTA) summit. You may use any mode on any band
• Log contacts with unique amateur radio stations in 20 different Worked All Britain (WAB) squares. You may use any mode on any band
• Log ten successful contacts with unique stations in one contest. You may use any mode on any band
• Help set-up and/or tear-down a special event station
• Operate and/or log at a special event station

Taking Part

This theme includes six activities that you should complete with your chosen Club Scheme accredited club:

• Attend six club meetings
• Take part in six club nets
• Undertake a role in the club on a regular basis - this can be anything from making the tea each week, to holding a position on the committee
• Make a presentation to the club on any amateur radio related subject of your choice
• Take part in a RAYNET event
• Help organise an activity for the club

Making

This theme includes two activities:

• Build a piece of amateur radio-related electronic or mechanical equipment for your shack
• Write an amateur radio-related piece of software that you can use in your shack, or design a simple website

Promoting Amateur Radio

This theme includes three activities:

• Introduce somebody to the hobby who then goes on to start a Foundation course
• Attend a rally, or exhibition, to promote your chosen Club Scheme accredited club
• Help run a training course at your chosen Club Scheme accredited club by teaching, supporting, running practical sessions, or invigilating