G-QRP CONVENTION: August 31st - 1st SEPTEMBER 2024
The 2024 Convention wil be Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September at the Harper Adams University Campus, near Telford, TF10 8NB
Saturday afternoon/evening will be the Buildathon, followed by a social gathering with a
buffet supper.
The Buildathon project details are here. Please note that all kits are now sold.
The Buildathon will commence at 3pm and will take place in one of the seminar rooms on the first floor of the main building (same as last year for those returning).
We will attempt to put up signs to direct newcomers.
Sunday will be running in parallel with the Telford Hamfest. Further info here:
The following talks are booked:
11:00 - 11:45 - Hans Summers, G0UPL - Something about kits
12:00 - 12:45 - Philip Miller Tate, G1GWZ - Aerials and ideas for 10 metres
13:30 - 14.15 - Jack Purdham, W8TEE - the latest update on the EP-41 SDR
If you cannot make it to the live event, on-line remote access tickets will be on sale via EventBrite.
Where is it?
The Convention will again be happening at the Harper Adams University campus near
Newport, north of Telford.
The site has loads of car parking and space for outdoor stalls as well as an indoor sales hall
and modern lecture rooms.
How can you get there?
Harper Adams University is near Newport, Shropshire on the B5062.
• Sat Nav post code is TF10 8NB
• what3words location: husky.knees.tougher
By Road
If coming east or west on the M54, exit at Junction 3.
If coming from Wolverhampton and surrounding area, the A41 northwards is quickest.
If coming from a northerly direction, follow the A529, A41 or A519 as appropriate to your
starting point.
If coming from the Stafford area, the A518 is the quickest.
Is there somewhere to stay?
There are a number of B&B places available in single or double rooms. The rooms are student accommodation, so not luxury hotel standard, but we have used them in previous years and they are clean and comfortable. The breakfast caters for all tastes and there is plenty to eat.
Rooms
On-site bedrooms are priced at £52 + VAT (£62.40) for a single room, including breakfast (double rooms are not yet confirmed).
The Saturday evening buffet is £12.50 + VAT (£15).
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If you would like to make a booking, please contact Graham G3MFJ
The nearest hotel is the Premier Inn Newport/Telford, Stafford Rd, Newport TF10 9BY, about 4 miles away .
How do you book?
Places for the Buildathon have now all been allocated.
A small number of Buildathon kits will be available for purchase on the Sunday, but only for members in attendance; we are not making this a permanent kit so will not be doing mail order.
University rooms and buffet bookings will also be to Graham, once we have the details, please register your interest as soon as possible.
Off-site accommodation is for you to sort out.
"There is no need to book for the Sunday, just come along and enjoy the day. Please note that the on-site catering have a 'card only' payment policy, so best to come prepared."
Will there be a remote access option?
The talks will be available via Zoom (booked via Eventbrite), but the Buildathon will only be available to those who attend the Convention in person.
Details of how to buy remote seats can be found here. As is traditional, the talks will subsequently become available to all on Youtube around Christmas.
And finally…
If you have any other questions or suggestions about the Convention, please let me know .
I look forward to seeing as many members as possible at the Convention.
73, Steve, G0FUW
Chairman
G-QRP Club
Previous Conventions:
GQRP Virtual Convention 2023
All of the presentations were recorded and have now become available to all at via the Club’s YouTube channel:
GQRP Virtual Convention 2022
All of the presentations were recorded and have now become available to all at via the Club’s YouTube channel:
GQRP Virtual Convention 2021
All of the presentations available to all via the Club’s YouTube channel:
