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Chapter 15
CLUB ACTIVITIES
The NBTV Newsletter
Four times a year the members of the club receive the Newsletter. In this twelve pages A4 magazine a variety of articles is published that covers all aspects of NBTV. Technical and historical topics are considered and there is a page of photos showing members constructional work and also pictures which are historically interesting.The Club Sales
One of the members of the club manages a stock of components that are of special interest for NBTV hobbyists. Some of these components are specially kept to build an NBTV disc monitor for beginners, like cassette recorder motors and predrilled Nipkow discs. The components are sold for very low prices; enquire what is in stock, or see the item in the Newsletter. We encourage members within the electronics industry to donate any spare components to our young or unwaged members.The Annual Convention
This annual gathering is normally held in April in Loughborough in the centre of the UK. This presents an opportunity to exchange ideas with other members as well as seeing NBTV equipment demonstrated, especially for new or potential members. It is pleasing to see members from abroad in attendance.The afternoon is always rounded off with the Annual General Meeting where members can discuss the direction in which the club is going, and share ideas or experiences during the previous year. Any constitutional changes regarding membership can be aired as well. Technical help is on hand for everyone from our experienced members.
The days events are normally recorded on video and converted to 32 and 30 line format for release on a Club audio CD some time after. From these CD's you might get an idea about what is going on during these Conventions.
NBTV conference in the Netherlands
Recently at the NBTV conference held at Budel in the Netherlands, a great amount of interest was shown by both Dutch and Belgian members and other visitors.Local meetings
Several local groups of NBTVA members organise their local meetings later on in the year. New ideas are discussed and new results are demonstrated. Dates and Places can be found in the Newsletter.QSOs on 80 metres
Radio amateurs in the UK and surrounding countries have their weekly scheduled QSO (connection by amateur radio) on the 80 metre amateur band.Announcement of the schedule in the Newsletter.