AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands — The VERON afdeling Amstelveen (VERON section Amstelveen), established on April 26, 1975, is a thriving amateur radio organization serving approximately 70 members from Amstelveen and the surrounding areas. Its diverse membership includes shortwave listeners, licensed amateur radio operators, those interested in radio history, avid contesters, and dedicated homebrewers. Members are active across a broad spectrum of frequencies, from VLF to SHF, and utilize various modes such as FM, SSB, CW, and numerous digital modes.
If you're new to the hobby and find this terminology unfamiliar, the section's "Over de Radioamateur" (About the Radio Amateur) resource provides comprehensive information on this fascinating pastime.
Activities and Member Benefits
The Amstelveen section offers a wide array of activities and benefits to its members:
- Monthly meetings: Regular gatherings provide a platform for interaction and learning.
- Annual auction: Members can buy and sell (radio) equipment at an annual auction.
- Reading folder service: Members can access a reading folder containing national and international amateur radio magazines for a small fee.
- Amstelstraler newsletter: The section publishes its own newsletter, "de Amstelstraler," four times a year.
- Weekly club station activity: The club station, PI4ASV, is active weekly.
- Support for youth: The section collaborates with scout groups for their annual JOTA (Jamboree On The Air) event upon request and actively encourages radio enthusiasm among young people.
- Contest participation: When there's sufficient interest, the section participates in the annual PACC contest and field days.
- Excursions and market visits: They organize excursions and group visits to events like the "Dag voor de Amateur" (Amateur Day) and various radio markets.
- Homebrew activities: The club encourages and guides self-build activities, both individually and in groups.
- Member assistance: They provide assistance to members whenever necessary.
- Open to suggestions: The section welcomes member suggestions for revising or expanding its list of activities.
Meeting Information
The club's meetings feature a varied program, including lectures and demonstrations by members or guest amateurs, as well as hands-on crafting and measurement evenings. December traditionally hosts the popular sales evening for radio-related items brought in by members.
Interested individuals from outside the club are warmly welcome to attend.
- When: Every second Tuesday of the month (excluding July and August).
- Time: Meetings start at 8:00 PM.
- Location: Ontmoetingscentrum De Meent, Orion 3, 1188 AM Amstelveen.
- Phone: 020-6438015
The VERON A02 Amstelveen section remains a dynamic and welcoming community for anyone passionate about amateur radio.
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