Rotterdam, Netherlands — VERON Afdeling Rotterdam (A37) is a long-standing amateur radio chapter, notably mentioned in the founding minutes of the national VERON organization after World War II. Serving the Rotterdam region, this active group provides a platform for radio amateurs to connect, exchange technical information, and participate in various activities. Its official communication channel, besides the weekly round, is its website.
Meetings and Location
VERON A37 holds its chapter meetings every other Thursday (in uneven weeks), starting at 8:00 PM.
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Location: Scouting building "De Alexandrijn," Lagelandsepad 47, 3062 CH Rotterdam.
- GPS Coordinates: 51.9404N 4.5308E
- The building is wheelchair accessible with no thresholds.
- Parking: Available along Lagelandsepad (a side street off Boszoom, near the pedestrian crossing to Kralingsebos) or directly on the premises of "De Alexandrijn."
First-time visitors are encouraged to introduce themselves to the barmen upon arrival, who will gladly help them get acquainted with the chapter. For those interested in becoming a member or visiting, contact the secretary, Frans Meyer PA0FMC, via the contact menu on the website.
Chapter Round
Every Sunday evening around 8:30 PM local time, the chapter's round is broadcast via its two-meter repeater, PI3RTD, on 145.675 MHz. This is a great opportunity for both transmitting and listening amateurs to meet and discuss technical matters.
Key Activities & Member Involvement
Members of VERON A37 are actively involved in a diverse range of national and regional amateur radio activities, including:
- Operating the amateur station on the SS Rotterdam (PI4HAL).
- Participation in the national JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree On The Air - Jamboree On The Internet) working group for Scouting Netherlands (PA6JAM).
- Contributions to the foundation for radio exams.
- Assistance with national events, such as the "Dag voor de Radioamateur" (Day for the Radio Amateur).
- Involvement in various committees within the VERON national organization.
The chapter also encourages self-building projects. While physical exhibitions have been impacted by circumstances, members are invited to share photos and descriptions of their projects on the website to inspire others.
Recent News & Upcoming Events
- June 2, 2025: A message from Nico Veth, PA0NHC, was published.
- May 19, 2025: News about "Bunkerdag Wijk aan Zee 2025" was posted.
- May 15, 2025: "Save the Date: Afdelings BBQ A37" was announced, indicating an upcoming chapter barbecue.
- May 11, 2025: An update from the "Onderhoudscommissie Alexandrijn" (Alexandrijn Maintenance Committee) was shared.
- May 5, 2025: Information about "Velddag A37 2025" (Field Day A37 2025) was published.
Contact & Financial Information
- Correspondence Address (National VERON): Postbus 1166, 6801 BD ARNHEM
- Phone (National VERON): +31 6 39668309 (during office hours)
- Chapter Bank Account Number: NL50INGB000.34.35.442
VERON is registered with the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam under number 40532139.
For more information, or if you have questions, consider visiting a meeting or reaching out to the secretary!
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