Helmond, Netherlands — VERON Afdeling A53 Helmond was re-established in 1981, largely thanks to Jan PA0NDS, and has grown to approximately 70 members from the Helmond region and even North Limburg. The chapter actively promotes amateur radio through regular meetings, field days, and various other activities.
Chapter Meetings
Club evenings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, starting at 8:00 PM.
- Location: Scouting Paulus building, Bakelsedijk, Helmond (Locator: JO21TL).
- Important Note: Meetings are not held in July and August due to a summer break. It's also advisable to check the agenda before coming, as the Scouting building may sometimes be rented out, leading to a change in the meeting location.
Chapter evenings offer a variety of activities:
- Lectures or presentations
- Opportunities to exchange experiences
- Access to the chapter's library
- QSL service
- Casual conversation and socializing about the hobby
- Members also actively participate in the VERON Chapter Competition.
Chapter Rounds
The chapter hosts a radio round under the club call sign PI4HMD on 145.400 MHz.
- Time: The round starts at 8:30 PM local time.
- Schedule: These rounds take place on Tuesday evenings, except for the third Tuesday of the month (when the club evening is held) and during the summer break months of July and August.
- Urgent Request: The chapter is actively looking for round leaders.
Field Days
The annual field days are held during the first full weekend of September.
- Location: A campsite in the immediate vicinity of Helmond.
- Activities: Besides making radio contacts, these days are dedicated to experimenting with new antenna designs and enjoying social interactions (QSOs) among members.
- Latest News: The latest news mentions "Velddagen 2025."
Other News & Activities
- Training for Radio Amateurs: Information is available regarding the "Opleiding Zendamateur" (Radio Amateur Training) by VERON Afdeling Eindhoven A13.
- Radio Market 2025: There's news about a radio market in 2025.
- VARICON: The chapter publishes a periodical called VARICON, which comes out variably.
Contact Information:
- General Correspondence (VERON National): Postbus 1166, 6801 BD ARNHEM
- Phone (VERON National): +31 6 39668309 (during office hours)
- You can also send a message via the web form on their website.
VERON is registered with the Chamber van Koophandel (Chamber of Commerce) in Amsterdam under number 40532139.
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