Brickworks is a scheme run by local amateur radio clubs such as ourselves that have committed to helping all licenced amateur radio operators discover what the hobby has to offer. Brickworks is an exciting and fun way to build on what you have learned on your Foundation Course. It enables you to learn more about your new hobby, build your confidence, gain a greater understanding of how to get the best out of your equipment and enjoy new experiences.
Brickworks Accredited Clubs are welcoming and friendly places that will support both those new to the hobby, and those who are already licensed, who want to explore the hobby more fully. We will give you advice, guidance, and help.
When you enrol on the scheme we will arrange presentations and support sessions aimed directly at your level. These sessions will be backed up by practical activities that are designed to help you put into practice what you have discovered. You’ll never be alone as you complete the activities as more experienced club members will always be on-hand to help and support you – often they’ll complete the activities with you to give you added encouragement!
Brickworks Activities:
Brickworks is based on 23 varied activities, centred around 5 main themes:
Having a Go
Log 50 VHF/UHF contacts (any mode)
Log contacts with stations in 3 of the ‘home’ countries (any mode)
Log 50 HF contacts using CW or phone modes
Log 50 contacts using data modes (any band)
Log 10 contacts using image modes (eg SSTV, FSTV)
Log 10 contacts using digital voice modes (eg DMR, D-Star, Fusion)
Log a contact through a satellite, or with the International Space Station
Getting Involved
Activate a Summits on the Air (SOTA) summit
Log 20 contacts in different Worked All Britain (WAB) squares
Log 10 successful contacts during a contest
Help your club set up a special event station
Operate and/or log at a special event station
Taking Part
Attend 6 club meetings
Take part in 6 club nets
Help out at your club regularly (anything from making the tea to joining the committee)
Make a presentation to the club on any amateur radio related subject
Take part in a RAYNET event
Help to organise a club activity
Making
Build a piece of amateur radio related equipment
Write an amateur radio related software app/website
Promoting Amateur Radio
Introduce someone who goes on to start a Foundation course
Attend a rally or exhibition to promote your club
Help run a training course at your club
Brickworks Accredited Clubs are welcoming and friendly places that will support both those new to the hobby, and those who are already licensed, who want to explore the hobby more fully. We will give you advice, guidance, and help.
When you enrol on the scheme we will arrange presentations and support sessions aimed directly at your level. These sessions will be backed up by practical activities that are designed to help you put into practice what you have discovered. You’ll never be alone as you complete the activities as more experienced club members will always be on-hand to help and support you – often they’ll complete the activities with you to give you added encouragement!
Brickworks Activities:
Brickworks is based on 23 varied activities, centred around 5 main themes:
Having a Go
Log 50 VHF/UHF contacts (any mode)
Log contacts with stations in 3 of the ‘home’ countries (any mode)
Log 50 HF contacts using CW or phone modes
Log 50 contacts using data modes (any band)
Log 10 contacts using image modes (eg SSTV, FSTV)
Log 10 contacts using digital voice modes (eg DMR, D-Star, Fusion)
Log a contact through a satellite, or with the International Space Station
Getting Involved
Activate a Summits on the Air (SOTA) summit
Log 20 contacts in different Worked All Britain (WAB) squares
Log 10 successful contacts during a contest
Help your club set up a special event station
Operate and/or log at a special event station
Taking Part
Attend 6 club meetings
Take part in 6 club nets
Help out at your club regularly (anything from making the tea to joining the committee)
Make a presentation to the club on any amateur radio related subject
Take part in a RAYNET event
Help to organise a club activity
Making
Build a piece of amateur radio related equipment
Write an amateur radio related software app/website
Promoting Amateur Radio
Introduce someone who goes on to start a Foundation course
Attend a rally or exhibition to promote your club
Help run a training course at your club
How will I be rewarded for my achievements?
As you progress through the scheme your club will reward you
with certificates of completion - Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
& Diamond - so that you can see and be proud of your progress.
Need more information or want to join?
For more information, the RSGB Brickworks site goes into much more detail: https://rsgb.org/main/beyond-exams-building-experience/brickworks/brickworks-activities/
If you’d like to join, please get in touch! Send us a message on our contact form :
Contact (ivarc.org.uk) or come along to a club meeting.
As you progress through the scheme your club will reward you
with certificates of completion - Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
& Diamond - so that you can see and be proud of your progress.
Need more information or want to join?
For more information, the RSGB Brickworks site goes into much more detail: https://rsgb.org/main/beyond-exams-building-experience/brickworks/brickworks-activities/
If you’d like to join, please get in touch! Send us a message on our contact form :
Contact (ivarc.org.uk) or come along to a club meeting.
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