Before 1975 a small group of Radio Amateurs and SWL’s used to meet at each other’s homes on a Sunday morning. The idea of a Club was born when it was realised that one particular shack and hospitality was being overworked. A check in the Call Book revealed a number of potential members, and with the opportunity of a room at the Community Centre, a letter was sent to everyone who may have been interested.

It was thus, the founder members Roy White BRS 34436, Dave Penny G3PEN, and Nick Shepherd G8ADZ were at the first meeting of the Braintree and Bocking Amateur Radio Club on 19th May 1975 to greet some thirteen enthusiasts who had come to see what it was all about. With the founder members as a caretaker committee of Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairman respectively, various activities were organised over the next few months including RAE and Morse Classes. At the 2nd June 1975 meeting it was decided to call the Club the Braintree and District Amateur Radio Club.

The following is a summary timeline of significant events in the clubs history. A more detailed collection of ‘Fascinating Facts’ can be downloaded HERE.