Just a few things to remember if you are thinking of running a CHOTA station:

1 Ensure you have the permission of the vicar / minister and church elders / PCC

2 If rigging antenna on the church tower ensure again you have permission.

3 Publicise your station in the local press / social media.

4 Most stations use a 100w transceiver and a doublet or G5RV type antenna.  A linear amp is a help in poor conditions. Most activity is 80 and/or 40m ssb. The longer distance QSO on 20m impresses the visitors. 10am to 4pm is the usual activity period.

5 Before the day send John details of your station, name of church, town / village, county, Postcode, Locator and WAB square (if known) + contact email.

6 Send a short report and a photo of your CHOTA station for publication in RadCom and the WACRAL newsletter to jhwresdell@gmail.com