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TOG at HamCon Belgium 2026

🇮🇪 · TOG · tdr

TOG is heading to Belgium next month for HamCon Belgium 2026 , a day packed with talks, workshops, demos, and plenty of radio chat. Our own Jeffrey Roe EI7IRB will be part of the programme with two sessions on the day. He’ll be running a Satellite Ground Station Workshop , showing people how to build and get started with a TinyGS setup, and later giving a DMR Workshop for anyone curious about digital radio and how to get on the air. It looks like a great event, with talks and activities covering everything from TETRA and DAPNET to meteor science, antennas, PCB design, and more. If you’re into amateur radio, digital modes, satellites, or radio tech in general, there’s loads to dig into. If you’re thinking of making the trip, have a look at the full programme and event details here: https://hamcon.be/

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🚴🧩 Cycles, Clues & Making: A Bike Treasure Hunt for Bike Week

🇮🇪 · TOG · tdr

We love making games. Some of our members love cycling. So naturally, we asked: why not combine the two? As part of Bike Week, we’re running a Bike Treasure Hunt — a relaxed, playful evening where you’ll cycle a short route and solve puzzles along the way. When Friday 15th May, 19:00 Duration: 2 hours Grab your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cycles-clues-making-a-bike-treasure-hunt-for-bike-week-tickets-1987656652554?aff=oddtdtcreator What to expect This is a ~5km looped cycle starting and ending at TOG, taking in the canal, a local park, and nearby roads. The route is designed to be accessible and low-pressure, using canal paths, park spaces, and quiet streets. Along the way, you’ll encounter four checkpoints , each with a small challenge: puzzles to solve things to spot simple hands-on making Complete them all and make your way back to TOG for some food and a chance to chat, compare notes, and see how everyone got on. Who is it for? Individuals or teams (if you’re on a team, just have everyone grab a ticket) Families welcome (children should be accompanied) Beginners welcome You’ll need a bike to take part , and you’ll be cycling on open roads as part of the route. Bike Week This event is part of Bike Week Dublin and is supported by Dublin City Council. If this sounds like your kind of thing, there’s plenty more happening across the city — have a look at the full Bike Week programme: https://www.dublincity.ie/Bike-Week-2026 Final note This is a bit of an experiment — a mix of cycling, games, and making. It’s meant to be fun, social, and a little bit different. Come along, bring a bike, and see how you get on.

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