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The Club has two active projects.
The Club has two active projects.


G3KMI is the University Amateur Radio Club. Amateur Radio is a hobby that involves using high-power radio communication equipment to talk to people that could be on the other side of the world. You can build and modify your own kit and even send TV pictures!
* '''G3KMI''' is the University's Amateur Radio Club. Amateur Radio is a hobby that involves using high-power radio communication equipment to talk to people that could be on the other side of the world. You can build and modify your own kit and even send TV pictures!


SOWN (Southampton Open Wireless Network) is a Wireless Networking project which aims to build a free-to-use wireless network in Southampton, UK.
* '''SOWN (Southampton Open Wireless Network)''' is a Wireless Networking project which aims to build a free-to-use wireless network in Southampton, UK. Current activities include IPv6, 802.1x and VoIP deployment on our Community-wide Wi-Fi network.
Current activities include IPv6 and 802.1x deployment on our Community-Wide WiFi network as well as VoIP and Mesh networking.


===What are the development outcomes from being part of SUWS? (you can simply list 2-4 things)===
===What are the development outcomes from being part of SUWS? (you can simply list 2-4 things)===


From the amateur radio side there is the option to become a licensed radio operator for which we run regular exams.
From the amateur radio side, there is the option to become a licensed radio operator for which we run regular exams.
There is also the option to participate in international radio competitions and other events.
There is also the option to participate in international radio competitions and other events.
From the SOWN side it is a great opportunity to learn an experiment with wireless network technologies and other networking systems.
 
 
From the SOWN side, it is a great opportunity to learn about concepts and skills across the Electronics and Computer Science spectrum, including Wi-Fi propagation, firmware (low-level software) development, IP (Internet) networking, network monitoring, server administration and Web development.
 


===Can only ECS students join the society?===
===Can only ECS students join the society?===


While the majority of our members are from ECS we have many from other departments and even outside the uni as well.
While the majority of our members are from ECS students or staff, we have members across a wide array of different subject areas, (e.g. Physics, Chemistry and Archaeology).
 


===Is it affiliated with SUSU/National Scheme?===
===Is it affiliated with SUSU/National Scheme?===


We are affiliated with SUSU and the [http://rsgb.org/ RSGB] (Radio Society of Great Britain)
We are affiliated with SUSU.
Our SOWN project is also affiliated with Janet (the UK academic network provider) as part of their Eduroam scheme
 
From the Amateur Radio perspective we are affiliated to the [http://rsgb.org/ RSGB] (Radio Society of Great Britain).
 
The SOWN project is registered (separate to the University) with [http://ja.net JANet] as an [https://www.ja.net/products-services/janet-connect/eduroam/eduroam-participating Eduroam site].  This allows SOWN to offer those with Eduroam-backed (i.e. most UK and EU universities) accounts, properly authenticated access to the SOWN network.
 


===Is it delivered by SUSU?===
===Is it delivered by SUSU?===
''Not exactly sure what is meant by this question.  So the answer below may not be what you expect.''
The opportunities provided by SUWS are available as a results of the efforts of the SUWS committee and members.  We are supported by SUSU and ECS with some funding for purchasing equipment.  Besides that, SUSU provides its small-scale support package, i.e. the opportunity to advertise SUWS at the annual Bunfight and get limited funding to go towards consumables and  travel expenses for trips/competitions.
===What types of roles can a student occupy withing the society? (president, treasurer etc...)===
===What types of roles can a student occupy withing the society? (president, treasurer etc...)===


Our 2014-2015 Committee has the following roles.
Our 2014-2015 Committee has the following roles.
*President
* President
* Secretary
* Secretary
* Treasurer
* Treasurer
* Exams Secretary
* Exams Secretary
* Node Deployment
* Network Deployment Officer
* Radio Licensing Officer
* Radio Licensing Officer
* Social Secretary
* Social Secretary
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===Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)===
===Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)===


We meet in Zepler CLS on Thursday evenings from 18:00.
We usually meet in Zepler CLS (59/1273) on Thursday evenings from 18:00-20:00.  The activities undertaken will vary from week to week. Some weeks will be build/hack sessions either for Amateur Radio equipment or the SOWN network.  Other weeks will be Amateur Radio operating evenings that might take place in the normal meeting room, outside on campus, on Southampton Common or further afield.  Some weeks will be just for discussing planned and previous Amateur Radio and/or SOWN activities/developments.  
There are meetings every first and third Thursdays the other Thursdays are activity evenings so we might be operating or doing other activities elsewhere.
 


===Can all year students join?===
===Can all year students join?===


Any student including masters and postgraduate students, staff and even non students can join and get involved.
Any student including masters and postgraduate students can join.  University staff and alumni can also join but are required to pay higher membership fees.  
 


===Is it only during term time that things are happening in the society?===
===Is it only during term time that things are happening in the society?===


no we still meet during the summer
We meet virtually all year round, including over the Summer.  The scale of activities we undertake depends on the attendance week on week.


===How many hours per week do you devote to it?===
===How many hours per week do you devote to it?===


This is incredibly variable, some of our members only turn up for occasional meetings and events whereas other are very active in the club and can many hours a week doing radio activities.
Typical Thursday meet ups are two hours long.  Commonly members will socialise (e.g. go to the pub for dinner) after meetings for another couple of hours.  Some weekends (once a month) we will have day long (approx. 6 hour) "workshops", where we have more time to work on Amateur Radio / SOWN projects.  Also outings for Amateur Radio can vary from 2-3 hours to 24 hours plus for Amateur Radio contests like the National Field Day.
 
Some members will only attend the occasional meeting, whereas others will attend almost all meetings, workshops and outings, as well as working on society projects outside these activities.  There is no minimum amount of time a member need to commit.  However, you probably want to attend at least ac couple of meet ups a month to stay in touch we what the society is up to.
 


===Is there a capacity to the society?===
===Is there a capacity to the society?===


no, there is no limit on the amount of people who can join
No.  We have no limits to the numbers that can join.
 


===Are there any prerequisites to join?===
===Are there any prerequisites to join?===


no, there are no perquisites
No.  Except that a prospective member should be a student, staff member or alumni of the University.  In some cases we may consider members that do no fit into one of these categories.
 


===Are any of the roles paid?===
===Are any of the roles paid?===


no, Although we have had ECS sponsored intern-ships in the past
No.  Although we have had ECS sponsored Summer internships in previous years to work on SOWN or related projects.
 


===What would be an interesting fact about the society?===
===What would be an interesting fact about the society?===


SUWS is one of the oldest continuously running society's in the University.
* SUWS is one of the oldest continuously running society's in the University.  Having existed since at least the early 1960s.
In addition we are responsible for over 1% of all radio licencing exam passes across UK since 2012.
* SUWS is responsible for invigilating over 1% of all radio licensing exam passes across UK since 2012.
 


===Do you involve alumni in any way?===
===Do you involve alumni in any way?===


Many alumni are still active members of the society in addition we are still in contact with many of the societies alumni even back to those from the early days of the club
Many alumni are still active members of the society.  Also, we are still in contact with many of the society's alumni who graduated 20-30+ years ago.
 


===Is there any recognition of the achievements/contributions that members of the society make?===
===Is there any recognition of the achievements/contributions that members of the society make?===


Several of our members have received awards for achievements in radio competitions.
Several of our members have received awards for achievements in radio competitions.
In addition some of the wireless networking research by the sown project is now in widespread use
 


===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===
===Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?===
''Can you explain what type of quote you are looking for.  What sort of question might this quote be in response to?''

Revision as of 20:56, 26 August 2014

A survey for us to fill in

What are the features and benefits of being part of SUWS?

The Club has two active projects.

  • G3KMI is the University's Amateur Radio Club. Amateur Radio is a hobby that involves using high-power radio communication equipment to talk to people that could be on the other side of the world. You can build and modify your own kit and even send TV pictures!
  • SOWN (Southampton Open Wireless Network) is a Wireless Networking project which aims to build a free-to-use wireless network in Southampton, UK. Current activities include IPv6, 802.1x and VoIP deployment on our Community-wide Wi-Fi network.

What are the development outcomes from being part of SUWS? (you can simply list 2-4 things)

From the amateur radio side, there is the option to become a licensed radio operator for which we run regular exams. There is also the option to participate in international radio competitions and other events.


From the SOWN side, it is a great opportunity to learn about concepts and skills across the Electronics and Computer Science spectrum, including Wi-Fi propagation, firmware (low-level software) development, IP (Internet) networking, network monitoring, server administration and Web development.


Can only ECS students join the society?

While the majority of our members are from ECS students or staff, we have members across a wide array of different subject areas, (e.g. Physics, Chemistry and Archaeology).


Is it affiliated with SUSU/National Scheme?

We are affiliated with SUSU.

From the Amateur Radio perspective we are affiliated to the RSGB (Radio Society of Great Britain).

The SOWN project is registered (separate to the University) with JANet as an Eduroam site. This allows SOWN to offer those with Eduroam-backed (i.e. most UK and EU universities) accounts, properly authenticated access to the SOWN network.


Is it delivered by SUSU?

Not exactly sure what is meant by this question. So the answer below may not be what you expect.

The opportunities provided by SUWS are available as a results of the efforts of the SUWS committee and members. We are supported by SUSU and ECS with some funding for purchasing equipment. Besides that, SUSU provides its small-scale support package, i.e. the opportunity to advertise SUWS at the annual Bunfight and get limited funding to go towards consumables and travel expenses for trips/competitions.


What types of roles can a student occupy withing the society? (president, treasurer etc...)

Our 2014-2015 Committee has the following roles.

  • President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Exams Secretary
  • Network Deployment Officer
  • Radio Licensing Officer
  • Social Secretary
  • Webmaster

Do you meet on campus? (If yes what building/room)

We usually meet in Zepler CLS (59/1273) on Thursday evenings from 18:00-20:00. The activities undertaken will vary from week to week. Some weeks will be build/hack sessions either for Amateur Radio equipment or the SOWN network. Other weeks will be Amateur Radio operating evenings that might take place in the normal meeting room, outside on campus, on Southampton Common or further afield. Some weeks will be just for discussing planned and previous Amateur Radio and/or SOWN activities/developments.


Can all year students join?

Any student including masters and postgraduate students can join. University staff and alumni can also join but are required to pay higher membership fees.


Is it only during term time that things are happening in the society?

We meet virtually all year round, including over the Summer. The scale of activities we undertake depends on the attendance week on week.

How many hours per week do you devote to it?

Typical Thursday meet ups are two hours long. Commonly members will socialise (e.g. go to the pub for dinner) after meetings for another couple of hours. Some weekends (once a month) we will have day long (approx. 6 hour) "workshops", where we have more time to work on Amateur Radio / SOWN projects. Also outings for Amateur Radio can vary from 2-3 hours to 24 hours plus for Amateur Radio contests like the National Field Day.

Some members will only attend the occasional meeting, whereas others will attend almost all meetings, workshops and outings, as well as working on society projects outside these activities. There is no minimum amount of time a member need to commit. However, you probably want to attend at least ac couple of meet ups a month to stay in touch we what the society is up to.


Is there a capacity to the society?

No. We have no limits to the numbers that can join.


Are there any prerequisites to join?

No. Except that a prospective member should be a student, staff member or alumni of the University. In some cases we may consider members that do no fit into one of these categories.


Are any of the roles paid?

No. Although we have had ECS sponsored Summer internships in previous years to work on SOWN or related projects.


What would be an interesting fact about the society?

  • SUWS is one of the oldest continuously running society's in the University. Having existed since at least the early 1960s.
  • SUWS is responsible for invigilating over 1% of all radio licensing exam passes across UK since 2012.


Do you involve alumni in any way?

Many alumni are still active members of the society. Also, we are still in contact with many of the society's alumni who graduated 20-30+ years ago.


Is there any recognition of the achievements/contributions that members of the society make?

Several of our members have received awards for achievements in radio competitions.


Finally, can you please provide me with a quote from a member of SUWS?

Can you explain what type of quote you are looking for. What sort of question might this quote be in response to?