News for England South-East – 5 February 2017

| February 3, 2017

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Essex Ham starts its online Foundation course today—see www.hamtrain.co.uk for information. Monday sees the net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and live audio feed at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today and next Sunday. On Monday there’s a talk by Quin, G3WRR on how not to win NFD. Thursday sees a club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm, and on Friday there’s a club net on 145.350MHz, also at 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Radio Society of Harrow has its club net today and next Sunday from noon on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net starting on 145.500MHz at 8.15pm. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey@imperial.ac.uk.

Fareham and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.475MHz from 7.30pm on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the AGM at 8pm. On Thursday it’s the Top Band net from 7pm on 1967kHz. Details from Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.

Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Tuesday about remote antenna tuning by Geoff Ellis, G3LFZ. On Wednesday there’s a net from 8.30am on 145.275MHz FM, and a Cafe Meet at 12.30pm. Thursday sees a net from 9.50am on 145.275MHz FM, then from 10am on 7.035MHz CW. On Saturday there’s a net from 9.50am on 145.275MHz FM, 10am on 7.035MHz CW, and 12.30pm on 144.300SSB\145.500FM\51.600FM. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the long wire antenna. For details email Steve, G3PND, via info@norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.

On Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is at the 32nd Canvey Radio and Electronics Rally. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.

On Monday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is having a QRP evening, looking at sets and antennas. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a talk on the use of the oscilloscope and spectrum analyser by Jeremy Owen, G8MLK. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.

On Monday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a rig clinic. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Diplomatic Wireless by Peter Scrimshaw, M0HSG. For more information, email secretary@g0mwt.org.uk.

On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society has a discussion evening. For details, email avrs@rakewell.com.

On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is holding a video night. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Steve Nichols, G0KYA on DXing from a small garden. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Graeme, G8DVJ about the Raspberry Pi. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa@arrl.net

On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society has its annual construction contest. Details from John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.

On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is looking at hints and tips for portable operation. More information from Phil Haylock, G7KJW, on 01487 832 937.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on drones by Adam Juniper. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.

On Thursday Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is revealing its 2016 construction contest winner. Contact John Burnett, via email to john@hobart-europe.co.uk.

On Friday Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club has a surplus sale. Contact Peter, M0DVC, on 0744 304 6040.

On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting. Contact Ray, G3HRH, on 01962 712 045.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.

On Friday Chertsey Radio Club is hosting a virtual Buildathon for the Fox3 transmitter between 08.30 and 23.30. For details, contact James Bob Conduit, M6FLT, on 01932 582 063.

On Sunday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is looking at meteor scatter. For details email Steve, G3PND, via info@norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.

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