News for England South West – 17 August 2014

| August 15, 2014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Poole Radio Society is having a day in the park today and the 2m FM net is on Wednesday at 8pm. Friday sees a hands-on workshop on checking for harmonics with G3ZPR and a talk on making your first QSOs with G3XBZ. Contact Bill Coombes, G4ERV, on 01202 246 515.

Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its HF net on Monday on 3.675MHz at 7.45pm. The 2m net is on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm on Tuesday. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.

Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding an activities evening on Thursday. Friday sees the start of three days operating GB4VWJ for the Volkswagon Jamboree. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the Cobweb antenna by Mark, 2E0VOV. More information from John, G4POF, by email to g4pof@hotmail.com.

On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an open meeting. Contact Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.

On Wednesday Devon & Cornwall Repeater Group is at the Engine House Compton Park Callington from 2pm. All are welcome. Details are online at www.gb3pl.co.uk.

On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is holding its summer barbecue. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.

On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on data modes. Contact John Rowden, M0HFH, on 07743 697 063.

On Wednesday Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night. Details from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and weekends.

On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having an operating night. Contact Mark Chanter, 2E0MGC, on 01752 215 546.

On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on weather radar. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.

On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having Morse practice with G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.

Category: News for England South West and Channel Islands