News for England South-East – 6 March 2016

| March 4, 2016

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Surrey Radio Contact Club has a club net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today and next Sunday. On Monday there’s a surplus equipment sale and Thursday sees the club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a net from 8pm on 145.350MHz. Details from John, G8IYS, on 020 8657 0454.

Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club has its regular breakfast meeting from 9am today. The 80m net runs from 7.30am today and next Sunday. The 2m net is on Monday at 7.30pm. On Wednesday there’s a club night and Thursday sees the 40m club net from 11am. Details from Al, M0OAL, via email to information@wadarc.org.uk.

Fareham and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday on 145.475MHz. Wednesday sees a talk on Q meters and amplifiers by Andrew, G0AMS, to which visitors are welcome. On Thursday there’s a Top Band net from 7.30pm on 1967kHz. Contact Derek Clarkson, G4JLP, on 0798 908 2420.

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from 9pm, commencing on 145.500MHz. Next Sunday sees the Intermediate exam. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter night on Thursday. Friday sees a British Science Week event at Wellesley House school and on Sunday there’s a visit to the Dover Rally. More information from Ian, M6WFI, via email to hilderstoneclub@gmail.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a rig clinic with Dave, G0DEC. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.

On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is holding its AGM followed by wine and nibbles. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.

On Monday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is having a visit from Essex CW Amateur Radio Club. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk and discussion evening with RAYNET County Controller Roland, M0BDB and RSGB Regional Manager Steve, M1ACB. More information from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Contact Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy@m0hak.co.uk.

On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a talk on operating the FT-897 by Mark, G8PHN. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.

On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a talk on island adventures by Kevan, 2E0WMG. Contact Kevan Pugh, 2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on codes and ciphers by Eddie Erbes. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.

On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding its spring surplus and junk sale. Contact Mr K. Mendum, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa@arrl.net.

On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is holding its construction contest. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.

On Thursday Edgware and District Radio Society is on the air. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.

On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding a show and tell evening. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is having an explanation of transmission lines Alan Parkin of Alton Antenna Arrays. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

On Thursday Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the principles of fire investigation by Martin, M6SCI. Contact Paul Bradfield, G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.

On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening with the GB3VH Repeater Group from 7.30pm at the Rose and Crown, Sandridge. More details from Peter, G4HSO, via email to g3v@btinternet.com.

On Friday Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on 5MHz NVIS propagation by Marcus, G0IJZ. Contact Ian, M0HTA, via email to publicity@cdarc.co.uk.

On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Andy, G4JNT on getting active on the 137 and 475kHz bands. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on bats by Amanda Millar. Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.

On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club has a club net on GB3DA. For information, email targradio@outlook.com.

Category: News for England East and East Anglia, News for England South and South East, News for London and Thames Valley