News for England South-East – 8 May 2016

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club has nets today and next Sunday from 8.30am on 144.180MHz USB, from 10.30am on 7.0875MHz or 3.620MHz LSB, and from 11.30am on 145.550MHz. Wednesday sees a club net on 145.550MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a talk on that the club has done and what is to come by Dave, G6KWA and David, G0LRD. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a Mills on the Air special event station from Cattell’s Windmill, Willingham. More information from Ian, M0HTA, via email to publicity@cdarc.co.uk.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz from 9.30am. On Monday there’s a talk on weather satellites by Gareth, G4XAT. On Thursday there’s a net from 8pm on 70.300MHz and Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz, also from 8pm. Contact John, G8IYS, on 020 8657 0454. The club meets at 7.45pm in the Trinity School, Shirley Park, Croydon.

Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club has its regular net on 3.172MHz from 7.30am today and next Sunday. On Monday there’s a club net on 145.425MHz FM from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a social meeting at The Old Tollgate, Bramber. On Thursday there’s a club net on 7.106MHz SSB from 11am. Saturday and Sunday see a Mills on the Air station active from 9am to 5pm at High Salvington. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information@wadarc.org.uk.

Fareham and District Amateur Radio Club has its 2m net on Tuesday on 145.475MHz. Wednesday sees final preparations for next week’s DF exercise. On Thursday the Top Band net is on 1967kHz from 7.30pm. For more information contact Steve Ellis, G7HEP, on 01329 663 673.

On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society has a talk on Tuesday by Paul, 2E0DNQ on using a cheap SDR. Next Sunday GB2RWM will be active at Rayleigh Windmill from 10am to 4pm for Mills on the Air. Contact Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.

Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its regular schedule of multiple nets and meet-ups on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday on various bands and venues. Next Saturday and Sunday sees Mills on the Air from Polegate Windmill. Details from Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.

Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the curve tracer on Wednesday by Mike, M0NOE. Next Sunday sees a special event station for Mills on the Air at Mill Green Museum and Waterwheel. Contact Mr K. Mendum, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa@arrl.net.

On Thursday Sutton and Cheam Radio Society has its AGM and constructional contest. Note that this meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month, for this month only. Contact John, G0BWV, on 0208 644 9945.

Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB2RGM at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, for National Mills Weekend. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.

Cray Valley Radio Society has its shack open on Friday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB6MW on the air from Meopham Windmill for Mills weekend. Details from Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.

Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Mills Weekend on Friday, and running a station on Saturday and Sunday. Contact Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.

Thames Amateur Radio Group has its club net on GB3DA on Friday. Saturday and Sunday sees a Foundation course and exam. For information, email targradio@outlook.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday, 9 May Eastbourne Electronics and Radio Club is having a project and demonstration evening. Contact Peter, via email to g4urt@btinternet.com.

On Monday 9 May West Kent Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Lt Cdr Stephen Small, author of the book Fort Bridgewoods, from Victorian Fort to WWII Y Station. Non-members are welcome. Details from Keith, G4JED, via email to info@wkars.org.uk.

Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society, has a construction evening on Monday 9th May, starting at 8.15 pm. They meet at St. Swithun’s Church Hall, Grovelands Road, Purley

On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a talk on the development of digital terrestrial television by Roger, G3MEH. For information, email avrs@rakewell.com.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a talk about digital voice modes on UHF and VHF by Andy, M0HAK. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy@m0hak.co.uk.

On Wednesday Bromley and 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 on the air and commences its Foundation course. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Don Field, G3XTT on his 50 years as an amateur radio journalist. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.

On Thursday Edgware and District Radio Society is having a trip down memory lane with G0PQB. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.

On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having an explanation of how your digital television works by Ron Mount, G7DOE. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.

On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at The Sun Inn, Dunsfold, and on the 27th May there is a summer “foxhunt” starting at 7.30 from the QTH of G3OGP.  Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 01403 253432 or Mick G4EFO on 07855 268666.

On Thursday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on Sporadic-E by Jim Bacon, G3YLA. For details, email m0iah2008@gmail.com.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on RMS Republic and RMS Titanic by Tony Selman. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open 2m FM net from 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns@taarc.co.uk.

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

On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having short talks by members. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.

On Saturday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is having a construction evening with Steve Beal, G3WZK. Details from Mike Buckley, M1CCF, on 020 8654 2582.

On Sunday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2WTM for Mills on the Air. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

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