News for England South-East – 19 June 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 FM. Wednesday sees a club net on 145.550MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a talk on mast fitting and automation by Ian, M0HTA. Next Saturday sees special event station GB1CMT on the air from Cambridge Museum of Technology for Museums on the Air. Contact Ian, M0HTA, via email to publicity@cdarc.co.uk.

Fareham and District Amateur Radio Club has a HF/VHF fun day today at the Milburys Field, SO24 0BP, partly as a shake-down for the VHF Field Day equipment. Tuesday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.475MHz ± QRM. On Wednesday there’s a club night. The Top Band net is on 1967kHz from 7.30pm on Thursday. For more information contact Steve Ellis, G7HEP, on 01329 663 673.

Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society is running the Newbury Radio Rally today at Newbury Show Ground. On Wednesday there’s an overview of next generation access fixed broadband by Chris, M1PTT. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.

South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2BM at the Bay Museum today for Museums on the Air. Next Saturday sees activities for Armed Forces Day at the Paddocks. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz from 9.30am. On Monday there’s a chat and fix-it evening with John, G8MNY. On Thursday there’s a net from 8pm on 70.300MHz and Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz, also from 8pm. More information from John, G8IYS, on 020 8657 0454.

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 club evening and on Thursday there’s a club net on 7.106MHz SSB from 11am. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information@wadarc.org.uk.

Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on Monday from 8.15pm starting on 145.500MHz then QSY to 145.350MHz. Next Sunday sees activities at Old Redding. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey@imperial.ac.uk.

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a direction finding evening on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its regular schedule of multiple nets and meet-ups on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday on various bands and venues. Details from Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.

Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is at Wellesley House School on Thursday for National Women in Engineering Day. Also on Thursday is a talk on DMR radio by Matt Curtis, M1CMN. Saturday sees GB1DW on the air at Drapers Windmill, CT9 2SP for International Museums Weekend. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to hilderstoneclub@gmail.com.

Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. The club meeting is on Friday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB100NWA on the air at North Weald Airfield for International Museums Weekend. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.

Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society 2a 2m mobile fox hunt on Thursday with Paul, G1GSN as the fox. Saturday sees a visit to the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, Harlton, Cambridge. Contact John Burnett, via email to john@hobart-europe.co.uk.

Thames Amateur Radio Group has its club net on GB3DA on Friday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities at Tiptree Jam Factory for Museums on the Air. For information, email targradio@outlook.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday Cray Valley Radio Society is operating GB2CM at Crossness Museum for Museums on the Air. Details from Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.

On Sunday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its annual club barbecue field day at Hastings Country Park from 9am-9pm. G6HH will be on the air on the HF bands. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.

On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a 2m DF hunt. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.

On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a Skills Night at Danbury Village Hall. For more information, email secretary@g0mwt.org.uk.

On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is having a club night with a talk on SSTV and pictures by Ricky, M6DII. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns@taarc.co.uk.

On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a barbecue and an antenna shoot out. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy@m0hak.co.uk.

On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on off air frequency standards by Bob Burns, G3OOU. More information from John, G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on flying your own antenna by Roger Stafford, G3ROJ. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society has CW practice, is on the air, having a natter night and a Bring and Buy evening. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.

On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society and Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society are closed.

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 Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has its chairman’s barbecue. Contact Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.

From Friday to Sunday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is taking part in Museums on the Air from Whitewebbs Museum of Transport. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa@arrl.net.

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