News for England South-East – 29 January 2017

| January 27, 2017

We start with advance notice that Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society is starting a Foundation training course on Sunday 12 February. For more information contact Terry Thirlwell, G0VFW, on 01442 831 491.

Now for clubs with several events this week. Radio Society of Harrow starts its Foundation and Intermediate training today. Monday sees the club net from 8.15pm on 145.500MHz. On Friday there’s a talk, and Saturday sees a club net from noon on 1938kHz LSB. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey@imperial.ac.uk.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today and next Sunday. On Thursday there’s a net from 8pm on 70.300MHz and Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz, also from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society has its club meal on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

Southdown Amateur Radio Society is operating at the HF Hailsham shack on Wednesday plus there’s a net from 8.30am on 145.275 FM and a cafe meet at 12.30pm. Thursday sees nets from 9.50am on 145.275MHz FM and from 10am on 7.035MHz CW. On Saturday there’s a net from 9.50am on 145.275 FM, 10am on 7.035MHz CW, and from 12.30pm on 144.300SSB\145.500FM\51.600FM. Details and explanation from John, G3DQY on 01424 424 319.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Wednesday Fareham and District Amateur Radio Club is having an informal meeting. Contact Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on software defined radio by Justin Johnson, G0KSC. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk and demo covering all aspects of rope usage in amateur radio. Details from Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.

On Thursday Dover Radio Club is having a talk on DMR radio, for which admittance is £2. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.

On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on software defined radio by G3ZBU. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.

On Thursday Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the Luton VHF Group’s visit to Holy Island by Don, G4LOO and Brian, M0BIK. Contact John Burnett, via email to john@hobart-europe.co.uk.

On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is holding its AGM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

On Friday Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club has its annual quiz evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has its club net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. Details from Ray, G3HRH, on 01962 712 045.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the Air Ambulance. Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.

On Sunday Essex Ham starts its online Foundation course, see www.hamtrain.co.uk for details. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

On Sunday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is taking a look at the long wire antenna. For details email Steve, G3PND, via info@norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.

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

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