News for England South-East – 5 November 2017

We start with an invitation from Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society for any club to take part in their grand inter-club quiz, planned for next Monday, 13 November. Individuals, or teams of up to six players representing clubs, are invited to compete for prizes and the Sutton and Cheam Trophy. Most questions will be amateur radio-based but there will be two general knowledge rounds and one special 3dB bonus round. All are welcome, including families. Wine, beer and hot food will be available throughout the evening. For more details contact Terry, G4CDY on 020 8660 7555.

Now for clubs that have several events this week.

Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon this Sunday and next Sunday. Monday sees a net on 145.500MHz or 145.350MHz FM from 8.15pm. Details from Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey100@outlook.com.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. On Monday there’s a talk The Metropolitan Police Communications System by Jeffery Bolper. On Thursday there’s a club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm and on Friday there’s a net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is having its monthly breakfast meeting this Sunday. Wednesday sees a lecture. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information@wadarc.org.uk.

Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday on 1.980MHz. Tuesday sees a net on 145.400MHz. Details from Alan Ralph, via email to secretary@padarc.co.uk.

Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m SSTV open net from 7.30pm on Tuesday. On Thursday there’s a 2m FM open net from 7.30pm. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns@taarc.co.uk.

Essex Ham is running its online Foundation course on Monday, alongside the Essex Ham Net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a construction evening. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.

On Monday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is having an RSGB presentation on VHF propagation. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Monday New Forest Amateur Radio Society is having a talk and practical session on making and using simple test equipment by Chris, G4CWS. You will be able to make a simple piece of test equipment of your own; some tools are available but you are welcome to bring you own soldering iron, cutters and so on. The evening is open to non-Members, who are asked for a £2 temporary membership fee. Tea and coffee will be supplied. For details, contact Richard, M0RBF, on 01425 612 612.

On Tuesday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk Urban Noise and SDRs by William Poel, G8CYK. For more information, email secretary@g0mwt.org.uk.

On Tuesday Chertsey Radio Club is having a social online gathering. Contact James Conduit, M6FLT, via email to chertseyradioclub@hotmail.com.

On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a quiz versus Chesham club. For details, email vic@rakewell.com.

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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Nick Henwood, G3RWF How to be Heard Without Spending Loads of Money. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a junk sale. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa@arrl.net.

On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society is holding a junk sale from 8.30pm. Contact Nicky, secretary@brats-qth.org

On Thursday Edgware and District Radio Society is having a visit from Mark Haynes of Kenwood. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.

On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a demo of Minos and ON4KST and the 6m contest station. Contact John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.

On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is holding its AGM. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary@g0hrs.org.

On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a show-and-tell evening. Contact David, M0VTG, via email to secretary@hunts-hams.co.uk.

On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society WSJT-X. For details email Steve, G3PND, via info@norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is holding its annual construction contest with Robin, G4IWS. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.

On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening with the GB3VH Repeater Group. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.

On Friday Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Martin, G3ZAY The International Geophysical Year, including Antarctica, Sputnik and radio. Contact Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.

On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on green radios by Rhodri, M0RHO. Contact Paul, G6MCX, on 01725 578 004.

On Friday Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 07980 165 172.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night. Details from Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.

On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has nets from 7.30pm on 144.250MHz CW and 8pm via GB3DA. Details from Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.

Two new Deputy Regional Mangers appointed in Region 10. They are DRM102, Colin North, Wiltshire and parts of South Hampshire, and DRM105 Fred Dawson who will cover the I.O.W. Please see the DRM list on the Region 10 web page for full details.

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