News for England South-West – 16 September 2018
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Weston-super-Mare Radio Society is holding its Annual Rally this Sunday at the Campus Community Centre in Worle near Junction 21 of the M5. There are 55 tables with many of the well-known traders in attendance. It is open from 10am until 3pm; tickets are £3.00, and under 16’s are free. On Monday the society will conduct a post-rally analysis. Further details from Martin, G7UWI on 01934 613 094.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club holds an Autumn Table-Top Sale this Thursday. Trading starts at 8pm prompt. Next Saturday and Sunday they will be operating GB0SDR as part of Railways on the Air. Enquiries to Andrew, G7KNA on 0783 869 5471.
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a relax and chat evening this Friday, including operating and preparation for Railways on the Air. Next Saturday and Sunday, as part of ROTA, the club will be operating next to the station building at Avon Valley Railway. They also have permission to work ‘Railway Mobile’ from live rolling stock, so may have a second station signing /M. They will be using the callsign GB0AVR for Avon Valley Railway. The event coincides with Avon Valley’s 1940s weekend, so lots of people will be in period costume, with vintage vehicles, both civilian and military. Full details from Mat, G7FBD via email to g7fbd@gb3bs.com
Now we return to the usual listing in date order.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club runs an operating night, using its G0XRC station on HF & VHF; it will also host a talk on Computers Explained Part 4 – Interfacing with Rigs. Contact Mike, G1GZG on 01395 274 172.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club has a social evening. Details from Steve, G7VOH on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club holds an open meeting from 7.30pm at Burraton Community Centre. More from Mark, M0WMB on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club holds a session on WSPR from Justin Lindars Radio. Contact Bob, G8UED on 01963 440 167.
