News for England South-East – 9 August 2020

As lockdown restrictions gradually change, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, this should be regarded as subject to change, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

The organisers of the Andover Radio Club Autumn Boot Sale, due on 6 September at Wildhern, have taken the difficult but necessary decision to cancel this year’s event.

Colchester Radio Amateurs has an open CW net on 144.163MHz from 9.30pm on Sundays and Mondays. Tuesday sees open nets on 433.425MHz from 7pm and on 1.920MHz from 8pm. On Wednesday there’s an open net on 145.350MHz from 7pm and Thursday sees an open net on 3.685MHz from 7pm. Details from Mark, M0LTG, on 0770 374 5369.

Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 10.30am, settling on 145.275MHz and Zoom. Details from Greg, G4EBY, via email to ebytronics@gmail.com.

Edgware and District Radio Society runs a weekday open net from 3pm, starting on 145.500MHz FM. On Monday there’s a net from 9pm, commencing on 145.500MHz FM, moving to around 1988kHz at 9.30pm. Contact Mike, G4RNW, on 020 8950 0658.

Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has an open net every Sunday from 10am on 145.400MHz. Monday sees an open net from 7.45pm on GB3IH, and on Tuesday there’s an open CW net from 7pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees an open DMR net from 7pm on talk group 840. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

Laindon Radio Club has its net on Sundays from 2pm via GB3DA. Contact Stuart, G6RAQ, on 0798 417 1333.

On Wednesday, Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 70.475MHz FM and Brandmeister DMR talk group 23511. Thursday sees a club net on 144.725MHz FM from 8pm and on Friday there’s a night on the air. For details, email secretary@lefars.org.uk.

Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on 433.575MHz. Monday and Thursday see nets on 70.400MHz and GB3YL, on Tuesday there’s a net on 145.475MHz and Friday’s net is on 51.490MHz. For details, email secretary@ldparc.co.uk.

Radio Society of Harrow has its net on Sundays from 2pm on 145.350MHz. On Thursday there’s a club net from 8.15pm on 145.350MHz. Details from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@outlook.com.

Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club has daily nets on 145.400MHz at 2pm. On Monday there’s a net from 8pm around 1.980MHz. Tuesday sees a net on 145.400MHz from 8pm. For details, email secretary@padarc.co.uk.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz LSB from 9.30am on Sundays. Tuesday sees a net on 51.550MHz FM from 8pm. On Thursday there’s a JS8 digital net on 28.078MHz from 10am and on 70.300MHz FM from 8pm. Friday sees a net on 144.6125MHz D-Star from 7.30pm, then on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Verulam Amateur Radio Club has an open Morse conversion net on 50.040MHz from 8.30pm on Sundays. Send QRS for slow Morse. Details from Bob, by email to g4pvb@yahoo.com.

On Monday, Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Friday sees an open net from 7pm on 433.450MHz, moving later to GB3IW for a joint net with the Isle of Wight Amateur Radio Society. Contact Rod, G4SPS, via email to rod.g4sps@gmail.com.

On Monday, Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has its weekly net on GB3NB from 7.30pm. Wednesday is the NARC Live! show streamed at 7.30pm to its Facebook page and BATC stream. For details see norfolkamateurradio.org.

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has its net on Tuesday from 8pm via GB3DA. Contact Jon, M0KGX, via email to jon@M0KGX.com.

On Wednesday, Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net from 8pm around 145.525MHz. On Saturday the net is on 51.55MHz at 8pm. Contact Damien, 2E0EUI on 0790 024 2541.

Whitton Amateur Radio Group plans Jitsi online meetings on Wednesday and Friday from 8pm, accompanied by a net on 145.375MHz FM and/or 28.395MHz SSB. If relaxed COVID-19 restrictions permit, there will be a normal meeting on Friday instead. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.

On Wednesday, Bath and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.250MHz FM from 7.30pm. Contact Paul, G4PDC, on 01761 412 994.

Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.5625MHz FM—details at bsars.org.

On Wednesday, Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 9pm, usually settling around 145.400MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

On Wednesday, Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, via GB3ZX at 2pm and a CW net on 144.060MHz from 7pm—for details, see sars.club.

Southgate Amateur Radio Club plans a barbecue in the Spinney on Thursday, or a meeting in the Jolly Farmers pub if it’s raining. More information from Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa@arrl.net.

On Thursday Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting via Zoom from 8pm—for details, email publicity@cdarc.org.uk.

On Friday Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.425MHz from 8pm. Contact Matt, G7VAB, on 0790 824 2098.

Silverthorn Radio Club has an open net on GB3OY from 7.30pm on Friday. Contact Colin, 2E1FQE, on 0797 335 0421.

Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society is running a Saturday session. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.

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