News for England South-West – 27 August 2023
Amateurs in the south-west area are invited to take part in a ‘long-range’ test of the GB3WD repeater. The test will take place on Sunday, 3 September from 12pm to 3pm. As a target, it is hoped that contacts will be possible from Truro to Torbay via the repeater. If you would like to take part in the test, please email Chris, M0ZCP via chrisparker33@hotmail.com
On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between 8 and 9pm. On Monday, there is a net via GB3DN at 11am. The club’s Friday nets take place from 11am via GB3DN and on 145.450MHz at 8pm. John, G3JKL secretary@adarc.co.uk
On Tuesday, Bath and District Amateur Radio Club is having a net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. badarc@protonmail.com
On Tuesday, Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society will be meeting at The New Remembrance Hall, Charlton, Shaftesbury from 7.30pm. On Wednesday, there will be club nets on 28.360MHz at 8pm, and on 70.425MHz at 9pm. keith.m0tmo@btinternet.com,, www.bvars.org.uk
Join Callington and District Amateur Radio Society members for a chat on GB3JL from 8pm on Mondays. However, please note that GB3JL is currently having issues and the net may QSY to a 2m FM simplex channel. Guests and visitors to Southeast Cornwall are always welcome at the Engine House Café every Wednesday from 1.30pm. The Society’s next Club Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 6th of September. The discussion topic will be ‘Amateur radio in the media’. This will also be a ‘bring a guest’ night. For venue details and more information please visit callingtonradiosociety.org.uk Call Peter, G8BCG on 07801 413 241 for more details.
The Cornish Radio Amateur Club is active from Moseley Heritage Museum today, the 27th and tomorrow, the 28th. This is an open weekend event. Anyone who is interested is very welcome to come along. Entry to the museum is free and it is open from 10am to 4pm on both days. The callsign is use will be GX4CRC. gx4crc.com
On Sundays and Wednesdays, Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has club nights from 7pm. The Society holds a Morse Academy every Thursday night from 7pm. Also on Thursdays, there are nets on 70.400MHz from 7pm, and on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Sue, info@frars.co.uk
Guernsey Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday from 8pm on 145.525MHz. On Thursday the DMR net is from 8pm on GB7GY, talk group 23515, time slot 1. All are welcome to join in. On Friday, the club meets at the Bunker, Beau Sejour Leisure Centre from 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Phil, GU0SUP, 07781 151 747
Holsworthy Amateur Radio Club’s weekly net has been suspended for the summer period and will resume on the 4th of September. The club has produced a user guide for holiday-makers and visitors to the area who wish to bring DMR radio equipment. A number of local DMR repeaters are connected to the unique South West Cluster which is an expanding coordinated group of repeaters that operate across the region. Visitors are invited to adjust their code plugs accordingly to take advantage of the features the network has to offer. The guide can be downloaded from the club’s website and Facebook pages. The club also extends an open invitation to those visiting the area. Details of meetings are on the club’s website. Ken G7VJA m0omc@m0omc.co.uk
On Tuesdays, Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a net on 433.475MHz from 8pm. The net moves to 145.475MHz on Wednesdays from 8pm. A 10m net on 28.405MHz is held on Thursdays from 8pm. The club meets on Fridays at Ivor’s Paddock from 6pm. Matt, 2E0FNT, 0730 554 9614
The Jersey Amateur Radio Society clubroom is now open on Friday evenings from 8pm. An old footpath has been reinstated to gain access from the Meteorological Radar Tower to Mast B. Please be very careful as the ground is uneven. You will need a torch if it is dark. Mike, GJ0PDJ on 07797 718390
Newquay and District Amateur Radio Society meets at Trevisker Saint Eval Community Centre, 750 Orion Drive, Wadebridge at 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month. www.newquayradioclub.co.uk
On Sundays, Poole Radio Society has a net around 28.375MHz SSB from 10am. On Mondays there is a net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. The net moves to 70.375MHz at 7pm on Tuesdays. On Thursday, the Society will be on the air on the HF bands. On Fridays there is a Zoom meeting at 7.30pm. secretary@g4prs.org.uk
Radio Operators Cornwall holds its Operators Net every Thursday around 145.425MHz FM. All are welcome to join in and shortwave listener reports are always appreciated. Covering all of Cornwall and into South Devon, the net has a focus on portable operations, but mobile and fixed stations are equally welcome. www.g8roc.org.uk
On Sundays, Riviera Amateur Radio Club has nets on 29.150MHz FM from 11am, 51.490MHz from 11.30am and via GB7TQ or C4FM from 8pm. On Wednesdays there are nets on 70.475MHz from 7.20pm, and on 145.245MHz from 8pm. stevecrask@yahoo.com
Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Burraton Community Centre. New members and visitors are welcome. Mark, 07810 548 448.
On Tuesday, Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club is meeting at The Quarter Jack in Wells. Chris Lavis, G6HIQ, christopherlavis3@gmail.com
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has changed its venue. The club no longer meets at the Self Help Enterprise 7 facility in Bristol. Until the club’s new venue is ready, it will meet temporarily at the nearby Filton Community Centre Elm Park, BS34 7PS. For further details contact Dave, G7BYN on 07533 933 831.
On Wednesday Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club will be a having a net on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. The club’s CW WhatsApp group also meets on Wednesday at either 6.45pm or 8pm. treasurer.tdarclub@gmail.com
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is currently holding its Annual Field Day event. The event will run until tomorrow, Monday the 28th of August 2023 at ‘The Field’ behind Hook House, Berkeley, South Gloucestershire, GL13 9TH. Guests and potential members are welcome to join in. For more details visit the club’s website via tsgarc.uk
On Sundays, Torbay Amateur Radio Society has nets on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12pm. On Monday, there are nets on 3.663MHz at 10.30am, 1.982MHz at 8pm and 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. Tuesday sees the club meeting at 7.30pm, followed by a net on 3.663MHz from 9.15pm. On Wednesday, the Society has nets on 14.270MHz from 9.30am and on 3.663MHz from 10.30am. The Society will be meeting on Friday from 7.30pm. The 3.663MHz net will continue at 10am on Saturday. kerry@m0kre.net
On Thursday, Yeovil Amateur Radio Club will be having a committee meeting and a series of ‘mini talks’. secretary@yeovil-arc.com
On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk
The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link. onlineradioclub.org
Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See hrn.world
