News for Scotland – 5 October 2025
The Thirteenth Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT will take place at the Museum of Communication in Burntisland, Fife, Scotland on Saturday 1 November from 10.30am to 5pm. An interesting programme of speakers has been arranged and microwave test facilities will be provided. There will be an opportunity to buy components and microwave-related items. An optional dinner will be held in the evening at a local hotel. Further information and online registration is available at gmroundtable.org.uk The event has a maximum capacity of 50 people and there are only a few places left. So, book now to avoid disappointment.
For details of Ayr Amateur Radio Group’s club activities and nets, visit gm0ayr.org Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614.
Caithness Amateur Radio Society has club nets at 2pm on Wednesday and Saturday on 3.740MHz. There are club meetings on Thursdays in the Skirza Clubhouse, near John O’Groats. Nigel, MM7BWT, mansfield.n27@gmail.com
Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club usually meets on the first Friday of the month for a Club night in the lounge bar of the Thorntree Inn. cpsarc.com
The DMR Packet Net, a packet radio discussion group, is scheduled each Tuesday evening at 8pm on DMR BrandMeister Talk Group 235419 or Packet Chat PTRCHAT GB7CQV-11. All those Interested in the reestablishment of an RF packet radio network across Regions 1 and 2 and beyond, are welcome to join in the net for general packet discussion, news, views, and equipment requirements needed to set up an operational RF Packet station. For more information contact Brendan via gm0cqv@gmail.com
Dundee Amateur Radio Club meets on a Tuesday night from 7pm at Dundee and Angus College, Kingsway Campus, Old Glamis Road, Dundee. On Sundays there is a digital open net via the GB3AG repeater from 7.30pm. On Wednesdays there is an FM net via the GB3AG repeater from 7.30pm. Further details can be found at dundee-amateur-radio.co.uk
The DV Scotland Phoenix Network hosts several multi-mode nets throughout the week. The current schedule details are listed at dvsph.net Don’t let the group name put you off as all are welcome to participate, wherever they are located in the world. Information on how to connect, and much more about the group, can be found online at dvsph.net
Edinburgh and District Radio Society holds a club net tomorrow, 6 October, from 8pm on 433.525MHz. A meeting and social evening will take place on Wednesday. Norman, GM1CNH, 0774 094 6192
Every Wednesday, Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society meets in the Focus Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels from 8pm. Jim Keddie, mail@gm7lun.co.uk
Glenrothes and District Radio Club’s Tuesday and Thursday natter nets continue at 7.30pm on 145.425MHz FM. Check-in is open from 7.15pm. Eric, GM4FQE, 01333 450 753
Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. More information is available on the Society’s Facebook page. invernessradiosociety@gmail.com
On Sundays, Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club has an SSB net on 3720kHz from 2pm. On Tuesday there will be a meeting at the clubhouse from 7.30pm. klarcinfo@gmail.com
Kingdom Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 7pm on 144.750MHz. Steve, MM0SKX, 0771 105 9343
Tomorrow, 6 October, Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society holds its weekly net at 7.30pm on 145.575MHz FM. All amateurs are welcome. On Wednesday, the Society has its weekly club night at the clubhouse on Station Road, Broxburn. Members will be concentrating on planning activities for Jamboree on the Air which takes place on the weekend of the 18 October. Phil, GM3ZZA by email at secretary@ladars.org.uk
Lomond Radio Club meets each Thursday evening in the club rooms at the John Connolly Centre in Renton at 7.30pm. The Club is also open on Sunday afternoons for general activities and operating. Simon, MM0XME, mm0xme@outlook.com
On Wednesday, Lothians Radio Society hosts a net on 144.350MHz, starting at 8pm. The Society will be holding a surplus sale on Wednesday 15 October. The sale will take place at St. Fillan’s Church, Buckstone Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 6PD. The doors will open at 7.30pm for a prompt 8pm start. For more information visit lothiansradiosociety.com events@lothianradiosociety.com
Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has a DMR net on Talk Group 23550 from 8pm on Wednesday. On Thursday, there is a net on 70.425MHz from 8pm. Friday sees the club meeting at Newarthill Community Education Centre, Newarthill from 7pm. Simon, 2M0LSG, secretary@mlars.co.uk
Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society has details of its meetings and events on its website. For more information visit mfars.club
Paisley Amateur Radio Club meets every Thursday evening at the Ferguslie Sports Centre on Blackstoun Road at 7.30pm. The Club also meets for coffee and radio chat most Tuesdays at 10.30am. More details are available from the Club Secretary, Graham via gm0pym@gmail.com or at parc.radio
Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at its clubhouse in Throsk, FK7 7XY at 7pm on Thursdays. The Club is open for projects and operating on Sundays from 10am. For more information email secretary@gm6nx.com
Every Monday, West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.475MHz FM from 9pm. For more information visit wosars.club Jack, GM4COX, gm4cox@gmail.com
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club, together with Dumfries and Galloway RAYNET group, has an open net on GB3DG every day at noon. All are welcome. There is also a net on the GB3DG repeater every Thursday from 7.15pm, then joining via Zoom from 8pm. The Club has a new meeting place at Springholme Memorial Hall, DG7 3LP.
To have your net listed on the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society’s website, or to report any changes, contact Jack, GM4COX, gm4cox@gmail.com Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk
Category: News for Scotland North and Northern Isles, News for Scotland West and Western Isles
