News for Scotland – 11 October 2026
The Fourteenth Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT-2026 takes place on Saturday, 31 October at the Museum of Communication, Burntisland, Fife.
An interesting programme of speakers has been arranged, microwave test facilities will be provided and there will be an opportunity to buy components and microwave-related items.
The event runs from 10am until 5pm and a buffet lunch is included. An optional Dinner takes place in the evening at the Kingswood Hotel Burntisland. For full details, visit gmroundtable.org.uk
The Round Table is fully booked, with a waiting list. Tickets are available for the dinner.
For more information and to join the waiting list for the day event, email Colin, GM4HWO at gm4hwo@gmail.com
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.740MHz from 2pm on Sundays and Tuesdays.
On Thursday, the Society meets at Oakhill, Crescent Lane, Aberdeen AB15 5HY at 7.30pm.
For details of the Society’s events, visit aars.org.uk
Contact: secretary@aars.uk
Ayr Amateur Radio Group’s regular meeting on Fridays is in Prestwick Community centre from 7.30pm.
For details of the Group’s activities and nets, visit gm0ayr.org
Contact: Derek, MM0OVD, 07428 994 614, derek.secaarg@gmail.com
Caithness Amateur Radio Society has club nets at 2pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays on 3.740MHz.
Contact: Nigel, M8HZR, theimageman@live.co.uk
For details of all Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club’s meetings and activities, visit the Club’s Facebook page and its website.
The DMR Packet Net, a packet radio discussion group, is scheduled each Tuesday at 8pm on DMR BrandMeister Talk Group 235419 or Packet Chat PTRCHAT GB7CQV-11.
All those interested in the reestablishment of a 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 at gm0cqv@gmail.com
Dundee Amateur Radio Club has a digital open net via the GB3AG repeater from 7.30pm on Sundays.
Club meetings take place on Tuesdays at the Monikie Scout Hut, Panmure Road, Monikie, DD5 3QA, near to the entrance to Monikie Country Park.
On Wednesdays there is an FM net via the GB3AG repeater from 7.30pm.
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 Amateur Radio Club has a Club net operating evening tomorrow, 12 October.
Contact: Norman, GM1CNH, 07740 946 192
Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society meets on Wednesdays at 8pm at the Focus Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels.
On Friday, a DMR net runs between 7pm and 8pm.
Contact: David, GM0KCN, committee@galaradioclub.co.uk
Glenrothes and District Radio Club’s Tuesday natter net continues at 7.30pm on 145.425MHz FM. Check-in is open from 7.15pm.
Contact: Eric, GM4FQE, 01333 450 753
Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society has a Club meeting at Croft on Wednesday from 7pm. The shack will be open.
The Society is taking part in JOTA on Friday, Saturday and next Sunday, 18 October.
Contact: invernessradiosociety@gmail.com
For details of James Clerk Maxwell Radio Society’s events, visit the Society’s Facebook page or contact Richard, MM1BHO via QRZ.com
Contact: Richard, MM1BHO
Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club has a SSB net on 3,720kHz on Sundays from 2pm.
On Tuesday there will be a meeting at the clubhouse from 7.30pm.
Contact: klarcinfo@gmail.com
Kingdom Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 7pm on 144.750MHz.
Contact: Steve, MM0SKX, 07711 059 343
Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a weekly VHF net on Mondays from 7.30pm on 145.575 MHz FM.
On Wednesdays at 7pm the Society meets at the clubhouse, 57 Station Road, Broxburn, EH52 5QU and via Zoom.
The Society is taking part in Jamboree on the Air on Saturday, supporting 6th West Lothian Scouts at the Scout Hall, Station Road, Broxburn EH52 5QU, callsign GB6WL.
For details, email secretary@ladars.org.uk
Lomond Radio Club meets on Thursdays 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
Lothians Radio Society has a Surplus Sale at St Fillan’s Church, Buckstone Drive on Wednesday. Doors open at 7.30pm for a 8pm start.
The sale is open to everyone. The Society will charge a 10% commission on sales to help fund its future events programme.
For more information, visit lothiansradiosociety.com
Contact: events@lothianradiosociety.com
Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has a DMR net on Wednesday at 8pm.
For details of the Society’s events and activities, visit mlars.co.uk
Contact: 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
Orkney Amateur Radio Club meets at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Orkney Sea Cadets’ building on Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall.
Paisley Amateur Radio Club meets on Thursdays 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 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
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a net on Mondays from 9pm on 145.475MHz. The Society’s meeting on Friday is a general club night.
For more information, visit wosars.club
Contact: gm4agg@gmail.com
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club has a club net on Mondays from 8pm on Solway Chat Talk Group 234140.
The Thursday club net on GB3DG is also available on Cumbria CQ group with Dumfries and Galloway Raynet and on Echolink, Peanut, Zello and most popular digital modes. The net starts at 7.15pm.
A Zoom meeting every Thursday starts at 8pm. Contact the Club for the joining link.
On the last Saturday of every month, 12 noon to 3pm, the Club meets at Aird Unit, Cairnport Road, Stranraer DG9 8BQ.
For more details, visit the Club’s Facebook page.
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