Scotland – 5 May 2013

We start with the news that a new amateur radio society is being set up in Cumbernauld. Colin Watson invites anyone interested to contact him on 01236 724 630 or by email to cumbernauldars@yahoo.co.uk.

Now for clubs that have several events this week. We start with clubs that have several events this week. Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, RCE training, projects as well as operating. The weekly club meeting is on Thursday. Contact John McGowan, by email to gm0fsv@gm6nx.com.

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a construction night and licence preparation on Wednesday. The AGM is on Friday. More information by email from info@wosars.org.uk.

Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having an RSGB video evening on Thursday. Saturday sees the start of the Mills on the Air weekend event from Benholm Mill, Johnshaven. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club evening. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.

On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having an operating evening. Contact Tam, on. 0775 3526 498

On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a DF Hunt. Contact Alan J Masson, GM3PSP, on 0131 623 4580.

On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is holding its first 144MHz DF hunt, meeting in the Old Ship Inn car park at 6.30pm for 7. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.

Category: News for Scotland North and Northern Isles, News for Scotland West and Western Isles