News for Scotland – 8 December 2024
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is running CW practice from 7pm followed by an informal meeting from 7.30pm on Thursday 12 December. For more information visit aars.org.uk
Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick Community Centre from 7.30pm. The next meeting will be a Quiz night, held on Friday 13 December. For details of 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. From the 7 to the 13 December there are ‘On Air Activity Days’. Contact Bob, GM4UYZ, 01875 811723, cpsarc.com
Dundee Amateur Radio Club has a club night on Thursday and is also having an open net at 7.30pm via the GB3AG repeater on Friday. Martin, 2M0KAU, 07763 708 933
The DV Scotland Phoenix Network hosts several multi-mode nets throughout the week, with the current schedule details 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
On Mondays, Edinburgh and District Radio Society has a net on 433.525MHz from 8pm. On Saturday 14 December they have a club meeting and social evening. 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 Wednesdays. More information is available on the Society’s Facebook page. Invernessradiosociety@gmail.com
On Sunday afternoons, Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club has an SSB net on 3720kHz from 2pm. On Tuesday there is a formal meeting at the clubhouse. klarcinfo@gmail.com
Kingdom Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 7pm on 144.750MHz. Steve, MM0SKX, 0771 105 9343
Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has its AGM at the Crofthead Community Centre, Dedridge on Tuesday 10 December from 7pm. On Thursday, there is a net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join in. Philip Rose, GM3ZZA, 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 is having a Christmas Curry evening. For more information visit the Society’s website at lothiansradiosociety.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, ML1 5JU from 7pm. Simon, 2M0LSG, secretary@mlars.co.uk
Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society will hold a Club Meeting on Tuesday 10 December at the reserve centre, Elgin at 7pm. There will be a presentation on Poseidon by Craig. www.mfars.club
Paisley Amateur Radio Club meets every Thursday evening at the Methodist Central Halls in Gauze Street, Paisley at 7.30pm. Members also meet for coffee most Tuesday mornings at the Mossedge Cafe in Linwood at 10.30am. The Club has several events planned for the coming year including DXpeditions to the Scottish West Coast and the Caribbean. Members will also be attending Ham Radio 2025 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. More details are available from the Club Secretary, Graham via gm0pym@gmail.com or at parc.radio
Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at the Club House, 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. Members are meeting for their usual club night on Friday from 8pm. For more information, check out the club’s website at wosars.club Pat, 2M1CKE, macrobius@btinternet.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 Tony, MM0TMZ by email via rr1@rsgb.org.uk 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
