News for England South West – 4 May 2014

| May 2, 2014

We start with advance information that the Ridgeway Repeater Group AGM will be on Wednesday 21 May at 7.30pm in the offices of Thrings LLP, 6 Drakes Meadow, Swindon, SN3 3LL. Contact Rob, G4XUT, via email to g4xut@rrg.org.uk.

Now for clubs that have several events this week. Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society is having a committee meeting tonight. There’s an activity and open shack night on Wednesday and next Sunday there’s a natter and social night. More information from John, G4POF, by email to g4pof@hotmail.com.

Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its HF net on Monday on 3.675MHz from 7.45pm. Tuesday’s 2m net is on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.

South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a briefing on Thursday in advance of its Mills on the Air weekend activities on Saturday and Sunday. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Wednesday 7 May Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.

On Wednesday 7 May Devon and Cornwall Repeater Group is meeting from 2pm at the Engine House, Compton Park, Callington. Details at www.gb3pl.co.uk.

On Wednesday 7 May Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Dean, G0UIL on ham radio satellite communications. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.

On Wednesday 7 May Trowbridge and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on solar flares and satnav by Prof Cathryn Mitchell. Visitors are welcome for a contribution of £1 a head. Details from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and weekends.

On Thursday 8 May Swindon and District Amateur Radio Club is having an activity night. Details from Kevin, G6FOP, via www.sdarc.net.

On Thursday 8 May Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on a famous transmitter by G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.

On Friday 9 May Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp@tars.org.uk.

Category: News for England South West and Channel Islands