News for England South-East – 5 August 2018
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Colchester Radio Amateurs have their Foundation training today, as well as a net on 50.225MHz. Tuesday sees a net on 433.425MHz FM from 7pm and their Top Band net is on 1.925MHz from 7.45pm. On Wednesday there’s a 2m net on 145.350MHz from 7pm, and on Thursday it’s the 80m net on 3.685MHz, again from 7pm. Contact Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Essex Ham start their online Foundation course today. Further details on this at www.hamtrain.co.uk. On Monday they have a net on GB3DA from 8pm, with a chatroom and audio feed at www.essexham.net. For more details contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.
Radio Society of Harrow hold a club net today and next Sunday on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon. Monday sees a club net starting on 145.500MHz at 8.15pm. More from Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey100@outlook.com
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz from 9.30am. On Monday there’s a short talks evening, led by Quin, G3WRR, Ray, G4FFY and John, G8IYS. They’ve a net on Thursday on 70.300MHz and on Friday on 145.350MHz, both starting at 8pm. Further info from John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night and bar evening on Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday they’re operating as GB0PKF at the Portsmouth Kite Festival. For more details contact Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3LW from 8pm, and on Friday it’s their club night with radio operating. Contact via email to m0xhs@outlook.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Today Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is taking part in the RSGB 2m Low Power contest. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary@g0hrs.org.
Martello Tower Group continues operating GB5RC from MV Ross Revenge today and tomorrow, marking five decades of offshore broadcasting. Activity will be on 80, 40, 20, 17 and 10m, using SSB and datamodes. Contact Keith, G6NHU, via email to g6nhu@me.com.
On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is preparing for SSB Field Day and has at a venue change to upstairs at the Irish Centre, Bletchley MK2 2HX. More from Phil Gould, G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club holds a regular club meeting and continues its Intermediate training course. Contact via email to secretary@g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is having a natter night and planning for International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. More from Stephen Osborn, G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society hosts a discussion evening. Details from avrs@rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a barbecue. Details from David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF@alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net at 8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a datamodes update by Mike, G8AXA. Further info from Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is having a natter night. More from Mel, M0JMR, via email to sec@farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Southdown ARS has an FM net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30pm and a CW Net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. Details from Tom, M6ONX, via email to secretary@sars.club.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club hosts an informal evening with Morse practice in the computer room. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night. Enquiries to David, M0VTG, via email to secretary@hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. More info from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Lowestoft District & Pye ARC is having a talk and film. Contact secretary@ldparc.co.uk.
On Thursday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a barbecue in the Spinney. Further info from Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa@arrl.net.
On Friday Cambridge & District ARC meets at 7.30pm. Contact Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a natter night. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group holds its social meeting from 8pm in the bar at Whitton Community Centre, Percy Road, Twickenham. More from Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
