News for England South-West – 16 July 2023
On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk
The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link.
Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for details.
On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at 10.30am. The club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on 145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between 8 and 9pm. On Monday, there is a net via GB3DN at 11am. There is another net on Friday from 11am via GB3DN and on 145.450MHz at 8pm. John, G3JKL secretary@adarc.co.uk
On Thursday, Bath and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. On Friday there will be a net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. badarc@protonmail.com
On Tuesday, Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society will be meeting at The New Remembrance Hall, Charlton, Shaftesbury from 7.30pm. On Wednesday, there are club nets on 28.360MHz at 8pm, and 70.425MHz at 9pm. keith.m0tmo@btinternet.com, visit the website to find out more.
You can join members of Callington Amateur Radio Society for a chat on GB3JL at 8pm on Mondays or at the Engine House Café every Wednesday from 1.30pm. The next club Meeting will be held on Wednesday 2 August from 7pm. The evening will include discussion around, and preparation of, the Society’s response to Ofcom’s consultation on amateur radio. 07801 413241, visit the website for further details. secretary@callingtonradiosociety.org.uk
On Sundays, Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has a club night from 7pm. Wednesday sees another club night from 7pm. The Society holds a Morse Academy every Thursday night from 7pm. Also on Thursdays, there are nets on 70.400MHz from 7pm, and 145.375MHz from 8pm. Sue, info@frars.co.uk
Guernsey Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday from 8pm on 145.525MHz. On Thursday the DMR net is from 8pm on GB7GY, talk group 23515, time slot 1. All are welcome to join in. On Friday, the club meets at the Bunker, Beau Sejour Leisure Centre from 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Phil, GU0SUP, 07781 151 747
Holsworthy Amateur Radio Club’s weekly net has been suspended for the summer period and will resume on the 4 September. The club has produced a user guide for holiday-makers and visitors to the area who wish to bring DMR radio equipment. A number of local DMR repeaters are connected to the unique South West Cluster which is an expanding coordinated group of repeaters that operate across the region. Visitors are invited to adjust their code plugs accordingly to take advantage of the features the network has to offer. The guide can be downloaded from the club website and Facebook pages. The club also extends an open invitation to those visiting the area. Details of meetings are on the club’s website. Ken G7VJA m0omc@m0omc.co.uk
On Tuesdays, Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a net on 433.475MHz from 8pm. The net moves to 145.475MHz on Wednesdays from 8pm. A 10m net on 28.405MHz is held on Thursdays from 8pm. The club meets on Fridays at Ivor’s Paddock from 6pm. Matt, 2E0FNT, 0730 554 9614
The Jersey Amateur Radio Society clubroom is now open on Friday evenings from 8pm. An old footpath has been reinstated to gain access from the Meteorological Radar Tower to Mast B. Please be very careful as the ground is uneven. You will need a torch if it is dark. Mike, GJ0PDJ on 07797 718390
Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club’s meetings are held at the Baptist Church Hall, Shepton Mallet from 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chris Lavis G6HIQ, 07944 801 540
Newquay and District Amateur Radio Society meets at Trevisker Saint Eval Community Centre, 750 Orion Drive, Wadebridge at 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Visit the website for more information.
On Sundays, Poole Radio Society has a net around 28.375MHz SSB from 10am. On Mondays there is a net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. The net moves to 70.375MHz at 7pm on Tuesdays. On Thursday, the Society will be on the air on the HF bands. On Fridays there is a Zoom meeting at 7.30pm. secretary@g4prs.org.uk
Radio Operators Cornwall holds its Operators Net every Thursday around 145.425MHz FM. All are welcome to join in and shortwave listener reports are always appreciated. Covering all of Cornwall and into South Devon, the net has a focus on portable operations, but mobile and fixed stations are equally welcome. On the 16 July, the group is hosting a portable HF day at the summit of Kitt Hill near Saltash from midday until around 6pm. All are welcome to join in. For more information visit the website
On Sundays, Riviera Amateur Radio Club has nets on 29.150MHz FM from 11am, 51.490MHz from 11.30am and via GB7TQ or C4FM from 8pm. On Wednesdays there are nets on 70.475MHz from 7.20pm, and 145.245MHz from 8pm. The club is meeting on Thursday at the Precinct Centre, Torquay from 7.30pm. stevecrask@yahoo.com
Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Burraton Community Centre. New members and visitors are welcome. Mark, 07810 548 448.
On Sundays, Torbay Amateur Radio Society has nets on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12pm. On Monday, there are nets on 3.663MHz at 10.30am, 1.982MHz at 8pm and 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. Tuesday sees the club meeting at 7.30pm, followed by a net on 3.663MHz from 9.15pm. On Wednesday, the Society has nets on 14.270MHz from 9.30am and 3.663MHz from 10.30am. The Society will be meeting on Friday from 7.30pm. The 3.663MHz net will continue at 10am on Saturday. kerry@m0kre.net
On Thursday, visitors are welcome to attend Yeovil Amateur Radio Club’s Open Evening.
