News for England South-West – 06 August 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. Friday sees nets from 11am via GB3DN and on 145.450MHz at 8pm. John, G3JKL secretary@adarc.co.uk
On Tuesday, Bath and District Amateur Radio Club is having a net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. On Wednesday there will be a Zoom meeting. 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 will be club nets on 28.360MHz at 8pm, and on 70.425MHz at 9pm. keith.m0tmo@btinternet.com, visit the website for more details.
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. 07801 413241, visit the website to find out more., 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 on 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
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 to find out more.
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.
A reminder now that that Radio Operators Cornwall is holding summer CAMP ROC between the 4 and 7 August. Their dedicated radio field at Castle Gate overlooking Penzance and Mounts Bay is primed and ready. Facilities and attractions include: a cold-water supply, mains power, portaloo and HF and VHF stations. Non-member day visitors are welcome from 10am to 8pm for no charge. There will be lots of friendly chat, support and discussion of radio-related matters, antenna building and workshops et cetera. The What3Words for the location is: campfires.frog.smiled Further details can be found by searching @g8roc or by visiting 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 on 145.245MHz from 8pm. 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 Wednesday Taunton and District Amateur Radio Club will be a having a net on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. The club’s CW WhatsApp group also meets on Wednesday at either 6.45pm or 8pm. treasurer.tdarclub@gmail.com
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 on 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, Yeovil Amateur Radio Club will be meeting to discuss test equipment with Derek, M0WOB. secretary@yeovil-arc.com
