News for England South-East – 23 September 2018

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.

This Sunday, Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society will continue operating GB2RGM for Railways on the Air weekend. It also holds day two of the Foundation Course and Exam. On Thursday there’s a net from 8pm on 144.725MHz, and on Friday there’s a talk by former Concorde pilot Stephen Bohill-Smith about his efforts to restore a C54 Skymaster aircraft, 7pm for 8pm. Fuller details from Dave, M0MBD on 0798 016 5172.

This Sunday, and next Sunday, Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its net on 144.575MHz from 11am. On Wednesday there’s a photo presentation by Alan Harding, from 7.30pm at the Taplin Centre. Contact Gordon, M3YXH on 01424 431 909.

Radio Society of Harrow holds its regular net this Sunday and next Sunday at 12 noon on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net starting on 145.500MHz at 8.15pm, and next Sunday they’ve an outdoor event at Old Redding car park from 2 to 5pm. Further information from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@outlook.com.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net this Sunday and next Sunday on 1905kHz at 9.30am. On Thursday there’s a net on 70.300MHz at 8pm, and Friday sees another net on 145.350MHz, also at 8pm. Enquiries to John, G3MCX on 020 8688 3322.

On Monday Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has an informal operating evening, and Thursday sees their regular club night. For more information, email secretary@ldparc.co.uk.

Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club has an HF net on Monday from 8pm on 1.980MHz, and on Wednesday there’s a talk by Derek, G3KHZ, Operating in Bangladesh. Contact Alan, G8XLH via email to secretary@padarc.co.uk.

Bromley and Amateur Radio Society hosts a club meal on Tuesday, and on Wednesday there’s a net on 145.500MHz from 9pm. More from Andy, G4WGZ on 01689 878 089.

Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. On Friday there’s a general club night with radio operating. For details email Selim, M0XTA, via M0XHS@outlook.com.

Now we return to the usual listing in date order.

This Sunday, Dover Amateur Radio Club continues with its Railways on the Air weekend, operating from 9am to 5pm at Shepherdswell Station, CT15 7PE. Likely frequencies are 3.65, 7.15 and 14.25MHz, with a talk-in on GB3KS. Full information from Aaron, M0IER on 0771 465 4267.

Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society also continues its Railways on the Air weekend this Sunday from North Weald Station, CM16 6AB, from 10am. More from Jackie, 2E0SIJ via email to secretary@g6ut.com.

Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club continues its Railways on the Air weekend this Sunday, operating GB4MHR at Medstead and Four Marks railway station on The Watercress Line. Contact Stuart, G0FYX on 02392 472 846.

Southgate Amateur Radio Club continues its Railways on the Air weekend this Sunday. For details, email Keith, G8RPA, via g8rpa@arrl.net.

On Monday Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at essexham.net. Enquiries to Pete, M0PSX via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

On Monday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night. More information from Paul, G4YQC by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. For details, email Chris, G3WIE, via g3wie@fparc.org.uk.

On Monday the Hog’s Back Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk The TV Broadcast 700MHz Clearance by Andrew, G8UUG. Further details from Ray, G4LUA on 0118 981 4174.

On Tuesday Braintree and District ARS is having a natter night. Contact Edwin, G0LPO on 01376 324 031.

On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be operating at the shack from 9am to 2pm. All queries to Martin, M0MJU via email to m0nuc.bsars@gmail.com.

On Tuesday Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club holds its weekly meeting from 7.30 at its new venue, Kington Langley Village Hall. Enquiries to secretary@g3vre.org.uk.

On Tuesday Dorking and District Radio Society hosts a presentation Small Transmitting Loops by Professor Mike Underhill, G3LHZ. Contact David, M6DJB via email to djb.abraxas@btinternet.com.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. More from David, M0XDF via email to M0XDF@Alphadene.co.uk.

On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its regular net at 8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. Enquiries to Bob, G3OOU on 01737 552 170.

On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is on the air and having a natter night. Contact Mike, G8AXA on 0788 415 7776.

On Wednesday Farnborough and District Radio Society hosts a talk on microwaves by Colin, G8BCO. Further details from Mel, M0JMR via email to sec@farnboroughradio.org.uk.

On Wednesday Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society has a presentation Using Logprint for Your QSLs by Rob, G4LMW, who you can contact for more info on 0797 088 5614.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has an informal evening and Bright Sparks session. Contact Chris, G0DWV on 01603 898 308.

On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30pm and a CW net on 144.060MHz at 7pm. Details from Tom, M6ONX via email to secretary@sars.club.

On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club hosts a talk. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE via email to secretary@g0hrs.org.

On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society has part two of a presentation on the Royal Observer Corps by John, M0JWS. Further information from David, M0VTG via email to secretary@hunts-hams.co.uk.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has an introduction to 3D printing for the radio amateur by James Patterson, from 8pm at Woodford Park Leisure Centre. Contact Laurence, G2DD on 0758 470 6625.

On Thursday Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society holds a session on preparing for CQWW. The club celebrates its 70th nniversary in October and would like to hear from past members. Enquiries to David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.

On Friday Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club will hold a constructors’ evening from 7.30pm. Members are encouraged to bring along any recent home built kits or projects, then be prepared to talk about it for five minutes, More from Richard, G4AWP on 0770 229 5300.

On Friday Great Yarmouth Radio Club has a club night and radio operating session from 7.30pm. For details, email Simon, M0TRJ, via g3yrc.radioclub@gmail.com.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is going out on a skittles evening, as its hall venue is closed. Full details from Peter, G4AKG on 01444 239 371.

On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club has a club night from 7.30pm. Contact Robbie, M0HVC on 0742 913 1105.

On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a CW net at 7.30pm on 144.250MHz followed by a club net on GB3DA. The controller will be Debs, 2E0PTD. Further information from Patrick, G8JLM on 01621 855 461.

On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group hosts a talk An Introduction to the Raspberry Pi. Enquiries to Ian, G0OFN on 0795 620 3495.

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