News for Wales – 13 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 more information.

The next meeting of Aberdare and District Amateur Radio Society will be held on Friday 18 August at Hirwaun YMCA Hall, CF44 9RB from 6pm. Ian Miles 2W0IWM, info@aberdareradio.club

Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend. The club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to study and take their amateur radio exams. Brian, GW4DVB, info@aberkenfigradioclub.co.uk

On Thursday, Aberystwyth and District Amateur Radio Society’s 8pm net starts on 145.500MHz before changing frequency to 145.350MHz. Ray, GW7AGG, 01970 611853, DRM71@rsgb.org.uk

Barry Amateur Radio Society will be having a club night at Sully Sports and Social club from 7.30pm on Tuesday. There will be a club net on 144.550MHz from 8pm on Wednesday. On Friday there will be a Zoom meeting from 7pm hosted by Glyn, GW0ANA. Steve, 2W0VOG, 07900 560 080

Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is planning to hold its annual ‘Members and Partners Only’ outdoor barbecue on Tuesday 15 August, starting at 6.30pm. The venue is as published on the club reflector. Members are invited to bring their own food which the barbecue chef can cook for them, and then relax, enjoy and just have some fun. Please bring your own drinks, a drinking vessel and a chair to sit on. There may be talk-in from site on 145.550MHz FM, and/or via 70cm using GB3CM. In addition, there are three nets this week: a 2m FM net on GB3FG on Thursday starting at 8pm; a 70cm FM net on GB3CM on Wednesday starting at 7.30pm; and an 80m SSB net, conditions permitting, on Sunday starting at 2.30pm. Andy, GW0JLX,  07768 282 880, G0JLX@mail.com

Cwmbran And District Amateur Radio Society has a club night every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm at Henllys Village Hall, NP44 6JZ. New and old members are always welcome. The Society has a fully-equipped shack for member use which also houses the GB3YA repeater with an Echolink connection via GB3YA-R which are both owned and maintained by the club. Why not join the Monday evening net on 145.712.5MHz CTCSS 94.8, with a 600kHz split, from 7.30pm. For more information contact Ken Smith on 07411 595 103 or visit the club website

On Sundays, Dragon Amateur Radio Club has a net around 145.550MHz from 7pm. darc.secretary@gmx.co.uk

Highfields Amateur Radio Club meets at Rhiwbina Recreation Club, Lon Y Dail, Cardiff CF14 6EA at 7pm every Tuesday. The club has access for disabled visitors. The club has nets on GB3WB from 9.30pm to 10.30pm most nights of the week. During the summer, the club also has a regular net on 2m SSB. harcmemsec@gmail.com

Tuesday, Holy Island Amateur Radio Club will be meeting at the Boathouse Hotel, Holyhead from 7pm. On Friday, there will be a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm. Cath Thorley, GW4CVT, MW0KBN@aol.com

On Sundays, Newport Amateur Radio Society has an HF net around 3.705MHz at 10am. On Tuesday, there will be a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Thursday, there will be a meeting at the Society’s clubhouse, and via Zoom, from 7pm. Visit the website to find out more.

On Sundays, North Wales Amateur Radio Group has a net through GB3OR from 8pm. On Tuesday, the Group is meeting at Mochdre Village Hall from 7pm. On Wednesday there will be a net via the GB3GO repeater from 7.30pm. The Friday net is via GB3OR at 10am. On Saturday, the group will be holding a net on 70.450MHz from 11am. Sandra, MW6ACZ, sandra.ted@zen.co.uk

Rhondda Amateur Radio Society has now moved to Ystrad, Rhondda, Sports Centre CF41 7SY, where there is greater availability of car parking space, and better access to main bus route stops. The club anticipates that the move will make it easier for residents, both local to Rhondda and beyond, to access it. At present, the club is involved in getting its equipment and training sessions up and running. This is an ideal time for new members to become involved. So, if you think you would like to try amateur radio, or one of its many facets, please give John a ring on 01443 432 542, or simply turn up at one of the club meetings to find out more. Prior radio knowledge is not required. The next meeting of the Society will be held on Tuesday 15 August from 7pm. More information about the Society can be found by visiting the website John, GW4BUZ, 01443 432 542

On Monday, St Tybie Amateur Radio Society will be meeting at the portacabin adjacent to Saron Hall, SA18 3LN from 7pm. On Friday, there will be a net on 3.739MHz from 11am. Gareth, GW4JPC, gw4jpc@yahoo.co.nz

Uskside Amateur Radio Club meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8pm at the Indoor Bowls Centre, Glebelands Stadium, Bank Street, NP19 7HF. For more information, contact the Club Secretary via email at usksideradio@gmail.com

On Thursday, Wrexham and Marches Amateur Radio Society is meeting for a barbecue at Black Park, weather permitting. Mark Harper, MW1MDH, mw1mdh@gmail.com

Category: News for North Wales, News for South Wales