England South East 1 September 2013

We start with a reminder from Crawley Amateur Radio Club that the Microwave Round Table takes place next Sunday, 8 September, and not Monday 9 September as has apparently been announced in some quarters. This annual day of microwave related demonstrations, presentations, equipment and component sales is a week earlier than usual.  Refreshments, tea, coffee etc are available and visitors are welcome. Doors open at 10am at the CARC Clubhouse, Hut 18, Tilgate Forest. All enquiries to Derek, G3GRO.

Now for clubs that have several events this week. Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club is holding its 40m club net today and next Sunday, initially meeting on the 2m calling channel, 145.500MHz, at 8.55pm. Monday sees the club 2m net on 144.350MHz USB from 7pm. The 70cm net is on Wednesday from 8pm on 433.575MHz and Thursday sees the 2m FM net on 145.550MHz from 7pm. Details from Neil Hoare, M0NEH, on 02392 378 559.

Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club Monthly has its monthly breakfast meeting at the Goring Café today. On Wednesday there’s a planning session for SSB Field Day, which takes place next weekend. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack on Tuesday and taking part in HF Field Day next weekend. For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Tuesday from 7.30pm. On Thursday the Foundation course continues. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society is having an operating night on Tuesday and taking part in SSB National Field Day next weekend. Contact Martin Juhe, M0XJP, on 07973 793 770.

Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a general meeting & night on the air on Wednesday. Next weekend it’s the SSB National Field Day. Contact Terry, G0VFW, on 01442 831 491.

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a members’ forum on Wednesday, then taking part in HF NFD next weekend. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 678.

Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society invites members to discuss what they did on their holidays on Thursday, then will be taking part in SSB Field Day & the 144MHz Trophy Contest at Barry’s Field next weekend. Contact John Burnett, 2E0OAK, on 07860 804 793.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.

On Monday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Rob, M0VFC on his DXpedition to Tristan da Cunha as ZD9UW last year. This meeting is open to anyone in the Suffolk and North Essex area. The venue will be Nacton Village Hall, The Street, Nacton, Ipswich IP10 0EU. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Monday Southdown Amateur Radio Society is operating at the Hailsham shack. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

On Monday Surrey Radio Contact Club is having the Antenna Circus talk by Terry Giles. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

On Wednesday Havering and District Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening. More information from John, M0UKD, on 07890 222 111.

On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on the Easter Island DXpedition by John, G4IRN, who was a member of the team. Contact Lawrie, G4FAA, on 0208 300 1894, evenings and weekends.

On Thursday Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

On Thursday Lowestoft and District PYE Amateur Radio Club is having a club night at the shack. More information from Tim Ward, 2E0TJW, on 07810 481 182.

On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk on exploring the universe with robots by Dr Chris Arridge. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

On Saturday Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in SSB Field Day. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.

On Sunday Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society has its Foundation course. Details from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

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