England South East 8 September 2013

We start with an announcement from Bittern DX Group that it will no longer be meeting at The Roman Camp Inn, Aylmerton for the foreseeable future, although it is intended to continue holding meetings at different venues on the last Thursday of the month. More information from Linda, G0AJJ, on 01692 218 562.

Now for clubs that have several events this week. Crawley Amateur Radio Club is hosting the Microwave Round Table today at the CARC Clubhouse, Hut 18, TilgateForest. Please note that some sources have incorrectly stated that the event occurs on Monday instead of today. More information from John, G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.

FortPurbrook 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.

Reading & District Amateur Radio Club commences its Advanced course on Monday. On Thursday there’s a talk by Bob Ambrose on the Camm Brothers, Sydney & Fred, aviator and wireless editor. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack on Tuesday and taking part in Churches on the Air on Saturday. For more information contact Steve, on 01424 720 815.

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Tuesday from 7.30pm. On Friday there’s a talk on the world of broadcast radio by Pete Sipple, M0PSX from 7.30pm in Great Baddow Parish Hall. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.

On Tuesday Stevenage & District Amateur Radio Society is having a demo of transistor configurations by Tom, G4BYE. Friday sees the start of the 3-day event operating for Beds Steam Fayre. Contact Martin Juhe, M0XJP, on 07973 793 770.

Radio Society of Harrow is having a talk on Friday by Carl, 2E0TEC on wires from Afghanistan. Saturday sees the start of a weekend special event station. More information from Linda, G7RJL, on 02083 868 586.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is running its Foundation course. Details from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

On Monday East Kent Radio Society is having a holiday photo evening. Details from Karl, M1DFM, on 01227 710 120.

On Monday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is having a talk on the G5RV and how it works by Mike, G0JMI, of Alton Antennas. Details from Steve Beal, G3WZK, by email to secretary@catsradio.org.

On Monday Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Tony G0EYE entitled from spectacles to the Hubble telescope. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

On Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society is holding a club meeting, to which visitors are especially welcome. Contact Keith, G4JED, via email to info@wkars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on radio communications in world motorsport broadcasting by Alex, M6CFW. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.

On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Carl Thomson, G3PEM on marine radio. More information from Dave, G4UVJ, on 01268 697 978.

On Wednesday Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society Club is having a talk by Terry, G0VFW on his VHF & UHF aerial system. Contact Terry, G0VFW, on 01442 831 491.

On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Andrew, G0AMS on his TRF receiver. More information from Derek Clarkson, G4JLP, on 01329 823 405.

On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a talk on how Wi-Fi works by Jonathan, G0DVJ. Details from Kevan, 2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.

On Wednesday Havering & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Roger Western, G3SXW entitled Balkans bonanza revisited. More information from John, M0UKD, on 07890 222 111.

On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the Sprint SSB contest. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal meeting, and workshop. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 678.

On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Nick Earl on what he is doing next. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, by email to g8rpa@arrl.net.

On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a discussion evening and taking part in the 80m Sprint SSB contest. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.

On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a maps and atlases evening led by Steve, G0PQB. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.

On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter night. Contact Chrissie Turner, by email to hilderstoneclub@gmail.com.

On Thursday Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is having a meeting at the shack. Contact Tim Ward, 2E0TJW, on 07810 481 182.

On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a VHF talk by John Worsnop, G4BAO. More information from John Burnett, 2E0OAK, on 07860 804 793.

On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening with the GB3VH repeater group from 7.30pm at the Rose and Crown Pub, Sandridge. Contact Ralph, G1BSZ, on 01923 265 572.

On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a surplus kit sale. More information from David, M0ZEB, on 01353 778 093.

On FridayItchenValley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on VHF propagation by Paul Wilton, M1CNK. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.

On Friday Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a debriefing session after its summer camp. Contact Andrew Maish, G4ADM, on 02083 353 434.

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