News for England South East – 22 June 2014

| June 20, 2014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is holding a Field Day and barbecue today from 9am to 9pm at Hastings Country Park, Fairlight. On Wednesday there’s a talk on photography by Alex Brattell at the Taplin Centre from 7.30pm. Details form Gordon, on 01424 431 909.

On Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2BM for International Museums on the Air today from the Bay Museum, also commemorating the 70th anniversary of the two B17s that crashed over Canvey Point in 1944. On Saturday it’s Armed Forces Day at the Paddocks, Canvey Island. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.

Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk on QRP on Tuesday by Bob McDonald. Thursday sees a talk on aerials by Erwin David, G4LQI. Contact Chrissie Turner, via email to hilderstoneclub@gmail.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is attending the ESWR Rally at the Orwell Crossing Truck Stop. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack. Contact Dan Adkins, M0HOW, on 01424 882 008.

On Tuesday Dorking and District Radio Society is having a talk on ATV by Noel Matthews, G8GTZ. Contact Garth, G3NPC, on 01737 359 472.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding its net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy@m0hak.co.uk.

On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is making preparations for VHF NFD. Details from Ray, G0FDU, on 01322 220 679.

On Wednesday Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and surplus equipment sale. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is hosting a visit from Dave Sumner, K1ZZ, the ARRL Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Secretary. The club hopes to stream his talk on radio ‘the other side of the pond’ live via BATC.tv. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.

On Wednesday Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is putting GX3WOR on the air. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.

On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is holding its 50th Anniversary dinner. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.

On Thursday Edgware and District Radio Society is holding its Constructors Cup competition. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is celebrating 80 years as a radio club with a review of the club from 1934 to 2014. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

On Thursday Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on radio techniques used in RSPB research by Dr Colin Gooch, RSPB Conservation Science Equipment Co-ordinator. Contact John Burnett, 2E0OAK, on 07860 804 793.

On Friday Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is having an introduction to datamodes by Steve, G8CRB. More information from David, M0ZEB, on 01353 778 093.

On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is holding its mid-year auction. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has its chairman’s barbecue. Details from Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.

On Friday Wimbledon and District Amateur Radio Society is being told the G6JCA story by G6JXA. Details from Kim Brown, G6JXA, on 07812 735 507.

On Saturday Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a radio day out on a North Kent coast beach. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

On Saturday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club continues its Intermediate course. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.

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