News for England South-East – 20 August 2017

We start with news from Cray Valley Radio Society that they will be running a fully taught and mentored Advanced exam course this autumn, commencing on 2 October and leading to the exam on 25 November. The course will run in Eltham, London SE9. For details, contact Kevin, M0KSJ via email to courses@cvrs.org.

Now for clubs that have several events this week.

Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets this Sunday and next Sunday at 11am on 145.4MHz ± QRM and 5pm on 3.7MHz ± QRM. Wednesday sees a net from 9pm on 70.425MHz. Details from Andy Briers, G0KZT, via email to secretary@catsradio.org.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net this Sunday and next Sunday on 1905kHz from 9.30am. On Monday there’s a chat-and-fix-it evening with John, G8MNY. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm and on Friday there’s a net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday on 1.908MHz. Wednesday sees a demo of digital mode transmissions. Contact Alan Ralph via email to secretary@padarc.co.uk.

On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8.30am on 145.275MHz, a cafe meeting at 12.30 and a CW net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. Next Saturday to Monday sees the Festival of Transport at Hellingly. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.

Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday the club joins the Secret Nuclear Bunker Contest Group for a field day and barbecue at Kelvedon Hatch. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.

On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 2m from 7.30pm. Saturday sees a special event at Thurrock Thameside Nature Park. Contact Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns@taarc.co.uk.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating GX4RSE at the Island Yacht Club as part of its 35th Anniversary. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.

On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a skills night at Danbury Village Hall. For more information, email secretary@g0mwt.org.uk.

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

On Tuesday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and preparing for the Summer Camp. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to m0xdf@alphadene.co.uk.

On Wednesday Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is holding its construction contest from 7.30pm at the Taplin Centre. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening plus Morse in the back room. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Wednesday Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical evening. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information@wadarc.org.uk.

On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening with CW practice and the shack on the air. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.

On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club has an informal meeting at Joss Bay in lieu of the regular meeting. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary@g0hrs.org.

On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on SSTV by G6OHM. Details from David, M0VTG, via email to secretary@hunts-hams.co.uk.

On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is discussing contesting. For details email Steve, G3PND, via info@norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Penny on the RNLI. More information from Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.

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