News for England South-East – 22 July 2018

| July 20, 2018

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.

Radio Society of Harrow has its net this Sunday and next Sunday from 12 noon on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net starting at 8.15pm on 145.500MHz. Next Sunday sees an outdoor event at Old Redding car park from 2-5pm. More from Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey100@outlook.com.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. On Thursday there’s a club net on 70.300MHz and on Friday they’re on 145.350MHz, both nights from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Lowestoft and District PYE Amateur Radio Club is holding an informal and operating evening on Monday. Thursday sees an open club night. Further details via email to secretary@ldparc.co.uk

Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on 1.980MHz. On Wednesday there’s a talk Beam Antenna Design by Andy, M0PXY.More info from Alan Ralph, G8XLH, via email to secretary@padarc.co.uk.

Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club has a regular club evening and Intermediate course on Tuesday. Next Sunday, as mentioned in the main news, it’s the Chippenham Rally, Electronics Fair and Car Boot Sale, being held at Kington Langley Village Hall. For details, email secretary@g3vre.org.uk.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

Today, Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is holding their annual outdoor show, tell and chat on the lawn in front of Coleridge Community College. There will be various radio-related demonstrations running. Further details from Richard, G4AWP on 0770 229 5300.

On Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is at the Castle Point Show at Waterside, Canvey Island. Contact Howchen, G1FBW, for details on 0798 607 0040.

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

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. For more information contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie@fparc.org.uk

On Monday Hog’s Back Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night, Morse practice and, weather permitting, an antenna maintenance session. Contact Ray, G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.

On Tuesday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is having an aerial clinic evening. Further info from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Tuesday Dorking and District Radio Society is holding a South Downs Evening. Details from David Browning, M6DJB, via email to djb.abraxas@btinternet.com.

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

On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club has a talk Communications on the QE2 by Duncan Brooker. This is a change from the previously advertised event. For details contact Richard, G3ZIY, on 01342 843 545.

On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net at 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is on the air and having a natter night. More from Mike, G8AXA on 0788 415 7776.

On Wednesday Farnborough and District Radio Society is having a talk by Derek, G3HEJ. Details from Mel, M0JMR, via email to sec@farnboroughradio.org.uk

On Wednesday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society is operating on Felixstowe beach. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a bring-and-buy sale from 7.30pm at the Taplin Centre. For further information contact Gordon, on 01424 431 909.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening and Bright Sparks meeting. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Thursday Bittern DX Group Club has its meeting, which will cover club business, a general discussion on radio matters, and planning the club events calendar. More details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.

On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club has a talk by Ian, 2E0DUE. Details via email to secretary@g0hrs.org.

On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society has a presentation by Andy Dunham, G6OHM Talking to the Birds. Further info from David, M0VTG, via email to secretary@hunts-hams.co.uk

On Thursday Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club will be investigating test equipment exhibits and demonstrations with a club purchase in mind. More details from Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.

On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club holds its club net from 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns@taarc.co.uk.

On Friday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society is having a talk Polish Radio in World War II by Peter, G3YXZ, alongside its regular club night with radio operation. Further info from Selim, M0XTA, on 0751 090 0731.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having either a treasure hunt or walking fox hunt. Details from Peter, G4AKG on 01444 239 371.

On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. Further info from Robbie, M0HVC on 0742 913 1105.

On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group will be preparing for the IOTA contest at the contest site, followed by a social meeting in the bar. Contact Ian, G0OFN on 0776 565 7542.

Category: News for England East and East Anglia, News for England South and South East, News for London and Thames Valley