News for England South-East – 2 September 2018

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society, which celebrates its 70th birthday in October, would like to hear from all current and past members to help mark the anniversary. Please contact David on 01234 742 757 or check sadars.co.uk.

Next news from clubs that have several events this week.

This Sunday Essex Ham marks the start of their online Foundation course. See hamtrain.co.uk for details. On Tuesday it’s their net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at essexham.net, and Saturday sees them operate the Essex Air Ambulance SES. Full details from Pete, M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

This Sunday, Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club continues its Field Day weekend and  a 144MHz contest. On Monday it hosts an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie@fparc.org.uk.

This Sunday and next Sunday, Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its Sunday morning net on 144.575MHz from 11am to 12 noon. Enquiries to Gordon, M3YXH, on 01424 431 909.

The Radio Society of Harrow holds a net this Sunday and next Sunday at 12 noon on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net starting on 145.500MHz at 8.15pm. On Friday there’s a review of club equipment by Peter, G3YXZ. Next Saturday and Sunday see a continuation of the Intermediate course. Further information from Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey100@outlook.com.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net this Sunday and next Sunday on 1905kHz at 9.30am. On Monday there’s a talk Echo Satellites by George, M0TPH. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz at 8pm, and on Friday another net on 145.350MHz, also at 8pm. Details from John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

On Monday Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club has an HF net on 1.980MHz at 8pm. Tuesday sees their VHF net on 145.400MHz, also at 8pm. On Saturday they will be operating from Peterborough Cathedral, as part of Churches on the Air (CHOTA), as GB900PC. More from Alan, G8XLH, via email to secretary@padarc.co.uk.

Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its monthly meeting on Monday at 8pm. On Wednesday there’s lots going on—an FM net on 145.275MHz at 8.30am, a Hailsham Shack meeting at 10.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30pm, and a CW net on 144.060MHz at 7pm. Full details from Tom, M6ONX, via email to secretary@sars.club.

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be operating at the shack on Tuesday from 9am to 2pm. On Saturday, as part of CHOTA, they will be operating from St. George’s Church, Brede as GB0STG from 9am onwards. For more information contact Martin, M0MJU, via email to m0nuc.bsars@gmail.com.

Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on Wednesday at 8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. On Friday they’ve a practical session Building a Compact VHF Aerial, led by Damien, 2E0EUI. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

Thames Amateur Radio Group hosts a guest speaker from Kent on Friday, Denis G0OLX/G8CUX, who will talk on Phoenix DMR, at 8pm. Next Saturday and Sunday the Foundation course takes place. Enquiries to Patrick, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.

On Friday Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society will activate GB4GCT during the opening ceremony to commemorate the reopening of the Greenham Control Tower. Operation will continue through next Saturday and Sunday on 80, 40, 20, 17, 12, and 10m SSB and CW with the objective of working those who had a connection with Greenham Common Air Base during the Cold War. A special event QSL card will be available as well as an award for working the most band slots. Logs will be on Club Log and Logbook of The World after the event. More details at nadars.org.uk or via Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.

Now we return to the usual listing in date order.

This Sunday Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club continues its participation in the HF SSB Field Day and 2m Trophy Contest. More from Richard, G4AWP on 0770 229 5300.

This Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating a special event station from Canvey Island Transport Museum, on GB2CTM. Full details from Terry, G1FBW, on 0798 607 0040.

On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society hosts a post-rally bring-and-buy sale. Enquiries to Phil, G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.

On Tuesday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society has a net at 8pm on 145.375MHz. Further info from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Tuesday Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club will not be meeting, due to their relocation to Kington Langley Village Hall, with effect from 18 September. Enquiries via email to secretary@g3vre.org.uk.

On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is having an on-air and natter night. Contact Stephen, G8JZT, via email to secretary@nkrs.info.

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

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

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club hosts Tim Duffy, K3LR, for a Skype talk Contesting and DX Engineering. Enquiries to Chris, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society hosts a talk Thirty-five Years as an Amateur Radio Journalist, by Don Field, G3XTT. Further information from Dave, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.

On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on GB3LW from 8pm. For details, email m0xhs@outlook.com.

On Thursday Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172. The club is running a Foundation course again on 23 and 24 September at All Saints House in Chigwell Row, Essex. It concludes with the Foundation Exam. There is parking available, and the venue is a short distance away from Hainault tube station on the Central Line. Anyone whishing to enquire about a place on the course should contact Marc Litchman, M0TOC on 07484 804 135.

On Thursday Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club hosts a club night. For more info, email secretary@ldparc.co.uk.

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

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society will be doing preparations for the Haywards Heath Town Day. Full details from Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.

On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night from 7.30pm. More from Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.

On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has preparation for their open evening as well as a regular club night, with HF and VHF on the air. Enquiries to Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.

Next Saturday marks the start of International Air Ambulance Week, and Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club will be operating an SES from the 8th through to the 16th from Manston Spitfire Museum, as GB1KSS. More from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary@g0hrs.org.

Also on Saturday, Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society will be operating, as part of Churches on the Air, from St Mary’s, Buckden. Contact David, M0VTG, for more details via email to secretary@hunts-hams.co.uk.

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