News for England South-East – 21 October 2018

| October 19, 2018

We start with clubs that have several events this week.

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society concludes its Foundation course this Sunday. Wednesday sees the club net, starting at 9pm on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

Essex Ham concludes its JOTA event at Belchamps this Sunday. Monday sees the regular net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and audio at essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a net on 144.575MHz from 11am this Sunday and next Sunday. Wednesday sees an on the air night. Contact Gordon, M3YXH, on 01424 431 909.

Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club has its third and final day of JOTA with Market Deeping Scouts this Sunday. Monday sees the club net from 8pm on 1.980MHz and on Wednesday there’s a talk by David, G4ETG, on LF reception. Details from Alan, G8XLH, via email to secretary@padarc.co.uk.

Radio Society of Harrow has its net this Sunday and next Sunday from noon on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a net from 8.15pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey100@outlook.com.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has nets this Sunday and next Sunday on 1905kHz from 9.30am. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm. Friday 8pm sees a net on 145.350MHz. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Friday sees a club meeting in room FP-1. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie@fparc.org.uk.

Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club is having an informal and operating evening on Monday. Thursday sees a club evening. For details, email secretary@ldparc.co.uk.

On Tuesday Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club has its regular meeting from 7.30pm. Thursday sees the Foundation course continue. For details, email secretary@g3vre.org.uk.

Colchester Radio Amateurs has a net on Tuesday from 7pm on 433.425, FM, followed at 7.45pm by a move to 1.925MHz. On Wednesday there’s a net from 7pm on 145.350MHz and Thursday sees a net on 3.685MHz LSB, also from 7pm. Contact Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.

Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. On Friday there’s a general club night with radio operations. Contact Selim, M0XTA, via email to M0XHS@outlook.com.

Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk on Thursday about cyber security by Regional Cyber Crime Prevent Officer Stephanie Frankish. Next Saturday and Sunday should see participation in the CQWW contest. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary@g0hrs.org.

Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. On Friday there’s a fish and chip night. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society has its second and final JOTA day this Sunday. Details from Jackie Simkins, 2E0SIJ, via email to secretary@g6ut.com.

Southgate Amateur Radio Club ends its JOTA weekend this Sunday. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via g8rpa@arrl.net.

On Monday Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has its Worked All FDARS competition. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Monday Hog’s Back Amateur Radio Club is having a talk EME Then and Now by Peter Blair, G3LTF. Contact Ray, G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.

On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society Club has its AGM. Contact Phil, G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.

On Tuesday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and watching TX Factor, Episode 19. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating at the shack from 9am to 2pm. More information from Martin, M0MJU, via email to m0nuc.bsars@gmail.com.

On Tuesday Dorking and District Radio Society is having a talk on Logger 32 by Mike Potter, G4PFF. Contact David Browning, M6DJB, via email to djb.abraxas@btinternet.com.

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 Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on FPGAs by Alister, G3ZBU. More details from John Longhurst, G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.

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

On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a natter night and discussing the programme for 2019. Details from Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.

On Wednesday Fareham and District ARC is having a film night. Contact Chris, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.

On Wednesday Farnborough and District Radio Society is looking at the Elecraft K2 20 years on, by Kevin, G7BCS. Details from Mel, M0JMR, via email to sec@farnboroughradio.org.uk.

On Wednesday Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on ferrites and baluns by Mike, G8HKS. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk The Life and Death of Stars by astronomer Paul Money. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Wednesday Southdown ARS has an FM net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30; then a CW net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. Contact Tom, M6ONX, via email to secretary@sars.club.

On Thursday Edgware and District Radio Society has a joint meeting with Radlett U3A Astronomy branch. Contact Mike, G4RNW, on 020 8950 0658, email michael.stewart5@ntlworld.com, or see g3asr.co.uk.

On Thursday Reading and District Amateur Radio Club has its autumn junk sale from 8pm. Contact Laurence, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.

On Thursday Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society is having part one of a talk Feeding Antennas by Richard, G3NII. Contact David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.

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

On Friday Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club is having a surplus sale. Further details from Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.

On Friday Great Yarmouth Radio Club is having a club night with radio operation. Contact Simon, M0TRJ, via email to g3yrc.radioclub@gmail.com.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.

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

On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a club and on the air night. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.

On Saturday Essex CW Club runs its CW Boot Camp at 3rd Witham Scout and Guide HQ, CM8 2HE. Doors open 8.30am, entry £10. Free parking, sausage rolls, drinks and cakes. Contact Andy, G0IBN on 0745 342 6087.

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