{"id":32606,"date":"2023-07-21T14:54:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T13:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=32606"},"modified":"2023-07-21T14:54:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T13:54:09","slug":"news-for-england-south-east-23-july-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-9\/2023\/07\/21\/news-for-england-south-east-23-july-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England South-East \u2013 23 July 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Sunday 30 July a group of radio enthusiasts is meeting at Willesborough Windmill from 10am to 4pm. The location is very close to M20 Junction 10 and entrance is free. Towards the end of the event, at around 2.30pm, the group will invite potentially interested folk to meet with members of the Kent Repeater Group to gauge support for the use of repeaters in Kent, and to see if there is appetite for improvement and development. Perhaps digital facilities could be added, or new sites found. The address of the event is Willesborough Windmill, Mill Lane, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QG. For the carpark, follow directions to \u2018Cornes Close\u2019 and if you are using SAT-NAV use the TN24 0LG postcode. terry@chipperfield.name<\/a><\/p>\n

On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called \u2018The Rubber Duck\u2019 on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website<\/strong><\/a> for the meeting link.<\/p>\n

Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with\u2026 on Monday. See the website<\/strong><\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

Aylesbury Vale Radio Society meets on the third Wednesday of the month at The Dog House Inn, Broughton Lane, Aylesbury, HP22 5AR. Visit the website<\/strong><\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

On Monday Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society will be having a meeting at Farnham Village Hall from 8pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome. On Wednesday there is a net from 8pm on 145.5625MHz. All are welcome to join in. Visit the website<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a net via the GB3BN repeater from 5pm. On Wednesday, the club has a net on 145.375MHz FM from 8pm. Secretary@g4bra.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society is having a social and operating event at its Stisted site, from 8pm. secretary@badars.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Bromley and District Amateur Radio will be having a net, starting on 145.500MHz, from 9pm. Andy, G4WGZ, 01689 878 089<\/p>\n

Burnham Beeches Radio Club has its net from 10.30am on Sundays starting on 145.500MHz before changing frequency to 145.275MHz. Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society meets at Rougham Tower Museum on the third Wednesday of each Month. It is a small but very active club. There are club nets every day of the week except Sunday. Details can be found on the club\u2019s website<\/strong><\/a> The club\u2019s general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM.<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on 144.060MHz from 8pm. On Monday, there will be a Morse class from 7.30pm around 3542kHz, followed at 8.15pm by GB2CW slow Morse on 3555kHz. On Tuesday, there will be an open net on 3.756MHz from 8pm. Thursday sees a Morse class via Skype from 7pm. Colin, G0TRM, secretary@g0mwt.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society usually meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Ashley Green Memorial from 8pm. Malcolm, G3ZNU, 01494 890 840<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at its clubhouse. Jenni, M0HZT, visit the website<\/strong><\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Colchester Radio Amateurs Club has open nets on 433.400MHz at 7pm, and on 1.920MHz LSB from 8pm. Wednesday sees an open net around 145.350MHz from 7pm. The Thursday net will be on 3.685MHz from 7pm. On Friday, there will be an open DX net on 14.125MHz with assist on 145.350MHz from 2.30pm. Next Sunday, the 30 July, the club will be having an open net on 28.350MHz from 7pm. markm0ltg@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Colchester Radio Amateurs are organising a trip to Packing Shed Island, near Mersea Island, Colchester. The Packing Shed used during\u00a0the heyday of oyster fishing on the Essex\u00a0coast is now a museum to the industry. The event will be held on the 4 and 5 August and the callsigns GX3CO and MX1COL will be in use covering digital and voice modes across the bands. The event is being held to celebrate the 60th<\/sup> anniversary of the formation of the club. Please check the website g3co.uk for up-to-date details and information. markm0ltg@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Cray Valley Radio Society is located in Eltham SE9 London and has a few places left on its face-to-face Intermediate licence course. The course runs over three full Saturdays: the 16, 23 and 30 September. An application form can be found under the training tab on the website<\/strong><\/a> Dave Lee, G8ZZK, 0773 954 9822<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club will be holding a net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. On Saturday there will be a net on 51.55MHz from 8pm. Damien, 0790 024 2541<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Darenth Valley Radio Society holds a net on 145.475MHz at 8am. Phil, M0IMA, m0ima@btinternet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dorking and District Radio Society has a net each day from Monday to Saturday on 144.775MHz FM at 10am. On Tuesday, the Society will be meeting at Quakers Hall, South Street, Dorking, from 7.45pm. Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On Thursday, Edgware and District Radio Society will be meeting to discuss \u2018simple radio\u2019. For more information about the Society visit the website<\/strong><\/a> Steve Slater, G0PQB, g0pqb25@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Essex Ham has a net on Monday via GB3DA from 8pm with chatroom and audio feed at essexham.net Pete, M0PSX, news@essexham.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Sundays, Farnborough and District Radio Society has a net via the GB3FN repeater from 8pm. On Monday, there will be a net on 1.995MHz from 8pm. On Wednesday, members are meeting for a natter night. On Friday, the net moves to 144.675MHz FM from 8pm. Mel, M0JMR, publicity@farnboroughradio.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Sundays, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.400MHz from 10am. Tuesday sees a CW net around 144.070MHz from 7pm. The local keep-in-touch net via GB3IH is at 7.30pm on Wednesday. The Friday net is on 70.450MHz from 7.30pm. Mark, M5BOP, m5bop@hisimage.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Thursday, Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net starting on 145.275MHz from 7.30pm. The net moves to the GB3SH repeater from 8pm. Next weekend, the club will be active using the callsign GB1PF. Rod, G4SPS, g4sps@fparc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society will be holding a net on 145.425MHz from 7.30pm, and on Friday it is meeting from 8pm. secretary@g6ut.com<\/p>\n

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club\u00a0holds a daily net on 144.575MHz FM at 10am. A CW net is held on Monday nights at 8pm\u00a0on 144.575MHz. The net is aimed at anyone new to CW or wishing to brush up their CW skills. Non-members are welcome to join in. The net is followed by general conversation. On Wednesdays, usually at 1pm, members meet up at various locations in the area for an afternoon of portable radio on the air using both HF and VHF on SSB, CW and FM voice. Non-members are also welcome to visit. As the details vary each week, please visit www.hastings-electronics-radio-club.com<\/a> on Wednesday mornings to view up-to-date information about the location and time of the meeting. Contact Richard via herc.hastings@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

On Sundays, Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club has a CW net at 9am around 1950kHz, then SSB at 9.30am hosted by Stuart, G0FYX. There is also an 8pm net hosted by John, G6RST on 433.450MHz. Monday sees a net around 1950kHz from 7.30pm. On Wednesday, the club has a net at 7.30pm on 145.375MHz. Visit the website<\/strong><\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

On Sundays, the Isle of Wight Radio Society has a C4FM net via GB7PO and GB7MT from 8pm. The Society has a net from Monday to Friday via the GB3IW repeater from 6.15am. On Tuesday, the Society takes part in the Bramble Net via the GB3IW repeater from 7.30pm. On Thursday there is another net via the GB3IW repeater, followed by a Zoom meeting from 8pm. On Friday, the G3SKY 4m net takes place from 7.15pm. More details are available on the website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On Friday, Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club will be meeting from 8pm. secretary@ivarc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a net on Wednesday from 8pm on Brandmeister DMR TG23511. Thursday sees a net from 8pm on 144.725MHz FM. On Friday, the Society will be meeting at All Saints House. www.lefars.org.uk\/events<\/a>, email: secretary@lefars.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on 433.575MHz from 8pm. There is a club meeting and Morse training on Monday from 7.30pm. Tuesday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 8pm. The club meets on Thursday evening from 7.30pm. The final net of the week is on Friday on 51.490MHz from 8pm. secretary@ldparc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society nets take place each weekday from 9.30am on 144.650MHz. Roger, G0NRL, g0nrl@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

On Friday, Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society will be given a talk entitled \u2018An Autistic Life’ by Ray Young, M7AOE. Members will be meeting from 7.45pm for an 8pm start. Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, progsec@midsussexars.org.uk<\/a> www.midsussexars.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Monday, Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society will be meeting for its summer barbecue. On Wednesday, there will be a net on 28.4MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a coffee and chat meeting via Zoom from 10.30am. Brendan, G8IXK, 07803 192604<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Newbury and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a club meeting from 7.30pm. More information about the Society can be found at nadars.org.uk g4lmw@btconnect.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a net via GB3NB every Monday from 7.30pm, followed by a CW net on 3.543MHz at 8.30pm. On Wednesday, the club is meeting from 7.30pm. Chris Danby, G0DWV, 01603 898 308, cmdanby@btinternet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

On Thursday at 8pm Reading and District Amateur Radio Club will be given a talk by Professor Ian Morison, G0DMU on the Story of Jodrell Bank. Visit the website<\/strong><\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

On Friday, Silverthorn Radio Club will be meeting from 8pm. Colin, 2E1FQE, colin.carter@btinternet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a caf\u00e9 meeting at 12.15pm, followed by a net via the GB3ZX repeater from 2pm. Tom, 2E0ONX, visit the website<\/strong><\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n

Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society meets every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm at the Stevenage Resource Centre, Chells Way, Stevenage SG2 0LT. Free tea, coffee and biscuits are provided for all attending. A club net is usually organised each Tuesday evening from 8pm on 145.450MHz. Another net is held on Thursday evenings on the 80m band, close to 3.727MHz, using the club callsign G3SAD. Additional information can be found via the club website<\/strong><\/a> Nicolas, M1HOG, nicolas.jon.pike@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

On Sundays, Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1.905MHz at 9.30am. On Monday morning there will be a net on 3.710MHz from 9am. On Tuesday, there is a net on 51.55MHz from 8pm. Wednesday sees a net on 28.078MHz JS8 from 10am. On Thursday, the net is on 70.30MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a D-Star net on 144.6125MHz from 7.30pm and an FM net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. John, G3MCX, 020 8688 3322<\/p>\n

On Friday, from 8pm, Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a net via GB3DA, or 145.300MHz if the repeater is not available. All are welcome to join in. Secretary@ThamesARG.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club will be having an SSB net on 144.300MHz from 7.30pm. On Friday, the net moves to around 145.500MHz FM from 7pm. Sebastian, 2E0FZS, acorns@taarc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

West Kent Amateur Radio Society has a daily net on 145.575MHz from 9am. On Sundays there is a net on 28.730MHz from 11am. On Monday, there will be a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Wednesday, at 8pm, there will be a net on 51.51MHz FM before changing mode to SSB. Phil, G3MGQ, secretary@wkars.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

On Friday, Whitton Amateur Radio Group is meeting at Whitton Community Centre. Next Saturday and Sunday the group will be active in IOTA Contest. www.warg.dreamhosters.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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