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GB2RS NEWS

Sunday the 16th of August 2020

The news headlines:

Thanks for massive lockdown efforts

Latest RSGB Convention Online info

TX Factor 26 is bumper episode

In this month’s RadCom, RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB thanks all the staff and volunteers who have pulled together to cope with the challenges of the last four months. He highlights the successes we should celebrate – such as helping 1,500 people take their first steps into amateur radio in just four months via remote invigilation Foundation exams – as well as the opportunities we all have to develop amateur radio in the future. You can also read the editorial online at . Practical Wireless this month features a look at how the RSGB is supporting new and returning radio amateurs. From the Beyond Exams range of resources through to the Tonight @ 8 webinars and a new Facebook group, there is a lot on offer. You can read the Practical Wireless article on the RSGB website by going to gota2c and looking in “Get on the Air to Care in the Media”, under the “Newspapers” section.

With the Covid-19 pandemic changing the face of rallies and conventions around the world, the RSGB Convention 2020 is going online. You will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday the 10th of October, the RSGB will be putting on two streams online for everyone to enjoy. The first stream is An introduction to… and the second stream is Learn more about.... You can find more information at .uk/convention. The first two lectures are The Small Station by Joe Chester, M1MWD and QRO Magnetic Loop Antennas with Rael Paster, M0RTP. In the small station, Joe M1MWD says that most of us don’t have the good fortune to own several acres of land on which to erect tall towers for beam antennas and have just one or two transceivers and an ATU on the corner of a table. But there is lots of fun to be had operating even the most modest radio station and he’ll look at how to get the best from limited equipment, or space. In his talk, Rael, M0RTP says that a transmitting magnetic loop antenna offers the amateur a compelling option for getting on the air and having access to all the HF bands when restricted for size and height of the antenna system at your QTH. He will cover DIY construction tips, tricks and traps for QRO operation and will provide an overview on how to remotely tune a magnetic loop. Find out more at .uk/convention.

Running slightly behind schedule, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a bumper Summer edition of TX Factor is now available. Episode 26 is packed full of pre-lockdown features including a very relaxed tea and biscuits interview with Tim Kirby, GW4VXE as he speaks of his big passion for VHF and UHF operating. Bob, G0FGX and Mike, G1IAR take the lid off Bob’s Icom IC-7300 and fit a Radio Analog PTRX-7300 RF interface module. Coupled with an inexpensive SDR receiver like the SDR Play RSP1A and your computer, this board gives you a proper panadapter display so you can use your mouse to click and pounce on the signals you want to hear. Bob also gets his hands on one of the very first Icom IC-705 all-mode QRP SDR transceivers to arrive in the UK and gives a comprehensive review of all its wonderous capabilities. TX Factor is viewable on all devices from smartphones to smart TVs and is available at txfactor.co.uk, or search for TX Factor on YouTube. TX Factor is sponsored by the RSGB and Martin Lynch and Sons.

Tim, G4YBU and Richard, G8ITB have planned a Summits on the Air Activity Weekend to be held on the 22nd and 23rd of August. The objective is to activate as many of the 15 summits in the Southern SOTA region of England. The event is for everyone. Bands and modes are down to the equipment that any particular operator owns, but it is suggested that 2 metres and 40 metres are very popular both on FM and SSB. Most of the summits in the Southern SOTA region are within easy driving distance of major towns and are a short walk to the summit itself; some actually have a car park within the activation area. For a detailed summit list see the SOTA website, .uk.

International Lighthouses and Lightships Weekend is still going ahead this year on the 22nd and 23rd of August. Participation will dependent on local circumstances and government rulings regarding border and national parks closures, social contact and so on. Wirral ARS will be operating using GB2BHL but operation will be from the club premises. Moray Firth ARS will also be taking part, using the callsign GB0CSL for Covesea Skerries Lighthouse. The station will be run from individual club members homes. Details of this are at mfars.club.

The GQRP club has released a detailed agenda for its Online Convention 2020, taking place on the 5th and 6th of September. The online event, which replaces the club’s annual GQRP convention, is open to existing members. There is a special rate for non-members that will include GQRP Club membership until January 2022. The two-day event comprises a series of online presentations and knowledge-sharing meetings where people can share ideas. For more information, and to view the full event schedule, see convention.htm

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The Netherlands IARU member society, VERON, is encouraging amateurs to use digital amateur television, DATV, in the 2m band on the 22nd of August between 1200 and 1600UTC. Using either 144.600 or 145.300MHz, signals should be DVB-S or DVB-S2 and have a Symbol rate 125k. Details are at veron.nl/nieuws/datv-experiment-2-meter/.

Now the special event news

Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen.

Fort Purbrook ARC will put GB1PF on the air from member’s homes until the 17th of August. They will operate using CW, SSB and data across the HF/VHF/UHF bands. More information is on .

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the RSGB has organised a VJ Day amateur radio marathon on the HF bands and 6m using SSB, CW and digital modes. Three special UK callsigns GB75PEACE, GB1945PE, GB1945PJ will be on the air until the 31st of August. See ve-vj-marathon.

August sees two GB80 Special Event Stations on the air, marking the critical role that radar played in the Battle of Britain 80 years ago. GB80BRS will be operated to commemorate Bawdsey Radar Station in Suffolk, where radar was developed in the late 1930s. This was the location of the world’s first operational radar station. Activity will be on 80 to 10m using SSB, CW and FT8. GB80CH, Chain Home, will be operated from Chelmsford in Essex.

And now the DX news

Commemorating the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli during World War I, special event stations TC3GP and TC3GS will be active until the 23rd of August. QSLs via YM3KCN.

Giorgio, YI/IU5HWS is with the military in Iraq and will be operating on 40, 20 and 10 metres until the end of November.

Now the contest news

There are no RSGB HF contests this month, as August is the month of the traditional summer holiday. That said, there is some doubt about going anywhere on holiday at present thanks to the current Covid-19 precautions! Please remember to check before the contest for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice first and foremost, especially in the instance of local lockdowns.

RTTY operators can participate in the Scandinavian Amateur Radio Teleprinter Group contest. The first sessions were on Saturday but today, the 16th, it runs between 0800 and 1600UTC. The exchange is RST and serial number. Multipliers are DXCC entities and call areas in VK, VE, JA and W. See contest/wwrules.htm for full information.

On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Thursday the 70MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 14th of August.

Sunspot region 2770 will have just about rotated out of view by the time you hear or read this. After a promising start it quickly faded away, but there is more hope as active region AR2771, belonging to Cycle 25, is forming in the Sun’s southeast quadrant. A secondary bright plage region is also now turning into view off the southeast limb, although it appears to be spotless for now. This is very encouraging as we think it shows that Sunspot Cycle 25 is ready to get under way. On Thursday the solar flux index was 74 with a sunspot number of 24.

Please note that on Propquest.co.uk, the feed from the Chilton ionosonde has been down for a few days, but if you switch to FF051 Fairford you’ll find that feed is working.

Daytime critical frequencies have generally been in the range 4 to 5.3MHz, which means that 40m remains unsuitable for close-in NVIS contacts around the UK. You may find 60m or 5MHz more reliable for inter-UK working. But critical frequencies are generally staying higher just after sunset, which can be good news for stations chasing DX. The charts suggest that 14MHz is remaining open to contacts over 3,000km until nearly local midnight.

Next week NOAA predicts the solar flux index will remain at around 72, with the largest Kp index being two. This reflects the fact that there are no Earth-facing coronal holes at present, although this can change without much notice. Active region 2771 could develop further, as could the plage area in the southeast quadrant. But it really is guesswork at this point.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

The weather pattern is changing into something much more unsettled generally, and not just in isolated instances of severe thunderstorms as we’ve seen recently. Tropo conditions were good in some parts as last week came to an end. It's easy to get Tropo over sea paths at this time of the year and, whilst there could still be some opportunities across the North Sea early next week, most areas will be in the realm of low pressure, so no more Tropo.

The Sporadic-E season has had a little boost by the recent meteor input from the Perseids so it's still worth looking at the usual times, mid-morning and late afternoon to early evening. The season can last into early September, so there’s still time.

Rain scatter should be the mode of choice this coming week, with a slow-moving area of low pressure over the country bringing thundery showers and spells of heavy rain to many places. It’s a good time to use one of the many radar displays available online to track the heavy rain cells and try some GHz band rain scatter.

Mid-August is a good time for meteor scatter, so keep that on the list as the Perseids meteor shower declines. Opinion was that this year was not a vintage one, with many reporting poorer performance than last year. That said, the website showed hourly rates at over 100 around 0600 on the 12th and 13th.

The Moon was at peak declination yesterday and path losses are falling as we approach perigee on Friday, so it’s a good week for EME. 144MHz sky temperatures are low.

And that’s all from the propagation team this week.

Next, the Local News:

Please note that details of all RSGB-affiliated clubs and societies can be found on the RSGB website, including email addresses and website links where known.

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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 7pm on 14.055MHz. On Wednesday a club night is provisionally planned for 7.30pm. Thursday sees open net from 8pm on 145.575MHz FM. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets at 8.10am on 145.4MHz and GB3CG followed by a net at 8.40am on 28.450MHz. On Sundays there is also a net on 50.220MHz USB. Tuesday sees slow CW around 3540kHz from 8pm. Thursday sees the club on the air on 3700kHz, 28.450MHz, 70.475MHz, 145.4MHz, GB3CG and GB7RC. More information via email to secretary@g5bk.uk.

Wythall Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 8pm on GB3WL or 145.225MHz. Tuesday sees a Zoom meeting and/or a net on GB3WL or 145.225MHz from 8.30pm. More information from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has weekday nets on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am. More from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940.

Central Radio Amateur Circle is on the air on Monday from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a Zello net from 7pm and a general meeting is planned for Saturday. For info, text 0737 552 3259.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has nets on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and 7.175MHz SSB. On Wednesday there’s a DMR net from 8.30pm on Talk Group 2345974, and Thursday sees a net from 7pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.225MHz from 8pm on Monday. On Wednesday there’s a net on 28.400MHz from 8pm. Details from Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.

Midland Amateur Radio Society has open nets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7.30pm on 145.425MHz. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.230MHz SSB on Monday from 2pm and Thursday from 8pm, when 144.775MHz FM will also be monitored. On Tuesday there’s a CW net on 144.070MHz from 4.30pm. Wednesday sees a net from 8pm on GB3LH. For details, email salopamateurradio@.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a net on Monday from 8pm on 433.450MHz, and on Thursday from on 8pm 145.325MHz. Friday sees a Zoom meeting from 8pm. For details, email pr@.uk.

On Monday and Wednesday Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has a net starting at 8pm on GB3TH, then moving frequency. More information from Robbie, G0GUH on 0779 457 6938.

Lincoln Short Wave Club has a net on Tuesday on GB3LM at 9.30am. Wednesday sees a Zoom meeting from 7.30pm. On Thursday the 2m club net starts at 8pm. More from Pam, G4STO on 01427 788 356.

Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a net on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees a net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, which moves to 80m SSB. On Friday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Sunday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net from 7.30pm around 145.425MHz. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Monday Stourbridge & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm instead of the normal meeting. Contact John, M1EJG, on 01562 700 513.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net starting on 145.250MHz at 7.30pm. Details from Robert, via email to rob2e0zap@.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net from 7.30pm around 145.425MHz. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society has an online coffee morning from 11am using Zoom. Details from Martin, M0JZT, via email to m0jzt@.

On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC has a net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

On Wednesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424465.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a socially distancing meeting on the LWVH field or via Webex if it’s wet. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM Details from Ed, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX@.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.450MHz from 8pm. For details, email solihullradioclub@.

On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has a net around 145.300MHz. Contact Graham, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

On Sunday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net from 7.30pm around 145.425MHz. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club has a digital-only net via GB7CY on Mondays from 7.30pm. They’re working towards re-opening on Thursday the 20th of August, with restrictions in place including masks and social distancing. There is also a net via GB3CD from 7.30pm on Thursdays for those unable to attend. Details are at .

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 11am on 1.940MHz. Most days see a CQ and brew from about 2.30pm on 70.450MHz. On Tuesday there’s also net from 7.30pm around 70.450MHz. Details from Peter, G3UCA on 01772 494 474.

Chester & District Radio Society has a net from noon on Sundays, beginning on 145.500MHz. Tuesday sees a net from 3pm beginning on 145.500MHz and on Friday there’s a net beginning on 144.330MHz from 9.30pm. Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

Houghton-Le-Spring Amateur Radio Club has an open SSTV net on Sundays from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. There’s Morse practice for beginner to intermediate levels from 2pm on 144.700MHz FM on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Advanced Morse practice is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. There’s an open chat around 145.450MHz FM from 7pm on Tuesday and 9pm on Friday. Details from George, M5GHT, on 0191 5488995.

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society has a net around 3.715MHz from 9.30am on Sundays, followed by a net on the GB3IM network after the GB2RS News. Tuesday sees a net on GB3IM from 7.30pm. For details, email info@iomars.im.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has daily Morse practice and tuition via .uk/CW. There’s a net on Sundays from 10.30am around 3,637kHz. Tuesday sees a net from 7.30pm around 145.475MHz. On Wednesday there’s a net from 8pm on 51.530MHz. On Thursday there’s a talk by G3SVW on 43 years of Voyager around 145.475MHz. More information from Ron, G3SVW on 0161 969 3999.

Southport & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Sundays from 7.30pm, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to a free channel. Monday sees a virtual meeting via Zoom. Details from Brian, M0SSN, on 0777 169 5525.

Stockport Radio Society has a daily CW net at 4pm around 3.564MHz. On Monday there’s a C4FM Fusion net from 7.30pm on 144.725MHz. Tuesday sees a net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday at 7pm on 144.390MHz USB, an open net from 7pm on Tuesday via GB3WY and a net on GB3HD from 7pm on Wednesday. Thursday sees a SSTV net on 144.525MHz from 1pm and a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Contact Martin, M0GQB on 01422 341 317.

Hull & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday from 7pm around 145.350MHz. On Wednesday and Friday there’s a Zoom meeting at 8pm. Thursday sees a net from 8pm around 145.350MHz. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 0794 464 8924.

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has nets on 145.425MHz from 8pm on Monday and Thursday. Contact John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

Guisborough Amateur Radio Enthusiasts Group runs a SSTV net across the North East on Wednesdays from 8pm on 144.500MHz FM. Email murtonminer@ for details.

Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.325MHz, possibly supplemented by a Zoom meeting. For details, email info@gx4mws.uk.

York Radio Club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz. For details see yorkradioclub.uk.

Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a net on Thursday from 8pm on 28.750MHz. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.

On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a technical forum. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club continues its run of Tuesday night open lectures via Zoom. Everyone is welcome. This week Laurie Margolis, G3UMLspeaks on his involvement BBC correspondent and how he was in contact with the Falkland Islands via amateur radio after the Argentinian invasion. For details email Dave, 2I0SJV via dcparkinson@.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Dundee Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays and Wednesdays via GB3AG from 7.30pm. Restrictions permitting, next Saturday and Sunday see ILLW activities. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.

Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays from 10pm on 28.475MHz. On Wednesday it’s the DMR Scotland net on TG23550 from 8pm. Friday sees the club Zello chat from 7.30pm, which later moves to 2m. Details are at .

Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society plans antenna work today and next Sunday. There’s a club night on Thursday. Details by email to secretary@.

Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club has a net on Thursdays from 7.30pm on GB3DG. Members are also invited to join the daily RAYNET net on GB3DG at noon. For details, email info@.

On Monday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club has a net starting on 433.525MHz FM at 8pm. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has nets from 8pm on 433.425MHz on Wednesday and Saturday, and on 145.425MHz on Friday from 8pm. Details are at wosars.club.

On Thursday Lomond Radio club has its net on 144.9625MHz and Echolink MB7IBH-L from 7pm. Contact Barrie, GM4HEL, via email to gm0kzx@.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a Zoom meeting and net on Sundays from 10.30am, settling on 145.275MHz. Monday sees a Zoom virtual pub night from 8pm. Details are at .

Colchester Radio Amateurs has an open CW net on 144.163MHz from 9.30pm on Sundays and Mondays. Tuesday sees open nets on 433.425MHz from 7pm and on 1.920MHz from 8pm. On Wednesday there’s an open net on 145.350MHz from 7pm and Thursday sees an open net on 3.685MHz from 7pm. Details from Mark, M0LTG, on 0770 374 5369.

Edgware & District Radio Society runs a weekday open net from 3pm, starting on 145.500MHz FM. On Monday there’s a net from 9pm, commencing on 145.500MHz FM, moving to around 1988kHz at 9.30pm. Contact Mike, G4RNW, on 020 8950 0658.

Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has an open net every Sunday from 10am on 145.400MHz. Monday sees an open net from 7.45pm on GB3IH, and on Tuesday there’s an open CW net from 7pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees an open DMR net from 7pm on TG840. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@.

Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on 433.575MHz. Monday and Thursday see nets on 70.400MHz and GB3YL. On Tuesday there’s a net on 145.475MHz and Friday’s net is on 51.490MHz. For details, email secretary@ldparc.co.uk.

Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has daily nets on 145.400MHz at 2pm. On Monday there’s a net from 8pm around 1.980MHz. Tuesday sees a net on 145.400MHz from 8pm. For details, email secretary@padarc.co.uk.

Radio Society of Harrow has its net on Sundays from 2pm on 145.350MHz. On Thursday there’s a club net from 8.15pm on 145.350MHz. Details from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz LSB from 9.30am on Sundays. On Monday there’s a virtual meeting, and Tuesday sees a net on 51.550MHz FM from 8pm. On Thursday there’s a JS8 digital net on 28.078MHz from 10am and on 70.300MHz FM from 8pm. Friday sees a D-Star net on 144.6125MHz from 7.30pm, moving to 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

Verulam Amateur Radio Club has an open Morse conversion net on 50.040MHz from 8.30pm on Sundays. Send QRS for slow Morse. Details from Bob, by email to g4pvb@.

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Friday to Sunday see Special Event station GB1PF, for Palmerston Forts, active on HF, VHF and UHF. Friday also sees an open net from 7pm on 433.450MHz, moving later to GB3IW for a joint net with the Isle of Wight Amateur Radio Society. Contact Rod, G4SPS, via email to g4sps@.uk.

On Monday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has its net on GB3NB from 7.30pm. Wednesday is the NARC Live! show streamed from 7.30pm to its Facebook page and the BATC stream. For details see .

Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has an operating and social evening on Tuesday. On Wednesday from 9pm it’s the club net, usually settling around 145.400MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on GB3ER. Contact Jon, M0KGX, via email to jon@.

Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.5625MHz FM. Details are at .

On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net from 8pm around 145.525MHz. On Saturday the net is on 51.55MHz at 8pm. Contact Damien, 2E0EUI on 0790 024 2541.

Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its DMR net on Wednesday via Brandmeister TG23511 from 8pm, plus 70.475MHz FM. Thursday sees a club net on 144.725MHz FM from 8pm. On Saturday and Sunday GB0TBW Trinity Buoy Wharf will be on the air for ILLW, subject to any restrictions that are in place. Details via email to secretary@.uk.

Whitton Amateur Radio Group plans Jitsi online meetings on Wednesday and Friday from 8pm, accompanied by a net on 145.375MHz FM and/or 28.395MHz SSB. If Covid-19 restrictions permit, there will be a normal meeting on Friday instead. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.

Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.5625MHz FM. Details are at .

On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, via GB3ZX at 2pm and a CW net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. For details, see sars.club.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a mixed net from 7.40pm via MB7IBK and DMR Brandmeister TG23529, followed from 8pm by the club net on 145.375MHz FM. Details from David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF@alphadene.co.uk.

On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8.10pm via GB3RD. Details from Tom, M0LTE, via email to tom@m0lte.uk.

On Friday Harlow & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.425MHz from 8pm. Contact Matt, G7VAB, on 0790 824 2098.

Silverthorn Radio Club has an open net on GB3OY from 7.30pm on Friday. Contact Colin, 2E1FQE, on 0797 335 0421.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has a daily net on GB3ZB from 10.30am. The weekly Zoom meeting is on Wednesday from 8pm and Friday sees a net from 8pm around 145.450MHz. For details, email secretary@tsgarc.uk.

Torbay Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and on 145.575MHz from 12 noon. Monday’s nets are 3.663MHz from 10.30am, 1.982MHz from 8pm and 50.155MHz from 8.30pm. Wednesday sees nets on 14.270MHz from 9.30am and 3.663MHz from 10.30am. On Friday there’s a club meeting from 7.30pm. Saturday’s net is on 3.663MHz from 10am. Contact Kerry, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.

Cornish Radio Amateur Club has a net on Tuesdays on 70.425MHz FM and Thursdays on 29.150MHz FM. The Friday net is on 145.350MHz FM. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.

On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society club has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm. Contact Ivor, G6ATJ, on 0792 762 8685.

Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a digimode net on Tuesday at 9pm on 28.115MHz. There’s a net on Wednesday from 9pm on 145.475MHz FM and on Thursday a net on 433.475MHz, also at 9pm. Friday sees a meeting at the Glastonbury Scout Hut in Benedict Street from 7pm. Details from Matt, M3MMZ, on 0736 848 7996.

On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on GB3PL. Details from Mark, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.

On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its net on GB3WR from 7.30pm. Saturday and Sunday see GB0CCC on the air for International Lighthouses and Lightships on the Air. Contact Andy, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.

NEWS FOR WALES

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has an 80m SSB net from 2.30pm on Sundays. On Wednesday there’s an FM or Fusion Net on GB3CM from 7.30pm. Thursday sees a net via GB3FG from 8pm. Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.

Barry Amateur Radio Society tells us it lists its events via for GW4BRS.

On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society will be streaming a talk on Beating the Beams via its YouTube and Facebook channels. All are welcome. Details from Mark, MW1MDH, via email to mw1mdh@.

On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is planning its programme for the autumn. Contact Liz, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.

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