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GB2RS NEWS

Sunday the 1st of November 2020

The news headlines:

• GNU Radio on Tonight@8

• Introduction To presentations go online

• Yahoo Groups closes soon

The next Tonight@8 is this Monday, the 2nd of November. Heather Lomond, M0HMO will give a beginners’ introduction to using GNU Radio to create simple amateur radio projects. Starting from the beginning, Heather will introduce the GNU Radio programming environment, develop a little of the theory needed to understand SDRs, and then go on to use some simple GNU Radio blocks to build a receiver based on one of the super-cheap SDRs. Finally, she will show how to build more complex radio systems and where to go to take things to the next level. Do encourage people to listen to this webinar, particularly if they are a new or returning licensee. More information is on our website at webinars.

The individual presentations from the “Introduction to…” stream at the RSGB Convention Online that took place on the 10th of October are now available to watch. You can catch up on ones you missed or take the opportunity to see again the ones you enjoyed most. Find them at theRSGB.

Just a reminder for listeners who use or who have subscribed to a Yahoo group. On the 15th of December, groups., or Yahoo Groups, and its list service will shut down. Many amateurs are still using Yahoo groups and not groups.io. If you want more information, go to .

The RSGB sometimes receives complaints regarding incidences of deliberate jamming and foul or inappropriate language on the air, and is trying to quantify the size of the problem. A Freedom of Information request to Ofcom showed only three identifiable reports submitted between the 1st of January 2015 and the 31st of December 2019. The RSGB would like to hear from radio amateurs who have reported similar problems directly to Ofcom, not the RSGB, during this period, and after following the Operating Advisory Service’s advice. For further information, including how to submit your reports to the Society, please see the RSGB website via rsgb-oas-reports.

Results of the IRTS 80 metres Counties Contest held on 6th October have now been published. Band conditions were good for this contest, which kept local and overseas stations busy for the hour. 35 logs were submitted, showing participation from 22 EI and GI counties, as well as 12 overseas DXCC entities. See irts.ie/results for full details.

The RSGB will once again be participating in the annual YOTA Month activities in December. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will not be encouraging large group events and all participants should remain within national and local guidelines. GB20YOTA is available for Full licence holders to book an appointment slot within a set calendar shown on the GB20YOTA page. All operations should be focused with the intention to get young people on the air. To register your interest, or to reserve an operating slot, contact Jamie, M0SDV, via email to yota.month@.uk.

The proceedings from the 19th of September RSGB Board meeting are now online. Of particular note is that media and public interest in amateur radio continues, RSGB Membership numbers are still rising and examination numbers are still buoyant with an increasing number of candidates progressing to the next licence level. See .

Now the special event news

Members of the HCDX Group will be active as HD1X from a remaining tropical rainforest in Ecuador, grid reference FI09IV. Active until the 3rd of November at 1700UTC they will use various HF bands including 30, 17 and 12m, using SSB, SSTV and FT4/FT8.

Larry, G4HLN will be active as GB4CKS between the 1st and the 14th of November. He will operate CW and some SSB on 40 to 10m, marking the 85th anniversary of the death of Australian record-setting aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, who disappeared on the 8th of November 1935 off the coast of Myanmar, then known as Burma, whilst trying to break the England-Australia speed record. QSL via G4HLN, direct or via the bureau.

Pittsburgh radio station KDKA will celebrate 100 years of radio broadcasting in November, and Pennsylvania radio amateurs will run a multi-station special event. Special event stations K3K, K3D, K3A and W8XK will set up and operate at several locations in Pennsylvania during November. Stations will determine their own modes and schedules. Visit the W8XK profile on for information on certificates and QSLs.

Now the DX news

Remo, HB9SHD plans to be active as 8Q7RM from Kandolhu Island, IOTA reference AS-013, from the 2nd to the 29th of November. Activity will be holiday style on various HF bands using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via HB9SHD.

Bob, W0YBS will be active as V31CO from Cay Caulker in Belize until the 13th of November. Activity will be on the 80 to 10m bands including 30, 17 and 12m, using CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY. QSL via W0YBS and Logbook of The World.

Robert, S53R plans to remain in the Afghan capital city working in his spare time as T6AA until mid-December.

Now the contest news

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.

The UK EI Contest Club DX Contest ends its 24-hour run at 1200UTC today, the 1st of November. This is SSB only and also has a 12-hour option. UK and EI area codes are multipliers for DX stations and all QSOs made by UK or EI stations between the hours of 0100 and 0500UTC are worth double points. For the rules and other information, follow the links from .

On Monday the Autumn Series contest runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. It’s data only on the 3.5MHz band, with the exchange being signal report and serial number.

On Tuesday the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC. It is followed by the all-mode 144MHz UK Activity Contest from 2000 to 2230UTC. The exchange is the same for both, signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday the UK EI Contest Club contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using the 3.5MHz band only, the exchange is your 6-character locator square.

Next weekend, the Marconi CW contest runs from 1400UTC on the 7th to 1400UTC on the 8th. Using the 144MHz band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 30th of October.

Last week saw more evidence that Solar Cycle 25 is definitely under way. Large sunspot group 2778 caused the solar flux index to rise to 82. And it then got even better when it was joined by active region 2779, which pushed the SFI up further to 88 on Thursday. This is the first time we’ve seen the SFI in the 80s for some time and a clear indication that things are changing for the better.

Both regions were responsible for B and C-class solar flares, but nothing that impacted the ionosphere too much. In addition to the sunspots we did have the lingering effects of a high-speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole, which saw the Kp index rise to four across the weekend. 

This corresponded with the SSB leg of the CQWW contest and did have an adverse impact on propagation.

The elevated Kp index continued until late in the week and was still at three on Thursday, preventing the ionosphere from completely recovering. Nevertheless, Propquest.co.uk shows that over a 3,000km path maximum usable frequencies often exceeded 24 and even 28MHz at times. Ten metre FT8 proved popular with the eastern states of the USA, Mexico, South America, Cuba, Malawi, Kenya, South Africa, as well as India, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea all being logged on Thursday.

As for next week, the STEREO ahead spacecraft shows a couple of sunspots returning to the Earth-facing solar disk. Regions 2775 and 2777 are coming back, but it is difficult to know how active they will be.

So as we enter November, NOAA predicts the SFI will be roughly 74-75 with quite calm geomagnetic conditions. The Kp index is predicted to be two by Monday, which bodes well for HF.

With the seasonal improvement in ionospheric conditions, a quiet geomagnetic field and possible sunspot activity, the next seven days could be quite good for HF propagation. 

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

We ended the previous week with very unsettled conditions bringing rain and strong winds at times. This pattern will continue into the first half of next week, so once again we expect GHz bands rain scatter to be on the propagation guest list.

There is a suggestion that a ridge of high pressure will move into Scotland midweek, gradually extending its influence southwards to make Tropo a consideration. That said, the ridge may get overwhelmed by returning low pressure next weekend.

Recent unsettled weather, which is usually driven by strong jet streams, would be perfect for summer Sporadic-E, and it's worth saying that even out of the traditional Sporadic-E season, FT8 may bring the occasional surprise. Definitely worth a periodic check on 10m and up.

The Moon’s declination is still rising, reaching maximum late on Thursday, so Moon visibility windows continue to be long. The Moon is just past apogee so path losses are still high. 144MHz sky noise peaks at 500K on Wednesday.

Continue to keep an eye out for low-VHF auroral propagation and remember, we are just over two weeks from the peak of the big Leonids meteor shower. 

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.

[Note to Newsreaders: Please read the local news items appropriate to the service area of your transmission.]

NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz FM. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 11am on 14.055MHz. On Wednesday there’s an open net from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 145.575MHz. Contact Barry, M0ISZ, on 01283 540570.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets from 8.10am via GB3CG & 145.400MHz, moving at 8.40am to 28.450MHz. Sunday also sees a net from 8.30am on 50.220MHz. On Monday there’s a net from 8.30am on 50.220MHz and Tuesday sees slow CW around 3450kHz from 8pm. The club is on the air from 8pm on Thursday. For details, email secretary@g5bk.uk.

Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has nets on Sundays and Tuesdays from 7.30pm around 145.425MHz. Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has weekday nets on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am. On Friday there’s a net from 8pm on 1.913MHz LSB and Saturday sees a web conference from 2pm. More details from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has open 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 an open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. A Zoom meeting is on Friday from 8pm. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

Leicester Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.300MHz. Friday sees an open net on 145.325MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

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

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

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 7.30pm, starting on 145.250MHz. A meeting is planned on Wednesday from 7.30pm at Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club. Details from Robert, via email to rob2e0zap@.

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has its net from 7.30pm on 145.275MHz. For more information contact Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a net on Tuesday from 8.30pm on 144.550MHz, then 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 later. On Friday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Lincoln Short-Wave club has a net on Tuesday from 9.30am via GB3LM. Wednesday sees a Zoom meeting from 7.30pm and on Thursday there’s a net from 8pm via GB3LM. Contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

South Birmingham Radio Society has its online coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday. Meeting details from Martin, MOJZT, via email to m0jzt@.

Central Radio Amateur Circle has a Skype meeting on Wednesday at 7pm and a net next Saturday from 12.30 on 145.575MHz. For details, text to 0737 552 3259.

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

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

Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting on Wednesday via Webex. 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@.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place.

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 11am on 1.940MHz. Most afternoons see CQ and a brew at half past two. On Tuesday there’s an open net beginning on 70.450MHz at 7.30pm. Contact Peter, G3UCA, on 01772 494 474.

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 expert levels at various times during the week on 144.700MHz FM. There’s an open chat around 145.450MHz FM from 9pm on Friday. Details from George, M5GHT, on 0191 5488995.

Oldham Radio Club has a multimode net on XLX305A from 9.30am on Sundays. Monday sees a C4FM simplex net beginning at 8pm on 144.6125MHz. On Wednesday there’s a net from 8pm, beginning on 145.500MHz FM. Thursday sees a talk via Zoom on weather by Peter, M7PWB, 7.30 for 8pm. Details from Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.

Stockport Radio Society has a daily CW net from 4pm around 3.564MHz. Monday sees a Webex talk from 7.30pm on tips for HF operating by Evan, M0TJU. On Tuesday there’s a net around 145.375MHz from 7.30pm and Thursday sees a net from 7.30pm around 433.525MHz. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays from 11am on 1.969MHz. On Monday and Thursday there’s a net around 145.450MHz from 8pm. Contact Bill, M0KBR, on 0780 858 8784.

Wakefield & District Radio Society holds the 2E0IPC Memorial net on Sundays from 10.15am on 144.600MHz FM. Friday sees an open net from 7pm via GB3HD. Details from Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.

Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday from 7pm on the 4m band. Tuesday and Thursday see a 2m net from 7pm. On Wednesday Bill, G4YWD will give the Chairman’s Presentation via Zoom. Details from Simon, G6XHF, on 0151 601 3269.

Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur club has a digital-only net on Monday from 7.30pm via GB7CY. Wednesday sees a net from 7.30pm via GB3CD. On Thursday a meeting is planned, subject to Covid restrictions. Details are at .uk.

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 an open 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 via GB3HS. There’s a Zoom meeting at 7pm on Wednesday and Friday. Thursday sees a net from 7pm around 145.350MHz. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 0794 464 8924.

Keighley Amateur Radio Society has a Zoom meeting on Tuesday. On Thursday there’s a socially distanced food night at the Flappit Pub, Cullingworth. Details from Geoff Priestley, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.

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

East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a social pint and chat on Friday. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Society has an open net from 8.30pm on 145.3875MHz FM. Contact Robert, M0NVQ, on 0777 811 3333.

On Friday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on 145.350MHz. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

The Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club Tuesday Night Lectures take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Everyone is welcome to join in. For further information and the Zoom link, email Dave, 2I0SJV via dcparkinson@.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place.

Details of all known nets in Scotland are collated by RSGB Regional Representative Tony, MM0TMZ in association with GM4COX and the West of Scotland ARS, and published at .

A new newsreader in the west of Scotland has been appointed. Gordon Wilson, 2M0PIJ from Clydebank will be able to provide fill-in to the broadcasts in the west of Scotland and broadcasts on DMR Talk Group TG23559. Due to repeater linking, the broadcast is widely available to the West Highlands and Isles.

The Viking Amateur Radio Net runs daily from 5am on 3.770MHz. Details on their Facebook page.

Ayr ARG has a CW net on 144.295MHz from 7pm and on 145.450MHz FM from 7.30pm on Sundays. There are daily nets around 7.035MHz from 10.15am, moving to 7.065MHz and 145.450MHz at 10.30am. Contact Derek on 07447 931 941.

Caithness Amateur Radio Society is running nets twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 2pm on 3.740MHz LSB ±QRM. More at ms0fnr.

Dundee Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays and Wednesdays from 7.30pm on GB3AG and GB3DD. Tuesday club nights take place using Skype. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU on 07763 708 933.

Glenrothes & District RC has open nets from 10am on 3.790MHz every day except Sunday. On Tuesday and Thursday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 145.425MHz. Morse training is also available. Details from Tam on 07753 526 498.

Kilmarnock & Loudoun ARC has a net on Sundays from 2pm around 3.720MHz SSB, later moving to around 3.540MHz for a CW net. Tuesday sees a net on 145.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. For details, email klarcinfo@.

Livingston & District ARS has a net on Tuesdays from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz FM. Wednesday sees a net on DMR Scotland channel TG23550 from 8pm. Contact Cathie, 2M0DIB on 01506 433 846.

Mid Lanarkshire ARS has a net on Sundays from 9pm on 28.475MHz. Wednesday sees the DMR Scotland net on TG23550 from 8pm and on Friday there’s a private club Zello chat from 7pm, which later moves to 2m. Details are at .

Paisley ARC has a net on Mondays from 8pm on 144.550MHz and Zello. Tuesday sees a DMR net in room 4415 from 8pm. On Thursday from 7.30pm there’s a net on 144.550MHz FM and Zello.

Stirling and District ARS has a net on Sundays from noon via GB3FE and 145.550MHz. Monday sees another net on GB3FE and 145.550MHz from 7pm. On Thursday there’s a net on GB3FE and on 145.550MHz from 7pm. Email secretary@.

West of Scotland ARS has a daily net from 11am on 145.425MHz. There’s an experimental SSTV net at noon today on 144.500MHz FM. Wednesday sees a net from 8pm on 433.425MHz and on Friday there’s an open net on 145.425MHz, also from 8pm.

The West of Scotland net in the Dumbarton area runs on Sundays from 8pm via the MB7IBH gateway on 144.9625MHz and via EchoLink to the same gateway address. A DMR net follows from 9pm. Details from Paul, MM3DDQ on the West of Scotland Net Facebook page.

Wigtownshire ARC has a net on Sundays from 7.30pm on GB3DG, which usually moves to Zoom around 8pm. Thursday sees a net on GB3DG from 7pm. There is also an open RAYNET net daily on GB3DG from noon and all are welcome. See for details.

On Monday Edinburgh & District ARC has its net from 8pm on 433.525MHz FM. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.

On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society has a net on 144.350MHz SSB from 8pm. Email secretary@.

Lomond Radio Club has a net in the Dumbarton area on Thursdays from 7.30pm on MB7IBH, 144.9625MHz, and there is also access via EchoLink to the same gateway. Contact gm0kzx@.

On Friday Strathclyde Park ARC runs a net from 7.30pm on 145.400MHz, and also on the BATC channel from 8pm. Contact Bill, MM0SFB at gm0syv@

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place.

Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 10.30am, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.275MHz. Monday sees Morse training via Zoom from 7.30pm, which turns into an online club meeting from 8pm. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to ebytronics@.

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has Morse training and a CW net on 144.060MHz from 8pm on Sundays. On Monday there’s Morse training from 7.30pm on 3542kHz, then at 8.15pm on 3555kHz it’s the GB2CW slow Morse transmission. On Tuesday the club Xtra net runs from 8pm on GB3ER. Thursday sees Morse training via Skype from 7pm. Details from Jon, M0KGX, via email to jon@.

South Essex Amateur Radio Society has a daily net at 4pm on 145.225MHz FM. Details from Terry, G1FBW, on 0798 607 0040.

Colchester Radio Amateurs has an open net on 50.225MHz from 7pm today, then an open CW net on 144.163MHz from 9.30pm. Monday sees an open CW net on 144.163MHz from 9.30pm. On Tuesday there’s an open net from 7pm on 433.425MHz FM and from 8pm on 1.920MHz. On Wednesday there’s an open net on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Thursday sees an open net on 3.685MHz from 7pm and next Sunday there’s an open CW net on 144.163MHz from 9.30pm. Contact Mark, M0LTG, on 0770 374 5369.

Edgware & District Radio Society runs a weekday open net, starting on 145.500MHz at 3pm. On Monday there’s a net from 9pm, commencing on 145.500MHz FM, then moving to around 1988kHz at 9.30pm. Thursday sees a net from 9pm around 50.140MHz. More information is at g3asr.co.uk.

Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Sundays 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@.

Guildford & District Radio Society has a net on Sundays from 9.15pm on 145.525MHz. Monday sees a net from 9pm on 28.535MHz and on Friday there’s a meeting via Zoom. Contact Tim, G7JYQ, on 020 8241 9396.

Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on 433.575MHz. Monday and Thursday see nets on both 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.

Radio Society of Harrow has a net on Sundays from 2pm on 145.350MHz. Tuesday sees a net on GB3HR from 8pm. On Thursday there’s a net from 8.15pm on 145.350MHz. Details from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on Sundays from 9.30am on 1905kHz. On Monday there’s an online meeting and Tuesday sees a net from 8pm on 51.55MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net on 70.30MHz FM from 8pm. Friday sees an open D-Star net on 144.6125MHz from 7.30pm, followed at 8pm by a net on 145.350MHz FM. 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, on 01727 851809.

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Friday sees an open net from 7pm on 433.450MHz, which moves to GB3IW at 7.30pm for a joint open net with IOW ARS. Contact Rod, G4SPS, via email to g4sps@.uk.

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

On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. More info is at badars.co.uk.

Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting via Zoom from 8pm on Tuesday. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open SSTV net on Tuesday from 7.30pm on 144.500MHz. Friday sees a net starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. For details email acorns@taarc.co.uk.

Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.5625MHz FM. For details, see .

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a RF and DMR mixed net from 7.40pm via MB7IBK and Brandmeister DMR TG23529. From 8pm it’s the club analogue net on 145.375MHz FM. More info from David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF@alphadene.co.uk.

Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from 9pm, usually settling around 145.400MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net from 8pm on Wednesday around 145.525MHz. Friday sees a Zoom meeting. Contact Damien, 2E0EUI on 0790 024 2541.

Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its DMR net on 70.475MHz FM and Brandmeister TG23511 on Wednesday from 8pm. Thursday sees the club net on 144.725MHz FM from 8pm. On Friday there’s a Zoom meeting. For details, email secretary@.uk.

Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a Jitsi video conference on Wednesday and Friday from 8pm, accompanied by a net on 145.375MHz FM and/or 28.395MHz SSB. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.

Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society has an open net on Thursday from 8pm via GB3DA. For details, email secretary@brats-.

Cray Valley Radio Society has a presentation on SDR Play on Thursday. Details from Dave, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.

Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on Thursday, beginning on 145.500MHz. More information from David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757. 

Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society’s Foundation Course is scheduled to begin on Saturday. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place.

Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has a daily net on GB3ZB from 10.30am. Wednesday sees a Zoom meeting 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 from 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 a club meeting is scheduled, plus a net on 3.663MHz from 9.15pm. Saturday’s net is on 3.663MHz from 10am. Contact Kerry, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.

Weston Super Mare Radio Society has a meeting scheduled for Monday. Details from M0JOG, on 0750 066 8674.

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 has its net on GB3EX from 7.45pm. Contact Ivor, G6ATJ, on 0792 762 8685.

Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a digimode net on Tuesday from 9pm on 28.118MHz. There’s a net on Wednesday from 9pm on 2m FM, plus CW practice on 28.118MHz. On Thursday there’s a net on 433.475MHz from 9pm and Friday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 7pm. Contact Matt, 2E0FNT, on 0730 554 9614.

Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3NC from 7pm on Wednesday. For details, see newquayradioclub.co.uk.

NEWS FOR WALES

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place.

On Monday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society has a Zoom meeting. Details from Heinz, MW0ECY,on 0774 804 7008.

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

On Thursday North Wales Radio Society has an oversight meeting scheduled. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.

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