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GB2RS NEWS

Sunday the 28th of June 2020

The news headlines:

• Online remote invigilation expanding

• Tonight @ 8: Antennas for small gardens

• New Propagation Studies video released

The online remote invigilation of the UK Foundation amateur radio exam continues to be extremely popular, with over 800 successful candidates so far, and more than 650 already booked for future Foundation exams. The RSGB is now contacting candidates and Exam Secretaries who had previously booked for Intermediate exams before social distancing caused their postponement. Candidates will be offered online remote invigilation exam slots. It is hoped that bookings can also be opened to new Intermediate candidates in the near future, once existing bookings are cleared. Full exams will follow on in a similar manner in due course. The FAQ’s on the RSGB website, under the Training tab, will be updated shortly.

The next RSGB Tonight @ 8 webinar is on the 29th of June and is a presentation on Antennas for small gardens by Steve Nichols, G0KYA. You can watch the live stream and ask questions on either the RSGB YouTube channel or the special Tonight @ 8 channel on the BATC website, . You can find out more about all the webinars at webinars and you can also watch previous talks in the series at the same site.

The RSGB has released a new VHF propagation video, created by the Society’s Propagation Studies Committee. You can watch this interesting presentation on the Society’s YouTube channel, theRSGB.

The annual transmission by the 17.2kHz VLF Alexanderson Alternator will take place as usual this year on Alexanderson Day, Sunday the 5th of July. As usual it will use the callsign SAQ. Startup and tuning begins at 0830 and 1130UTC, with the transmission of a message at 0900 and 1200UTC. You can watch both events live on their YouTube channel and, of course, listen out if you have VLF capability.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, no RSGB awards information will be published between now and 22 July. If you have submitted your data for an award and have not yet received a reply, you will be contacted after that date. The Society would encourage you to keep working towards awards in the meantime – it is a great way to gain experience, especially if you’re new to amateur radio. You can find more details of the RSGB awards on the Society’s website, awards.

We understand that Bletchley Park plans to re-open on 4 July and have further details on their website, .uk. The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will remain closed, for the time being, but this will continue to be regularly reviewed.

Due to uncertainty about large gatherings being allowed, and in recognition that many radio amateurs may not want to attend physical meetings for some time, the G-QRP Club took the unwelcome decision to cancel their Conventions for 2020. However, following a very successful survey of members, a meeting of the Standing Committee this week confirmed definitely that the G-QRP Convention for 2020 will take place as a virtual event, over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September. There will be a series of webinars and possibly a virtual Buildathon. A small working group are now developing the detail and a number of key speakers have already volunteered. Full details will be shared as soon as they are known.

Apologies to Tony, VK5ZAI for the error in his callsign last week. Tony received the Order of Australia in the Queen’s birthday honours list for significant service to amateur radio, particularly to satellite and space communication.

The RSGB/NHS ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign continues to feature in the media across the world. Recently there were articles in the ARRL’s QST magazine and in the Emergency Services Times publication. You can see both on the Society’s media campaign web pages, gota2c-media.

The latest Something for the Weekend video goes out today on YouTube. ML&S looks back at the 1970s and the beginning of Amateur Radio Exchange with Bernie, G4AOG. Fund raising for Alzheimer’s Disease is part of the video. Go to .

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.

Today, the 28th, is the Centenary of the Royal Corps of Signals. The Royal Signals Museum has a permanent special event callsign, GB100RSM, but due to the Covid-19 restrictions they cannot run the station from the museum. The station will instead run from the home QTH of G3WZP in IO90BR. Activity will be until the end of June on the 40, 20 and 17m bands, using SSB and CW. Skeds are welcome.

Another Royal Corps of Signals centenary station is GB100RS Royal Signals, operating from Bishop Auckland. It will start operating today, the 28th. Full details of the centenary stations and their operations can be found at .

To commemorate their 3rd anniversary, special event stations will be on air during the FT8DMC Activity Days from the 1st to the 31st of July. All stations will bear the FTDMC or FTDM suffix, referring to the third anniversary of the FT8 Digital Mode Club. An FTDMC Anniversary Award can be earned by working the FTDMC and FTDM stations and collecting points applicable for various award classes. See ft8dmc.eu.

Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is participating as one of the bonus stations in the 13 Colonies Special Event. GB13COL will run from 1300UTC on 1 July to 0400UTC on 8 July. The primary focus of the event will be the HF bands using SSB, CW, FM and various digital modes, but VHF and UHF will also be in use. This year’s QSL cards for GB13COL has been kindly sponsored by Martin Lynch at ML&S.

Now the contest news

Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost.

The UK Microwave Group’s 5.7 and 10GHz bands contest runs from 0600 to 1800 today, the 28th. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

Also today, the 28th, the 50MHz CW contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. It’s CW only and the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The 7MHz Cumulative contest runs from 1400 to 1600UTC today, the 28th. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The 3rd 144MHz Backpackers contest is cancelled and there is a different format contest to replace VHF NFD, for 2020 only, called ‘lockdown VHF NFD’. Only single operator fixed stations may enter this contest. The rules are available at vhf/rules/2020/VHFNFD.shtml. The rules are loosely based around the UKAC and VHF AFS rules and include a team element.

The UK Six Metre Group’s Summer Marathon runs until the 2nd of August. Using all modes on the 50MHz band, the exchange is your 4-character locator.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 26th of June.

After the recent excitement of a new Solar Cycle 25 sunspot, it seems the Sun has decided to go back to sleep. We have had zero sunspots since the 16th of June and the STEREO spacecraft Ahead view shows just one small bright area on the Sun, which might result in a spot in due course. Luckily, geomagnetic conditions remained quiet throughout the week, with a maximum Kp index of two.

The bands were a little lacklustre, other than the continued Sporadic-E openings, which have brought almost daily fun on 28MHz.

There were F-layer openings to be found on 14MHz, but these were mainly enjoyed by well-equipped stations. Ed, WA6QDQ/KH6 in Hawaii was audible at 0652TUTC on Tuesday the 23rd at G3UML’s Hendon QTH. As was William, AL7KC in North Pole, Alaska, who had a big pile up on 14.224MHz.

Early morning does seem to be the best time to get on 14MHz, with Jim, E51JD on the South Cook Islands being reported again as well. But as the day goes on D-layer absorption grows and 14MHz doesn’t sound very lively at all. Fifteen metres was open to Brazil and Paraguay on Thursday afternoon, although this was mostly FT8. Otherwise, it was 10 metres and Sporadic-E contacts that continued to provide excitement, with one or two North American, South American and Caribbean openings occurring.

Next week NOAA predicts more of the same, with a solar flux index hovering around 68-70 and a maximum Kp index of two.

A weak solar wind stream flowing from a narrow coronal hole could reach Earth beginning on the 27th of June. A minor geomagnetic disturbance at higher latitudes may be expected.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

The heatwave of midweek should be over by today, so any enhanced sea path Tropo will have weakened too. Coasts can be productive for ducts across the North Sea or English Channel and Biscay in any quieter settled window during the week.

Overall, Tropo is probably not a mode to rely upon this week, since much of the time we will have low pressure either over the UK or very close by. This will bring periods of rain or showers, many of which could have a chance of thunder and hail. This implies large convective clouds and potentially good GHz bands rainscatter.

That leaves Sporadic-E, and we are still within the main part of the season, so keep up the usual procedure of checking mid-morning and late afternoon/early evening. Sporadic-E is a mode ideally suited for weak signals and digital modes can give good clues as to which directions may open later for CW and SSB as the opening develops. Make use of the good map-based clusters to see if you are close enough to where the paths cross. Ideally the hot spot should be between about 600km and 1400km away from your station.

Moon declination goes negative today but as perigee is on Monday, path losses will be at their lowest of the lunar month. 144MHz sky temperatures are low today but increasing to a peak of 2700K around midnight next Saturday. Compare this to the usual 300K cold sky temperature at 144MHz, do the maths and, you’ll see that your low noise preamps are not going to help you at this sky temperature!

The June Bootids meteor shower peaked yesterday but continue looking for the best meteor scatter conditions around local dawn.

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

Northampton Radio Club has daily nets on 145.3625MHz from 10.30am and weekday nets on 145.3625MHz from 6pm. For details, email president@northamptonradioclub.co.uk.

South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club has daily nets on 145.450MHz from 2pm. For details, email snadarcsec@.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 8pm on 145.575MHz. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 7pm on 14.550MHz. On Wednesday there’s an open net from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz FM and on Thursday there’s an open net from 8pm on 145.750MHz FM. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets from 8.10am on GB3CG and 145.400MHz, then at 8.40am on 28.45MHz. On Monday there’s a net from 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB and Tuesday sees slow Morse around 3540kHz from 8pm. For details, email secretary@g5bk.uk.

Lincoln Short-Wave Club is running daily Fusion nets starting at 2pm with a call via GB3LM, then moving to a clear frequency. Tuesday sees the club net at 9.30am on GB3LM. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

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

Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has nets most evenings from 8.30pm on 144.325MHz SSB. Today and next Sunday there’s a net from 9pm on 144.600MHz FM. Monday sees a net on 3.657MHz SSB from 8.45pm. Wednesday’s net is on 144.600MHz FM from 8pm. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

Wythall Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 8pm on GB3WL or 145.225MHz. Tuesday sees a net on GB3WL or 145.225MHz from 8.30pm in place of the usual meeting. More information from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.

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.

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has a net on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am on Monday to Friday. Tuesday sees the CW net on 144.070MHz from 4.30pm. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

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

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

On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm, but also invites all amateurs to monitor local repeaters for those in lockdown or isolating. Friday sees a net around 145.325MHz from 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday and Thursday from 2pm on 144.230MHz SSB. Wednesday sees a net from 8pm on GB3LH. For details, email salopamateurradio@.

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 Monday South Notts Amateur Radio Club has a net from 7pm around 145.400MHz. For details, email secretary@.uk.

On Monday Stourbridge & District ARS has a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Contact John, M1EJG, on 01562 700 513.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a DMR open net on slot/local 2 gb7fw Birmingham from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@.

On Monday Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm, beginning on GB3TH. Details from Robbie, G0GUH, on 0779 457 6938.

On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society has a virtual coffee morning from 11am to 1pm using Zoom. Details from Martin, MOJZT, via email to m0jzt@.

On Wednesday Central Radio Amateur Circle has a Skype meeting from 7pm. For details, text 0794 802 7994.

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. Details via email to midwarwicks@.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has an open net from 8pm via GB3GR. Contact Steve, 2E0WCG, on 01780 764 419.

On Wednesday Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm around 145.325MHz. For details, email chairman@wolverhaptonars.co.uk.

On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed O’Neill, 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 from 7.30pm. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

Chester & District Radio Society members are often monitoring 144.300MHz and 3.605MHz for any calls. On Sundays there’s a net from noon, beginning on 145.500MHz. Tuesday sees a net from 3pm around 3.605MHz and on Friday there’s a net beginning on 144.330MHz at 9.30pm. Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has daily nets from 9.30am on 145.575MHz. Contact Gerald, G3SDY, on 01484 602 905

Following the Manx Government advice on gatherings the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society committee is pleased to announce that the weekly Ballasalla meetings will restart on Wednesday 24th June at 7.30pm. All attendees are asked to use the hand sanitiser provided and remember that some of those in attendance may prefer to maintain a social distance. The weekly Wednesday net on GB3IM at 7.30pm will continue for those unable to attend. For details, email info@iomars.im.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net on Sundays from 10.30am around 3,637kHz. On Wednesday there’s a net from 8pm on 51.530MHz. Thursday sees a net from 8pm around 145.475MHz. Tuition is daily via Skype and Morse tuition is available on request. For details, email chairman@.uk.

Wakefield & District Radio Society runs the 2E0IPC Memorial Open Net on 144.600MHz FM every Sunday from 10.15am. Friday sees an open net from 7pm on 144.600MHz FM. Details from Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays and Tuesdays from 11am on 1.969MHz. Thursday sees a net on 145.425MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

Warrington Amateur Radio Club has daily open nets from 10am around 145.350MHz. Today and next Sunday also see open nets from 9am around 145.425MHz and from 2pm around 145.400MHz. There’s a Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 8pm. For details, email secretary@.uk.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a daily net on 145.275MHz at 7pm, plus a net on Sundays from 7pm on 4m. Details from Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.

Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a digital net on Monday from 7.30pm on GB7CY.On Wednesday there’s a net from 8pm on 145.5625MHz FM and Thursday sees a net from 8pm on GB3CD. Details are at .

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 145.325MHz. On Wednesday there’s a Zoom meeting and Thursday sees a net from 8.30pm around 145.325MHz. Friday sees another Zoom meeting. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 0794 464 8924.

Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society has its net every Monday from 7.30pm via GB3HG. On Thursday there’s a net on GB3HG from 8pm. More from David, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.

Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club has Morse sessions on Monday and next Sunday from 11am on 144.350MHz. Wednesday sees a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Details from Simon, G6XHF, on 0151 601 3269.

Furness Amateur Radio Society has a 2m FM net on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a virtual meeting via Zoom. Details via email to info@.uk.

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its net on Sundays on 1.940MHz from 11am. For details email Peter, G3UCA, via g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk.

Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has a net on GB3HA from 8pm on Monday. Contact Nancy, G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.

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.

Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Mondays from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. Contact Wade, G0TKF on 0776 174 8987.

On Tuesday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net from 8pm around 145.475MHz. Contact Ron, G3SVW, on 0161 969 3999.

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

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

On Sunday 5 July Southport & District Amateur Radio Club has a net from 7.30pm, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to a to free channel Contact Brian Woods, M0SSN, on 0777 169 5525.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club says meetings will resume when it is safe. Social isolation does not mean you have to be lonely: we are at an advantage as our knowledge and skills allow us to communicate. More importantly, stay safe follow all the guidance from official sources but don’t forget those who are alone and maybe vulnerable, such as elderly neighbours. Contact Philip, MI0MSO, on 0784 902 5760, or by email to info@.uk.

On Tuesday Mid Ulster ARC has a lecture from 7pm via Zoom. Nathan, MI0NPR will speak on amateur radio and Raspberry Pi projects. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Similar talks occur most Tuesday evenings and all are welcome. For further info and Zoom information contact Dave, 2I0SJV via email to dcparkinson@.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

Ayr Amateur Radio Group has daily nets around 7.035MHz CW at 10.15am, moving to 7.065MHz for SSB; on 145.450MHz at 10.30am; in CW on 144.295MHz at 7.30pm, moving to FM or SSB later. Sundays also see a CW net on 144.295MHz from 7pm and 145.450MHz FM at 7.30pm. Contact Derek, MM0OVD, on 0744 793 1941.

Dundee Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays and Wednesdays via GB3AG from 7.30pm. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.

Glenrothes & District Radio Club has open nets from Monday to Saturday at 10am on 80m. Tuesday sees a Morse training session on 145.425MHz, starting with checks at 7.20pm. Contact Tam, on 0775 352 6498.

Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 2pm around 3.720MHz SSB, moving to around 3.540MHz for a CW net later. Tuesday sees a net on 145.475MHz FM from 7.30pm and on Saturday there’s an online meeting. Contact Len, GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo@.

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 and Friday sees a Zello chat from 7.30pm, moving later to 2m FM. Details are at .

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

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

On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club has a net from 7pm on GB3DG. Details at .

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

We start with a reminder from Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society that the 2020 Newbury Radio Rally has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Now a request for extra GB2RS Newsreaders to cover the East Sussex area. Volunteers will need to be a Member of the RSGB and hold a Full licence. If you live in this general area and are interested in joining the team, contact Steve Thomas, M1ACB, via gm.dept@.uk.

West Kent Amateur Radio Society has daily open nets around 145.375MHz from 8pm. Details via email to info@.uk.

Bedford and District Amateur Radio Club runs a daily net from 2pm around 3.748MHz. Today also sees a DX net from 2.30pm around 14.329MHz. Monday to Saturday see a Zoom meeting from 10.30am accompanying a net around 3.748MHz or 7.068MHz. Monday also sees a net from 7pm around 3.748MHz or 7.068MHz. Tuesday sees a CW net from 7pm on 3.528MHz plus a Zoom meeting. Wednesday sees a net from 2pm around 3.748MHz, then a net from 7pm around 3.748MHz or 7.068MHz. Contact andy.nehan@.

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sunday evenings on GB3MK, also from 8pm around 28.400MHz. Contact Stuart, via email to stuart@.

Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has daily nets around 145.400MHz from 2pm. Monday sees a net from 8pm around 1.980MHz and on Tuesday there’s a net around 145.400MHz from 8pm. Details by email to secretary@padarc.co.uk.

Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 10.30am, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.275MHz. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to ebytronics@.

Colchester Radio Amateurs has an open net on 28.225MHz USB from 7pm on Sundays and an open CW net on 144.163MHz from 9.30pm on Sundays and Mondays. On Tuesday there’s an open net on 433.425MHz FM from 7pm, then an open net on 1.920MHz from 8pm. Wednesday sees an open net on 145.350MHz from 7pm and on Thursday there’s an open net on 3.685MHz from 7pm. Contact 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, then around 1985kHz at 9.30pm. Thursdays see a net from 9pm on 50.140MHz. For details, see g3asr.co.uk.

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@.

Laindon Radio Club has its net on Sundays from 2pm on GB3DA. Details from Stuart Hayter, G6RAQ, on 0798 417 1333,

King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays and Thursdays from 7pm on GB3KY. Tuesday sees an open net from 7pm on 144.290MHz USB. For details, email web.klarc@.

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. Tuesday sees a net on 51.550MHz FM from 8pm. Friday sees a D-Star net on 144.6125MHz from 7.30pm, then on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Friday sees an open net on 433.450MHz, moving later to GB3IW. Contact Rod, G4SPS, via email to rod.g4sps@.

Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 7pm on 1985kHz SSB on Monday. Thursday sees a club net from 8pm, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to a free channel. More information from David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757. 

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has daily nets from 8.10am on 145.400MHz and GB3CG, then on 28.450MHz from 8.40am. Tuesday sees a net from 8pm around 1950kHz. For details, email Jon, M0KGX, via Jon@.

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

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has its weekly net on GB3NB from 7.30pm on Monday. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

James, M1TES chairs a Monday and Thursday ‘Stay Safe Stay Alert’ net at 7.30pm via GB3YL, a repeater managed by the Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth Repeater Group. He has been overwhelmed by the support received with around 20 stations calling in each evening.

On Tuesday Camb-Hams has its net on GB3PI from 8pm. For details, see camb-.

On Wednesday Bath & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.250MHz FM from 7.30pm. Contact Paul, G4PDC, on 01761 412 994.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM, moving to Brandmeister DMR Talkgroup 23529 from around 8.40pm. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF@alphadene.co.uk.

On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a net beginning around 145.525MHz at 9pm for an hour or so of chat. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

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 Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on 144.725MHz FM from 8pm. For details, emailsecretary@.uk.

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

On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club has an open net from 7.30pm via GB3OY. Contact Colin, 2E1FQE, on 07973 350 421.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a net every evening from 9pm on 145.475MHz FM. Details from Matt, M3MMZ, on 0736 848 7996.

Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has a daily net on GB3ZB at from 10.30am. The weekly Zoom meeting is on Wednesday from 8pm and Friday sees a net from 8pm around 145.450MHz. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM, on 0777 629 2813.

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 net on 3.663MHz from 9.15pm. Saturday’s net is on 3.663MHz from 10am. Contact Kerry, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.

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

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

On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its net on GB3WR. Contact Andy, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.

NEWS FOR WALES

Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Sundays from noon around 3.703MHz. Friday sees an open net from 7pm on 144.575MHz FM. Live streams of both are at mw0mwz.co.uk/liveshack.php. Details from Rob, MW0CVT, via email to mw0cvt@.

Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has its 80m SSB net every Sunday from 2.30pm. There is a nightly open net on GB3FG from 8pm, and Wednesday sees a Fusion or FM net from 7.30pm on GB3CM. Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.

On Tuesday Barry Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 3.756MHz SSB. Details from Glyn, GW0ANA, via email to glyndxis@.

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