GB2RS News Script



GB2RS NEWS

Sunday the 15th of March 2020

The news headlines:

• Voting for the RSGB elections is now open

• NASA Mars rover has a name

• Coronavirus affects amateur radio events around the world

Voting for the RSGB elections is now open. The special web pages at agm have details of the Calling Notice, Resolutions, candidate statements and information about how to vote. Internet voting ends at 9am on Thursday the 23rd of April. RSGB Members can find their Membership number on the wrapper of the latest RadCom so use it to vote before you compost the wrapper.

The NASA Mars 2020 rover has a new name that captures the spirit of exploration, Perseverance submitted by a 13-year-old student from Virginia. Targeted for launch this July, this rover will search for signs of past microbial life on Mars. After landing in February 2021, it also will collect samples of Martian rocks and dust for a future Mars Sample Return mission to Earth.

The RSGB is, like all responsible organisations, following government advice about the Covid-19 virus. The Society is still planning to hold its AGM in Birmingham but is ready to change these plans as necessary if advice about public meetings is upgraded. We will, of course, keep Members informed so please do check our website and social media channels for updates.

The RSGB’s National Radio Centre welcomes individuals and large groups of people from across the world every week. With the increase in cases of coronavirus in the UK and other countries, the RSGB has taken the difficult decision to close the NRC temporarily from Wednesday 18 March. It will open as normal this weekend to run the ‘Build a radio’ events which are sold out, and the NRC will be open but without public access to the Radio Room on Monday and Tuesday. Whilst there aren’t any known cases of the virus at Bletchley Park or amongst the NRC staff and volunteers at this time, even with extra precautions it is no longer possible to guarantee the safety of NRC volunteers and visitors. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause those who have planned visits but we hope people will understand the decision in the current fast-moving situation.

Concerns over coronavirus and various advisories regarding travel and large group gatherings has prompted the cancellation of a popular international amateur meeting. The Visalia International DX Convention in California due to take place over the 12th to the 14th of April will no longer take place, see for the latest news.

Planning is underway for this year’s RSGB Convention that will take place from Friday the 9th to Sunday the 11th of October at Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The organising committee would like to receive your suggestions for this year’s lectures and workshops. Please feel free to email conference@.uk with your thoughts and ideas. If you are able to suggest a presenter, or a subject, for a lecture or workshop then so much the better. The RSGB Convention is generously sponsored by Martin Lynch & Sons.

Dayton Hamvention has named the recipients of its 2020 awards. Steve Franke, K9AN, Bill Somerville, G4WJS and Nobel Laureate Joe Taylor, K1JT have been awarded the Technical Achievement Award.

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station is celebrating the successful launch and docking of the SpaceX-20 commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. One payload on the flight is the ARISS Interoperable Radio System, which ARISS calls “the foundational element of the ARISS next-generation radio system” on the space station.

And now for the details of rallies and events for the coming week

Due to concerns raised over the Covoid-19 virus, many events in the forthcoming weeks are being cancelled or postponed. Please check before travelling to any event. We will keep you up to date with news on events as and when we receive details.

The committee of Wythall Radio Club have decided to cancel this year’s Wythall Hamfest, originally planned for today, the 15th of March.

The Dover ARC Hamzilla Radio Fest and Electronics Fair due to take place on the 29th of March has been postponed.

The CW Boot Camp at GM6NX Stirling due to take place on the 22nd of March and the 23rd annual GMDX Convention due to take place on the 4th of April have been postponed. New dates later in 2020 will be announced as the situation becomes clearer.

The Kempton Rally due to take place on the 19th of April is postponed until the 15th of November.

Please send details of your rally and event plans as soon as possible to radcom@.uk – we give you valuable publicity online, in RadCom and on GB2RS, all for free.

And now the DX news from 425 DX News and other sources

Nigel, G3TXF will be in Mauritius until the 27th of March using the callsign 3B8XF. He will take part in the Commonwealth Contest this weekend and will concentrate on 80 and 160m during the remainder of his visit. QSLs go via Club Log OQRS and logs will be uploaded to Logbook of The World.

Mike, VE7ACN will be active as CE0Y/VE7ACN from Easter Island, SA-001) between the 19th and the 30th of March. He will operate mainly CW on the 80 to 10m bands, plus 160 metres if local conditions allow. QSL via Club Log's OQRS, Logbook of The World or via VE7ACN.

A large team will be active on all bands and modes as DA0HEL from Helgoland Island, EU-127 between the 19th and 29th of March. In addition, they will also operate as DL0IH from nearby Helgoland Duene, where access is possible only between 0800 and 1500UTC. QSLs via DF6QC, direct or bureau.

Taka, JA8COE will be active as JA8COE/0 from Sado Island, AS-206 between the 19th and 23rd of March. He will operate mainly FT8 and CW. QSL via Club Log's OQRS, or via JA8COE either direct or bureau.

Andy, DK5ON will be active again as PJ2/DK5ON from Curacao, SA-099, from the 15th to the 31st of March. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8/FT4 on the 80 to 6m bands. QSL via Logbook of The World, Club Log's OQRS, or via home call either direct or bureau.

Now the special event news

GB0SPD, GB2SPD and GB4SPD are three special callsigns that will celebrate St Patrick's Day. The St Patrick's Day On The Air event will run from 1200UTC on the 16th of March until 1200UTC on the 18th of March. See for details.

It is 700 years since the first written mention of Dobruška, so the radio club in Dobruska plans to activate three occasional callsigns OL700DKA, OL700CO and OL700LTV to celebrate this event from March to December. There will be an award scheme in association with this event. More information at . Please use ClubLog OQRS to get QSL for connection with OL700xxx stations.

The Maine Bicentennial Special Event celebrates the 200th anniversary of Maine statehood between the 16th and the 22nd of March. Twelve special event callsigns will be active, plus three special locations that have historical significance. There will be an award scheme in association with this event see for more information.

Please send special event details to radcom@.uk as early as possible to get your event publicised here on GB2RS, in RadCom, and online.

Now the contest news

The longest running RSGB contest of them all is the Commonwealth Contest, formerly known as BERU. It ends its 24 hours run at 1000UTC today, the 15th. It’s CW only on the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands and the exchange is signal report and serial number.

Today, the 15th, the 2nd 70MHz Cumulative contest runs from 1000 to 1200UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Monday the second FT4 series contest will run from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using just the 3.5MHz band the exchange is your 4-character locator.

On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the band the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Thursday the 70MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the band the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Next weekend from 0200UTC on the 21st to 0200UTC on the 23rd, the BARTG HF RTTY contest takes place using the 3.5 to 28MHz bands. The exchange is signal report, serial number and time.

From 1200UTC on the 21st to 1200UTC on the 22nd, the Russian DX contest uses CW and SSB on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands. The exchange is signal report and serial number with Russian stations sending their Oblast code too.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 13th of March.

A new sunspot group, numbered AR 2758 and from upcoming Solar Cycle 25, appeared this week. The region was located in the Sun’s southeast quadrant, but had faded away by Thursday the 12th. This was the first numbered sunspot region to appear in over a month as solar activity continues on at very low levels.

Overall, the solar flux index remained at 70-71 with the geomagnetic Kp index being in the range zero to two, reflecting calm conditions.

Wednesday’s RSGB 80m CW Club Championship contest proved just how inactive the Sun is at the moment. The contest started quite well, but soon everyone was struggling to make contacts as the critical frequency dropped below 3MHz as measured by the Chilton ionosonde.

As a result, many contesters had to make do with QSOs with the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany as their higher-angle skip for local contacts failed to return to Earth.

Daytime critical frequencies have often struggled to exceed 5MHz in the morning and 5.5MHz in the afternoon, meaning 40m remains unsuitable for NVIS-type communications.

On DX, maximum usable frequencies over a 3,000km path have occasionally exceeded 21MHz in the daytime, but 18MHz has been more reliable.

Next week, NOAA has the solar flux index pegged at 70-72 with quiet geomagnetic conditions, apart from March 19 when the Kp index is forecast to rise to four, possibly due to a high-speed solar wind stream from a returning coronal hole.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

At last there is a signal in the forecast models for the return of some high pressure weather. After a prolonged period of windy and unsettled conditions, the first signs of a building high will come after this weekend as a ridge builds towards the southern UK from the Azores region.

Eventually a new high, building in colder air over northern Britain, will probably take over in the second half of the week. Either way, it's time to consider the chance of some Tropo conditions later in the week, which will make a welcome change.

It’s worth noting that the spring equinox is prime time for the possibility of aurora, so keep an eye out for high K indices as a ‘heads up’ for possible DX on the VHF bands.

The Moon’s declination is at its most negative on Tuesday, so the Moon only reaches 13 degrees above the horizon. This means that ground noise is in the antenna lobes for much of the Moon window.

Path losses are increasing throughout the week and 144MHz sky noise is very high for the next few days, so a poor week for EME.

With no major meteor showers due until the Lyrids at the end of April now, just keep looking for random meteor scatter QSOs around 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

The situation with the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. You should check before travelling that the activities announced here are taking place. This listing is correct as of 12 noon on Friday the 13th of March.

We start with clubs that have several events this week.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its net on 50.220MHz SSB from 8.30am today and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a club lunch booked with G3YJE with a slow Morse session around 3455kHz from 8pm. On Thursday there is a Constructors’ Exhibition. For details, email secretary@g5bk.uk,

Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a breakfast meeting today and next Sunday. On Tuesday there’s an evening meeting and Thursday sees the net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX@.

Rugby ATS has activities and contests today and next Sunday from 2pm to 6pm, and also on Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm. There is a daily net, Monday to Friday, on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Worksop Amateur Radio Society has club meetings with UKAC activities today, on Wednesday and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a datamodes evening. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.

On Monday Central Radio Amateur Circle has a club net at 7.30pm on 145.375MHz. On Saturday there’s a general meeting. More details by text to 0794 802 7994

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

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

Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class at 7pm followed by film night on Monday. On Wednesday the Foundation course continues and Friday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 145.325MHz. More information from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

On Monday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting and Wednesday sees a formal meeting. On Thursday there is a club net on GB3LS at 8pm. The club shack is open from 9am with various activities taking place, or just pop down for a coffee and a natter on Saturday. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Midland Amateur Radio Society has its net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.425MHz. Wednesday sees a general meeting with the shack on the air and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Friday they are watching the latest TX Factor video. For details, email Paul, G1SGZ at pr@.uk.

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On Friday there’s a club meeting at the shack. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.

South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is having a junk sale on Monday. On Tuesday it’s the club net from 6.45pm on 145.475 or 145.450MHz. For details, email Alan, M0OLT at snadarcsec@.

Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. Friday sees checking equipment in the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society Memories of an (almost!) ex regional rep with G3UKV. On Saturday there is a Train the Trainers session. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

Now to clubs with one event this week.

On Monday Stourbridge & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its Annual General Meeting. More information from John, M1EJG on 01562 700513.

On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz FM at 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488 for further details.

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

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a Military and Homemade Rigs night plus finishing the antenna project. For more information contact Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has an Internet video night. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

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

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is analysing contests. More from Stu, G4KUR, by email to solihullradioclub@

On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting. Details from Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

The situation with the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. You should check before travelling that the activities announced here are taking place. This listing is correct as of 12 noon on Friday the 13th of March.

We start with clubs that have more than one event this week.

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its net on 1.940MHz LSB from 11am today and next Sunday. Contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net today and next Sunday from 10.30am on 3,637kHz SSB. On Tuesday there’s a net from 8pm around 145.475MHz and Thursday sees an Introduction to the NanoVNA by Simon, M0YTH. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

Southport & District Amateur Radio Club has its 2m FM net today and next Sunday from 7.30pm. On Monday there is a general meeting that will include the AGM. Contact Brian Woods, M0SSN, on 0777 169 5525.

Wakefield & District Radio Society runs the Memorial Open Net on 144.600MHz FM today and every Sunday from 10.15am, just after the local 2m GB2RS News broadcast, in memory of club members who have become Silent Key. Friday is an on the air evening at 7pm. Details from Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.

Stockport Radio Society has a C4FM Fusion net 144.725MHz 7.30-8.30pm on Monday. On Tuesday there is a Morse class at 7pm followed by a radio night. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

Halifax & District ARS meets at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Mytholmroyd, from 7pm on Tuesday. On Wednesday there is an open net on GB3HD from 7pm and on Thursday there is a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Contact Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society is on the air and continues its Intermediate course on Tuesday. Wednesday is preparation for the antenna refurbishment taking place on Saturday and Thursday sees the regular ATV on-air & construction evening. Details from Bill Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.

York Radio Club has its net on 145.450MHz from 8pm on Wednesday. Thursday sees a club night with training from 8pm and Friday is a practical session on surface mount soldering. For details email Christopher at crouse257@.

Now to clubs with one event this week.

On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has a demonstration of equipment in the club shack at 7.30pm. More Nancy, G7UUR on 0799 076 0920.

On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a construction night. Details from Greg, M0TXX by email to info@gx4mws.uk.

On Tuesday Bury Radio Society has a construction night building club stand for NARSA rally on the 26th of April. More from Peter, G0GPH, by email to mail@.uk

On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a DMR evening looking at how to Install/update DMR software with Graham, G7NEH and Glenn, M6GHP. Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

On Wednesday Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has a surplus sale with check in from 7pm and the sale starts at 8pm. More from Gerald, G3SDY on 01484 602 905.

On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is holding a Radio Question Time. Details from John, M6BHP, on 0798 000 3293.

On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has a PIC group meeting. More information from Peter, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.

On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre has a club night with Foundation & Intermediate training. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 01912 371 729.

On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a club night and training evening from 7pm. Details are at .

On Thursday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night getting on the air. More from Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.

On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society meets from 8pm at The Old Silent Inn, Stanbury. Details from Geoff, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.

On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a shack meeting. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.

On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

The situation with the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. You should check before travelling that the activities announced here are taking place. This listing is correct as of 12 noon on Friday the 13th of March.

On Tuesday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be running a special event station for St Patricks Day. The shack will be open all day, come and play radio or listen out for GB0PDY on HF, VHF, UHF & DMR. More information by email from muarc.secretary@yahoo.co.uk

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

The situation with the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. You should check before travelling that the activities announced here are taking place. This listing is correct as of 12 noon on Friday the 13th of March.

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, the CW Boot Camp at GM6NX Stirling due to take place on the 22nd of March and the 23rd annual GMDX Convention due to take place on the 4th of April have been postponed. New dates later in 2020 will be announced as the situation becomes clearer.

Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society club has a meeting from 10am to 2pm today and next Sunday. Thursday sees a club night. For details, email secretary@

On Monday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club has a net operating evening and Saturday sees a club meeting and social evening. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.

On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has an activity and training night. Contact Len, GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo@.

On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.

On Tuesday Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society has an evening planning the surplus sale. More from Paul, GM8HWZ, on 07967171189.

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has its usual Solder Group meeting with a technical evening with licence training. Following on from last Friday’s programme change, this Friday is a Hands-On evening. Details are at wosars.club.

On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding the AGM of the Grampian Repeater Group. Contact Fred, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.

On Thursday Lomond Radio Club is having a club night. Detail from Barrie, GM4HEL, by email to gm0kzx@

On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a night on the air. Information from Clive, GM4FZH, by email to info@

On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a club night. Please check club website for updates or speak to Derek, MM0OVD, on 0744 793 1941.

On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is holding a construction night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.

On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club night, tuition and radio operations. Detail from

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

The situation with the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. You should check before travelling that the activities announced here are taking place. This listing is correct as of 12 noon on Friday the 13th of March.

On Sunday Radio Society of Harrow continues its Intermediate course in the shack and there is a club net from 2pm on 145.350MHz. Tuesday sees a breakfast meeting at 9.30am at the Carpenters Park Garden Centre and there’s more Intermediate course work on Thursday. Next Sunday, the 22nd there is an outdoor event from the Old Redding car park from 2 to 5pm. Details from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@.

Worthing & District Amateur Radio has its 80m net today and next Sunday from 7.30am. On Monday there’s a net on 2m from 7.30pm. Tuesday sees a talk from 8pm and on Thursday there’s a net on 40m from 11am. For details, email chairman@.uk.

On Tuesday 17 March

Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM on Tuesday, although they suggest you check before visiting. On Thursday the 2m FM net is at 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. Saturday sees an Essex 2m activity afternoon from 1 to 5pm. Details from Dave, M5ABP, by email to acorns@taarc.co.uk.

Now to clubs with one event this week.

On Monday Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club has a talk on Big New Radio Telescopes by Paul, G4CSD. More information from Alan, G3UQW, on 01256 883838.

On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is looking at Working the Easy Satellites with G4XDU. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to ebytronics@.

On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has an activity night in the Danbury Village hall and on Tuesday there’s a club net on GB3ER at 8pm. Further details from Jon, M0KGX, by email to Jon@.

On Monday Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at . Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net at 8pm on145.275MHz. Rod, G4SPS, can supply more details by email to rod.g4sps@.

On Monday Surrey Radio Contact Club have a Fix-it, move-it-on, skills and advice night including a social chat. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net at 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Tuesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on HF Noise Cancelling by G8MNY. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

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

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club net at 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and moves to DMR on the Brandmeister Talkgroup 23529 at around 8.40pm. Information from David, M0XDF, by email to M0XDF@Alphadene.co.uk.

On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio has a talk on The History of Portsmouth part 2 by Andrew Negus. Chris, G7MFR, can tell you more on 0781 749 8772.

On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a talk on SDRs by John, G4ABQ. Contact Chris, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.

On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has an FM net on 145.275MHz at 8.30am and a CW net on 144.060MHz at 7pm. More from Tom, M6ONX, by email to secretary@sars.club.

On Thursday Bittern DX Group club has a net starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. More from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.

On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society has its Annual Construction Contest. Details from Dave, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.

On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. More information from David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.

On Friday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net at 7.30pm on 433.450MHz then QSY to the GB3IW Repeater. Details from Rod, G4SPS, by email to rod.g4sps@.

On Friday Harwell Amateur Radio Society has a club net on 1.845MHz at 8.30pm and on 3.710MHz at 8.45pm. More from John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.

On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Rod, G0ERS about GB4HMS and HMS Warrior. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night and table-top sale. Details from Stella, M6ZRJ, by email to m6zrj@.uk

On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. Further information from Colin, 2E1FQE, on 07973 350 421.

On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a TARGet Nite with hands-on radio. Contact Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.

On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a talk and demonstration on Operating the QO-100 Satellite Using a Single Dish With Dual Band Feed by G0MRF. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495 for further information.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

The situation with the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. You should check before travelling that the activities announced here are taking place. This listing is correct as of 12 noon on Friday the 13th of March.

Torbay Amateur Radio Society Club has a net on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12 noon today and next Sunday. On Monday there are nets on 3.663MHz at 10.30am, 1.982MHz at 8pm and 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. Wednesday nets are on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 3.663MHz at 10.30am. On Friday the club meets at 7.30pm followed by a club net on 3.663MHz at 9.15pm. On Saturday the club net is on 3.663MHz at 10am. Details from Kerry Knight, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.

On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has a club night. More from M0JOG, on 07500 668 674.

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

On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club has a social evening. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.

On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a talk on Maths and Navigation by Professor Chris Budd OBE, G4NBG. Contact Andy, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471 for further details.

On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society has a talk on Building the QRP Labs Transceiver QCX Kit by Matthew, M0NJX. More information from Chris, M0TCH, by email to info@.uk.

NEWS FOR WALES

The situation with the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. You should check before travelling that the activities announced here are taking place. This listing is correct as of 12 noon on Friday the 13th of March.

Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has a club net on the 80m band, SSB at 2.30pm today and next Sunday. On Tuesday it’s the club AGM and on Friday there’s a talk on Getting going on 23cm on a Limited Budget by GW4JQP. Details from Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.

On Monday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society has Foundation training taking place. More from Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.

On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club has a talk on Getting onto 472kHz with John, GW3VVC. Further details from Simon, MW0NWM, by email to darc.secretary@gmx.co.uk

On Thursday Newport Amateur Radio Society is looking at the Icom 7851. More from Ross, GW3NWS, on 01633 880 146.

On Thursday North Wales Amateur Radio Group has a talk on Digital Working by Matin, 2WONKS. Go to for more information.

On Thursday North Wales Radio Society has a technical topic evening. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.

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