GB2RS News Script



GB2RS NEWS

Sunday the 7th of June 2020

The news headlines:

• Join Tonight @ 8 on Monday

• Respond to Ofcom EMF consultation

• IARU paper on digital device noise

As another part of its national ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS, the RSGB is launching a new series of bi-weekly live webinars. The series is called Tonight @ 8 and will start on Monday the 15th of June. The webinars will be live-streamed each week, allowing you to watch the presentations and ask questions online. They will cover a range of topics so whether you’ve just gained your Foundation licence, are looking for something new to try, or simply want to be up to date with the latest amateur radio ideas and technology, there will be something for everyone. The Society will release the live-stream details next week but in the meantime you can find out more about the first four webinars on the special Tonight @ 8 web page, webinars.

Now is the last chance to submit your response to the Ofcom consultation on Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields, or EMF, to meet the closing date of the 12th of June. The RSGB’s own response to the Ofcom Consultation has been added ahead of this deadline to the EMF page at .uk/emf. In summary, the RSGB appreciates the need for the ICNIRP guidelines but cannot support the proposals from Ofcom that are onerous. It is felt that the proposals could result in double regulation and are not proportionate to the risk. Instead, the RSGB recommends a more appropriate change to the existing amateur licence conditions referencing the 2020 ICNIRP Guidelines. The RSGB will also prepare its own guidance and training to help amateurs follow these ICNIRP guidelines.

IARU EMC specialists Tore Worren, LA9QL and Martin Sach, G8KDF have submitted a paper to CISPR concerning the increasing impact of multiple digital devices on the noise levels in the radio spectrum. The paper was considered at the CISPR Steering Committee in late May, and adopted for circulation to CISPR National Committee for comment as a Committee Draft, with a view to it becoming a CISPR Report. The IARU hopes that the result of this will be amendments to the way in which standards are developed, to recognise the need to properly consider the cumulative impact of multiple devices.

It is great to see amateur radio still being profiled on the wider media as the momentum of our ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign with the NHS continues to grow. This week RSGB Board Director Mike Bruce; Region 11 Representative Dean Brice; and Warrington Amateur Radio Club were all featured – go to the RSGB’s media coverage web page to find the links: gota2c-media. Thank you to everyone who is showing their support by getting on the air, caring for other radio amateurs and trying new aspects of amateur radio. More details about the campaign and stories from clubs and radio amateurs can be seen on the RSGB website at gota2c.

One from the history books now. On the 14th of June 1959 Leon Ward, G5NF made an AM contact with I1KDB in Naples using the 144MHz band. Leon was based in Fareham, Surrey, at IO91OF. At that time, it was a new World Record for that band, at 1084 miles. In January 2020, the record was set at 2963 miles in a contact between D41CV and GM0EWX.

The first Youngsters On The Air online session took place on the 28th of May. The successful session gathered more than 500 viewers from almost all of the continent. If you didn’t have the chance to join the live event or just want to see all of it again, you can watch the recording of the event on the YouTube channel .

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.

The Royal Air Force Air Cadets is pleased to announce that the next Exercise Blue Ham will be held on the MoD 5MHz shared band over the weekend of the 6th and 7th of June. There are plenty of callsigns available for amateurs to contact over the period of the exercise using both SSB voice and datamodes. Details can be found at .uk/exercise-blue-ham.

Due the coronavirus situation, the GB1SCW special event station will no longer be held at the National Coast Watch station in Shoreham by Sea on the 7th of June. To make a presence and celebrate the work of Coastal Communities, members of Worthing and District Amateur Radio Club can call from their own station locations.

GB100MZX will be operated by Chelmsford ARS to celebrate the landmark broadcast made by Dame Nellie Melba on the 15th of June 1920 and will be on air between the 13th and 20th of June. MZX was the callsign of the 1920 15kW Marconi transmitter at Marconi New Street Works in Chelmsford, Essex where it happened.

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.

As previously announced, the RSGB confirms that this weekend’s National Field Day event has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation. The 144MHz Backpackers contest scheduled for next Sunday, the 14th, is also cancelled.

The SEANET contest ends its 24 hours run at 1200UTC on the 7th. Using CW and SSB on the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The UK Microwave Group Low Band contest runs from 1000 to 1600UTC today, the 7th of June. Using all modes on the 1.3, 2.3 and 3.4GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Tuesday the 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1955UTC. It is followed by the all-mode 432MHz UK Activity Contest. The exchange for both is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday the 80m Club Championships CW leg runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.

Also on Wednesday is the UK EI Contest Club Summer Series, running from 1800 to 1900UTC. Using FT4 only on the 80m band, the exchange is your 6-character locator.

On Thursday the 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Next weekend from 1200 UTC on the 13th to 1800UTC on the 14th, the IARU ATV contest is on the 432MHz and up bands. The exchange is picture report, serial number, your four digit code and locator.

The World Wide South America Contest runs from Saturday 1500UTC on the 13th to 1500UTC on the 14th. It’s CW only on the 80 to 10m contest bands, with full rules at

The Practical Wireless 2m QRP contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC next Sunday, the 14th. It’s phone only on the 2m band, with an exchange of signal report, serial number and locator.

EIDXG is running a Summer Challenge as a fun event from the 1st of June to the 30th of August. Simply work as many unique DXCCs, CQ Worked all Zones, participating EIDXG members and 32 Irish counties as possible. Full information at sc2020

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.

And finally, join the fun of the next round of RSGB Hope QSO Party on weekdays. See hf.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 5th of June.

Well, the excitement of Sporadic-E propagation continued last week. There were extensive openings on 20 to 10 metres, which resulted in very short-skip openings at times. Paul, GM4ULS in Perth reports working lots of G stations on the South Coast of England on 20 metres on Wednesday and the skip ran as short as a QSO into Northampton. He said, “At about 1320UTC the short skip lengthened slightly, and I began to attract stations in France and Belgium.” This just goes to show that Sporadic-E can affect all the higher HF bands. It is often seen on ionogram plots as flat reflections from the E layer about 95-100km, and a critical frequency of more than 10MHz. It often blocks signals from reaching the F2 layer, leaving gaps in the critical frequency plots on Propquest.co.uk.

There has also been some F2-layer propagation around. Paul, GM4ULS also worked Jim, E51JD in the South Pacific on 20 metres on Thursday at 0634UTC. Jim featured in last week's report as well.

The promised active sunspot region that was supposed to rotate into Earth’s view last week didn’t amount to much, but another sunspot group, numbered 2765, has subsequently appeared. It is a sign that sunspot cycle 25 is starting to crank up. The solar X-Rays from this Cycle 25 spot appeared to be fairly stable on Thursday, but that could change.

Next week NOAA predicts the solar flux index will remain around 70. The Sun may also remain quite quiet geomagnetically due to a lack of coronal holes and NOAA has the Kp index pegged at two all week. Hopefully the Sporadic-E season will continue giving plenty of short-skip and multi-hop activity on HF.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

The present shift of focus to unsettled weather has now taken place and from now through next week, the general theme is for this showery weather type to remain with us. This will mean that rain scatter is a good mode of choice for the microwave bands. Make use of the various radar displays to see where the nearest reflecting storms might be.

Tropo will be a rarity during this period, although there are signs of high pressure to the northwest of Britain later next week and one model even suggests a new high forming over the country next weekend, but it's at a long lead time and much could change before then.

Now onto Sporadic-E, which has produced stunning results recently. Although it's taken a step back, as I write this on Wednesday, I’m sure other good days are out there for us during the next week, and there will be plenty of jet streams on the charts to provide the triggers. Check the bands mid-morning and late afternoon or early evening for signs of activity and you should catch most of the openings.

The Moon is at minimum declination today, the 7th, and the consequent Moon peak elevation is accompanied by very high 144MHz sky temperatures. Unfortunately, we are now entering a period of the lunar cycle where low path losses start to coincide with low declination. This continues to get worse until July 2022, when apogee, that’s highest loss, coincides with maximum declination. Perigee and highest declination don’t coincide again until May 2026.

June continues to be an active time for meteor scatter operations, and the daytime Areitids shower peaks today.

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

We start with the sad news that long-time GB2RS Newsreader Geoff Dover, G4AFJ passed away on Thursday the 28th of May. His voice will be sadly missed.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 7pm on 14.550MHz. There are open nets on 145.575MHz FM on Wednesday from 7.30pm and on Thursday from 8pm. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets from 8.10am on GB3CG and 145.400MHz, then from 8.40am on 28.45MHz. Tuesday sees slow Morse around 3540kHz from 8pm. For details, email secretary@g5bk.uk.

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

Lincoln Short-Wave Club has daily Fusion nets, starting at 2pm on GB3LM then QSYing to a clear frequency. Tuesday sees the club net from 9.30am on GB3LM. On Wednesday from 7.30pm there’s an e-meeting via Zoom. Thursday sees a club net on GB3LM from about 8pm. Contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

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

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.

Rugby ATS has a weekday net on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am. Tuesday sees the CW net on 144.070MHz from 4.30pm. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Telford & District ARS 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 and Friday see a net on 3.657MHz SSB from 8.45pm. On Wednesday there’s a net on 144.600MHz FM from 8pm. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

Wythall Radio Club has a net today, on Wednesday and next Sunday from 8pm on GB3WL and/or 145.225MHz. More information from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.

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.

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

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.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday starting on 145.250MHz at 7.30pm. Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@.

On Monday RAF Waddington ARC has a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm, but also invites all amateurs to monitor local repeaters for those in lockdown or isolating. Instead of the usual meeting, Friday may see 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, with 144.775MHz FM also monitored on Thursday. 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 later to 80m SSB. On Friday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has nets on Monday and Wednesday from 8pm, beginning on GB3TA. Details form Robbie, G0GUH, on 0779 457 6938.

Central Radio Amateur Circle has a meeting on their Zello channel from 7pm on Wednesday. Saturday sees a net from 12.30pm on 145.375MHz. For details, text 0794 802 7994.

South Notts Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 7pm around 145.400MHz with a roundup of club news plus a quiz. For details, email secretary@.uk.

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

On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society has a virtual coffee morning from11am to 1pm 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. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424465.

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 145.350MHz. For details, email chairman@wolverhaptonars.co.uk.

Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Thursday 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 Leicester Radio Society has a net on 145.325MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has a net around 145.300MHz from 7.30pm. This frequency is also monitored by members during the day. Contact Graham, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has morning nets at 9.30am on 145.575MHz. Wednesday sees a Zoom meeting with a talk by Colin, G6MXL on his DXpedition to the Isles of Scilly. Contact Gerald, G3SDY, on 01484 602 905.

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday on 1.940MHz from 11am. For details. email g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk.

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

The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society has a net around 3.715MHz from 9.30am every Sunday, followed by a net on the GB3IM repeater network from 11.30am after the GB2RS News. There is a net on Wednesdays from 7.30pm via the GB3IM repeater network. Contact Andy, GD1MIP by email to info@iomars.im.

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

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

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.

Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running daily open nets from 10am around 145.350MHz. Today and next Sundays also see open nets from 9am around 145.425MHz and from 2pm around 145.400MHz. There’s a Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 8pm. Friday sees an open net from 2pm around 145.425MHz and on Saturday there’s an open net from 9am around 145.425MHz. 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.

Hull & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday from 7pm around 145.325MHz. Thursday sees a net from 8.30pm around 145.325MHz. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 0794 464 8924.

Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a digital net on Monday from 7.30pm on GB7CY. Friday sees a net from 8pm on 145.5625MHz FM. Details are at .

Halifax & District ARS 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.

Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society has its club 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 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 and Friday. Wednesday sees a virtual meeting via Zoom. Details via email to info@.uk.

Stockport Radio Society has a net on Tuesday from 7.30pm on 51.550MHz FM. Thursday sees a net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

Angel of the North Amateur Radio 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.

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

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.

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 see a CW net on 144.295MHz from 7pm and 145.450MHz FM at 7.30pm. Contact Derek, MM0OVD, on 0744 793 1941.

Dundee ARC has a net on Sundays and Wednesdays via GB3AG from 7.30pm. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.

Glenrothes & District Radio Club has open nets on Monday to Saturday from 10am on 3.790MHz. Tuesday and Thursday see Morse classes from 7.20pm on 145.425MHz. 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 chat on TG23550 from 8pm and Friday sees a Zello net on the club channel from 7.30pm, moving later to 2m FM. Details are at .

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a net on Wednesday from 8pm on 433.425MHz. On Friday there’s a net on 145.425MHz from 8pm. Details are at wosars.club.

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

On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society has it net from 8pm on 145.575MHz & GB7BI or GB7II slot 1 475. For details, email InvernessRadioSociety@.

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

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

Horsham Amateur Radio Club has daily nets from 11am on 144.725MHz FM. More info at .uk.

Bedford and District Amateur Radio Club runs a daily net from 2pm around 3.748MHz. Saturday, Sunday and Thursday see 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. On Saturday the G0DLH Memorial net runs from 8am around 3.748MHz or 7.068MHz. Contact andy.nehan@.

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 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, accompanied by an open net on 1.920MHz, also from 7pm. 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.

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

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@.

Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has daily nets around 145.400MHz from 2pm. Monday sees a net on from 8pm around 1.980MHz and on Tuesday around 145.400MHz from 8pm. Details by email to 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 narrow FM. Details from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@.

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@.

Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 7pm on 1985kHz SSB on Sundays. 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. 

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. On Thursday there’s a net on 28.078MHz JS8 digital from 10am and on 70.300MHz 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.

Edgware & District Radio Society runs a weekday open net from 3pm, starting on 145.500MHz FM. On Monday there’s a net from 9.30pm around 1985kHz. Thursdays see a net from 9pm on 50.140MHz. For details, see g3asr.co.uk.

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.

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 7.30pm via GN3NB. On Wednesday, the NARC Live! show is at 7.30pm on its Facebook page and BATC stream. Details are at .

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@.

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

On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on GB3DA. Details from Jon, M0KGX, via email to jon@.

On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on 145.225MHz FM, Details from Terry, G1FBW, on 0798 607 0040.

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

On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net from 8pm around 145.525MHz. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

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

On Thursday Hilderstone Radio Society has a net from 7pm on GB3EK, and club members are invited to maintain a listening watch on GB3EK from 7pm each night to help anyone needing assistance or a chat. For details, email secretary@.

On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has an online talk by Richard Banester, G4CDN on 2m weak signal ionoscatter as per his RSGB Convention 2019 lecture. For details, email Tom, M0LTE, via tom@m0lte.uk.

On Tuesday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has a net from 8pm via GB3PI or Zoom. For details, email publicity@.uk.

On Friday 12 June 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.

On Friday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a net from 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. For details, email acorns@taarc.co.uk.

On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a Jitsi meeting, supplemented by a net on 145.375MHz FM and/or 28.395MHz SSB. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

We start with some good news: birthday greetings to Roy, G3FYX, who will be 90 years old tomorrow, the 8th of June. He has been licensed for more than 70 years and we wish him our heartiest congratulations.

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.

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.

North Bristol Amateur Radio Club members will be monitoring the local repeaters from around 6.30pm every night. There will be nets on GB3BS on Wednesdays from 8pm, and on Fridays on GB3AC from 7pm, which transfers to GB3BS at 7.30pm. Saturday sees the 950 Net, which takes place on Talk Group 950 Time Slot 1 from 7pm. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd@.

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. Wednesday sees a Fusion 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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