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Sunday the 4th of October 2020

The news headlines:

• RSGB releases video series

• Latest Online Convention & Colloquium news

• Exercise Blue Ham cancelled

The RSGB has just launched a series of videos to help the thousands of people who have taken their Foundation exam via remote invigilation whilst being unable to take the practical assessments. The full 30-minute video highlights six practical skills and each segment stands alone rather than being part of a single ‘story’ through the video. As well as this whole video, the Society has published the different segments as separate short videos to make it easier to go back to just one or two parts again. The RSGB is grateful to the clubs and individual radio amateurs who have created other available online training resources. With the launch of these videos, the Society is now pleased to add to the resources that new licensees have available to them. The RSGB would also like to thank Bob and Nick from TX Factor who worked with the Society on these videos. You can watch the videos on the Society’s website at foundation-practicals.

During the online RSGB Convention for 2020, you will be able to enjoy some excellent lectures. On Saturday the 10th of October, the RSGB will be presenting two online streams for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are new to the hobby, just returning or experienced there will be something to interest you. We start the day with a message from the RSGB President, Dave Wilson, M0OBW, followed by a talk from Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ from Elecraft before splitting into two streams, An introduction to… and Learn more about…. There’s the opportunity to ask questions and details of how to do this is on the website. You can find out more about the whole day of lectures at .uk/convention. We look forward to seeing you next Saturday, the 10th, whether you can join us for the whole day or just parts of it.

Like the RSGB Convention, the AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2020 will also be online this year. Taking place on Sunday 11th of October, there will be a lecture stream from 11am to 4pm. You can find out more at colloquium. The registration URL is .

In line with the latest government guidelines and to protect the health of the Cadets and adult volunteers, all Cadet face-to-face activity is still currently suspended, therefore the organisers have had to make the decision to cancel Exercise Blue Ham-3 that was programmed for mid-October. They appreciate the effort and support that all the amateurs give the exercise and say that as soon as they can return to some form of face to face activity, they will organise another Blue Ham.

The Bath Based Distance Learning team are restarting their courses. The first new BBDL course will be for the Intermediate level, running from November 2020 to March 2021. To register your interest, contact the Team Leader, Steve, G0FUW, via email to g0fuw@tiscali.co.uk. The new BBDL Full level course will follow on from the Intermediate course running from March to July. A further announcement will be made in the New Year when that course is ready for enrolment.

Chippenham & District ARC is now running an online Foundation course. Since the Covid-19 outbreak, they have switched to online training via live hosted training sessions. If you are interested in future courses, you can contact the club via their website at chippenhamradio.club.

The W4CHA/B beacon in locator square EL88 is active again and on 50.0796MHz. The beacon outputs 2W to a dipole 53 metres above sea level.

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.

PJ4TEN will be active during October to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bonaire becoming a special municipality of the Netherlands and a new DXCC entity. The rules for the award can be found on the PJ4TEN page.

Hannes, OE1SGU will be active as OE1990SGU between the 1st and the 31st of October to celebrate his 30th anniversary in amateur radio. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or via OE1SGU either direct or via the bureau.

Now the DX news

A team will be active as JW4O from the JW5E club station in Svalbard, EU-026, from the 8th to the 12th of October. The main goal of the operators is to participate in the SSB leg of the Scandinavian Activity Contest on the 10th and 11th of October.

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.

This weekend the IARU 432-245GHz contest ends its 24-hour run at 1400UTC today, the 4th of October. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Oceania DX SSB contest ends its 24-hour run at 0800UTC today, the 4th of October. Using the 1.8 to 28MHz contest bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The Worked All Britain DX Contest takes place today, the 4th of October, from 0500 to 2300UTC. Using SSB only on the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB area.

The DX Contest takes place today, the 4th, from 0500 to 2300UTC. Using CW and SSB on the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The Portable Operations Challenge ends at 2359UTC today, the 4th of October. Participants choose their own 8-hour window within the 48-hour weekend. Details can be found at challenge.

On Monday, the 80m Autumn Series runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. It’s CW only and the exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Tuesday the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC, followed by the all mode 144MHz UK Activity Contest from 1900 to 2130UTC. The exchange for both is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday, the UK EI Contest Club 80m contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. It’s SSB only and the exchange is your 6-character locator.

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

The Oceania DX CW contest runs for 24 hours next weekend from 0800UTC on the 10th to 0800UTC on the 11th. Using the 1.8 to 28MHz bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

Next Sunday, the 11th, the IRTS 40m Counties contest runs from 1200 to 1400UTC. Using CW and SSB the exchange is signal report and serial number, with GI and EI stations also sending their County.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 2nd of October.

We had yet another week with zero sunspots and poor conditions. Matter from a solar coronal hole pushed the Kp index to six late on Sunday the 27th with corresponding detrimental effects on the ionosphere. The solar wind stream climbed to above 600km/s with the Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field periodically pointing south. This meant that the solar wind could more easily couple with the Earth’s magnetic field, allowing matter to enter the ionosphere.

Maximum useable frequencies struggled to get past 14MHz on Monday while the geomagnetic storm continued. In fact, it took until Thursday for conditions to subside and even then the Kp index fluctuated between two and three.

But there was DX to be had, especially for paths that didn’t pass through the poles. Laurie, G3UML reported working Kamil, S79KW and Ravi, S79VU in the Seychelles on 20m SSB on Tuesday afternoon. And Carl, HS0ZOA in Thailand was also heard on 20m around the same time. This bodes well for HF over the coming month, which should see HF conditions improve thanks to a change in the ionospheric chemistry as we move from summer to autumn.

Next week NOAA predicts a solar flux index of 70, representing zero sunspots. There is always a chance that something could appear over the next seven days, but activity still remains quiet.

Geomagnetic conditions are predicted to be quiet, with very little coronal hole activity. A maximum Kp index of two is indicated, at least until Sunday the 11th when it could climb to three.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

We have another week of predominantly unsettled and, at times, wet and windy weather coming up, so Tropo will be hard to find. The weekend offers a slow-moving area of low pressure over the country and although it eventually edges away to the east by midweek, it could give some very windy weather and certainly periods of heavy rain. So rain scatter on the GHz bands is the mode of choice once again.

A brief ridge of high pressure may transit the country on Wednesday and Thursday for a touch of Tropo, but will soon be replaced by another slow-moving low over the country by the end of the week and a return of rain scatter conditions.

Time to fire up the EME kit again as we have positive Moon declination peaking on Friday giving long Moon visibility windows. Path losses are high and we are more than a week from perigee, but 144MHz sky temperatures are low to moderate all week.

October is a busy month for meteor scatter enthusiasts, with three meteor showers this week alone. The largest, the Draconids with a zenithal hourly rate of 10 on Thursday, the Southern Taurids with a ZHR of five on Saturday and the Delta Aurigids with a ZHR of two next Sunday. For more details of these showers, and other VHF related information look at the excellent Make more miles on VHF website, mmmonvhf.de.

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. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 11am on 14.055MHz. Subject to Covid-19, a club night is planned for Wednesday and Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 145.575MHz. Contact Barry, M0ISZ, on 01283 540570.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has Morse training on Sundays from 8pm on 144.060MHz, on Monday from 7.30pm on 3542kHz and from 8.15pm on 3555kHz. Tuesday sees the club net from 8pm on GB3ER and on Thursday there’s a Skype-based Morse class. 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.

South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club plans a meeting on Monday. The club net is on Tuesday from 7pm on 145.450MHz. Details via email to snadarcsec@.

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

Wythall Radio Club has a net on Sundays and Thursdays from 8pm on 145.225MHz. Tuesday and Saturday see virtual meetings from 8.30pm. More information from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.

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 a net from 7pm 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 145.300MHz from 7.30pm on Monday and on 145.325MHz from 7.30pm on Friday. More information from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

Midland Amateur Radio Society has open nets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7.30pm on 145.425MHz. Wednesday also sees a Zoom meeting. 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.

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

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 7.30pm, starting on 145.250MHz. Covid-19 permitting, a meeting is planned on Wednesday from 7.30pm at Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club. Details from Robert, via email to rob2e0zap@.

Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has nets on Monday and Wednesday from 8pm that begin on GB3TH. Details from Robbie, G0GUH, on 0779 457 6938.

Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has its net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.275MHz FM. Contact Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

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

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 later. On Friday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Wednesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club has its net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

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

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting 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 days see a CQ and brew from about 2.30pm on 70.450MHz. On Tuesday there’s net from 7.30pm around 70.450MHz. Details from 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. A club night is listed for Tuesday from 6.30pm, under social distancing conditions. 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 DMR net via GB7MR TG9 S2 from 9.30am and a C4FM simplex net beginning at 8pm on 144.6125MHz. Wednesday and Friday see nets from 8pm beginning on 145.500MHz FM. Details from Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.

Stockport Radio Society has a daily CW net at 4pm around 3.564MHz. On Monday there’s a talk from 7.30pm via Webex on practical meteor scatter by Carsten, G0SYP. Tuesday sees a net from 7.30pm around 145.375MHz and on Thursday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 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 on 145.425MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur club has a digital-only net on Monday via GB7CY from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a net from 7.30pm via GB3CD. Details are at .uk.

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.

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

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

East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club plans to meet for a social pint and chat on Friday. 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.

NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club continues its run of Tuesday night open lectures via Zoom. For the Zoom details email Dave, 2I0SJV via dcparkinson@. Previous lectures are available at muarcmedia.

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.

The Viking Amateur Radio Net runs daily from 5 to 6am on 3.770MHz. Details on their Facebook page.

Ayr Amateur Radio Group has daily nets on 7.035MHz ± at 10.15am moving to 7.065MHz and 145.450MHz at 10.30am with CW on 144.295MHz at 7.30pm. Sundays sees a CW net on 144.295MHz from 7pm and 145.450MHz FM at 7.30pm. Contact Derek, MM0OVD on 07447 931 941.

Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 2pm around 3.720MHz SSB, moving after to around 3.540MHz for a CW net. On Tuesday there’s a net on 145.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Contact Len, GM0ONX at 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. Friday sees the club Zello chat from 7.30pm, which later moves to 2m. Details are at .

Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club has a Sunday net from 7.30pm on GB3DG, which usually moves to Zoom around 8pm. On Thursday the net is on GB3DG from 7pm. The daily RAYNET net is on GB3DG at noon. See .

Today and next Sunday Dundee Amateur Radio Club has an open net via GB3AG from 7.30pm. There is a Zoom talk on SOTA on Tuesday. Subject to restrictions, a Beyond Exams SOTA activity is planned for next Saturday and Sunday. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU on 0776 370 8933.

West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a daily net on the club’s Zello channel and 145.425MHz at 11.30am. There’s an SSTV net at 12 noon today on 144.500 FM and also the return of the net in the Dumbarton area on the MB7IBH gateway at 8pm with details from MM3DDQ. On Wednesday a net runs from 8pm on 433.425MHz. Friday sees a net on 145.425MHz from 8pm. Please see wosars.club at for details of all known club nets compiled by Regional Rep Tony, MM0TMZ.

Stirling and District ARS has a web presentation today on YouTube as well as a net on GB3FE. There’s a net on GB3FE and 145.550MHz on Mondays from 7pm and on Thursdays on 145.550MHz. For details, email secretary@.

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

Glenrothes & District Radio Club has open nets on Monday to Saturday at 10am on 3.790MHz. On Tuesday and Thursday nets are on 145.425MHz at 7.20pm. Morse training is available. Contact Tam on 07753 526 498.

Paisley Amateur Radio Club has a net from 8pm on144.550MHz and Zello on Monday. Tuesday sees the club using DMR room 4415 at 8pm. On Thursday there’s a net on 144.550MHz and the Zello channel from 7.30pm.

On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a net. Wednesday sees a net on DMR Scotland channel TG23550 from 2000. Contact Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.

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

Also on Wednesday the Lothians 4x4 sponsored net takes place on RAYNET channel 145.275 details from MM0RMY.

The Lomond Club will be using MB7IBH on 144.9625MHz in the Dumbarton area from 7.30pm on Thursday. Contact Barrie, GM4HEL at gm0kzx@.

On Friday Strathclyde Park Amateur Radio Club runs a net from 7.30pm on 145.400MHz, and also on the BATC channel from 8pm. Contact Bill, MM0SFB.

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.

We start with news of Regional Representative vacancies for RSGB Region 122 in Norfolk and Region 124, East Essex. If you live in or close to these areas and would be interested in joining the RSGB Regional Team, please email RR12@.uk for more information.

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

Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on Sundays from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Programme information is at BADARS.co.uk.

Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 10.30am that settles on 145.275MHz, with a Zoom meeting running concurrently. For details, email ebytronics@.

Colchester Radio Amateurs has an open net on 50.225MHz from 7pm on Sundays followed by 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 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. 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, 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 on 28.535MHz from 9pm. Details from 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. Tuesday sees a net from 8pm on 51.55MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net from 8pm on 70.30MHz FM. Friday sees a D-Star net from 7.30pm on 144.6125MHz followed by an FM net from 8pm on 145.350MHz. 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 Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a club night on Zoom at 8pm. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to ebytronics@.

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 that moves to GB3IW at 7.30pm for a joint net with the Isle of Wight Amateur Radio Society. 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 .

Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open SSTV on Tuesday, starting on 144.500MHz at 7.30pm. Friday sees an open 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 .

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

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

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

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

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

On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society has a net on 3.720MHz. Details from Dave, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.

Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a planning meeting for 2021 activities on Thursday. See sars.club.

Harlow & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.425MHz from 7.30pm on Friday. Contact Matt, G7VAB, on 0790 824 2098.

Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.550MHz on Friday from 7.30pm. For details, email secretary@.uk.

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

Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has a Zoom meeting at 8pm next Sunday. For details, email publicity@.uk/

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 ARC 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 business meeting is planned, 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 reports it has resumed its normal Monday meetings. Details from M0JOG, on 0750 066 8674.

Bath & District Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Tuesday from 7.30pm on 70.475MHz FM. Wednesday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 145.250MHz FM. Contact Paul, G4PDC, on 01761 412 994.

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 USB. 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. Friday sees a club night or a net on 145.475MHz from 7pm. Contact Matt, 2E0FNT, on 0730 554 9614.

Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Wednesday. Details from Terry, 2E0XTM, via email to tcmaguire@.

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.

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.

Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is holding an EGM on Monday Details from Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.

Dragon Amateur Radio Club has a talk via Zoom on Monday by Matt, G8XYJ and David, G4OYX on getting started on 6cm using drone equipment. For details, email darc.secretary@gmx.co.uk.

On Thursday North Wales Radio Society has a discussion night. Contact Liz, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.

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