GB2RS News Script



GB2RS NEWS

Sunday the 20th of September 2020

The news headlines:

• Mainstream media features amateur radio

• Antenna modelling and ionoscatter at Convention

• 2020 ITU Radio Regulations now available

As part of its continuing Get on the air to care campaign with the NHS, the RSGB has been working with the BBC recently to highlight amateur radio in a number of ways. BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex ran an interview with RSGB Board Director Stewart Bryant, G3YSX last week; BBC Radio Somerset aired an interview that included RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB this week; and BBC TV Points West shared the story of ten-year-old Caitlin, M6XTT who passed her Foundation exam via remote invigilation recently after being tutored by her grandfather Don, G3XTT during lockdown. You can find out more and listen to each of the interviews on the Society’s media pages at gota2c-media.

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. In An introduction to… we will have Antenna modelling with MMANA-GAL with Steve Nichols, G0KYA. He will look at the free MMANA-GAL package and give hints and tips on how to use it, complete with some examples. In the Learn more about… stream, Palle, OZ1RH will look at Ionoscatter on 50 and 144MHz. In this lecture ionoscatter is examined more closely to evaluate its possibilities for QSOs on 50 and 144MHz. You can find out more at .uk/convention.

The 2020 edition of the ITU’s 2020 Radio Regulations, which will come into force on the 1st of January 2021, is now available as a free download. Go to to get your copy.

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 .

The UK Six Metre Group AGM takes place at 1700UTC on the 27th of September, via videoconference. It’s followed by a talk by Peter Lund, JW7QIA on of recent 50MHz and 70MHz operations from Svalbard. More at .

Mike Meadows, G4GUG has a passion for amateur radio that has led to a new University of the Third Age, or U3A, online group being set up. You must be a U3A member to take part. The RSGB is working with U3A to help support this special amateur radio interest group. For more details, email janine.aldridge@.uk

The RSGB 2020 Construction Competition is open for entries. There are four categories, including one specifically for people who are new to amateur radio. But hurry, the deadline for entries is the 25th of September. For more details, including how to enter, see construction-competition.

Are you heading for university this year? Several students who passed their remote-invigilation amateur radio exams are off to university in the next few weeks. If you would like to let others know which Uni you are attending, perhaps with the aim of setting up an amateur radio club, send your name, email and university to radcom@.uk and we’ll print the list in RadCom. UK University Amateur Radio also aims to help co-ordinate university clubs, see .

A new attended propagation beacon has gone on the air. Operating on 3.510, 7.015, 14.015 and 10.110MHz, the power will be 20 or 25 watts. There is no timetable for transmissions and further information is on the page of M1EDF, including details of details the unusual construction.

The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee has published its 2020 report that looks back on activities during 2019. You can read it on the ESC page on the Society’s website:

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.

Members of the Royal Air Force ARS will be operating GB80BOB until the 28th of September to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Details are at GB80BOB/ and on .

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.

Today, the 20th, the 70MHz AFS Contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The BARTG Sprint 75 contest takes place today, the 20th, from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, the exchange is serial number.

On Tuesday the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes in the 2.3 to 10GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Thursday it’s the data leg of the 80m Autumn Series, running from 1900 to 2130UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.

Next weekend, the CQ World Wide DX RTTY contest runs for 48 hours from 0000UTC on the 26th to 2359 on the 27th. Using the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, the exchange is signal report and Zone, which is 14 for the UK.

On Sunday the 27th, the UK Microwave group contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC on the 5.7 and 10GHz bands. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also next Sunday, the 27th, the PW 70MHz contest runs from 1200 to 1600UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 18th of September.

We had another uninspiring week with zero sunspots. However, there was DX to be had, with many Chiltern DX Club members reporting openings on 17 and 15 metres for well-equipped stations. Clive, GM3POI reported hearing India, Japan, Lebanon and South Africa on 17 metres and South Africa, Kenya, Oman and Kuwait on 15 metres. This was no doubt due to seasonal changes in the ionosphere and a very low Kp index, reflecting settled conditions.

The Sporadic-E season in the Northern Hemisphere has now finished so 10 metre openings are now few and far between. Tony, G4CJC in his 10 metre band report said that it was an “appalling week” on 28MHz.

The good news is that NASA and NOAA reported that Solar Cycle 25 has begun. During a media teleconference on the 15th of September, an international panel of experts found that the sunspot number hit rock bottom in December 2019. Since then, it said sunspot counts have been “slowly increasing”, with solar maximum expected in 2025. Nevertheless, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will remain pegged at 70 next week, with quiet geomagnetic conditions and a maximum Kp index of two. However, things become more unsettled next weekend when the Kp index may rise to four or five due to the return of a coronal hole and its associated high-speed solar wind stream.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

It seems that we are continuing to show a strong hand for Tropo, since high pressure remains close by for much of the time until the end of the coming week. A small blemish this first weekend is the risk of some isolated showers over southern England with possible GHz bands rain scatter options. With similar results, we also have a weak cold front moving south midweek. Otherwise, it’s high pressure predominating in the second half of the week and offering further Tropo opportunities.

With negative Moon declination, visibility windows will shorten as the week progresses, reaching a minimum on Thursday. Last Friday’s perigee means that path losses will steadily climb throughout the week. 144MHz sky temperatures are close to 3,000K on Wednesday and combined with the low Moon, EME conditions will be poor midweek. However it’s a good week to increase your satellite DXCC and square counts between the Tropo events. There are plenty of LEO sats to choose from plus of course, QO-100 available 24/7.

There is one meteor shower this week – the daytime Sextantitds. It has a radiant in the constellation of Sextans and is active until the 9th of October with the peak occurring on the 27th of September. The source of the meteor shower is asteroid 2005 UD.

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 strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets at 8.10am on 145.400MHz and GB3CG, followed by a net at 8.40am on 28.450MHz. On Sundays there is also a net on 50.220MHz USB. Tuesday sees slow CW around 3540kHz from 8pm. More information via email to secretary@g5bk.uk.

Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has nets on Sundays from 7.30pm around 145.425MHz. Tuesday sees a club net from 7.30pm around 145.425MHz. Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

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

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has weekday nets on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am. More from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940.

Central Radio Amateur Circle has a net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. Wednesday sees a Skype meeting from 7pm and on Saturday there’s a net from 12.30pm on 145.575MHz. Text 0737 552 3259 for info.

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.

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

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

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

South Birmingham Radio Society has its Zoom coffee morning on Tuesday from 11am. Contact Martin, M0JZT, via email to m0jzt@.

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 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. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424465.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is planning a shack tour. 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@.

On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has a net around 145.300MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Graham, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required.

Stockport Radio Society has a daily CW net at 4pm around 3.564MHz. Tuesday sees a virtual meeting via Webex. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

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 also net from 7.30pm around 70.450MHz. Details from Peter, G3UCA on 01772 494 474.

Wakefield and District Radio Society runs the 2E0IPC memorial net on Sundays from 10.15am on 144.600MHz FM, just after the GB2RS News. Friday sees a net from 7pm, also on 144.600MHz FM. Details from Charles, M0OXO, via email to M0OXO@wdrs.club.

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. Tuesday sees a club night 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 9.30am on Sundays. On Monday there’s a DMR net on GB7MR TG9 S2 from 9.30am, then a C4FM simplex net starting at 8pm on 144.6125MHz. Wednesday and Friday see nets beginning on 145.500MHz at 8pm. Details from Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net on Sundays from 10.30am around 3,637kHz. Tuesday sees a net from 7.30pm around 145.475MHz. On Wednesday there’s a net from 8pm on 51.530MHz. On Thursday there’s a Morse net followed by the main net from 7.30pm around 145.475MHz. Details from Ron, G3SVW on 0161 969 3999.

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. Meetings have resumed on Thursday evenings, with Covid-19 precautions including social distancing. A net will run on GB3CD from 7.30pm for those unable to attend. Sunday sees a net from 8pm on 1.969MHz. Details are at .uk.

Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday at 7pm on 144.390MHz USB, an open net from 7pm on Tuesday via GB3WY and an open net on GB3HD from 7pm on Wednesday. Thursday sees a SSTV net on 144.525MHz from 1pm and a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Contact Martin, M0GQB on 01422 341 317.

Hull & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday from 8.30pm around 145.325MHz. There’s a Zoom meeting at 7pm on Wednesday and Friday. Thursday sees a net from 7pm around 145.325MHz. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 0794 464 8924.

Keighley Amateur Radio Society has a Zoom meeting from 8pm on Tuesday. On Thursday there’s a socially distanced meeting at the Flappit Pub, Cullingworth. Details from Geoff, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.

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 has a net 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. This week sees a lecture from the SDR team. Everyone is welcome. For the Zoom details email Dave, 2I0SJV via dcparkinson@. Previous lectures are available at muarcmedia.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required.

Viking Amateur Radio Net runs daily from 5 to 6am on 3.770MHz. Details are on group’s Facebook page.

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

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

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 after the SSB net ends. On Tuesday there’s a net on 145.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Contact Len, GM0ONX by 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. Friday sees the club Zello chat from 7.30pm, which later moves to 2m. Details are at .

Stirling and District Club is running web presentations live at user/GM6NX. For details, email secretary@.

Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 7.30pm on GB3DG, which usually moves to Zoom around 8pm. On Thursdays the net is on GB3DG from 7pm. Members are also invited to join the daily RAYNET net on GB3DG at noon. For details see .

Glenrothes & District Radio Club has open nets on Monday to Saturday at 10am on 3.790MHz. On Tuesdays and Thursdays they are also on 145.425MHz at 7.20pm. Supplemental to the VHF nets there will be Morse training. 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 Monday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio club has its net, starting on 433.525MHz FM at 8pm. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.

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

On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society has a net on 144.350MHz SSB at 8pm. Details by email to secretary@.

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

The Lomond Club will be using MB7IBH on 144.9625MHz in the Dumbarton area from 7.30pm on Thursday and they will be also connected on EchoLink using the same gateway. More from Barrie, GM4HEL by email to gm0kzx@.

Stirling and District Club has suspended the club opening on Thursday evenings and instead is running a net on GB3FE and on 144.550 MHz. The Sunday afternoon club is still operating and there are web presentations live at user/GM6NX. There is a net on GB3FE on Mondays from 7pm. For details, email secretary@.

The Glasgow local lockdown means that West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society meetings are still presently suspended. The club is operating a trial SSTV net at 12 noon after the RSGB News on 144.500 FM today. There is a daily Net on the club’s Zello channel and 145.425MHz at 11.30am. Friday sees a net on 145.425MHz from 8pm. Please see wosars.club for details of all known club nets and activities across the region, compiled by RSGB Region 1 Regional Representative Tony Miles, MM0TMZ.

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 for information.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required.

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

Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 10.30am that settles on 145.275MHz, with a Zoom meeting running concurrently. On Monday there’s a Zoom meeting from 8pm. For details, email ebytronics@.

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays on 50.220MHz USB. For details, email Jon, M0KGX, via jon@.

Colchester Radio Amateurs has an open CW net on 144.163MHz from 9.30pm on Sundays. 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 a 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. 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. There’s a Zoom meeting on Friday. 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 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. On Thursday there’s a net from 8.15pm on 145.350MHz. Details from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@.

Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society holds a net on Monday evenings from 7pm on 1985kHz. On Thursday there’s a net from 8pm, starting on 145.500MHz, accompanied by a Zoom meeting for those not on the air. Latest details are at sadars.co.uk.

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, by email to g4pvb@.

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Contact Rod, G4SPS, via email to g4sps@.uk.

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

On Monday Surrey Radio Contact Club has a virtual meeting. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

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

Braintree & District ARS has its net on Tuesday from 8pm on 145.375MHz. For details see badars.co.uk.

Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open SSB net on Tuesday from 7.30pm on 144.300MHz. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm starting on 145.500MHz FM. For details, email acorns@taarc.co.uk

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

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

Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net from 8pm on Wednesday around 145.525MHz. On Saturday the net is on 51.55MHz at 8pm. Contact Damien, 2E0EUI on 0790 024 2541.

Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.5625MHz FM. Details are at .

Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has nets on Wednesday on DMR Brandmeister TG23511 from 8pm plus 70.475MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details are at .uk.

On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having a presentation via Zoom. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.

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, see brats.

Horndean & District ARC hopes to operate GB4MHR from Ropley Station next Saturday and Sunday. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

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 a net on 145.550MHz on Friday from 7.30pm. For details, email secretary@.uk.

Laindon Radio Club plans a meeting on Friday from 8pm. Details from Stuart, G6RAQ, on 0798 417 1333.

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

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required.

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 there’s a club meeting with a guest speaker from 7.30pm and a net on 3.663MHz from 9.15pm. Saturday’s net is on 3.663MHz from 10am. Contact Kerry, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.

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 club has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm. Contact Ivor, G6ATJ, on 0792 762 8685.

Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a digimode net on Tuesday at 9pm on 28.115MHz USB. There’s a net on Wednesday from 9pm on 2m FM with 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.

Weston Super Mare Radio Society has its net via GB3WB on Thursday from 8pm. Details from M0JOG on 0750 066 8674.

South Bristol Amateur Radio Club plans to operate GB0SDR for Railways on the Air next Saturday and Sunday. Contact Andy, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.

NEWS FOR WALES

We strongly advise you to check with organisers before travelling, as events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Above all, please observe all national or local restrictions, including social distancing and wearing face coverings where required.

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 plans a social evening at the Station Inn today. Details from Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.

Dragon Amateur Radio Club may have a Marconi event at Waunfawr today. Monday sees a series of open nets. These are online from 7pm, then from 8pm on 145.550MHz and finally from 9pm via GB3AN. For details, email darc.secretary@gmx.co.uk.

Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society club has its net on Thursday, settling on 145.550MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.

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