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GB2RS NEWS

Sunday the 21st of June 2020

The news headlines:

• Important RSGB Convention announcement

• Tonight @ 8: Antennas for small gardens

• Amateur awarded Order of Australia

In response to the UK’s continuing social distancing regulations, the RSGB Convention Committee has changed the arrangements for the RSGB Convention on the 9th to the 11th October. Instead of the physical Convention in Milton Keynes, the RSGB is instead holding an Online Convention on Saturday the 10th of October. Whether you’re a new licensee or have been enjoying amateur radio for many years, there will be a range of topics from expert speakers that you can enjoy free throughout the day. The RSGB will announce further details of the presentations and how to take part over the coming weeks.

Don’t forget the RSGB’s new series of webinars that began on the 15th of June. The next “Tonight @ 8” is on the 29th of June and is a presentation on Antennas for small gardens by Steve Nichols, G0KYA. You can watch the live stream and ask questions on either the RSGB YouTube channel or the special Tonight @ 8 channel on the BATC website, . You can find out more about all the webinars at webinars and you can also watch previous talks in the series at the same site.

Tony Hutchison, VK3ZAI has received the Order of Australia in the Queen’s birthday honours list for significant service to amateur radio, particularly to satellite and space communication. Amongst his many roles, he is the National Coordinator and one of 10 official ARISS VHF/UHF telebridge stations to the International Space Station and a HamTV ground station. Congratulations Tony.

Following the election of Len Paget, GM0ONX as a Board Director at the recent AGM, the RSGB Board has asked the General Manager, Steve Thomas, M1ACB to take on the additional role of Company Secretary. The Board would like to record its thanks to Len for the time he has given as Company Secretary over the last year.

The RSGB and NHS ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign was the focus of a webinar for healthcare professionals this week. Roy Lilley, Director of the Academy of Fabulous Stuff and the Institute of Healthcare Management interviewed RSGB General Manager, Steve Thomas and Paul Devlin who is part of the NHS England Emergency Care Improvement Support Team and also an RSGB District Representative. The webinar was a wide-ranging discussion of the origins of GB1NHS, the scope of the ‘Get on the air to care’ campaign as well as the benefits of amateur radio for health and wellbeing and for reaching global communities who do not have internet connections. You can watch the webinar on the Society’s YouTube channel theRSGB.

The Software Defined Radio Academy, supported by the German National Society, is taking place as an online conference on the 26th and 27th of June. The talks are pre-recorded, but the speakers will be available via the video conferencing system to respond to questions. See .

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

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

On the 26th of June GB1GSW will be on the air to commemorate the railway pioneer George Stevenson. See for the latest information.

Now the contest news

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

The 50MHz Trophy contest ends its 24-hour run at 1400UTC today, the 21st. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The All Asian DX contest ends its 48-hour run at 2359UTC today the 21st. It’s CW only on the 1.8 to 28MHz contest bands, with the exchange being signal report and your age.

The Worked All Britain 50MHz phone contest takes place today, the 21st of June, from 0800 to 1400UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB square for UK stations. Details are at worked-all-.uk.

Today, the 21st, the UK Microwave Group contest takes place on the 24 to 248GHz bands. Running from 0900 to 1700UTC, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

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

On Wednesday the UK EI Contest Club Summer Series runs from 1800 to 1900UTC. It’s CW only on the 3.5MHz band, with the exchange being you 6-character locator.

The 80m Club Championships SSB leg takes place between 1900 and 2030UTC on Thursday. The exchange is signal report and serial number.

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

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

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

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

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 19th of June.

We had another week dominated by Sporadic-E HF contacts. Ten metres has been open daily to Europe and often until very late at night. There have been reports of USA and Japanese FT8 contacts from the UK during the day, continuing almost to midnight. By Thursday signal levels appeared to be dropping off at first but, by 1100UTC, Canada and the USA was rolling in via multi-hop Sporadic-E.

Many people have been heard saying that HF propagation is taking off and that the Sun has woken up again. The truth is that Sporadic-E is not due to sunspots, and as we head towards July and August we can expect the Sporadic-E openings to become less frequent. On this subject, the Sun has been very quiet with zero spots and an SFI of below 70. There has been an absence of coronal holes, other than at the Sun’s poles, which has helped keep the Kp index down to two and below.

F2 layer propagation is suffering from the summer doldrums, although there have been virtually daily reports of Jim, E51JD on South Cook Islands being worked on 20m SSB.

Daytime critical frequencies remain in the range of 4 to 5MHz, but are tending to be slightly higher just after sunset. This means that 20 metres may be remaining open to DX until nearly midnight local time. And it does suggest that 30 metres might remain open to DX all night. This is not unusual, as it is due to a change in ionospheric chemistry in the summer, with higher MUFs at night, but lower MUFs during the day compared with winter.

This weekend marks the Summer Solstice, traditionally a time when F2-layer DX is harder to come by. But with the Sporadic-E season well under way there is still plenty to keep HF enthusiasts happy.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

As we said in the HF section, we are still firmly in the midst of the Sporadic-E season and the savvy operators will be keeping a constant watch for Sporadic-E, starting on 10m and working up to 2m as an event develops. To save spending a whole day on it, we would also suggest looking mid-morning and again late afternoon or early evening. In most years, openings can still occur into the first week of September, but from now onwards the openings become less frequent, hence the need to develop your own early warning routines to make sure none are missed. Check the propquest.co.uk daily blogs to get some hints.

It is likely to be a mixed spell of weather throughout the coming week with elements of high pressure at times giving occasional Tropo, especially across the North Sea and south across Biscay. Remember Tropo paths are usually quite long-lasting, so there’s no need to rush like you do with Sporadic-E.

The other half of the mixed weather types involve heavy showers, sometimes thunderous with hail too. This is all good news for the microwave operators, giving a chance of some rain scatter propagation. The only way to work this on a day-by-day basis is to have some idea of where the showers are; there are many good online radar displays to help you with that.

Moon declination reaches maximum on Monday and is positive all week. Path losses are falling and 144MHz sky temperatures are low from tomorrow.

Continue looking for the best meteor scatter conditions around local dawn and take advantage of the continuing high activity levels due to many people still home working.

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 news that members of Worksop Amateur Radio Society will be operating G3RCW/P as a club training exercise. Martin, M0ZMF will be in Clarbrough, IO93NI; Donna, M7DON from Highoredish IO93GD; and Mark, 2E0FKB will be on the air from Carr Hill, IO93JJ. Activity will be on 2m FM, starting around 10.30am. Preference will be given to answering calls from M7 and M6 callsigns. All stations will be following current government guidelines.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm, but also invites all amateurs to monitor local repeaters for those in lockdown or isolating. Friday 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. Wednesday sees a net from 8pm on GB3LH. For details, email salopamateurradio@.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On Wednesday 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. Details via email to midwarwicks@.

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

On Wednesday Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on 145.350MHz. For details, email chairman@wolverhaptonars.co.uk.

On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed O’Neill, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX@.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.450MHz from 8pm. For details, email solihullradioclub@.

On Friday 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 Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

News for the Isle of Man first. On the Island, lockdown and need for social distancing has been lifted. The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society has announced that shack nights will commence from Wednesday the 24th of July at 7pm in Ballasalla. All are welcome to catch up on everything that has been going on. The weekly Tuesday net will continue on the GB3IM repeater network, commencing at 7.30pm. There is also an early morning net every Sunday commencing at 9.30am around 3.715MHz, followed by another on the GB3IM network at 11.30am after the GB2RS news. All on the Isle of Man are invited to join in the nets and to attend the shack meetings. For further information email info@iomars.im.

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

Warrington Amateur Radio Club has 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.

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

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

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

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays from 11am on 1.969MHz. Thursday sees a net on 145.425MHz from 8pm. 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.

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

Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a digital net on Monday from 7.30pm on GB7CY. Thursday sees a net from 8pm on GB3CD. Details are at .

Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Mondays from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. Its members also often monitor GB7SH and GB7SF. Contact Wade, G0TKF on 0776 174 8987.

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.

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 C4FM Fusion net on 144.325MHz from 7.30pm on Wednesday. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday at 7pm on 144.374MHz 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.

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

Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.325MHz, possibly supplemented by a Zoom meeting. For details, email info@gx4mws.uk.

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

Dundee Amateur Radio Club has 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 from Monday to Saturday at 10am on 3.790MHz. Tuesday and Thursday see a Morse training session on 145.425MHz, starting with checks at 7.20pm. Contact Tam, on 0775 352 6498.

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

Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays from 10pm on 28.475MHz. On Wednesday it’s the DMR Scotland net on TG23550 from 8pm and Friday sees a Zello chat from 7.30pm, moving later to 2m FM. Details are at .

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

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

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@.

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

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

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@.

Colchester Radio Amateurs has an open net on 144.163MHz from 9.30pm on Sundays and Mondays. On Tuesday there’s an open net on 433.425MHz FM from 7pm, then an open net on 1.920MHz from 8pm. Wednesday sees an open net on 145.350MHz from 7pm and on Thursday there’s an open net on 3.685MHz from 7pm. Contact Mark, M0LTG, on 0770 374 5369.

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

Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has an open net every Sunday from 10am on 145.400MHz. Monday sees an open net from 7.45pm on GB3IH, and on Tuesday there’s an open CW net from 7pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees an open DMR net from 7pm on TG840. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw@.

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

Radio Society of Harrow has its net on Sundays from 2pm on 145.350MHz. On Thursday there’s a club net from 8.15pm on 145.350MHz. Details from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz LSB from 9.30am on Sundays. Tuesday sees a net on 51.550MHz FM from 8pm. 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.

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@.

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 .

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

On Wednesday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its DMR net on Brandmeister TG23511 from 8pm plus 70.475MHz FM, also at 8pm. Thursday sees a club net on 144.725MHz FM from 8pm and on Friday there’s a Zoom club meeting. For details, email secretary@.uk.

Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a net on Tuesday from 7.30pm on 144.300MHz. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. For details, email acorns@taarc.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.

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

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

On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 3756kHz. Details from Jon, M0KGX, via email to jon@.

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

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

On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a net beginning on 145.500MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.

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 a remote meeting. Details from Tom, M0LTE, via tom@m0lte.uk.

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

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

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

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.

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@.

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

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

NEWS FOR WALES

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

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

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

On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its net starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.

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