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GB2RS NEWS

Sunday the 9th of February 2020

The news headlines:

• Build a radio at Bletchley Park

• Voting for RSGB AGM opens in around 4 weeks

• GB3GV ATV repeater back to full power

The RSGB invites young people, and an accompanying adult if the child is under 16 years, to join them at the National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park for a fun and hands-on workshop where they can learn more about radio and electronics on the 14th of March. The workshop offers a short introduction to wireless communications, radio propagation and electronic construction, before moving on to the construction of a medium wave radio receiver provided free of charge for each registered student by the Radio Communications Foundation. Attendees will also be able to visit Bletchley Park, including the National Radio Centre. Places are limited to eight young persons, tickets cost £7 and accompanying adults if child is under 16 £8. The ticket includes access to Bletchley Park for the purposes of this workshop on the specified date only. Bookings are available via the Bletchley Park website at .uk/ under the what’s on tab.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for the RSGB Board Director and Regional Representative roles as part of the forthcoming elections. The nomination period has now ended. Voting will begin on the 11th of March and will end on the 23rd of April. All the information on candidates and how to vote will appear in the April edition of RadCom.

GB3GV, the Leicestershire Repeater Group 23cm ATV repeater, has now been restored to full ERP following a site visit on the 1st of February. Further info from .uk.

Venues and dates for the 2020 series of Train the Trainers courses can be found on the RSGB website at train-the-trainers. In order to ensure that courses are run as cost-effectively as possible between twenty and twenty-five candidates are needed for each course. To reserve a place on any of the courses please email trainthetrainers@.uk with your name and telephone number. The first course to run will be held in Telford on the 21st of March; it currently has eight places available. Following Telford will be Cardiff on the 18th of April. This course currently still has space so please book as soon as possible. Details of other courses available are on the website.

The RSGB’s Examinations and Syllabus Review Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Fenton, M0ODZ to the group. Greg has had a life-long interest in amateur radio and in more recent years he also became involved with Makerspace in Newcastle. After gaining his Full licence he started to take part in amateur radio teaching, including to his youngest daughter who is now also a licensed radio amateur. Like Tony, G7ETW who also joined the group recently, Greg has already brought fresh enthusiasm and ideas to the group and the RSGB looks forward to his continued participation.

Due to essential maintenance, the Radio Room at the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park will be closed to visitors on Tuesday the 11th of February. Whilst the NRC itself will remain open to visitors, it means that the station GB3RS will be ‘off-air’ and hence will be unavailable for any visiting radio amateurs to operate. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The work should be completed by mid-afternoon and hence GB3RS may be on-air later in the day but, by closing for the day, we are allowing for any over-run needed to complete the work.

Provisional results for the last IARU R1 VHF Contest are available on IARU Region 1 website iaru-. Congratulations to GM4ZUK/P who was the highest placed UK station in the single operation 145MHz section and G8P who were the highest placed team in the multi operatior 145MHz section. G3XDY was the highest placed UK station in the 6 hour 145MHz section

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

Today, the 9th of February the Harwell Radio and Electronics Rally will be held at Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 8AY, that’s about 3 miles from the A34 Milton Interchange. Doors open 10am to 3pm and admittance is £3 with under 12s free. Talk in will be on 145.550MHz, using G3PIA and there is free car parking. Local and national traders as well as Special Interest Groups and an RSGB Bookstand will be in attendance. Home-made refreshments are available all day. Details from rally@ or 01235 816379.

Next Saturday, the 15th the Ballymena ARC Rally will be held in Ahoghill Community Centre, 80 Cullybackey Road, Ahoghill BT42 1LA. Doors open at 10.30am and admission is £3. There is free parking on site. There will be traders, a Bring & Buy and a prize draw will operate. Light refreshments will be available. Tables are free but must be pre-booked by email to HKernohan@. More details from Hugh, GI0JEV on 0282 587 1481.

Next Sunday, the 16th, the RadioActive Rally will be held at Nantwich Civic Hall, Cheshire, CW5 5DG. There is free car parking and doors open at 10.30am. There will be a Bring & Buy, as well as traders and an RSGB book stall. A single raffle ticket is included with the entrance programme; additional tickets available. Catering is provided on site. Contact Stuart Jackson on 0788 073 2534.

Also, next Sunday, the 16th, the Lomond Radio Club Bring & Buy event takes place at John Connolly Centre, Main Street, Renton G82 4LY. Doors open at 10am. There will be a Bring & Buy, traders and refreshments will be available. Contact Bill at mm0elf@blueyonder.co.uk.

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

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

Andre, PP6ZZ will be active as PY0FF from Fernando de Noronha, SA-003, until the 18th of February. He plans to operate all modes, including FT8 and FT4, in his spare time. QSL via Logbook of The World, or via W9VA.

RI1ANC, the club station at Vostok Station in Antarctica, is active. Look for activity on the HF bands, mainly FT8 with some CW and SSB. QSL via RN1ON.

Ed, K1EP will be active as VP2MEP from Montserrat, NA-103, between the 11th and 17th of February. He will operate CW, SSB and some FT8. QSL via Logbook of The World or direct to K1EP.

Rob, G4WXJ will be active as ZC4RH from the UK Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus until the 13th of February. He expects to operate SSB, CW and FT8 on the 40, 30, 20, 15 and 10m bands. QSL via his home call, direct or via the bureau. He does not use Logbook of The World or Club Log.

Dave, VE3VSM will be active as VE3VSM/HR9 from Roatan Island, NA-057, between the 11th and 23rd of February. He will be operating on the 20 and 15m bands using CW in his spare time and during some contests. QSL via Logbook of The World, or direct.

Now the special event news

Heiko, DK3DM and others are active as DL2020R until the end of the year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the German reunification process. QSL via Club Log's OQRS or direct only to M0SDV.

DL250BEETH is another special callsign commemorating Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th anniversary. It will be used by the Kerpen local branch of DARC until the end of the year. QSL via DJ6SI.

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

Now the contest news

The CQ WW WPX Party ends its 48-hour run at 2359UTC today, the 9th. It’s RTTY only on the 3.8 to 28MHz bands. The exchange is signal report and serial number.

The PACC Contest ends its 24-hour run at 1200UTC today, the 9th. Using CW and SSB on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands the exchange is signal report serial number with PA stations also sending their Province.

On Tuesday the 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC. The 432MHz UK Activity Contest follows at 2000 to 2230UTC using all modes. The exchange is the same for both, signal report serial number and locator.

On Wednesday the 80m Club Championships holds a datamodes leg from 2000 to 2130UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Thursday the 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Next weekend the ARRL International DX Contest runs from 0000UTC on the 15th to 2359UTC on the 16th. Using CW only on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands the exchange is signal report and transmit power, with US stations also sending their State and Canadians their Province.

Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Friday the 7th of February.

After sunspot group 2757 rotated out of view the Sun remained spotless with a solar flux index around 70. We had periods of geomagnetic disruption thanks to the effects of coronal holes, the worst seeing the Kp index hit four on Thursday morning. These storms resulted in visible aurora being reported at higher latitudes.

Monday saw the first of the RSGB’s 80m Club Championship events with an SSB contest. Participants complained about the poor propagation, with continental stations being stronger than locals. This was reflected in the ionosonde data at propquest.co.uk, that showed the f0F2 critical frequency, as measured at RAF Fairford, as 2.875MHz at the start of the contest and only 3.175MHz at the end. Meanwhile, Chilton recorded 3.7MHz at the start of the contest and 3.5MHz at the end.

So, you can see that short-range propagation on 80m was marginal and favoured different parts of the country. Next week, there is the possibility that strong jet streams may provide some low-band Sporadic-E enhancement for evening nets when the foF2 has deserted us.

Thursday saw an HF enhancement, possibly linked to the raised Kp index, with maximum usable frequencies creeping above 21MHz and 15m FT8 openings into the Canary Islands, the Azores, Greece and European Russia. There were also 15m FT8 openings to South America later in the afternoon.

CDXC members have also reported contacts last week with TI9A, Cocos Island, off Costa Rica, and HU1DL in El Salvador. Excitement is also building for the VP8PJ South Orkney DXpedition that should start later this month.

Next week, NOAA predicts the solar flux index will remain around 70 with more settled geomagnetic conditions after the effects of the current high-speed solar wind diminish.

And now the VHF and up propagation news.

After a brief period of Tropo in the second half of last week, we are now about to enter a period of very unsettled weather with deep lows passing by the far north of Britain. This means that Tropo will not be a feature this coming week and time may be better spent making sure the antenna ropes are secure and towers lowered if the forecast looks severe.

At present, the strongest winds are likely in northern and western areas, but with such a strong Atlantic jet stream there is a huge amount of energy available to spin up very deep lows in less than 24 hours. The message therefore is to keep up to date with the latest forecasts, because the track of such lows can change markedly over a few hours.

There is one propagation silver lining to this type of weather, which is possible microwave rain scatter as squally fronts or showers pass by.

One of the models does build a high over the continent at the end of next week with a possibility of some Tropo into France, but only from the southeastern corner of the country.

Moon declination goes negative on Wednesday, but with perigee on Monday, it's still a good week for EME. Path losses are at their lowest and 144 MHz sky noise is low all week.

There are no major meteor showers this week, and we are now well into the Winter minimum for random meteors. The best time for random meteor scatter QSOs is always around dawn when the Earth is rotating towards the main meteor flux.

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 clubs that have more than one event this week

Today and next Sunday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net at 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. Tuesday sees Slow Morse on 3540kHz and up between 8 to 9pm. More from Derek, G3NKS, by email to secretary@g5bk.uk.

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

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has a daily net on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am to 9am. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940 for more information.

Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today and next Sunday. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class with David, G0HVN at 7.30pm, followed by a free & easy night as well as a workshop. 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. Wednesday sees a DMR net from 8.30pm on Talk Group 2345974, then on Thursday a net on 50.175MHz SSB from 7pm. On Friday there’s a club meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363 for more details.

Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a talk on Operating a Small Scale Dab Multiplex using SDR by Andy Clarke 2E0UPS on Monday. Wednesday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, and on Thursday another club net starting at 7.30pm on 145.475MHz, which then moves to 80m SSB. On Friday the net is at 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB, Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Midland Amateur Radio Society has its net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.425MHz, all are welcome to join in. Wednesday sees a committee meeting with training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a club night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Friday there’s a committee meeting. For details, email Paul, G1SGZ at pr@.uk.

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

On Monday South Birmingham Radio Society is working in the shack. Tuesday sees a coffee morning in the shack from 11am and visitors are welcome. On Friday it’s time to sort stock for the March Wythall Hamfest. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting. Tuesday sees an open net, 70.475.00MHz, 7.30pm, all welcome. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@.

On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC has a talk on Insurance & the Radio amateur by Julian, M6NNQ. Wednesday sees a net on 145.350MHz FM at 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

Worksop Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 432MHz UK Activity Contest as part of the club night on Tuesday. Wednesday is radio datamodes and Thursday is an entry in the 50MHz UK Activity Contest. Details from Paul, M0PJA on 0789 062 6684.

On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle has a general meeting and event planning evening. Then next Sunday is a trip to the Radioactive Rally, Nantwich. Text to 0794 802 7994 for other information.

Now back to the listing in date order.

On Monday Stourbridge & District Amateur Radio Society has an on air and informal evening. Contact John, M1EJG, on 01562 700 513 for more information.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has an HF meeting on the air on 7.065MHz. Details from Don, G4CYG on 01926 424 465

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is looking at going out and about in 2020 both portable and in contest events. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

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

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

The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.715MHz ±QRM at 9.30am today followed by a net on the GB3IM repeater network at 11:30am following the GB2RS News. On Tuesday there is the monthly meeting and Wednesday sees the weekly club shack meeting with Practicals starting for the up-coming Foundation Course plus the usual technical topics. For further information contact Andy, GD1MIP by email to info@iomars.im.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net today and next Sunday from 10.30am on 3,637kHz SSB. On Tuesday there’s a net from 8pm around 145.475MHz and Thursday sees a PC clinic with Dave, G4UGM. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

Stockport Radio Society has Part 2 of its Intermediate course today. Tuesday is the net on 51.550MHz from 7.30pm. Thursday sees the net move to 145.375MHz at 7.30pm and there is a committee meeting. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

Wakefield & District Radio Society runs the 2E0IPC Memorial Open Net on 144.600MHz FM today and every Sunday from 10.15am, just after the local 2m GB2RS News broadcast, all are welcome to join in. Details from Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.

Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class at 7pm and an RSGB film night at 7.30pm on Monday. Wednesday sees the next Foundation class and Friday is a club net on 145.325MHz from 7.30pm when all are welcome to join in. More from Sandra, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having an evening on the air on Tuesday. On Wednesday is a G3NWR film night, and Thursday sees the regular ATV on-air & construction evening. Next Sunday the club is visiting the RadioActive Rally. Details from Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.

On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is sorting and reinstating equipment and next Sunday is attending the Radioactive Rally. More information from Peter, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.

On Wednesday York Radio Club has a net on 145.450MHz from 8pm and Thursday sees a club night with training from 8pm. For details see yorkradioclub.uk.

Now back to the listing in date order.

On Monday Bolton Wireless Club has social evening and suggests that club members ‘bring your latest toys’. For details, send an email to boltonwireless@.

On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a radio related film night: Radio Related. More from Greg, M0TXX, by email to Info@gx4mws.uk

On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a construction night. Contact John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

On Tuesday Bury Radio Society is holding a quiz night. More from Peter Butterworth, G0GPH, by email to mail@.uk

On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee meeting. Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

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

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

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

On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a vintage equipment night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

NORTHERN IRELAND

The special event station GB0GLS mentioned in last week’s news will actually take place on the 2nd of May, not the 5th of February. Our apologies to the organisers for the incorrect date. Details at db/GB0GLS.

On Wednesday West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on The RSGB OAS Service by Ian Evans, GI0AZB. Details from Philip, MI0MSO, on 0784 902 5760.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

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

On Monday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club has a Club net operating evening. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.

On Tuesday Glenrothes & District Radio Club has a talk SD Contest Logger by Ken Horne, GM3YBQ. Details from Tam, on 0775 352 6498.

On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Contact Len Paget, GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo@.

On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on DMR Operating and Principles. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.

On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society is having a CW class at 6.45pm and main meeting from 7.15pm. Contact John, GM0OTI, via email to InvernessRadioSociety@.

On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a talk on Robot Wars and Rampaging Chariots with Dr Roger Hill. More from Andy Sinclair, MM0FMF, by email to secretary@

On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder Group meeting and Friday sees a hands-on club night. More information at wosars.club

On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.

On Thursday Lomond Radio Club is having a club night. Next Sunday the club are running a Bring & Buy event at the John Connolly Centre, 30 Main Street, Renton G82 4LY. Entry is free and doors open at 10am. In addition to the Bring & Buy, there will be traders and refreshments available, tea, coffee and hot food and more. Tables are still available and only cost £5. Please contact Bill, by email mm0elf@blueyonder.co.uk if you need any more details or are wanting tables.

On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a practical work night. More information from Clive, GM4FZH, by email to info@.

On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club radio check night with John, MM0JXI. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.

On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club night with tuition and radio operations. Details at

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA

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

Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday on 80m from 7.30 to 8.30am. The next net is on Monday is from 7.30pm on 145.425MHz. On Tuesday there’s a podcast, DVD or video night. Thursday sees a net from 11am on 40m. For details, email chairman@.uk.

Today and Thursday Radio Society of Harrow has an open shack from 10am to 3pm. Details from Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100@.

Today and next Sunday Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a club net initially 145.500MHz then QSY to .275 if clear at 10.30pm. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to ebytronics@.

On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club there’s a CW net on 28.050MHz that starts at 8pm. On Thursday the FM Net starts at 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. More from Dave, M5ABP, by email acorns@taarc.co.uk.

On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society is holding an FM Net on 145.275MHz 8.30am, the Hailsham Shack meeting at 10.30am, the Cafe meeting at 12.30pm and a CW Net on 144.060MHz at 7pm. More from Tom, M6ONX by email to secretary@sars.club.

Now to the clubs with one event in the week.

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

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net at 8pm on 145.275MHz. Details from Rod Beggs, G4SPS, by email to rod.g4sps@.

On Monday Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night and CW practice. More information from Ray, G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.

On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society has a talk on digital modes and local repeaters from Chris Taylor, G0WTZ. Details from Stuart Crann, by email to stuart@.

On Monday New Forest Amateur Radio Society is having an evening on designing and making PCBs followed by a Q & A discussion. More from Keith, M0GTL, on 01425 611 563.

On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a quiz night. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

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

On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a club net on GB3DA, 8pm. Contact Jon, M0KGX, by email to Jon@ for further details.

On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society has a rally summary and recap evening. Details from Terry, G1FBW, on 0798 607 0040.

On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a discussion evening. More information at .uk.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding a bring & show meeting. Details from David, M0XDF, by email to M0XDF@Alphadene.co.uk

On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a talk on The Secret Nuclear Bunker by Steve, G0PQB. Details from Mike, G4RNW, by email to michaelstewart@elstreeroad.co.uk.

On Thursday Hilderstone Radio Society is holding a club night. Contact Ian, G0PDZ, by email to secretary@ for more details.

On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night. More from Malcolm, M0OLG, on 01480 214282.

On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has an evening with BBC Radio 4 newsreader Jim Lee, G4AEH. Further details from Tom, M0LTE, by email to tom@m0lte.uk.

On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has an informal meeting. More information from David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.

On Thursday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is planning to visit the Kelveden Hatch Nuclear Bunker. More information from Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa@.

On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is watching a TX Factor video. Contact Bryan, M0IPO, by email to publicity@.uk for more information.

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

On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting. More from Chris, G7LWV, by email to secretary@.uk.

On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night. Details from Stella, M6ZRJ, by email to m6zrj@.uk.

On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night starting at 7.30pm. More information from Colin, 2E1FQE, on 07973 350 421.

On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a net via GB3DA at 8pm. Contact Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.

On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has its shack on the air on HF and VHF. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

Just a reminder this week that all UK amateurs are required to revalidate their licence with Ofcom at least every five years. If it has been a while since you did that, go to .uk/manage-your-licence or email spectrum.licensing@.uk. The process doesn’t take very long.

Torbay Amateur Radio Society will be running another Foundation Course after Easter. Prospective candidates should check out .uk and make contact with the training team. The club has a net today and next Sunday on 14.270MHz at 9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12 noon. There is an 80m net from 10.30am on Monday, followed by Top Band at 8pm and one on 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. On Wednesday there’s a 20m net at 9.30am and on 80m from 10.30am. Friday sees a business meeting at 7.30pm plus a club net on 80m at 9.15pm. Saturday’s net is from 10am on 80m. Details from Kerry Knight, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.

On Monday Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Dean Brice. Details from David, G8BFV, by email to info@.uk.

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

On Wednesday Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Contact Terry, 2E0XTM, by email to tcmaguire@.

NEWS FOR WALES

Today and next Sunday, Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society Club has a net on the 80m band using SSB at 2.30pm. More from Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.

On Monday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. Check with Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.

On Tuesday Barry Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Details from Glyn, GW0ANA, by email to glyndxis@.

Next Sunday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a Foundation Practical Session. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.

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