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As the RSGB Local news appears to be struggling getting around the UK
again this weekend, here is a backup resend of the RSGB local news.
Hopefully, the normal copy will appear later - but the news is the
same!
Next, the Local News for Sunday the 10th of March 2024
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.
[Please read the local news items appropriate to the service area of
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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
Meetings of Bolsover Amateur Radio Society take place on the first
and third Tuesdays of the month starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge
Hall, Bolsover, S44 6PX. Vin, G4KSY, 01246 827135
Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club meets every Friday from
8pm. Members also have a regular coffee morning on Wednesdays in the
Club's shack from 10.30am. On Monday and Wednesday evenings there are
nets on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Alan, G4LVK, 07886 000 052
Burton Amateur Radio Club has open nets around 145.575MHz at 10am on
Sundays and 8pm on Thursdays. On Monday, there will be slow CW
exercise on 14.055MHz from 11am. The Club meets every Wednesday from
7.30pm. Barry, M0ISZ, 01283 540570
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets on 145.400MHz at
8.10am. On Sundays there is a net on 50.220MHz at 8.30am, followed by
a net on 144.060MHz at 8pm. On Tuesday, there is slow CW on 3540kHz
and up from 8pm. Wednesday sees a net on 144.350MHz from 8pm. The
Friday net is via the GB3RC repeater from 8pm. committee<at>g5bk.uk
Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society meets every Tuesday, from 6
to 10pm, at Ruiton Mill, 59 Vale Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley,
DY3 3XF. Keith, M0WYZ, keithm0wyz<at>gmail.com
Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has an informal net
every day on 145.475MHz FM at 3.30pm. On Wednesday, there is a net
from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees another net from 7.30pm
on 145.475MHz FM, moving to 80m SSB later on. On Friday, there is a
net on 432.220MHz SSB from 7.30pm. Anne, 2E1GKY, 01242 699 595
daytime, g4aym.org.uk
On Tuesday, Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society will be
taking part in the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest. There will be a
social evening at the Society's clubhouse on Wednesday. Michel Dixon,
G4GHJ, hinckleyradiosociety<at>gmail.com
Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has a breakfast meeting
from 10am on Sundays. On Tuesday, there is a club meeting from 7pm.
Thursday sees a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm. Les, 2E0MNZ,
les<at>moylehousehold.co.uk
On Monday and Thursday, Leicester Radio Society will be meeting at
its HQ, and via Zoom, from 7.30pm. g3lrs.org.uk
Lincoln Short Wave Club will be meeting at BSA Village Hall from
7.30pm on Wednesday and from 9.30am on Saturday. On Thursday there
will be a net via GB3LM or 145.350MHz if the repeater is unavailable.
For more information visit g5fz.co.uk Pam, G4STO, 01427 788 356
Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Tuesdays from
7.30pm. Chris, G1ETZ, 01509 504 319, g1etz<at>aol.com
On Tuesday, Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club is having a
show-and-tell meeting from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a net on 145.350MHz
from 8pm. mhrac.org
On Wednesday, Midland Amateur Radio Society will be holding a short
committee meeting and running training classes. Norman, G8BHE,
07808 078 003
On Thursday, at Northampton Radio Club, Chris, G7SYT will be giving a
talk on spectrum analysers from 8pm. Richard, 2E0RKJ,
secretary<at>northamptonradioclub.co.uk
On Monday, Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a shack
night and club net on 145.300MHz from 8pm. On Friday, the Group will
be meeting for a video evening. Paul, G1GSZ, pr<at>nharg.org.uk
On Monday, RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.325MHz
from 7.30pm. There is CW practice at 8pm on 144.085MHz on Wednesday.
On Friday, the Club will be meeting at the Pyewipe from 8pm.
g0raf.co.uk
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has weekday nets at 8.30am on
144.275MHz USB. Training and practice CW nets take place on Monday
and Thursday at 4.30pm on 144.275MHz, initially using USB then CW. On
Friday, there is a net from 8pm on 1913kHz. The Society will be
meeting from 2pm on Saturday at the Boughton Leigh 12th Rugby Scouts
Hut. Steve, G8LYB, 01788 578 940
Salop Amateur Radio Society is meeting on Thursday for an evening of
equipment calibration. Visit salopradiosociety.org for more
information.
Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net around 145.450MHz from 8pm
on Thursdays. solihullradioclub.co.uk
On Sundays, South Birmingham Radio Society has ‘work in the attic
with Bob and others'. Visitors are welcome to attend the Society's
Tuesday coffee morning from 10.30am. Gordon, M6GKG,
gemmagordonm6gkg<at>gmail.com
On Tuesday, South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group has
an open net on 144.225MHz from 7pm. Members are holding a club
meeting from 7pm on Wednesday. Friday sees a net on 70.425MHz from
7pm. sdawarg.secretary<at>gmail.com
On Monday, South Normanton, Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club
is meeting for a natter night. Tuesday sees the Club net around
145.450MHz from 7pm. Alan Jones, M0OLT, secretary<at>snadarc.com
On Sundays, Stafford and Districts Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.375MHz from 8pm. On Wednesdays, members meet at Wildwood
Community Centre from 8pm. g3sbl.org.uk
On Monday, Stratford upon Avon and District Radio Society is meeting
at Venture House to discuss radio propagation. See
stratfordradiosociety.org.uk for more information.
On Monday, Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is meeting at The
Pavilion, 9 Openfield Croft, Water Orton from 8pm. Robert Bird,
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com
On Wednesday, Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding
its construction competition. m0jzh<at>yahoo.co.uk
Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society meets every Wednesday, from
7.30pm, at the Wednesfield and Woodend British Legion. On Sundays,
there is a net around 145.350MHz from 8pm. For more information
visit wolverhamptonars.co.uk or <at>wolvesars on social media.
Andrew, 2E0YEZ, 01902 762603
On Tuesday, Wythall Radio Club will be meeting at Wythall House from
7.30pm. Chris, G3YHF, 0795 839 5904
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting and social
evening from 7pm every Wednesday. On Thursday, there will be a net on
144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj<at>outlook.com
Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club will be meeting at the Village
Hall, Stanley Crook on Thursday evening from 7.30pm. Please visit the
Club's website via barac.org.uk for more details.
On Monday, Bolton Wireless Club is meeting to discuss diodes and
triodes. For more information visit boltonwireless.org.uk
All amateurs are welcome to join in with Bury Radio Society's net on
144.550MHz FM at 6pm on Sundays, and at 8pm on Thursdays. On Tuesday,
Geoff, G8OFI will present a talk on the 555 timer. The 555 is one of
the most popular timing integrated circuits on the market, due to its
price and flexibility. Geoff will explain its uses in amateur radio.
The Society meets from 7.30pm at Hollins Social Club, Brook Lane,
Hollins, Bury BL9 8BA. buryradiosociety.org.uk
On Saturdays and Sundays, Central Lancashire Amateur Radio Club has a
net on 1.938MHz from 11am. On Thursdays, the Club has a net on
433.425MHz FM from 8pm. Nonie, G3TNN, secretary.clarc<at>gmail.com
On Tuesday, Chester and District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. To learn more about the Society, visit chesterdars.org.uk
On Sundays, Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
50.575MHz from 7pm. The net moves to 70.350MHz at 7pm on Monday. The
Society meets every Wednesday from 6.30pm. g4euz.com/club
On Tuesday, East Ardsley Radio Society is having an on-the-air night
from 6.30pm. On Thursday there will be an operating and social
evening from 6.30pm. ears.radio
On Sunday evenings, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club joins the open
Teesside Net around 145.425MHz from 8 to 9pm.
alistair.mackay<at>talk21.com
On Wednesday, Furness Amateur Radio Society is meeting to plan for
the NARSA rally. On Friday, the Society has a DMR net on Talk Group
23525 from 7pm. For more information visit fars.org.uk
info<at>fars.org.uk
On Sundays, Gilmore and North West Morse Radio Club has a CW net on
144.064MHz from 3pm. Today, the 10th, there will be a CW net on
50.080MHz from 7.30pm. Members are meeting at St Mary's Church Hall
from 7.30pm on Thursday. Next Sunday, the 17th, there will be a CW
net on 28.080MHz from 7.30pm. Heth, M6HNS, 0773 503 6267
Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society holds regular evening
nets from Monday to Thursday starting at 7pm. Full details of these
and all club events can be found on the Society's website. The
Society meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm. Max Townend, G4SDX,
george.townend<at>btinternet.com
Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club meets on a Friday evening at the
Hartlepool Scout Centre, 236 Stockton Road, Hartlepool TS25 1JW from
7 to 9pm. The Club welcomes anyone with an interest in amateur
radio. Help with preparation for amateur radio exams is available
and the Club is registered for those wishing to take amateur radio
exams. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Stan,
G7VGM at stan.g7vgm<at>gmail.com
On Monday, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has nets on 1.869MHz using CW
from 8pm, and SSB from 8.30pm. On Wednesday, members will be talking
part in the 80m Club Championship. On Friday, there will be a net
around 145.450MHz from 8pm. John, G3XYF, jhwresdell<at>gmail.com
Houghton-Le-Spring Amateur Radio Club has an SSTV net on Sundays from
8pm on 144.700MHz FM. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will be
Morse tuition and practice from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. On Tuesday
there is a meeting from 6pm at Dubmire Royal British Legion Club.
Thursday sees a CW net on 144.060MHz from 8.30pm. On Friday, there is
a net on 145.450MHz FM, for general chat, from 9pm. George, M5GHT,
0191 548 8995
On Monday, Hull and District Amateur Radio Society has a net via the
GB3HS repeater from 7.30pm. The Society's Thursday net is on
145.325MHz FM from 7pm. g8rem<at>icloud.com
Meetings of the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society continue on
Wednesday evenings at the Society's shack. This Wednesday, Richard,
GD8EXI will be giving a talk entitled ‘Over the horizon on VHF and
above' from 7.30pm. Nets are on the GB3IM repeater network after the
4pm GB2RS news bulletin and talk-in Wednesday nights at 6.40pm on the
GB3IM repeater. The Sunday nets are on 3.715MHz and 7.115MHz at
9.30am and 10pm. Club news and events are on the website
and Facebook. iomars.im
On Monday, Macclesfield and District Radio Society is meeting to
discuss satellites. More information about the Society is available
via gx4mws.uk Greg, M0TXX, info<at>gx4mws.uk
On Sunday, Maltby and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.225MHz from 7pm. Visit maltbyradio.org.uk to read more about the
Society. Members are meeting for a club night from 6pm on Friday.
On Sundays, Otley Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.450MHz from
7pm. On Tuesday, members are meeting at Clifton Village Hall from
7.30pm. Friday sees a net on 144.350MHz SSB from 7pm. otleyradio.org
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Pontefract and District Amateur Radio
Society meets at The Grange, Carleton Community Centre from 7.30pm.
Nigel G0BPK, g0bpk<at>roydmoor.com
Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Friday
from 8pm. Malcolm, 2E0IOX, Spenvalleyars<at>gmail.com
On Sundays, Stockport Radio Society has a net on 145.375MHz from
10.30am. The Society's G5O Contest Group is meeting from 7.30pm on
Monday. On Tuesday, there will be a net on 51.550MHz from 7.30pm.
Wednesday sees the club net on 145.375MHz from 2pm. On Thursday there
will be a net via GB3MR, and Webex, from 7.30pm. info<at>g8srs.co.uk
On Monday, Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is meeting to
discuss the NARSA rally. For more information visit tcars.club
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has Solder Sunday every week from 2pm.
On Tuesday, members are meeting from 8pm in their clubroom and via
Zoom. On Thursday, members will be meeting for a coffee morning at
10am. Dave, G8KBB, Secretary<at>warc.org.uk
On Monday, Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society will be
meeting from 6pm at Herrington 2nd Scout Headquarters, Crow lane,
Herrington, Sunderland. The Society has a fully-dedicated shack with
HF, 6m, 2m and 70cm equipment, as well as C4FM and DMR digital modes.
Tea and coffee are available as well as disabled access and toilet
facilities. g0bnk<at>outlook.com
York Radio Club has an AM net on 144.550MHz at 8.30pm on Tuesday.
Wednesday sees a club net via the GB3HG repeater from 8pm. On
Thursday there will be a club night from 8pm. yorkradioclub.uk
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the second Tuesday
of the month in the Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE from
7.30pm. For more information visit the Society's Facebook page.
Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club meets at 8pm on the last Thursday of
each month at the Services Club, Roemill Road, Limavady. For more
information visit bushvalleyarc.org
The East Antrim Radio Group is running its usual Thursday night
activation from the Larne and Ballyclare area on Thursday the 14th of
March from 7.30pm to 9pm. The 4m activation will take place on
70.425MHz FM and all amateurs are invited to call in. More
information is available from eastantrim.net secretary<at>adars.co.uk
Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club meets on the second Sunday of every
month from 3pm at Tandragee Golf Club. This Tuesday, the 12th, the
Club is continuing its Lecture Night Series with Jeffrey, EI7IRB
presenting a talk entitled ‘TinyGS, the Open Source Global
Satellite Network'. muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club meets on the second Wednesday of every
month from 7.30pm at the Order of Malta Hall, Brook Street, Omagh,
BT78 1DE. wtarc.org.uk
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Thursday, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society will be running CW
practice from 7pm. Following this, members will be discussing
‘Safety of life at Sea' from 7.30pm. For more information about the
Society visit aars.org.uk
Ayr Amateur Radio Group meets on alternate Fridays at Prestwick
Community Centre from 7.30pm. The next meeting will be held on Friday
the 22nd of March. For details of club activities and nets visit
gm0ayr.org Derek, MM0OVD, 0742 899 4614
Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club usually meets on the
first Friday of the month for a Club night in the lounge bar of the
Thorntree Inn. The next meeting will be held in April. Bob, GM4UYZ,
01875 811723, cpsarc.com
Caithness Amateur Radio Society has club nets at 2pm on Wednesday and
Saturday on 3.740MHz. There are club meetings on Thursdays in the
Skirza Clubhouse, near John O'Groats. Nigel, MM7BWT,
Mansfield.n27<at>gmail.com
Dundee Amateur Radio Club holds open nets on Wednesdays from 7.30pm
via the GB3AG repeater. On Tuesday, members are meeting at Dundee
College, Kingsway Campus from 7pm. Martin, 2M0KAU, 07763 708 933
The DV Scotland Phoenix Monday Night Net operates every Monday from
8pm to 9.30pm with MM3XGP. This is via all DV Scotland Phoenix
repeaters on Talk Group 23556, time Slot 2. In addition, via Allstar
HUB 53937, D-Star reflector XLX600D and System Fusion Reflector
0-DVSPh. The Coast-to-Coast Net takes place on Saturdays, from 9 to
10pm, with GM5DVS. Details of how to connect are at dvsph.net
On Monday, Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
433.525MHz from 8pm. GM1CNH, 0774 094 6192
Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society meets in the Focus
Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels at 8pm on Wednesdays. Jim
Keddie, mail<at>gm7lun.co.uk
Glasgow University Wireless Society runs a net on 145.525MHz on
Mondays from 6pm. All radio amateurs are welcome to join the net
which is controlled by the club callsign GS4AGU. Members will be
discussing repeaters at their meeting on Thursday which will be held
at the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Sauciehall Street, Glasgow.
gm5aug<at>topple.scot
Glenrothes and District Radio Club's Tuesday and Thursday natter nets
continue at 7.30pm on 145.425MHz FM. Check-in is open from 7.15pm.
Eric, GM4FQE, 01333 450 753
On Wednesday, Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society has a net
via the GB3BI repeater from 8.45pm. Invernessradiosociety<at>gmail.com
On Sunday afternoons, Kilmarnock and Loudon Amateur Radio Club has a
net on 3720kHz from 2pm. This is followed by a quiz on 145.475MHz
from 7.45pm on Sunday evenings. From 7.30pm on Monday, there will be
a question-and-answer night via Zoom. On Tuesday, the Club is meeting
for a natter night in its clubhouse from 7.30pm.
klarcinfo<at>gmail.com
Kingdom Amateur Radio Society has nets on Sundays, Tuesdays and
Fridays from 7pm on 144.750MHz. Steve, MM0SKX, 0771 105 9343
Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a club night at the
Crofthead Centre on Tuesday from 7pm. On Thursday, there is a net on
145.575MHz at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join in. Philip Rose,
GM3ZZA, ladars.org.uk
Largs and District Amateur Radio Society meets on the third Tuesday
of the month in the Largs Museum, 2 Manse Court, Largs, KA30 8AW. The
next meeting will be held on Monday the 18th of March. James, GM0GMN,
QTHR
Lomond Radio Club meets each Thursday evening in the club rooms at
the John Connolly Centre in Renton at 7.30pm. The Club is now also
open on Sunday afternoons for general activities and operating. There
will be a bring-and-buy sale in the Society's clubhouse on Sunday the
24th of March. Simon, MM0XME, mm0xme<at>outlook.com
The Lomond Sunday Night Net takes place every week over the winter
months with check-in from 7.45pm. All the usual ways to join in are
available, via Echolink MB7IBH-L and on 145.3375MHz locally across
the Clyde Coast. Paul, MM3DDQ mm3ddq<at>gmail.com
From 8pm on Wednesday, Lothians Radio Society will be enjoying a talk
by Malcolm, GM3TAL entitled ‘Running HF stations off grid'. For
more information about the Society visit lothiansradiosociety.com
Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has a DMR ragchew on Talk Group
23550 from 8pm to 10pm on Wednesday. On Thursday, there is a net on
70.425MHz from 8pm. Friday sees the club meeting at Newarthill
Community Education Centre, Newarthill, ML1 5JU from 7pm. Simon,
2M0LSG, secretary<at>mlars.co.uk
Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society next meets on Tuesday the 19th of
March from 7 to 9pm at the Reserve Centre, Elgin. Tea and coffee are
available, and all are welcome. mfars.secretary<at>gmail.com
Paisley Amateur Radio Club holds a net on Mondays from 8pm on
144.550MHz and on Zello. Tuesday sees a DMR net in room 4415 from
8pm. On Thursday, there is an FM net on 144.550MHz and on Zello from
7.30pm. Stuart, MM0PAZ, 0742 665 0757
Stirling Amateur Radio Society meets at the Club House, Throsk,
FK7 7XY at 7pm on Thursday. The club is open for projects and
operating on Sundays from 10am. For more information email
secretary<at>gm6nx.com
On Friday, West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a club night at
8pm at the Clubrooms at Garnethill Multicultural Community Centre, 21
Rose Street, Glasgow. For further information contact Pat, 2M1CKE at
macrobius<at>btinternet.com or visit wosars.club
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club, together with Dumfries and Galloway
RAYNET group, has an open net on GB3DG every day at noon. All are
welcome. There is also a net on the GB3DG repeater every Thursday
from 7.15pm, then joining via Zoom from 8pm. The Club has a new
meeting place at Springholme Memorial Hall, DG7 3LP. The Club's next
meeting will be held on the 1st of April. Oli, info<at>gm4riv.org
To have your net listed on the West of Scotland Amateur Radio
Society's website, or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by
email via rr1<at>rsgb.org.uk Please also keep GB2RS updated via
email to radcom<at>rsgb.org.uk
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
On Monday, Bishop's Stortford Amateur Radio Society has a surplus
equipment sale at Farnham Village Hall from 8pm. All are welcome. On
Wednesday there is a net from 8pm on 145.5625MHz. All are welcome to
join in. bsars.org/history.htm
On Sundays, Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a net via the GB3BN
repeater from 5pm. On Wednesday, Mike, G4DDL will be giving a talk
entitled ‘Intro to HF Contesting'. See g4bra.org.uk for more
information about the Club.
On Tuesday, Howard, G6LXK will be giving a talk to Braintree and
District Amateur Radio Society on successful selling via eBay, from
8pm. secretary<at>badars.co.uk
The next meeting of Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be held on
Saturday the 16th of March. For more information visit bsars.co.uk
Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society usually meets on the third
Tuesday of the month from 8pm. Wednesday sees a net on 145.500MHz
from 9pm. Andy, G4WGZ, 01689 878 089
Burnham Beeches Radio Club has its net from 10.30am on Sundays
starting on 145.500MHz, before changing frequency to 145.275MHz.
Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics<at>gmail.com
Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society meets at Rougham Tower Museum
on the third Wednesday of each Month. It is a small but very active
club. There are club nets every day of the week except Sunday.
Details can be found on the club's website. The club's general chat
frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM. bsears.co.uk
On Sundays, Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on
144.060MHz from 8pm. On Monday, there will be a Morse class from
7.30pm around 3542kHz, followed at 8.15pm by GB2CW slow Morse on
3555kHz. Tuesday sees the club open net via the GB3ER repeater from
8pm. On Thursday there will be CW classes via Skype from 7pm.
g0mwt.org.uk
On Sundays, Colchester Radio Amateurs Club has an open net on
28.350MHz from 7pm. On Monday, there will be a net on 70.425MHz from
7pm. On Tuesday there are nets on 433.425MHz from 7pm, and on
1.920MHz LSB from 8pm. Wednesday sees an open net around 145.350MHz
from 8pm. The Thursday net will be on 3.685MHz from 7pm. On Friday,
there will be an open DX net on 14.125MHz with assist on 145.350MHz
from 2.30pm. markm0ltg<at>gmail.com
On Sundays, Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets on
145.4MHz from 11am and on 3.7MHz from 5pm. On Wednesday, there will
be a net around 70.425MHz from 9pm. secretary<at>catsradio.org.uk
Cray Valley Radio Society's FM nets are held on 145.350MHz
on Sundays at 10am, and on 70.425MHz on Fridays at 8pm. A Top Band
SSB or AM net is held on the first Monday of each month on 1.905MHz
at 8pm. Non-members are very welcome to call in. cvrs.org
On Wednesday, Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on
145.525MHz from 8pm. On Saturday, the Club has a net on 51.55MHz FM
from 8pm. cprec.org
On Sundays, Darenth Valley Radio Society has a net on 145.475MHz at
8am. Phil, M0IMA, m0ima<at>btinternet.com
Dorking and District Radio Society has a net each day from Monday to
Saturday on 144.775MHz FM at 10am. Sue, M6XUV,
ddrs.secretary<at>gmail.com
Edgware and District Radio Society is meeting for a discussion
evening on Thursday. Steve Slater, G0PQB, g0pqb25<at>gmail.com
Essex Ham has a net on Monday via GB3DA, from 8pm, with chatroom and
audio feed at essexham.net Pete, M0PSX, news<at>essexham.co.uk
On Sundays, Farnborough and District Radio Society has a net via the
GB3FN repeater from 8pm. Mel, M0JMR,
publicity<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk
On Sundays, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society has a net
on 145.400MHz from 10am. On Monday, members are meeting from 7.30pm.
There will be an open net via GB3IH at 7.30pm on Wednesday. Mark,
M5BOP, m5bop<at>hisimage.co.uk
On Thursday, Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net
starting on 145.275MHz at 7.30pm, before moving to the GB3SH repeater
at 8pm. Rod, G4SPS, g4sps<at>fparc.org.uk
On Tuesday, Harlow and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
technical evening. On Wednesday, there will be a net on 145.425MHz
from 7.30pm. On Friday, the Society is meeting from 8pm. Visitors are
welcome to attend. secretary<at>g6ut.com
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club holds a daily net on the GB3ES
repeater at 10am. A CW net is held on Monday nights at 8pm on
144.575MHz. The CW net is aimed at anyone new to CW or wishing to
brush up their CW skills. Non-members are welcome. The net is
followed by general conversation. On Wednesdays, usually at 1pm,
members meet up at various locations in the area for an afternoon of
portable radio on the air on both HF and VHF bands using SSB, CW and
FM voice. Non-members are welcome to visit. As the details vary each
week, please visit hastings-electronics-radio-club.com on Wednesday
mornings to view up-to-date information about the location and time
of the meeting. Contact Richard via herc.hastings<at>gmail.com
Hilderstone Radio Society is meeting from 7pm on Thursday. For more
information visit g0hrs.org
Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night on Monday.
hogsback-arc.org.uk
On Sundays, Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club has a CW net at
9am around 1950kHz, then SSB at 9.30am. There is also an 8pm net on
433.450MHz. On Monday, there will be a net around 1950kHz from
7.30pm. The net moves to 145.375MHz on Wednesday from 7.30pm.
Intermediate licence training will take place on Friday. hdarc.co.uk
On Sundays, the Isle of Wight Radio Society has a net via GB7PO and
GB7MT from 8pm. The Society has a net from Monday to Friday via the
GB3IW repeater from 6.15am. On Tuesday, the Society takes part in the
Bramble Net via the GB3IW repeater from 7.30pm. On Thursday, there is
another net via the GB3IW repeater, followed by a Zoom meeting from
8pm. On Fridays, members meet at Haylands Farm Ryde. Foundation and
Intermediate licence training is available at meetings. iowrs.org
On Tuesday, Leiston Amateur Radio Club is meeting at the school on
Waterloo Avenue, IP16 4HE. larc.org.uk
Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a net on
Wednesday from 8pm on Brandmeister DMR Talk Group 23511. Thursday
sees a net from 8pm on 144.725MHz FM. On Friday there is a Zoom
meeting from 8pm. secretary<at>lefars.org.uk
Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has a net on Sundays on
433.575MHz from 8pm. Tuesday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 8pm. The
Club meets on Thursday eveningr Group has a net night every Monday evening at 8pm
via the GB3CL repeater. On Sundays, the Group has a net via the GB3CE
repeater from 8pm. martellotowergroup.com
Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society nets take place
each weekday from 9.30am on 144.650MHz. Roger, G0NRL,
g0nrl<at>yahoo.com
Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is meeting on Monday. Wednesday
sees the club net on 28.4MHz from 8pm. On Friday, members are meeting
for coffee and chat via Zoom from 10.30am. Brendan, G8IXK,
07803 192604
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a net via GB3NB every Monday from
7.30pm, followed by a CW net on 3.543MHz at 8.30pm. Chris Danby,
G0DWV, 01603 898 308, cmdanby<at>btinternet.com
On Thursday, Reading and District Amateur Radio Club welcomes David,
G1EHF for a talk entitled ‘Portable Operating on Microwave and
Millimetre Waves'. radarc.org
On Thursday, Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society will be
listening to a talk by Brian, G8GHR entitled ‘Eveready'. For more
information about the Society visit sadars.co.uk
On Wednesday, Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a café
meeting at 12.15pm. This will be followed by a net via the GB3ZX
repeater from 2pm. sars.club
On Thursday, South Essex Amateur Radio Society will be meeting at St
Michael's Church, St Michael's Road, Daw's Heath from 7.30pm.
southessex-ars.co.uk
Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society meets every Tuesday
evening from 7.30pm at the Stevenage Resource Centre, Chells Way,
Stevenage, SG2 0LT. Free tea, coffee and biscuits are provided for
all attending. A club net is usually organised each Tuesday evening
from 8pm on 145.450MHz. Another net is held on Thursday evenings on
the 80m band, close to 3.727MHz, using the club callsign G3SAD.
Additional information can be found via the club website
at sadars.com Nicolas, M1HOG, nicolas.jon.pike<at>gmail.com
On Sundays, Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1.905MHz at
9.30am. On Monday morning there will be a net on 3.710MHz from 9am.
On Tuesday, there is a net on 51.55MHz from 8pm. Wednesday sees a net
on 28.078MHz JS8 from 10am. On Thursday, the net is on 70.30MHz from
8pm. Friday sees a D-Star net on 144.6125MHz from 7.30pm and an FM
net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. John, G3MCX, 020 8688 3322
West Kent Amateur Radio Society has a daily net on 145.575MHz from
9am. On Sundays there is a net on 28.730MHz from 11am. Members are
having a surplus equipment sale at Bidborough Hall on Monday. On
Wednesday, there will be a net on 51.51MHz from 8pm. Phil, G3MGQ,
secretary<at>wkars.org.uk
On Tuesday, Worthing and District Amateur Radio Society is meeting to
discuss battery operation. For more information about the Society
visit wadarc.org.uk secretary<at>wadarc.org.uk
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Sundays, Appledore and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on
1.860MHz from 9.30am, followed by an SSB net on 144.260MHz at
10.30am. The Club has weekday nets taking place from 4pm on
145.450MHz, except Wednesday when the net moves to 144.260MHz between
8 and 9pm. The Club's Friday nets take place from 11am via GB3DN and
on 145.450MHz at 8pm. John, G3JKL, secretary<at>adarc.co.uk
Bath and District Amateur Radio Club is having a net on 70.475MHz
from 7.30pm. This will be followed by a Zoom meeting on Thursday.
badarc<at>protonmail.com
Join Callington and District Amateur Radio Society members for a chat
on GB3JL every Monday from 8pm. Guests and visitors to southeast
Cornwall are always welcome on the net and at the Engine House Café
every Wednesday from 1.30pm. See the Society's website for further
details. callingtonradiosociety.org.uk, Peter, G8BCG, 07801 413 241
On Sundays and Wednesdays, Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society
has club nights from 7pm. The Society holds a Morse Academy every
Thursday night from 7pm. Also on Thursdays, there are nets on
70.400MHz from 7pm, and on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Sue,
info<at>frars.co.uk
Guernsey Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday from 8pm on
145.525MHz. On Thursday, the DMR net is from 8pm on GB7GY, Talk Group
23515, time slot 1. All amateurs are welcome to join in. On Friday,
the club meets at the Bunker, Beau Sejour Leisure Centre from 7.30pm.
Everyone is welcome. Phil, GU0SUP, 07781 151 747
On Wednesday, Holsworthy Amateur Radio Club has a net via the GB3DN
repeater from 7.30pm. qsl.net/m0omc
On Tuesdays, Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a net on
433.475MHz from 8pm. The net moves to 145.475MHz on Wednesdays from
8pm. A 10m net on 28.405MHz is held on Thursdays from 8pm. The Club
meets on Fridays at Ivor's Paddock from 6pm. Matt, 2E0FNT,
0730 554 9614
The Jersey Amateur Radio Society clubroom is now open on Friday
evenings from 8pm. An old footpath has been reinstated to gain access
from the Meteorological Radar Tower to Mast B. Please be very careful
as the ground is uneven. You will need a torch if it is dark. Mike,
GJ0PDJ on 07797 718390
On Monday, Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club is meeting at the Baptist
Club Rooms in Shepton Mallet, from 7.30pm.
christopherlavis3<at>gmail.com
Newquay and District Amateur Radio Society meets at Trevisker Saint
Eval Community Centre, 750 Orion Drive, Wadebridge at 7pm on the
second Wednesday of each month. newquayradioclub.co.uk
The North Bristol Amateur Radio Club meets every Friday at Page
Community Association, Page Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4NE.
Meetings start at 7pm and talks start at 8pm. nbarc.org.uk
On Sundays, Poole Radio Society has a net around 28.375MHz using SSB
from 10am. On Mondays there is a net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. The net
moves to 70.375MHz at 7pm on Tuesdays. secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk
The Radio Operators Cornwall South West Operators Net is held at
7.30pm via GB3NC on the first Thursday of each month. Everyone is
welcome to join in. g8roc.org.uk
On Sundays, Riviera Amateur Radio Club has nets on 29.150MHz FM from
11am, 51.490MHz from 11.30am and via GB7TQ from 8pm. On Wednesdays
there are nets on 70.475MHz from 7.20pm, and on 145.245MHz from 8pm.
The Club is meeting at the Precinct Centre in Torquay from 7.20pm on
Thursday. stevecrask<at>yahoo.com
On Wednesday, Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club has a net via
the GB3PL repeater from 7.30pm. Mark Chanter, M0WMB, 07810 548 445
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club meets every
Wednesday from 7.30pm at The Chantry, Thornbury. The Club has daily
nets via the GB3ZB repeater from 10.30am. The Friday net is on
145.450MHz from 8pm. Terry, M0TJX secretary<at>tsgarc.uk,
07889 208 090
On Sundays, Torbay Amateur Radio Society has nets on 14.270MHz at
9.30am and 145.575MHz at 12pm. On Monday, there are nets on 3.663MHz
at 10.30am, 1.982MHz at 8pm and 50.155MHz at 8.30pm. Tuesday sees
members meeting at 7.30pm, followed by a net on 3.663MHz from 9.15pm.
On Wednesday, the Society has nets on 14.270MHz from 9.30am and on
3.663MHz from 10.30am. The Society meets on Fridays from 7.30pm.
Saturday sees a net on 3.663MHz from 10am. kerry<at>m0kre.net
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is meeting at Weston Super Mare
Social Club on Monday the 11th of March, from 7.30pm. The Society's
Thursday net takes place via the GB3WB repeater from 8pm. g4wsm.club
On Thursday, Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is meeting, from 7.30pm. For
more information visit yeovil-arc.com secretary<at>yeovil-arc.com
NEWS FOR WALES
The next meeting of Aberdare and District Amateur Radio Society will
be held on Friday the 15th of March at Hirwaun YMCA Hall, CF44 9RB
from 6pm. Ian Miles 2W0IWM, info<at>aberdareradio.club
Aberkenfig and District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on
Wednesday from 7pm at Tondu Railway Club, Station Approach, Bridgend.
The club is an approved RSGB Examination Centre for those wishing to
study and take their amateur radio exams. Brian, GW4DVB,
info<at>aberkenfigradioclub.co.uk
On Tuesday, Barry Amateur Radio Society is meeting from 6.30pm. There
will be a club net on 144.550MHz from 8pm on Wednesday. On Friday,
there will be a Zoom meeting from 7pm hosted by Glyn, GW0ANA. Steve,
2W0VOG, 07900 560 080
Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is holding four regular nets this
week: a multi-mode digital net on XLX490 D on Tuesday starting at
8pm; a 70cm FM net on GB3CM on Wednesday starting at 7.30pm; a 2m
FM net is on GB3FG on Thursday starting at 8pm; and an 80m SSB net
on Sunday, conditions permitting, starting at 2.30pm. For further
information on any aspect of the above nets or for information in
general, please contact Andy, GW0JLX, 0776 828 2880
Cwmbran and District Amateur Radio Society has a club night every
Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm at Henllys Village Hall, NP44 6JZ. New and
old members are always welcome. The Society has a fully-equipped
shack for member use which also houses the GB3YA repeater, with an
Echolink connection via GB3YA-R. Both are owned and maintained by the
club. Why not join the Monday evening net on 145.712.5MHz, CTCSS
94.8, with a 600kHz split, from 7.30pm. Ken Smith, 07411 595 103,
mc0yad.club
On Sundays, Dragon Amateur Radio Club has a net around 145.550MHz
from 7pm. Members are having a Zoom night from 7pm on Monday. On
Thursday there will be a net via the GB3AN repeater and Wires-X Room
86178 from 7pm. secretary<at>gmx.co.uk
Highfields Amateur Radio Club meets at Rhiwbina Recreation Club, Lon
Y Dail, Cardiff, CF14 6EA at 7pm every Tuesday. The Club has access
for disabled visitors. There are nets on GB3WB from 9.30pm to 10.30pm
most nights of the week. harcmemsec<at>gmail.com
On Sundays, Newport Amateur Radio Society has an HF net around 7.1MHz
from 10am. On Tuesday, there will be a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On
Thursday, there will be a meeting at the Society's clubhouse from
7pm. gw4ezw.org.uk
On Sundays, North Wales Amateur Radio Group has a net via the GB3OR
repeater from 8pm. On Monday, the Group has a club night at Bryn
Cadno Community Centre from 7pm. Friday sees a net via the GB3OR
repeater from 7pm. Sandra Pearce, MW6ACZ, sandra.ted<at>zen.co.uk
Rhondda Amateur Radio Society meets at Ystrad, Rhondda Sports Centre,
CF41 7SY on Tuesdays. More information about the Society can be found
by visiting gw2fof.co.uk John, GW4BUZ, 01443 432 542
On Monday, St Tybie Amateur Radio Society is meeting at the
portacabin adjacent to Saron Hall, SA18 3LN from 7pm. On Friday there
will be a net on 3.739MHz from 11am. Gareth, GW4JPC,
gw4jpc<at>yahoo.co.nz
Uskside Amateur Radio Club meets every Thursday from 7 to 9pm at the
Indoor Bowls Centre, Glebelands Stadium, Bank Street, Newport,
NP19 7HF. On Tuesdays there is a net on 145.550MHz from 7pm.
usksidearc.newport<at>gmail.com
And that's the end of the local news for this week prepared by the
Radio Society of Great Britain. Items for inclusion in subsequent
bulletins can be emailed to radcom<at>rsgb.org.uk to arrive by
10:00 on the Thursday before transmission.
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