NEWS FOR SCOTLAND & CLUB NEWS (GB2RS) Extracts inc Additions
BRAEHEAD RALLY
The ASRA Braehead Rally is taking place today, Sunday the 14th of May. The venue is Braehead Arena Foyer, 150 Kings Inch Road, Renfrew G51 4BN. Free parking is available. The doors open for everyone at 10am and admission is £4. There will be trader stalls, bring and buy and an RSGB Book stall. Catering is available on site. The event will feature the Central Scotland Repeater Group AGM. For more information and contact details visit www.braeheadradiorally.com
RADIO QUESTION & ANSWER NIGHT ON ZOOM
On Sundays, Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has an SSB net on 3.720MHz from 2pm, followed by a quiz on 145.475MHz from 7.45pm. On Monday there will be a radio question and answer night on Zoom from 7.30pm. On Tuesday, the club will be having a natter night at its clubhouse from 7.30pm. klarcinfo@gmail.com
CW TRAINING
On Monday and Thursday evenings, Michael, GM5AUG provides GB2CW slow Morse for the Glasgow area on 144.600MHz FM from 8 to 9pm. All are welcome to join in. For more information email gm5aug@topple.scot
DR16 SUPPORT NET
On Wednesday, from 8pm to 9pm, George, MM0JNL will be hosting his DR16 Support Net via the GB3BT repeater. The net is open to anyone, within range, who has any radio-related issues and needs assistance or guidance, and as an open session with the local RSGB representative for Members and non-Members alike. dr16@rsgb.org.uk
TEN MINUTE TALKS
On Thursday, Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society will enjoying ten-minute talks by its members. Fred, GM3ALZ, 01975 651 365
AGM
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will have its usual Solder Group meeting from 6pm on Wednesday at the CCA. This coming Friday will be West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society’s 52nd AGM. Commencing at 8pm sharp, the meeting will take place at their Rose Street Club Rooms. For further information checkout the Club’s website: wosars.club
FURTHER NEWS ITEMS
CPSARC SUMMITS ON THE AIR (SOTA) ACTIVATION
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club – 18:00 hours on Wednesday 17th May 2023. This is a totally new club event, and everyone is welcome to come along and activate North Berwick Law (GM/SS-280) by climbing to the top. If you can’t make it, then listen out for us on 2M – 145.400MHz and give us a call it will be so much appreciated. Pray the weather is kind to us!!! Checkout website cpsarc.com
OTHER CLUB NETS AND MEETINGS
Details of club activities can usually be found on the individual club’s website. A summary of activities, Nets, Contacts and Links in Scotland can also be found at wosars.club/radio-nets
To have your net listed on the WoSARS website or to report any changes, contact Tony, MM0TMZ by email to rr1@rsgb.org.uk. Please also keep GB2RS updated via email to radcom@rsgb.org.uk