Monthly Archives: July 2015

Radio Communication Schedules

Shortwave (HF) Nets (Local Times) Please note we have moved onto winter timings.  Due to conditions the 80m net will start at 0800 Local from 23rd December 2017. Notes: 1.  Free Web Based Shortwave Receiver at this link 2.  Alternatively … Continue reading

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Bulletin: 10th July 2015

40 Meter Net The branch will be establishing a new net in addition to its normal Saturday Morning Net. This will take place on Wednesday Evenings on 7.070 Mhz +/- (QRM) in the forty Meter Band.  G3RE will call CQ at … Continue reading

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Paying Subscriptions or Making Donations

Current Rates Subs are £2 per annum.  Payable in Spring each year by Mar 31st. Internet Banking The branch prefers subscriptions and donations to be paid electronically. Here is a snapshot of how to use e-banking to pay subscriptions or … Continue reading

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Conduct of REA Amateur Radio Nets

Our Current Net On Saturday Morning the net controller calls CQ at around 0730 Hours.  Stations call in to set up communications.   It’s usual to establish communications first on 3.722 Mhz and then establish the order in which stations transmit. … Continue reading

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Bulletin: 4th July 2015

Welcome The branch has a new member – Sgt Jim McLelland from Bellshill in North Lanarkshire – 2M0RMP.  Welcome Jim. Also in this bulletin is a report from the 2015 RE C3S Technical Update.   On Net No G3RE today, but … Continue reading

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