The following have been notified to me:
- Sunday May 4th - Hamfest 2025,Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PL.
- Monday May 5th - Dartmoor Radio Rally, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AL . Contact 2e0rph@gmail.com.
Simple QRP projects, 10m, 8m, 6m, 4m, FT8, 160m, WSPR, LF/MF, sub-9kHz, nanowaves and other random stuff, some not related to amateur radio.
The following have been notified to me:
The following should take place at the weekend, although I always recommend checking first.
On Saturday we enter meteorological spring and rallies occur more often. The following have been notified to me, but I always advise to check before going far.
The following have been notified to me. Always check before going far.
The following have been notified, but always check details are correct before going far.
Interesting how many radio rallies have broadened their appeal to include a wider audience than in the past.
For many in the UK, Monday is a public holiday, so Monday is also a rally day. As always, check the details are correct before going on a long drive.
It looks like this is quite a busy Sunday for UK rallies. As always, I recommend checking with organisers to check the data is correct.
The following have been notified to me, but please check the details are correct before going.
The following rallies have been notified to me. I always recommend checking first if going any distance to avoid disappointment.
Sunday March 17th - Callington Radio and Electronics Rally, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7BD. Contact alastair.kerr1@btinternet.com
Sunday 17 Mar - Pencoed & District Amateur Radio Club Radio Rally, Bridgend, CF32 9NY. Contact Leuan Jones on 07791709691.
The following rallies have been notified to me. As usual, it is advisable to check before going any distance.
Saturday March 2nd - Lagan Valley Amateur Radio Annual Rally, near Belfast, BT26 6AR. See www.lvars.uk .
Sunday March 3rd - Exeter Radio and Electronics Rally , EX4 8PX. Contact g3xvi@yahoo.co.uk
The following have been notified to me. As I always say, check before travelling any distance.
Sunday December 3rd - Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club Rally Spennymoor Co. Durham, DL16 6DB. Contact bdingle@hotmail.co.uk .
Sunday December 3rd - Royal Wootton Bassett Swapmeet and Auction, , Swindon, Wootton Bassett, SN4 8EN. Contact not given, but check website http://www.bvws.org.uk .
The following rallies are due this weekend. If you are going a long way, I always advise contacting the organisers first.
Saturday November 18th - Rochdale and District ARS Winter Rally, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7QR. Contact dave@cardens.me.uk .
Sunday November 19th - Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society (CATS) Bazaar, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1ES. Contact bazaar@catsradio.org.uk .
The following rallies have been notified to me. Both are meant to take place on Saturday, October 28th. I always advise checking first before travelling any distance.
- Essex CW Boot Camp, Witham, CM8 2HE. Contact g0ibn1@yahoo.com.
- Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group Rally Carrickfergus, N.Ireland. No contact details given.
The following rallies are due. I always advise contacting to check details are correct. All are on Sunday September 24th (Sunday coming).
In England, Monday is a public holiday. I have been notified of the following rallies. As always, I advise checking the information is correct and the rally not cancelled before driving a long way. Where possible, I add contact details.
Sunday August 27th - Torbay Annual Communications Fair, Newton Abbot Racecourse, TQ12 3AF. Contact 01803 864528.
Sunday August 27th - Milton Keynes ARS, Heron's Lodge Guide Activity Centre, MK8 9AA. No contact details given.
Monday August 28th - Huntingdonshire ARS, St Neots, PE19 2SH. Contact events@hunts-hams.co.uk .
The following have been notified to me. It is advisable to check details are correct.
Sunday August 20th - Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society Rally, Rugby, CV23 9PY. Contact rally@rugbyats.co.uk .
Sunday August 20th - Lincoln Short Wave Club Summer Rally, Marken Rasen, LN8 3HT. Contact m5zzz@outlook.com .
Sunday August 20th - Red Rose Summer Rally, Leigh, WN7 2PJ. See http://www.wmrc.co.uk .
The following have been notified. I do not know where the BATC convention is! Always advisable to contact organisers first.
Sunday August 6th - BATC Amateur TV convention CAT23. No contact or location given.
Sunday August 6th - Kings Lynn ARC Club 33 (presumably a rally). PE30 4EL. Contact rally.klarc@gmail.com .
The following have been notified to me, but do check first if the details are correct.
Sat June 10th - Rochdale and Ditrict Amateur Radio Summer ally, Norden, Rochdal, OL12 7QR. No contact details.
Sun June 11th -Mendips Rally. Farrington Gurnesy, BS39 6TY. Contact mendipsrally@hotmail.com
Sun June 11th - Junction 28 Radio Rally, Alfeton, DE55 7BD. Contact secretary@snadarc.com
For once, a good weather forecast for a Bank Holiday weekend!
The following rallies have been notified to me, although I always recommend checking the details with organisers before travelling.
Saturday May 27th - Barry Amateur Radio Society Rally , Sully, CF64 5SP. Contact Steve 07368 140795.
Sunday May 28th - Durham and District ARS Radio Rally, Bowburn Co. Durham, DH6 5AT. Contact dadars@gmx.com
These rallies have been notified to me. I do not have contact details, but advise checking with the organisers first if intending to travel a long way.
Sunday May 7th - Dartmoor Radio Rally, Yelverton, PL20 6AL
Sunday May 7th - Hamfest Rally,Thorpe Camp Visitor's Centre. No postcode given.
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