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Next, the Local News 14th February 2016
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 news from clubs that have several events this week.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society has a Young Persons' Foundation course
plus an Advanced course tonight and next Sunday. There's a club night
on Tuesday. Thursday sees a technical night with a talk on DMR.
Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.
Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL tonight
and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class plus a talk on the CAIRO
interface scheme by Dr Pete Best, G8CQH. The regular nibbles night in
the shack is on Friday from 7.30pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on
07710 412 819.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is visiting the Harwell Rally at
Didcott Leisure Centre today. Wednesday sees an events planning
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
07808 078 003.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. On Friday there's a skittles
evening. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a club net
on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 7.30pm on 145.550MHz
and then possibly changing to other bands. For details contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a committee meeting on Monday and is
taking part in the UK Club Contests on Tuesday. On Wednesday there's
a formal meeting. Thursday sees the club simplex net on 145.325MHz
from 8pm. On Saturday there are shack activities plus G5FZ on the
air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack on Monday. The
regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday
sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8WOL and on Friday there's a
session sorting equipment for the Wythall rally in March. Contact
Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, via email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is holding a lunch on Tuesday.
Thursday sees a sale of surplus equipment. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS,
on 01242 241 099.
Salop Amateur Radio Society Club has its CW net on Wednesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz then its main club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH.
Thursday sees a calibration night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its club net on 145.475MHz
from 9.30pm on Thursday. On Friday there's a sausage and bacon butty
night. More information from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale at
Bromley Hall, Pode Hole. Details from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on
01775 760 832.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz
from 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, 07971 166 250.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email
to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is watching a
video. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open forum on QRP. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
bowls evening with the LWVH Bowls Club. Contact John Humphreys,
M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding Intermediate and
Morse training. Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a basic
antenna workshop led by Robert Mullen, 2E1IIP. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Details from David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Stockport Radio Society continues its Intermediate course.
Tuesday sees a radio night. Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on
07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a guess the mystery
object evening. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 07974 423 227.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a
presentation by Andy Kirby on Sheffield life hackers. Contact
Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a normal
club night with Intermediate training. Contact Mark, G0GFG, on
01388 747 497.
On Thursday South Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Details from Alan, 2E0DDK, on 01782 510 856.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having a talk today by youth members
about their trip with RSGB Youth on their DXpedition. Tuesday sees a
shack attack. Details from Dave, via email to
muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Tuesday Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group is having a talk about
the Gilnahirk Listeners and what they did during and after World War
2. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Elizabeth Forde, via email
to elizabethforde64<at>yahoo.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society has training,
construction and projects from 10.30am till 2pm today and next
Sunday. Thursday sees operating, training and presentations from 7
until 9pm. Contact Myles Williamson, MM0MYL, on 07890 477 516.
Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
and training evening on Tuesday. Next weekend sees a special event
station on the air, and next Sunday evening sees operating and
training. Contact Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is holding a discussion on what members
are doing on the radio. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on SOTA
and QRP by Neil, 2M0NCM. Details from Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via
email to ellis<at>gaston.freeserve.co.uk.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a rag chew and
construction for Project 70. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on
01975 651 365.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
check night with John, MM0JXI at Port Seton Community Centre Resource
Room from 7pm. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society continues its Intermediate
course today. On Tuesday there's a talk on operating award schemes.
Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a club net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. On Monday there's a chat and fix-it evening with
John, G8MNY. Thursday sees the club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm, and on
Friday there's a 2m net from 8pm on 145.350MHz. Details from John,
G8IYS, on 020 8657 0454.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its 80m net from 7.30am
today and next Sunday. The 2m net is on Monday at 7.30pm. On
Wednesday there's a presentation on Sussex 4x4 Response by Dave
Green, G4OTV and Thursday sees the 40m club net from 11am. Details
from Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has radio operations on various bands
and modes on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Details from Andy, M6GND
on 01323 486 924.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday on
145.475MHz. The usual club meeting on Wednesday is cancelled. Contact
Derek Clarkson, G4JLP, on 0798 908 2420.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on VHF radar,
propagation, and the ISS by Bob, M0KER. Details from Peter, G0KQA, on
01256 414 454.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
construction evening. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on
01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a talk by Trevor,
2E0LDZ entitled planning, my fight. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on
01628 625 720.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a skills night
at Danbury Village Hall. For details, email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
fuses by Steve, G4HXK. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Sam
Jewell, G4DDK, entitled To the Moon and Back. Details from Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on software
defined radio by Richard, G8CDD. Contact Richard, G7GLW, on
07831 715 797.
On Thursday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on the National Coastwatch Institution by Peter Buckley. Contact
Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
satellite operation by Steve, G3PND. For information email
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on heritage railways in the UK by Richard Crane. More
information from Paul Bradfield, G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.525MHz
from 8pm. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is having a construction
evening. For information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
On Saturday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society commences its
Intermediate course tuition weekend. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on
01635 862 737.
Next Saturday and Sunday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is
taking part in TDOTA with Margate Brownies. More information from
Ian, M6WFI, via email to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
Next Sunday morning Horsham Amateur Radio Club is running a fox hunt.
Contact Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Today and next Sunday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open net on GB3BS from 7pm. Friday sees a relax and chat evening.
Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
The SouthWest Cluster is holding further experimental nets on the DMR
Network, Slot 2, Talk Group 950, from 6pm tonight and next Sunday,
operating simultaneously on GB7AA, GB7BS, GB7FI, GB7TC, GB7JB, GB7SD
and GB7DR and, when internet connections are established to the
sites, GB7CW, GB7KT and GB7MJ. The organisers wish to point out that
the SouthWest Cluster network is independent of the DMR-marc network.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is planning its autumn
rally. Contact Paul, G3SDH, via email to g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.575MHz
from 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Sidmouth Amateur Radio Society starts a Foundation course on Tuesday.
Full details are on their website, www.sidmouthars.org.uk.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a club evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is discussing plans
for the year. Details from Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 01752 215 546.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a DVD night.
Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding Morse practice with
G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. For
more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on propellants
for cordite by MW0SEC. Details from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on
07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD night.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on the Titanic
calling SOS by David, GW8NZN. Contact Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email
to 2w0ljc<at>mail.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 gb2rs<at>rsgb.org.uk to arrive by
10:00 on the Thursday before transmission.
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