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Next, the Local News 28th 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 its Young Persons' Foundation
course plus an Advanced course tonight and next Sunday. There's a
club night on Tuesday with participation in the UKAC. Thursday sees a
talk on sport radio competitions. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on
07890 626 684.
Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL tonight.
Monday sees a curry night at the Monsoon. Details from Chris, G0EYO,
on 07710 412 819.
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 discussion
evening because the talk by RSGB President John Gould, G3WKL has had
to be postponed. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting out equipment on Monday for
the Wythall rally. The regular coffee morning in the shack is on
Tuesday from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy,
G8OWL. On Friday there's more work sorting rally goods. Contact Gemma
Gordon, M6GKG, via email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contests on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there are shack activities and G5FZ will be on
the air. Thursday sees the club repeater net via GB3LM from 8pm. On
Saturday there's the regular surgery plus G5FZ on the air. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its QRS CW session on
3540-3550 from 8pm to 9pm on Tuesday. Friday sees the start of the
Spring Challenge, working other Cheltenham club members until 14
March. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 2m UKAC
on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.475MHz from 9.30pm. On
Friday there's a pint and chat night. More information from Neil
Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
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 natter night and committee meeting. For details,
email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Central Radio Amateur Circle has a general meeting on Thursday from
7pm. Saturday sees Intermediate and Morse classes. Contact Martin
Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday RAF
Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm.
Contact Bob, G3VCA, 07971 166 250.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is holding
an informal and general operating evening. Details from Anne, 2E1GKY,
on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.
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 holding a junk
sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on baluns by Andrew, G7SEG. More information from Chris, G1ETZ,
on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its
net from 7.30pm, starting on 145.500MHz and then moving to 145.550MHz
or the nearest clear channel. Details from Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open meeting, with
the shack on the air and training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting and putting GX3ZME on the air. Contact John
Humphreys M0JZH, 07824 737 716, m0jzh<at>yahoo.co.uk
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Stockport Radio Society continues its Intermediate course.
Tuesday sees a talk on handhelds. On Thursday, Peak Contest Group is
offering a contest training night. More information from Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
demonstration of digital modes remotely operated by Martin, M0GQB.
The club net is on 145.500MHz on Wednesday from 7.30pm. Thursday sees
a net in association with West Yorkshire RAFARS from 7pm on
145.350MHz. Saturday sees an Advanced exam. Details from Martin,
M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
SOTA mountain goats and shack sloths by David Stansfield, G0EVV.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Chester & District Radio Society is having a Bring Out Your
Dead evening plus a committee meeting, surplus sale and project
evening. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday South Manchester Radio and Computer is holding a technical
forum. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on transmission lines by G8KBH. More information from John E Rodway,
G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a talk on noise
generators. Contact Darran, G0BWB, on 07974 423 227.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is discussing tents
for contests. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk
by David, M0GDX on operating from DU9. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
07884 065 375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a normal
club night and Intermediate training classes. Details from Mark,
G0GFG, on 01388 747 497.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has one-to-one
Morse lessons with Ron, G3SVW. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Tuesday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is holding a shack social
night with a difference from 6.30pm, open to all. Details from Dave,
via email to muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Thursday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is holding an
open evening at the Boat House, Harbour Car Park, Groomsport
BT19 6JP. Details from Harry Squance, GI4JTF, on 0777 594 2174.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society has training, 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.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is watching a radio-related DVD.
Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
More information from Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a
normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding a regular
club night from 8pm at Garnethill Multicultural Centre. For
information email info<at>wosars.org.uk.
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. The club net is on Wednesday, commencing on 145.500MHz
at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a club net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. Thursday sees the club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm,
and on Friday there's a 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 club kit night and Thursday sees the 40m club net
from 11am. Next Sunday sees the regular breakfast meeting from 9am.
Details from Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday on
145.475MHz. Wednesday sees a club night, to which visitors are
welcome. On Thursday there's a Top Band net from 7.30pm on 1967kHz.
Contact Derek Clarkson, G4JLP, on 0798 908 2420.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is having a talk. Details from
Peter, via email to g4urt<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is running a 2m
QSO party, with operators from other areas warmly invited to join in.
Details are online at http://fdars.org.uk/diary.html.
On Monday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its regular meetings
and numerous nets. For details contact Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
planning permission by Peter Davies, M0PSD. For more information
email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has its home construction
competition. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is running its construction
contest. Contact Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
On Thursday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is holding a club meeting and
junk sale. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. Contact Paul Bradfield, G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.
On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on data modes by Alan, G0TLK. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
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 Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night
and table top sale. More information from Sue Davis, G6YPY, on
01273 845 103.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is having a club night.
For details, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
Next Saturday and Sunday the Capel Battery Contest Group will be
making its first outing to take part in the RSGB VHF UHF Contest.
Activity will be at Capel Battery, CT18 7JJ, and attractions include
a camp site and special interest groups. Contact ian hope, 2E0IJH, on
01474 394 045.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Trev, G2KF has decided to retire from reading GB2RS News due to ill
health. The RSGB would like to thank him for his service to GB2RS
over many years. If anyone would like to become a GB2RS News reader
in the South West, or in any other part of the UK, please contact the
GB2RS News Manager, Ken Hatton, G3VBA, via email to
gb2rs.manager<at>rsgb.org.uk.
Today and next Sunday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open net on GB3BS from 7pm. On Friday there's the second part of the
talk on an USB SDR panoramic adapter by Mat, G7FBD. 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 Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk on recent developments
in digital amateur television by Shaun O'Sullivan, G8VPG. For more
information contact Robin Thompson, G3TKF, via email to
robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a natter night.
Contact Paul, G3SDH, via email to g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its monthly net on GB3EX
at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night
and making preparations for the rally. Contact John, G4PBN, on
01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee
meeting, with the main meeting on Thursday. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
submarine life by Kit Keathy. More information from Mark Chanter,
M0WMB, on 01752 215 546.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
maritime radio by Martin, 2E0EUW. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA,
on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the Rybakov
aerial by G3ICO. 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 Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a junk sale and
antenna inspection. Tuesday sees the club running GB4SDD for St
David's Day. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM at Brymbo
Sports and Social Society, Tanyfron, Wrexham. Details from Eifion
Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a general meeting.
Contact Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email to 2w0ljc<at>mail.com.
On Friday Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical night of antenna trap testing. Details are online at
www.gw6gw.co.uk
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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