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Next, the Local News for Sunday 28th September 2014
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
On Sunday 28th September Wythall Radio Club is taking part in the CQ
Worldwide RTTY Contest and also a net on 145.225MHz at 8pm. Monday
sees a curry night at the Monsoon and Tuesday there is a Morse class
at 7.45pm and AGM preparation at 8.30pm. On Friday there is a nibbles
night in the shack and next Sunday, the 5th, there is a net on
145.225MHz at 8pm. Contact Chris, G0EYO on 07710 412 819 for more
information.
On Monday 29th September Coventry Amateur Radio Society Club has a
net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. Friday is a talk on 70th anniversaries,
part 2, with G4GEE. More from John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Monday Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club is
having a net on 144.285MHz SSB at 8pm and an M3+M6 group net on the
GB3FR repeater at 7.30pm on Wednesday. On Friday the net is on
3.747MHz at 7pm. More information from Ron, G7ZRT, on 0753 4624 559.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an
informal evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Northampton Radio Club has a net on 145.4625MHz from 8pm
and all are welcome to join in. Club night is on Thursday. Details
from John, G4CZB on 01604 832 584.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.325MHz
at 8pm. On Saturday and Sunday the Newark Air Museum special event
station will be in operation. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250
for more details.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm all are welcome to join in. More information
from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Tuesday 30th September Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is
on the air. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to
m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in the
shack from 11am to 1pm all are welcome. Training classes with Dave,
G8OWL are on Thursday and Friday it's work in the shack. Contact
Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com for
more details
On Wednesday 1st October Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club has
a data night and Friday is a club night. More from Dave, M6DKT, on
07584 025 156.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting
where the shack is on the air and training classes take place.
Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an
informal evening. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a committee
meeting and GX3ZME will be on the air using the HF bands. Details
from John Humphreys M0JZH on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday 2nd October Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on Solar Data Websites and an RSGB Q&A session with Martyn Vincent,
G3UKV. Details from the club e-mail at salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com
On Saturday 4th October Rugby ATS is holding a general radio and
technical activities session to build a Slim Jim, a simple DIY
antenna for 2m and 70cm. Details from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Colburn and Richmondshire Amateur Radio Society is a new club meeting
at Colburn Village Hall, Colburn Lane, North Yorkshire DL9 4LZ. The
club will meet fortnightly from the 2nd October at 7.30 pm. Contact
Colin by e-mail to colinslyne<at>btinternet.com for more details
On Sunday 28th September and 5th October, Warrington Amateur Radio
Club is holding a Solder Sunday for construction projects. On Tuesday
Jeff, G1DYN will give his reflections on the Ham Fair in
Friedrichshaven and on Thursday it is a club night. More information
from Ken Hatton, G3VBA on 01928 733 234
On Monday 29th September Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk from Geoff Darby, G7GJU, the North West Durham RAYNET
Deputy Controller, who will talk about RAYNET. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on military wireless
with Mike, G8ALD. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a
technical forum and on Thursday there's a discussion on sneaking in
that surplus equipment. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding a
construction competition. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Monday Wearside Electronics &Amateur Radio Society are on the air
from 7pm operating HF, PSK 31, 2 metres and 70. All are welcome and
refreshments will be available. Details are on QRZ.COM under the
callsign G0BNK.
On Tuesday 30th September Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is
holding an antenna test with Denis, M6EFR. Contact John Earnshaw,
M0JFE, on 07940 815 659 for more details.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is continuing
with training for both the Foundation and Advanced classes. On
Wednesday there is a net on 145.400MHz, members and non members alike
are welcome to join in, the net controller will be Darren, M0WIT.
Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Tuesday Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club will take part in the
4m UK Activity Contest and on Wednesday there is a social at The Harp
in Neston. Details from Simon, G6XHF, on 0151 601 3269.
On Wednesday 1st October Denby Dale Radio Club is holding a surplus
auction. On Saturday and Sunday the club is participating in the
Worked All Britain HF Phone contest as G6LD from Cartworth Moor.
Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is learning more on the
history of the RSGB. Details from Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV on
01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a show
and tell evening and members are invited to bring along a radio item,
such as a project or equipment, and tell the rest a little about it.
Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH on 07884 065 375.
On Friday 3rd October East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a
technical forum. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society will be holding a Pie
and Peas evening at HQ. There will be a charge of GBP 2.50 in
addition to the normal GBP 1 weekly subscription. More details from
Darryl, M0LDI on 07 910 208 619.
On Saturday 4th October Chorley & District Amateur Radio Society is
operating GB1BNB from the Brinscall Nuclear Bunker. Information from
Mark, G1PIE by e-mail to procter_family<at>sky.com
On Saturday Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society will be
operating GB4SL throughout the week marking the visit on 25 October
of Fred Haise, the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot, to give a talk
entitled Failure is Not an Option. Contact Nigel, G0BPK by e-mail to
g0bpk<at>roydmoor.com
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club will run a Foundation course on 25th
October and 1st November in the Technology Centre, Spillers Place,
Omagh. The course will be followed by an evening exam on 4th
November. All course materials will be provided and the fee covers
the full course and exam. You can download an application form from
www.wtarc.net Students will be required to attend the club meeting
on 7th October to register and sign up for the course. More details
from Ian Morrow by e-mail to mi1ccu<at>mail.com
On Saturday 4th October West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club is holding the
annual conference at the Village Inn, Killyclogher, Old Mountfield
Rd, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT79 7LT. Guest speakers from around the UK and
Ireland will be delivering presentations on various aspects of
Amateur Radio. There will also be trade and exhibition facilities and
a Bring And Buy. There are disabled facilities and comprehensive
catering with a special lunch menu. Details from Philip, MI0MSO on
07793 386 795.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Sunday 28th September and 5th October Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur
Radio Club is holding a club session from 9am to1pm. On Tuesday there
is a construction and education night and Thursday is another
construction session. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to
mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
On Sunday the 28th and the 5th, Stirling District Amateur Radio
Society is meeting from 10.30am until late afternoon for
construction, licence training, projects as well as operating.
Contact John McGowan, via email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
On Wednesday 1st October Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on
Linux basics for radio amateurs by Tom, GM4DOZ. Details from John,
GM0EPO by e-mail to aargsec2014<at>gmail.com
On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding a
construction and licence training evening. On Friday there is a club
night with talks, quiz and raffle. Details from the club e-mail at
info<at>wosars.org.uk.
On Thursday 2nd October Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a
junk sale. Details from Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday 3rd October Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
having a normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
A Friday evening net is being launched in the Norwich area on 3rd
October for newer licensed members of the local amateur community to
get on the air and discuss topics important for them. The net will be
run by Nigel, 2E0NLK using the GB3NB repeater and will commence at
7.30pm for one hour. Everyone will be welcome to join but the main
intention is to encourage younger members who are perhaps tied up
with school work on other evenings. Initially this will be on a trial
basis for the whole of October. If there is sufficient support Nigel
will continue and encourage a rota of operators to become controllers
and establish the net as an on-going event.
On Sunday 28th September Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is
operating GB100MWT from Sandford Mill for Science and Discovery Day.
The event is open to the public. Details from the club e-mail at
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk
On Sunday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is operating as part
of Railways on the Air at the Thomas Crampton Railway Museum. Contact
Chrissie Turner, via email to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Sunday 28th and 5th, Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club
is holding a CW net on 28.050MHz at 8.30pm and an FM net on 29.140MHz
at 9pm. On Tuesday there is a net on 145.450MHz at 9pm. Contact Tim
Ward, 2E0TJW, on 07810 481 182.
On Tuesday 30th September Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the
shack operating GB1FBS. Details from Dan Adkins, M0HOW on
01424 882 008.
On Wednesday 1st October Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding a
net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
illustrated technical talk on Data Mode: Phase Shift Keying –
Theory and Practice by Greg G4EBY. Details from Terry, G0VFW by
e-mail to g0vfw<at>thirlwell.me.uk
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on how to
use the Reverse Beacon Network by Steve Appleyard, G3PND. Details
from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has a discussion
evening and on Sunday it's the usual breakfast club meeting. Details
from Gordon Hutchinson, 2E0GTG on 07801 599 470.
On Thursday 2nd October Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night and social activities evening. Contact Stuart,
G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is holding a Junk Sale and
doors open at 8pm. Details from Adrian, G4LRP on 07714 664 957.
On Friday 3rd October Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is
having a talk on railway signalling by Martin Fenner. Contact Bob,
G3OOU, on 01737 552 170 for details.
On Friday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is holding a
members fish and chip night, Contact John by e-mail at
G0VEH<at>lefars.org.uk
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding a radio night.
Details from Sue Davis, G6YPY on 01273 845 103.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on Sun spots by
Peter Meadows. More information from Mark Sanderson, M0IEO on
07940 579116
On Sunday 5th October Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is
holding day one of the Foundation Course. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089 for more details.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday 29th September Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk from
Alan, G3XSV and members of the GJ6YB contest group reflecting on IOTA
2014. Details from Robin Thompson, G3TKF, by email to
robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Tuesday 30th September Exeter Amateur Radio Society is holding a
net on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday 1st October Devon & Cornwall Repeater Group meets from
2pm at the Engine House Compton Park Callington. Details at
www.gb3pl.co.uk.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
downloading weather satellite data by Tony, M0THJ. More from Mike,
G1GZG on 01395 274 172
On Wednesday Poole Radio Society is holding a net on 2m FM at 8pm and
Friday 3 is an activity Night and Advanced training. Contact Bill
Coombes, G4ERV, on 01202 246 515.
On Wednesday Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club has a club
meeting. Details from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and
weekends.
On Thursday 2nd October South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is looking
at the calendar for 2015. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
members equipment sale. Details from Kevin, G6FOP, via www.sdarc.net.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a selection on mini
talks. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday 3rd October Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding the annual junk sale. Contact Mark Chanter, 2E0MGC, on
01752 215 546.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday 29th September Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a
junk sale and club raffle. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday 2nd October North Wales Radio Society has a general
meeting and rally update. For more information contact Liz Cabban via
email to lizcabban<at>vodafoneemail.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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