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Next, the Local News 6th March 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 Foundation exam tonight, plus
the Advanced course tonight and next Sunday. There's a club night on
Tuesday with participation in the UKAC. Thursday sees a technical
night with construction, CW tuition, radio operation and data modes.
Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.
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 project
construction night. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a talk on
aviation electronics on Monday by Algy O'Connell, 2E0LGW. The club
net is on Wednesday, starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595.
South Birmingham Radio Society is working in the shack on Monday. The
regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday
sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there's a
session sorting rally goods. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, via email
to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from
7.30pm on 145.250MHz. Next Sunday the club is visiting the Wythall
rally. More information from Robert Bird, by email to
spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contests on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there is a demonstration of digital modes. The
club net is on Thursday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. Saturday sees shack
activities plus G6COL on the air. For more information contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm
UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.475MHz from
9.30pm. 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. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
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.
Details from Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk by Ray Dring. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding its
unseasonal Christmas dinner. For more information contact Peter D
Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a slow CW net on
3540-3550kHz from 8pm. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on
01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
internet video night. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a talk on optical
communication by Chris, M0OLO. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding training
classes and a committee meeting. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.525MHz from 8pm. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its main
construction competition. More information from John Humphreys,
M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding an Intermediate
exam at 12.30. Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Denby Dale Radio Club regrets to announce that the surplus sale
advertised for the 16th of March has had to be postponed and replaced
by a vintage radio evening. This week, Denby Dale Radio Club has a
night on the air on Wednesday. Next Sunday the club takes part in the
WAB 80m Contest. Details from Darran, G0BWB, 07974 423 227.
Leicestershire Repeater Group has been running a survey about Digital
FM. The deadline for replies is midnight tonight, the 6th, so if
you've been intending to take part please do so ASAP. The survey is
online at www.leicestershirerepeatergroup.org.uk and an analysis of
replies will be available there soon after the closing date.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Intermediate course on Monday.
Thursday sees a club net. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on
07506 904 422.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.500MHz on Wednesday from 7.30pm. Thursday sees a net in
association with West Yorkshire RAFARS from 7pm on 145.350MHz.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night
operating M0RCU. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical and on the air evening. More information from John E
Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
night. Details from Tony, G3MAE, on 01609 881 530.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
accurate power measurement by G8ATB. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV,
on 01606 553 401.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a
social night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a training
session and normal club night. Details from Mark, G0GFG, on
01388 747 497.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
on magnetic loop aerials by Brian, M0XAG. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Monday Greenisland Electronics Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation on digital mobile radio by John, GI4BWM. More
information from Ken McInnes, GI6KDN, on 0747 580 0015.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with an announcement that the D-Star repeater GB7DA is now
operational, covering the West of Scotland. Its output frequency is
145.775MHz, with the usual 600kHz input shift.
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.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is looking at antenna modelling.
Details from Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 352 6498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a talk on HF antennas
in the hills by Andy, MM0FMF. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email
to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen ARS is hoisting the Grampian Repeater Group AGM
from 7.30pm at the 25th Scout Group, Oakhill Crescent Lane Aberdeen,
AB15 5HY. More details from Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
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.
On Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having an
on-air activity day. 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.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a club net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. On Monday there's a surplus equipment sale and
Thursday sees the club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm. 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 regular breakfast
meeting from 9am today. The 80m net runs from 7.30am today and next
Sunday. The 2m net is on Monday at 7.30pm. On Wednesday there's a
club night and Thursday sees the 40m club net from 11am. 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 talk on Q meters and amplifiers by
Andrew, G0AMS, 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.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday
from 9pm, commencing on 145.500MHz. Next Sunday sees the Intermediate
exam. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter night on
Thursday. Friday sees a British Science Week event at Wellesley House
school and on Sunday there's a visit to the Dover Rally. More
information from Ian, M6WFI, via email to
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a rig clinic
with Dave, G0DEC. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on
01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is holding its AGM followed by
wine & nibbles. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
visit from Essex CW Amateur Radio Club. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk and
discussion evening with RAYNET County Controller Roland, M0BDB and
RSGB Regional Manager Steve, M1ACB. More information from Terry
Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a talk on
operating the FT-897 by Mark, G8PHN. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on
01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a talk on
island adventures by Kevan, 2E0WMG. Contact Kevan Pugh, 2E0WMG, on
07766 543 784.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on codes and
ciphers by Eddie Erbes. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 419 204.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding its spring
surplus and junk sale. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is holding its
construction contest. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is on the air. More
information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding a show and tell
evening. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
explanation of transmission lines Alan Parkin of Alton Antenna
Arrays. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the principles of fire investigation by Martin, M6SCI.
Contact Paul Bradfield, G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.
On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening
with the GB3VH Repeater Group from 7.30pm at the Rose and Crown,
Sandridge. More details from Peter, G4HSO, via email to
g3v<at>btinternet.com.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
5MHz NVIS propagation by Marcus, G0IJZ. Contact Ian, M0HTA, via email
to publicity<at>cdarc.co.uk.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Andy,
G4JNT on getting active on the 137 and 475kHz bands. Contact Quintin
Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on bats
by Amanda Millar. Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club has a club net on GB3DA.
For information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Today and next Sunday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open net on GB3BS from 7pm. On Friday there's a relax and chat plus
operating and training 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 Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3EW from
7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Tuesday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is working in the shack
and planning for British Science Week. More information from David
Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Tuesday Plymouth Radio Club Monthly is holding a club meeting.
Details from David Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to
d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Poldhu Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the St Erth
WW2 DF station by Mike Griffiths. Contact Keith Matthew, G0WYS, on
01326 574 441.
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
on the air. For information, email tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is watching episode 6 of
The Secret War. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having mini talks. Details
from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night with
business meeting. 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 refurbishing
an Atlanta receiver by John Parry, GW3VVC. Contact Stewart Rolfe,
GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is putting GB4SDD on the
air. Details from Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the eclipse and other research by the University team. More
information from Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is discussing a technical
topic. More information from Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email to
2w0ljc<at>mail.com.
On Friday Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
practical night of 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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