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Next, the Local News 13th 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 continues its Advanced course tonight 
and next Sunday. There's a club night on Tuesday with participation 
in the UKAC. On Thursday there's a technical night with a talk on HF 
propagation and VOAprop. Friday sees the start of the camping 
weekend. 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 has an informal and 
general operating evening on Monday. Wednesday sees the club net, 
starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. Details from Anne, 2E1GKY, on 
01242 699 595, daytime, www.g4aym.org.uk

South Birmingham Radio Society is working in the shack on Monday and 
making plans for the Wythall rally stand. The regular coffee morning 
in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday sees training classes 
with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. The trailer gets loaded on Saturday, and 
Sunday sees the club stand at the Wythall rally. Contact Gemma 
Gordon, M6GKG, via email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. 
On Tuesday there's an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Next 
Sunday the club is visiting the Wythall Rally. More information from 
Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its lunch on Tuesday, 
followed by the regular QRS CW session on 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. 
Thursday sees another QRS CW session on 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. 
Details from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contests on 
Tuesday. On Wednesday there are shack activities and G6COL will be on 
the air. Thursday sees the club simplex net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. 
On Saturday there are shack activities and G5FZ will be on the air. 
For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Midland Amateur Radio Society has training classes plus planning for 
outside events and rally visits on Monday. Next Sunday the club is 
visiting the Wythall Radio Rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 
07808 078 003.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has its Club CW net on Wednesday from 
4:30pm on 144.070MHz and its club voice net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. 
Thursday sees a natter night. For details, email 
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com

Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.475MHz from 
9.30pm on Thursday. On Friday there's an antenna workshop. Contact 
Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk, www.ndarc.co.uk.

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 South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is 
having a natter night. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.

On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a 
talk on early British radar and the Battle of Britain by Paul. 
Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488. 

On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a 
technical topics evening. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to 
radio<at>dadars.org.uk. 

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a 
construction night. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 
01509 504 319.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is planning for 
contests, International Marconi Day and the forthcoming DXpedition. 
Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is having part 2 of 
the talk on software for hardware. Contact Brian, M0YBX, on 
07772 659 622.

On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is holding a club 
meeting. Details from Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.

On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk 
and presentation by Andrew, M0NRD on his high altitude balloon launch 
at the National Hamfest. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 01775 760 832.

On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle is having a Morse session 
from 2pm. Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.


NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. 
Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the WAB 80m Contest today 
from 1800-2200. Tuesday sees a shooting night. The club has had to 
postpone the surplus sale scheduled for the 16th and it is now a 
vintage radio evening. The surplus sale will now be on the 20th of 
April. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 07974 423 227.

Stockport Radio Society is holding an Intermediate Exam on Monday. 
Tuesday sees preparation for the NARSA rally with the SRS Blackpool 
Team. Next Saturday and Sunday the PCG will be taking part in the 
Russian DX Contest. More information from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 
07506 904 422.

On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a 
Foundation exam at the New Ebenezer Church, alongside a normal club 
meeting. Thursday sees a net in association with West Yorkshire 
RAFARS from 7pm on 145.350MHz. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 
01422 341 317.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 
Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on HF propagation by Steve, 
G0YKA. For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.

On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. 
Details from David, G6DCT, via email to 
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.

On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk. 
Contact John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having an HF/VHF 
on the air evening. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.

On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk 
by Andrew Lambert on designing low power portable silicon chips. 
Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.

On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding training 
classes and a normal club night. Contact 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 holding a 
bring and tell evening. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.


NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

On Tuesday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is building the new club 
antenna, followed by tea and crumpets. For more details email Dave 
via muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.


NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has an on-air activity day 
today. Friday sees a construction night. More information from Bob, 
GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723. 

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 having a construction and operating 
evening at Leven. Details from Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.

On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a photo night of 
members' pictures and slides of the club from the last 70 years. 
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.

On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding its 
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. On Tuesday there's a fix-it evening. The club net is on 
Wednesday, commencing at 9pm on 145.500MHz. 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. There is a 
committee meeting on Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a talk on A bit of 
a secret by Bryan, G3GVB. 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 club night from 7.30pm, 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. Today 
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is at the Dover Rally. More 
information from Ian, M6WFI, via email to 
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.

On Monday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is having a 
presentation on RAYNET by Ian Jackson, G8RWH, South London 
Co-ordinator. More information from Mike Buckley, M1CCF, 
on 020 8654 2582.

On Monday Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is having a project and 
demo evening. Details from Peter, via email to 
g4urt<at>btinternet.com. 

On Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society has its annual surplus 
sale. Non members are especially welcome. Details from Keith, G4JED, 
via email to info<at>wkars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM and 
social evening. Note the change of date, which was originally 
announced as the 25th. For more information contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, 
via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.

On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a practical evening 
with Greg, M0PPG. Contact Peter, G4HSO, via email to 
g3v<at>btinternet.com.

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 is having an informal 
evening. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.

On Thursday Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Noel, 
G8GTZ on amateur radio and ATV on the ISS. Contact Peter, G0KQA, on 
01256 414 454.

On Thursday Colchester Radio Amateurs is having a talk on SWR theory. 
More information from Stefan, M0XLB, on 07771 616 676.

On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a movie talk evening 
with Paul, G4DCV. More information from Richard, G7GLW, on 
07831 715 797.

On Thursday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk 
on HMS Belfast by Doug Hotchkiss, G4BEQ. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 
02392 472 846.

On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at 
The Star Inn, Rusper. Contact Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.

On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a 
talk on local industry by Brian, G8GHR and Ian, G3ORG. More 
information from Paul Bradfield, G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.

On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a members' 
forum. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night 
and table top sale. Details from Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.

On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is having a members-only 
construction evening. For details, 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 
evening alongside operating and training. 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 Exeter Amateur Radio Society is choosing the club's new QSO 
logging software with Linden, M0TCF. Tuesday sees the club net on 
145.575MHz at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.

On Monday Guernsey Amateur Radio Society continues its Foundation, 
Intermediate and Advanced training classes in the bunker from 7pm. 
Details from Tom Burnett, 2U0TKB, on 07781 405 083 

On Wednesday Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is having a club 
night. Contact Brian, G4RGY, on 01278 683 645.

On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is 
having a project night. For details, email tsgarc<at>gmail.com.

On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a club evening. 
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.

On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having an 
operating evening. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 01752 215 546.

On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a table top 
sale. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.

On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on the 
GB3XP repeater project by Neil Horton, M0ZEY. Contact John, G0BWV, on 
0208 644 9945.

On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on tuned 
circuits by G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 
01935 825 791.

On Friday Guernsey Amateur Radio Society is having a practical 
evening looking at soldering techniques used with surface mount 
components, hosted by Phil Cooper, GU0SUP. Contact Tom Burnett, 
2U0TKB, on 07781 405 083.

On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a presentation 
night. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to 
g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.

On Sunday Callington Amateur Radio Society is holding the Callington 
Rally. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.


NEWS FOR WALES

On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is watching a DVD and 
putting GB4SDD on the air. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.

On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having an evening with Les, 
G0NMD. Details form Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email to 
2w0ljc<at>mail.com.

On Friday Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society is having a 
talk on datamodes by Dave, GW4HBK. 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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