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Next, the Local News 20th 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
Today, the 20th, Midland Amateur Radio Society has a visit to the
Wythall Radio Rally and on Wednesday there is a general meeting with
the shack on the air and training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
Today, the 20th, South Birmingham Radio Society Club has a stand at
the Wythall Rally. On Monday it's time to unload he trailer and a
rally debrief. Tuesday there is a coffee morning in the shack from
11am to 1pm and visitors are welcome. On Thursday there are training
classes with Dave Murphy, G80WL and Friday is the opportunity to
check club equipment for field day. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by
email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Today, the 20th, Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is at the
Wythall rally. On Monday there is an open 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.
Today, the 20th, Worksop Amateur Radio Society is running a Full
licence training session from 6.30 to 8.20pm and on Tuesday there is
a club night including taking part in the UK Activity Contest. On
Thursday it's a technical night with construction, CW tuition, radio
operation and datamodes. More details from Paul, M0PJA on
07890 626 684
On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net at 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM. On Friday it's the visit of the
RSGB President, Dr John Gould, G3WKL. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363 for more information.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a talk
on aviation engineering by Mike, G0UWU. Then on Wednesday there's a
net at 7.30pm on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.550MHz or the
nearest clear channel. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595
daytime for more details.
On Monday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting and
on Tuesday is taking part in the UK Activity Contest. Wednesday is a
formal club meeting. A net on 145.325 at 8pm will take place on
Thursday and the club is open on Saturday for shack activities and
G6COL will be on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO on 01427 788 356.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a club net on
145.325MHz at 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250 for more.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club has
a junk sale. More details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS on 0115 930 7322.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding a test
night so bring your equipment to test. For more information contact
Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is holding a QRS CW
session between 3.540 and 3.550MHz at 8pm to 9pm. Details from Derek
Thom, G3NKS on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
Annual General Meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email, to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
evening of vintage computers and club members are encouraged to bring
in their old equipment. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a used
equipment & book sale and exchange. Details from Don, G4CYG on
01926 424 465.
On Tuesday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
the 6m UK Activity Contest and on Thursday there's a club net on
145.475MHz at 9.30pm. Information from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, by email,
to info<at>ndarc.co.uk, www.ndarc.co.uk
On Wednesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club has an informal
evening. More details from Dave, G4IDF on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Salop Amateur Radio Society Club has a CW net at 4.30pm
on 144.070MHz and a club net at 8.30pm on GB3LH. On Thursday there is
a talk on CHIRP, software for programming your radio by Eamonn,
M0MEB. Details by email to salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society Club is holding a
net on 145.525MHz at 8pm. Details from Andrew, M0NRD on 07969 062 859
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical evening making a Slim Jim antenna for 2m . More information
from John Humphreys, M0JZH on 07824 737 716.
On Saturday 26 March Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a
Foundation course session from 12.30pm to 1.45pm. Details from Martin
Hallard, G1TYV on 07948 027 994.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
A new club, North West Amateur Radio Club, now meets at the Brooklyn
Hotel, Green Lane, Bolton BL3 2EF every Wednesday from 7pm. There is
equipment available for members' use and the club is a registered
exam centre. For more details on membership, contact the chairman on
0744 598 3470.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air and is
holding its AGM at 7.30pm. The meeting is open to all members.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on space
exploration part 1 by Ian Hole. G0OUG. On Wednesday there is a social
night. Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH on 07884 065 375.
On Monday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding the
Monday Technical Forum and on Thursday there is a discussion on
Beyond the Advanced. Details from Ron, G3SVW on 01619 693 999.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding a
discussion on the NARSA rally. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is having a skills night. More
information from Heather Stanley, M6HNS on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a night on the air.
Details from Darran, G0BWB on 07974 423227.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is looking at datamodes
configuration with Brian, G3VGZ. Information from Tony, G3MAE on
01609 881 530.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a normal
club night and the latest candidates will be studying for exams.
Details from Mark, G0GFG on 01388 747 497.
On Thursday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net
145.400MHz ± and on Friday a net in association with the West
Yorkshire branch of RAFARS on 145.350MHz starting at 7.00pm. Details
from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Saturday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a ‘bring in
something interesting' evening. For more information contact
Alistair, G4OLK on 01642 475 671.
On Saturday and Sunday Stockport Radio Society is taking part in CQ
WW contest as the Peak Contest Group. Details from Heather Stanley,
M6HNS on 07506 904 422.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Today, the 20th, and next Sunday, the 27th, Stirling & District
Amateur Radio Society is holding a day of club construction, projects
and license training from 10.30am until 2pm. On Thursday it's an
evening of operating, presentations and licence courses. Details from
Myles Williamson, MM0MYL on 07890 477 516.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & District Radio Club is having a talk on ASW
radio comms. Details from Tam, MM0TGB on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a talk on a rig
sequencer for GBP 10 by Pete, GM4BYF. More information from Mike
Burgess, MM0MLB, by email, to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on a
surprise subject. Details from Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ on 01975 651 365
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a regular
club night from 8pm. More from info<at>wosars.org.uk
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
On Sunday the 20th and 27th Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on
1905kHz at 9.30am. Monday is a chat & fix-it evening and Thursday
sees another net, this time on 70.300MHz at 8pm. Contact John, G8IYS
on 020 8657 0454 for more details.
On Sunday the 20th and 27th Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club
has a net on 80m at 7.30am. On Monday it's a 2m net at 7.30pm, with a
quiz night on Wednesday. The 40m net is at 11am on Thursday. More
details from Al, M0OAL, by email, to information<at>wadarc.org.uk
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction evening. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on
01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is looking at logging programmes
with G0SKA and G4XDU. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a skills night
at Danbury Village Hall. For more information email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a members'
‘show & tell' evening. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email
to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday New Forest Amateur Radio Society has a talk on All those
things about QRP you wanted to know but were afraid to ask by Chris,
G4CWS. There will also be an open swap or buy session for club
members. More information from Richard, M0RBF on 01425 612612.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society has a talk by Tony Crake,
G0OVA called My time at the BBC. Information from David Browning,
M6DJB, by email, to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a club net on
145.375MHz at 8pm. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
net at 9pm on 145.500MHz then QSYing. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a presentation
entitled Their Legacy - Typical Equipment used by British Radio
Amateurs, from the late 1940's to the 70's by Keith Evans, G3VKW.
More information from John, G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society will be enjoying a film
called the Reunion of Giants, the story of bringing the Canadian
Lancaster to England. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club will have a talk by
Ian Clark on Spectrum utilisation efficiency – 4G and beyond. Ian
spent 26 years with BT International responsible for maintenance,
installation and design of international transmission networks and
systems operating over satellite and submarine optical fibre cables.
More from Gordon on 01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society will be holding
the NADARS Construction Contest. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on
01635 862 737.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding a forum. Details
from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society will be on the air as
well as CW practice, a Bring & Buy and a natter night. Contact John,
G4GSC, on 01784 451 898 for more information.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a talk on
preparing for six metres Sporadic-E by Steve, G0PQB. More information
from Mike, G4RNW on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk.
More information by email from hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a Spring
junk sale. The rules are at www.radarc.org. Details from Pete, G8FRC
on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has no meeting
as its Maundy Thursday. More information from Paul Bradfield, G1GSN
on 07876 685 827
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is holding a members
forum. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU on 023 8078 7799.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is holding a TARG Net on
GB3DA. Details by email to targradio<at>outlook.com
On Saturday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is holding an Essex 2m
activity afternoon from 1 to 4pm. Full details from Gordon, 2E0ELI,
by email, to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Sunday Callington Amateur Radio Society is at the Callington
Rally. Details from John, G4PBN on 01822 835 834.
On Sunday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having an open net on
GB3BS from 7 to 8pm. Members and non members are most welcome, as are
newly licensed operators. There is no club meeting on Good Friday.
More information from Mat, G7FBD, by email, to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society is holding a 2m net on
145.575MHz at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
holding an on the air night with training available for new members.
Details by email to tsgarc<at>gmail.com
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
DX Challenge by Martin, 2E0EUW. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding a Morse practice
with G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society has no meeting due to the
Easter holidays. 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 discussion night.
Details from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF on 07833 620 733
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an on the air
night using GB4SDD as well as a junk sale. Contact Craig, MW0MXT on
01269 845 773.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a natter night. More
information from Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, by 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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