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Next, the Local News 27th 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.
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 talk on
software defined radio by Dave, G1ORG. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is operating from
Crickley Hill on Monday. 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 closed 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
checking the club aerials and equipment. 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. Tuesday sees a DMR open net on GB7FW slot
2/local from 7.30pm. 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 talk by Ian, G4XFC about the Arduino
microcontroller. The club net is on Thursday from 8pm on 145.325MHz.
Saturday sees the regular surgery plus G5FZ on the air. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
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 G3SRT on the air. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society has a club night on Tuesday, with
participation in the UKAC. On Wednesday there's a meal out at The
Lock Keeper. Thursday sees a technical night with construction, CW
tuition, radio operation and data modes. An Advanced training course
commences next Sunday from 6.30pm. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on
07890 626 684.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM on
Wednesday. Next Sunday sees GX6ZME/p on the air from Wappenshall.
Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Wythall Radio Club has its regular nibbles night in the shack on
Friday from 7.30pm. Next Sunday sees participation in the RSGB RoLo
80m SSB contest plus a club net from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL,
Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
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 has
an informal meeting in the bar. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is watching a
video. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
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 on the air.
Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an Easter egg special
ragchew and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
07808 078 003.
On Thursday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its club net
on 145.475MHz from 9.30pm. Contact Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Friday Hereford Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact
Rod, M0JLA, on 01432 356 079.
On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting.
More information from Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a shed work group
meeting. Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club, Bolton Wireless Club
and Bolton Wireless Club are all closed.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a 2m net from
8pm. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, 01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a Real Ale night at The
Star Inn. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 07974 423 227.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
beer transportation. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a meal
out. More information from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
Wednesday on 145.400MHz. Thursday sees a net in association with the
West Yorkshire branch of RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Details from
Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a normal
club night and training session. Details from Mark, G0GFG, on
01388 747 497.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a club
night. Contact David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a
surplus equipment sale. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
RSGB News Manager Ken Hatton, G3VBA would like to apologise for a –
quote – "silly mistake" in the 2015 Committee Reports section of
the April RadCom. He made a reference to Northern Island and the Isle
of Man that suggested that there were no news readers in either area.
He meant to say that there were no readers on the Isle of Man and
apologises to everyone who was offended by the remark.
On Easter Monday, 28th March, the 2 Metres Counties Contest runs from
2pm to 4pm local time. The multipliers in this contest are the EI and
GI counties, while both SSB and FM can be used. There are separate
sections for portable and fixed stations, low power and high power,
as well as an FM Only section for single operators and an SWL
section. See www.irts.ie/contests for more details. This contest has
always been well supported and you can expect to hear many EI and GI
counties on the air.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
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 has a club night. Details from Tam,
MM0TGB, on 0775 352 6498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a construction
and on the air evening. More details from Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on
01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via email to
ellis<at>gaston.freeserve.co.uk.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a 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 an appeal for help from a long-time RSGB Member in the
Barking area who is a white stick SWL. He uses an Icom R-8500 with a
discone and a long wire and needs help checking his antennas. Could
anyone in a position to help the gentleman please contact GB2RS News
Manager Ken Hatton, G3VBA, by email to gb2rs.manager<at>rsgb.org.uk
Now for 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. 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 80m net 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. Next Sunday sees the regular breakfast meeting from 9am.
Details from Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM on
Friday. Saturday sees GB2NWA on the air at North Weald Airfield for
RAFARS Airfields on the Air weekend. For more information contact
Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 0774 345 6058.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is holding a BHRS event from 12.30pm
on Saturday on 144.300MHz SSB, 145.500MHz FM and 51.600 MHz FM. Next
Sunday sees activity in the 70MHz contest. More information from
Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is closed this week.
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 Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society commences its
net on 145.500MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding an informal and
Bright Sparks evening. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 419 204.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by Dr Gill Clough on bats in Bedfordshire. Contact Paul
Bradfield, G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.
On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on constructing a garden shack, workshop or shed by Alan, G8NKM.
Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Friday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has a presentation on
digimodes. Details from Graham Yoxall, M0CYX, on 0785 040 0108.
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 surplus
equipment sale. Details from Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is holding a club night. For
details, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is having a club night.
For details, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
On Saturday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its club net on
145.475MHz from 8pm. Contact Steve Ellis, G7HEP, on 01329 663 673.
On Saturday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society has its
Intermediate practical and exam. More information from Rob, G4LMW, on
01635 862 737.
On Sunday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has nets from
8.30am on 144.180MHz USB, from 10.30am on 7.0875MHz or 3.620MHz LSB,
and from 11.30am on 145.550MHz FM. More information from Ian, M0HTA,
via email to publicity<at>cdarc.co.uk.
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 Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
having an on the air evening for training new members. Friday sees
the club net. For details, email tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk by Phil Whitchurch,
G3SWH on the big story of QSLs. Details from Robin Thompson, G3TKF,
via email to robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.575MHz
from 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having an open house
and on the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Details from
Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Guernsey Amateur Radio Society Club is holding a social
evening at the Peninsula Hotel from 8pm. All are welcome. Contact Tom
Burnett, 2U0TKB, on 07781 405 083.
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
Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed this week.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
on 145.500 then 145.550MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a quiz. More
information from Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via 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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