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Next, the Local News for Sunday 5th October 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
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio
Club has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday.
Monday sees the Advanced course continue and a club net, meeting on
145.275MHz at 8pm and then moving to 3.6MHz. On Tuesday there's a
Morse class at 7.45 followed by a free ‘n' easy meeting from 8pm.
The regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30 on Friday, which
also sees the commencement of the three-day club trip to the RSGB
Convention. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net at 8pm on Monday on
145.375MHz. The AGM is on Friday. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club has its 2m SSB net
on 144.285MHz from 8pm on Monday. Tuesday sees a talk by the local
Community Fire Safety Advocate. The M3 + M6 group net is on Wednesday
from 7.30pm on GB3FR and on Friday there's the 80m net on 3.747MHz
from 7pm. More information from Ron, G7ZRT, on 0753 4624 559.
Northampton Radio Club has its open net on Monday from 8pm on
145.4625MHz. The club night is on Thursday. Contact John, G4CZB, on
01604 832 584.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday at 8pm on
145.325MHz. Thursday sees a talk by Martin, G6BD on his part in the
downfall of communism. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is holding a committee meeting on
Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is at 11am on
Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL.
Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Central Radio Amateur Circle is taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity
Contest on Tuesday. There's a night on the air on Thursday and next
weekend sees a trip to the RSGB Convention. More information from
Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity Contest on
Tuesday, alongside other radio operation and projects. Saturday sees
a Foundation exam. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night on
Wednesday and a club night on Friday. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on
07584 025 156.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and
training classes on Wednesday. Next weekend sees a trip to the RSGB
Convention. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
Salop Amateur Radio Society Club has its CW Net on Wednesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz and the club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. Thursday
sees a natter night and a committee meeting. Details by email to
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact
Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is on the
air. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society is having a talk by John, G0IJM on
the rise and fall of Rugby Radio. Contact Alex, G8FCQ, on
07531 201 640.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email
to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk
sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part
in the 2m UK Activity Contest. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by
email to m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Grantham Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact Kevin, G6SSN, on 07793 142 483.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is holding a net on
145.525MHz from 8pm. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by Martyn, G3UKV on the meaning of all those solar banners on
websites. More information from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Today and
next Sunday Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running its regular
Solder Sunday. Tuesday sees a video about black propaganda followed
by a discussion, and there's the usual club meeting on Thursday.
Details from Ken Hatton, G3VBA, on 01928 733 234.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Monday and at
the RSGB Convention next weekend. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 144MHz UK
Activity Contest on Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a talk at Irby
Cricket Club on portable activities and SOTA by Richard Newstead,
G3CWI of SOTAbeams. Details from Simon, G6XHF, on 0151 601 3269.
Hornsea Amateur Radio Club Rally is preparing for the rally and CW
Sprint on Wednesday. The Hornsea Rally is at Floral Hall on Sunday.
Details from Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding a construction,
practical and on the air evening. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK,
on 01253 862 810.
On Monday Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society will be
putting G0BNK on the air from 8pm at scout headquarters Crow Lane
SR3 3TE. Names are being taken for all three levels of exam training.
Contact Ian, G7MFN, by email to g7mfn<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Tuesday Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is having a natter at
the Strawberry Gardens, FY6 6TF. Contact John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on
07940 815 659.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club has a club net from 7.30pm on
±145.575MHz. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.
On Wednesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has its club
net on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on
01422 341 317.
On Sunday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is conducting a
logistical re-organisation. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on
01606 553 401.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
on lightwave communications by G8AGN. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. For more
information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Saturday Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society is
operating GB4SL to celebrate the forthcoming talk by Fred Haise, the
Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot. Details from Nigel, G0BPK, by email to
g0bpk<at>roydmoor.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has its Sunday club today and
next Sunday from 9am to 1pm. On Tuesday there's a construction and
education night from 7pm. Thursday sees a construction evening.
Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday
from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects
and operating. Contact John McGowan, by email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding a construction and
training night on Wednesday. Friday sees a club night with talks and
a quiz. Details are online at www.wosars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society has a training
and operating evening. Details from Cathie, MM6MSN, by email to
catherine_197<at>msn.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Graham
Sangster, GM4OBD. Details from Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Border Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. Details
from Alex, GM8BDX, on 01890 830 607.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from Capel Battery Contest Group, associated with
Maidstone YMCA ARS, who are seeking new members for next year's Field
Day contests. Entries are currently made in VHF NFD, HF SSB and the
144MHz Trophy contest. If enough CW ops come forward then HF NFD
could be added. Support is available, as is a good site at Capel
Battery, overlooking Folkestone. No previous contest experience is
necessary. Contact g3trf<at>mail.com.
The RSGB is joining Bedford & District Royal British Legion in
February with a lecture on the developments in wireless technology
during and after World War 1. Before then, there are many other
interesting lectures as part of Bedford British Legion's
commemoration of WWI. The next is on 20 October when Steve Fuller
speaks about the Bedfordshire Regiment during the Great War. Talks
take place at The Great Hall, Bedford School, MK40 2TU from 7.30pm.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Lowestoft &
District PYE Amateur Radio Club has a CW net on 28.050MHz at 8.30pm
and an FM net on 29.140MHz at 9pm today and next Sunday. Tuesday sees
a net on 145.450MHz at 9pm and Saturday sees the AGM at the Kirkley
Bowls Club, Carlton Road, Lowestoft. Contact Tim Ward, 2E0TJW, on
07810 481 182.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its monthly breakfast club
today. The AGM is on Wednesday. Details from Gordon Hutchinson,
2E0GTG, on 07801 599 470.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter night on
Thursday. Next weekend sees GB2WSW on the air for World Space Weekend
at Thanet Observatory. Contact Chrissie Turner, via email to
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on frequency
management on Thursday by RSGB President Dr John Gould, G3WKL. On
Saturday the Foundation course continues. Details from Pete, G8FRC,
on 01189 695 697.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society commences its Foundation
course. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is planning for
Railways on the Air and having a natter night. For more information
contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a surplus sale.
Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack
operating GB1FBS. Details form Dan Adkin, M0HOW, on 01424 882 008.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Contact secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on CQWW
Contests by Dave, G3YMC. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is preparing to operate
JOTA station GB1CHS for 1st Crockenhill Scouts. Contact Mike, G8AXA,
on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a talk by
Roger Humm. Contact Michael Topple, 2E0GUI, via email to
michael.2e0gui<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a planning
meeting for 2015. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the
Raspberry Pi by Chris Howard, M0TCH. Contact John, G4GSC, on
01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a round table
discussion on portable operation and other adventures, led by Steve,
G0PQB. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
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. Contact Peter, G4HSO, on 01438 833 066.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
constructors' evening. Details from David, M0ZEB, on 01353 778 093.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
optical fibre technology by Colin North, G4GBP. Contact Quintin Gee,
M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night.
Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Friday Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on kit construction by Eric, G0KRT. Details from Kim Brown, G6JXA, on
07812 735 507.
On Saturday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is running a
special event station at Thatcham Arts & Leisure Show. Details from
Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is running a
classic vehicles special event station. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Sunday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the role
of radio amateurs in World War One by Dr Elizabeth Bruton. Details
from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its 2m net on 145.575MHz
at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Devon & Cornwall Repeater Group meets from 2pm at the
Engine House Compton Park Callington. Details at www.gb3pl.co.uk.
Callington amateur radio society invites anyone in South East
Cornwall who would like to sit the Advanced exam in December to get
in touch. The deadline is 10 November. Please note that this is just
for the exam, not tuition. Email Keith via g1fmu<at>me.com for
details.
Poole Radio Society has its 2m FM net on Wednesday at 8pm. On Friday
there's a talk by Charles Riley. Contact Bill Coombes, G4ERV, on
01202 246 515.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee
meeting. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. Contact Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on a crystal
set by G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is holding a discussion night.
Contact Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact
Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Morse
code by Neil, GW3YVN. Details from Lloyd, 2W0LLT, on 01239 711 297.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
its AGM. More information from Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a technical topics
evening. 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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