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Next, the Local News 10th April 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
Now for news from clubs that have several events this week. Central
Radio Amateur Circle is at the Blackpool Radio Rally today. On
Saturday there's shed work, and next Sunday sees a visit to the
Blackpool Radio Rally. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on
07948 027 994.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society continues its Advanced training course
tonight and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's a club night with
participation in the UKACs and Thursday sees a technical evening with
construction, operating and Morse classes. More information from
Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.
Wythall Radio Club has its club net from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL
tonight and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class plus a club
night and a committee meeting. Wednesday sees the 80m Club
Championships SSB from 8pm, and the regular nibbles night in the
shack is on Friday. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday and Thursday
from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. On Friday there's
the 2nd round of the G2FDC 2m DF Trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a talk on
Monday by Paul Hyde, G4CSD on practical amateur astronomy for
amateurs. Wednesday and Thursday see club nets, starting at 7.30pm on
145.550MHz. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
South Birmingham Radio Society has work 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 checking the club aerials and equipment. Next Sunday there's
a club visit to the West London Radio and Electronics Show. Contact
Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, via email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz FM 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's a nibbles and natter night. The club
net is on Thursday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. Saturday sees shack
activities plus G5FZ on the air. For more information contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
On Tuesday Salop Amateur Radio Society Club has its CW net from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club voice net on GB3LH from
8.30pm. On Thursday there's 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 Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a
talk by Paul on early British radar and the Battle of Britain.
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 holding a
committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is watching the
Gerry Wells BVWS film. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a talk on cyber security by
Andy, G7OFC. Details from Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
145.275MHz. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
07808 078 003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
surplus sale. More information from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is holding a
constructors' night. Contact Brian, M0YBX, on 07772 659 622.
On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is holding a club
meeting. More information from Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
by Ian, G4XFC on learning and using CW, plus tips to increase speed.
Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 01775 760 832.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is visiting the NARSA Blackpool
Rally today. Monday sees a demonstration of digital modes in the
North East by Zoltan Derzsi. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
Stockport Radio Society is attending the NARSA Blackpool rally today.
Thursday sees a club net. For more information contact Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is at the NARSA Blackpool
rally today. On Monday the club's 4m equipment will be tested.
Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Denby Dale Radio Club has a night on the air on Wednesday. Next
Sunday sees the WAB DATA contest. Details form Darran, G0BWB, on
07974 423 227.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has its 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.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bolton Wireless Club has a talk by Richard, G4HGI on the changes in
techniques from valves to LDMOS. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a talk by
M0PAI on WWFF 44. For more information, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has its 80m SSB
contest. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a
social night. More information from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
07884 065 375, info<at>sheffieldwireless.org
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding a normal
club night with training classes. 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 a 40m QRP transmitter by G0BHP. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
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.
Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation and talk on Monday. Thursday sees an operating evening.
For more information contact Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has an on-air
activity day. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a talk on editing QRZ at
Leven. Details from Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having a club
and RAYNET meeting. Contact Ron Sratton, via email to
mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz night,
with prizes. More information from Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on
01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has its regular club
night from 8pm at Garnethill Multicultural Centre. For details, email
info<at>wosars.org.uk.
On Saturday Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Contact Ivor, MM0IEL, on 0774 784 3800.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has nets today and next
Sunday 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. Thursday sees a club
net from 8pm on 145.550MHz FM. More information from Ian, M0HTA, via
email to publicity<at>cdarc.co.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 50MHz contest
today. On Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday there are several nets per
day on various bands. For details contact Andy, M6GND, on
01323 486 924.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. On Thursday there's a net from 8pm on 70.300MHz and
Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz, also from 8pm. Details from John,
G8IYS, on 020 8657 0454.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has a Top Band net from 7.30pm
on 1967kHz LSB on Monday. On Wednesday there's a club night, and
Saturday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 8pm. For more information
contact Steve Ellis, G7HEP, on 01329 663 673.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Saturday sees a talk about broadcast engineering. Contact
Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Friday sees a talk on 5MHz operation
by Dave Cutts, M0TAZ. Contact Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Monday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is having a talk on
field activities and the WDARS Field Week by John Stockley, G8MNY.
Details from Mike Buckley, M1CCF, on 020 8654 2582.
On Monday Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is having a project
demo evening. Contact Peter, via email to g4urt<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM,
followed by refreshments and natter. Details from Keith, G4JED, via
email to info<at>wkars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on analogue
and digital scopes. For details, email m0iah<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society starts its net
on 145.500MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a talk on
operating the FT-897 by Mark, G8PHM. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on
01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is having a
Scalextric race night with Matt, 2E0XIS. Details from Kevan Pugh,
2E0WMG, on 07766 543 784.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
plus table top sale. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is holding a Bring and
Buy evening alongside CW practice, an on the air session and a natter
night. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a video night.
More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having part 4 of Tony
Crake's talk on the BBC. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on
01235 524 844.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter
night. Contact Ian, M6WFI, via email to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is looking at
construction projects. More information from Steve, G3PND, via email
to info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Hydrogen Line astronomy by Brian Coleman. Details from Pete, G8FRC,
on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on telecommunications by Ian Rainbow-Wood from the Milton Keynes
Museum. 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. Details from Peter, G4HSO, via email to
g3v<at>btinternet.com.
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 radio night
and table top sale. Details from Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on
01273 844 511.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a members-only night
with construction and Advanced training. For details, email
targradio<at>outlook.com.
Next Saturday and Sunday April Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio
Society holds its second Intermediate weekend. More information from
Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
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 plus operating and training classes. 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.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding the 32nd QRP Convention at Digby
Hall, Sherborne from 9.30am today. On Thursday there's a debrief
session and Morse practice by G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards,
M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having an antenna tuner workshop on
Monday. Tuesday sees the monthly net on GB3EW from 7.45pm. Contact
Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is on the air on
Wednesday. The club net is on Friday. For details, email night
tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding a construction and
operating alongside a natter night. Details from Paul, G3SDH, via
email to g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is planning for IMD and
MOTA. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Tuesday Plymouth Radio Club is having a practical session on
building an end fed multi-band antenna plus fitting and soldering N
type and BNC plugs. More information from David Beck, 2E0DTC, by
email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a cheese and
wine evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
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
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact
Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is hosting
North Dyfed RAYNET AGM. More information from Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a technical topics
evening. Details 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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