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Next, the Local News 24th 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. Leicester
Radio Society concludes its CQ LRS weekend of activity today. On
Monday there's a table top sale. Details from Alex, G8FCQ, on
07531 201 640.
Wythall Radio Club has its club net from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL
tonight and next Sunday. Monday sees a curry night at the Monsoon. On
Tuesday there's a Morse class plus a club night and a talk. 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 a
skittles evening at Brandon Social Club. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
and general operating evening on Monday. 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 is planning for outside events 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 an open meeting and ragchew. Contact Gemma Gordon,
M6GKG, via email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting.
Tuesday sees a DMR open net on GB7FW slot/local2 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 used equipment sale in Aisthorpe
Village Hall, LN1 2SJ. 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 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 having a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
technical topics and homebrew evening. Details from Don, G4CYG, on
01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC is having an informal evening. Contact
Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a general
meeting, along with the shack on the air and training classes.
Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.525MHz at 8pm. More information from Andrew, M0NRD, on
07969 062 859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is looking at
power supplies, including QRM from them. Contact John Humphreys,
M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle has a shed work evening and
group meeting. Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a technical forum
on Monday. On Thursday there's a talk on the science of surfing by
Bob Marsh. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a visit by Paul
Darlington of Kanga Products. Wednesday sees an inter club quiz with
Wirral & District Radio Society at Irby Cricket Club. Contact Bruce
Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
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.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a social evening at Tavern
Fayre. For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is watching the WWFF
44 film. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night
operating M0RCU. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a video
night. Details form John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society has 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 423 227.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is testing the HF
contest equipment. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a social
night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a normal
club night with training classes. Contact Mark, G0GFG, on
01388 747 497.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a club
night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. For more
information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Tuesday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is erecting the new Antennae
A4, with the first call to be carried out by club chairman Jimmy,
GI0OND. Details from Dave, via email to
muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
Next Sunday and Monday Ballymena Amateur Radio Group is running a
Castles and Stately Homes on the Air station at Shanes Castle,
Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4NE. The special event station is part of
the steam traction rally at Shanes Castle. There will be catering,
family attractions, disabled facilities, car parking and access by
public transport. Contact Hugh Kernohan, GI0JEV, on 02825 871 481.
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 an operating
and training evening on Monday. Thursday sees an operating evening.
For more information contact Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is holding a club night. More
information from Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society has a club night at Braid Hills
Hotel. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a construction
and on the air evening. 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.
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.
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. The 2m net is on Tuesday on 145.475MHz. On
Wednesday there's a video night, and Thursday sees a Top Band net
from 7.30pm on 1967kHz. For more information contact Steve Ellis,
G7HEP, on 01329 663 673.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its regular schedule of multiple
nets and meet-ups on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday on various
bands. For details contact Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is having a talk. Contact Peter,
via email to g4urt<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday New Forest Amateur Radio Society is having a presentation
by Richard, M0RBF on mobile installation and operation. More
information from Richard, M0RBF, on 01425 612 612.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a talk on
digital amateur radio by Denis Stanton, G0OLX. Contact David
Browning, M6DJB, via email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club has its 2m and 70cm contest.
Details by email to m0iah2008<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Contact Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net,
commencing on 145.500MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a surplus equipment
sale. More information from John, G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact
Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal and
Bright Sparks evening. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM and
watching the Saba Island - Dutch Caribbean PJ6A DXpedition video.
Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is discussing G3ASR/P
operations for 2016, led by Bill, G0STR. More information from Mike,
G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on DMR by Matt, M1CMN. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at
The Bax Castle, Two Mile Ash. More information from Alistair, G3ZBU,
on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net on 144.725MHz from 8pm. The Field Weekend at The Rainbow and Dove
Public House, Hastingwood also commences on Thursday. For more
information contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, on 0774 345 6058.
On Thursday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
by David, 2E0GBG about World Scout Jamboree 2015 in Japan. Contact
Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
restoring the CR100. Details from Steve, G3PND, via email to
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the Chilton Ionosonde by Dr Ruth Bamford of Rutherford Appleton
Laboratory. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday Thames Amateur Radio Group has its net on GB3DA. For more
information email targradio<at>outlook.com.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 2m
FM simplex from 7.30pm. Details from Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club is having a presentation
on transmission lines. Details from Graham Yoxall, M0CYX, on
0785 040 0108.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.525MHz
from 8pm. More information from Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a quiz and cakes
night. More information from Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
On Sunday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its regular net
on 3.172MHz from 7.30am, followed by the regular breakfast meeting at
9am. Details from Al, M0OAL, via email to
information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. 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.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having an SDR dongles workshop on
Monday. Tuesday sees the club net on 145.575MHz 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. Saturday sees the start of the
weekend field event. For details, email night tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Tonight,
Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has its Spring auction sale,
open to all who enjoy bargains. Details from John, G4POF, via email
to g4pof<at>hotmail.com.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk by Roger Dixon, G4BVY
on complex impedance matching. Details from Robin Thompson, G3TKF,
via email to robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Contact Paul, G3SDH, via email to
g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
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 has the club station on the
air. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society has its auction and 90/10
sale. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society has a junk sale. Contact
Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
on 145.500 then 145.550MHz. More information from Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a natter night.
Details from Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email to 2w0ljc<at>mail.com.
On Friday Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
teaching session on D-Star by Andy, MW0MWZ. 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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