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Next, the Local News 1st May 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 a search for a new Deputy Regional Manager for
Leicester and Rutland, RSGB Region 131. If you have a few hours to
spare, are willing to work as a team and, preferably, live in this
area, you are the sort of person we are looking for. Most of the
duties will be arranged around the time you have to spare. People
skills will be an advantage. For more information, please contact
Region 13 Manager Jim Stevenson, G0EJQ, on 0750 006 1306, or via
email to g0ejq.jim<at>ntlworld.com.
Now for news from clubs that have several events this week. Wythall
Radio Club has its club net from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL tonight
and next Sunday. Monday sees the 80m Club Championships SSB from 8pm.
On Tuesday there's a Morse class plus a club night and free and easy
evening. The regular nibbles night in the shack is on Friday. Details
from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is operating outdoors
at Crickley Hill on Monday because the school is closed. Wednesday
sees a club net, starting at 7.30pm on 145.550MHz. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
South Birmingham Radio Society is closed on Monday. Tuesday see the
regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am. On Thursday there are
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there's a session
sorting equipment for outside events. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by
email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Tuesday from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM. Thursday sees an open net from
8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. On Friday there's a session on simple
construction of aerials. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contests on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees shack activities and G5FZ on the air. On
Thursday there's a club net via GB3LM from 8pm, and on Saturday
there's the regular surgery plus G5FZ on the air. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 2m UKAC
on Tuesday. The club net is on Thursday from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. On
Friday there's a social pint and chat evening. Details from Neil
Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 2m UKAC on Tuesday. Next Saturday
sees the shack on the air and the start of the Foundation course.
Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
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 pedestrian DF competition because the
club room is not available. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Central Radio Amateur Circle has a group meeting on Thursday.
Saturday sees shed work and a group meeting. Details from Martin
Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
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 Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email
to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.275MHz FM. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
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 Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open forum on propagation. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open meeting with
training classes and the shack on the air. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting and putting the club call GX3ZME on the air on HF.
Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Friday Hereford Amateur Radio Society is having an update on
Fusion and DMR repeaters by Matt, G8XYJ and Dave, G4OYX. Contact Rod,
M0JLA, on 01432 356 079.
On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having a
demonstration of internet linking and setting up a personal hotspot
by Sean Burton, 2E0ENN, plus there will be a demonstration of the
Icom IC-7300. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club, Sheffield Amateur
Radio Club and Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society are closed.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is tidying up the
shack. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
Furness Amateur Radio Society is having a social meeting at Newton on
Monday. Saturday sees a special event station at Wray Castle,
Ambleside. Contact Chris, M0KPW, via email to
furnessamateurradio<at>outlook.com.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a talk on
understanding digital technology by Paul, G3TZO. Contact Bruce
Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a Society Night.
Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Denby Dale Radio Club is having a talk on Wednesday about ultra high
definition broadcasting by Dr Pavlos Lazaridis, SV2HQE. Saturday and
Sunday sees the club taking part in the ARI International DX Contest
from Farnley Tyres. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 07974 423 227.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is planning for Field
Day. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a Show
and Tell night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club normal club night and
our latest candidates will be studying for exams. Details from 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 Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
on Emstron Helicopters by Chris, G8ZCJ. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a want it or
fling it night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On 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.
On Thursday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on PSK31 by Dr Harry Squance, GI4JTF, at the temporary venue of
Hamilton House, Hamilton Road, Bangor. For more information contact
Norman, GI3YMY, via email to norman.newell<at>yahoo.com.
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.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a normal club
night on Friday. On there's an on-air activity day. More information
from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating and training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is watching a radio related DVD.
Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having an antenna
construction night. Details from Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via email to
ellis<at>gaston.freeserve.co.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. Wednesday 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.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its regular net on
3.172MHz from 7.30am today and next Sunday, with the regular
breakfast meeting at 9am also today. On Monday there's a club net on
145.425MHz FM from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a club evening, and on
Thursday there's a club net on 7.106MHz SSB from 11am. Details from
Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its regular schedule of multiple
nets and meet-ups on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday on
various bands and venues. For details contact Andy, M6GND, on
01323 486 924.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has a club net on Tuesday on
145.475MHz. On Wednesday there's a club night, making arrangements
for the forthcoming 2m DF hunt. Thursday's Top Band net is on 1967kHz
from 7.30pm. For more information contact Steve Ellis, G7HEP, on
01329 663 673.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter night plus an update on Mills weekend and a DRM radio check.
For more information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having an
update on ARISS by Steve, M1ACB. More information from Paul, G4YQC,
by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is taking part in
International Marconi Day at Sandford Mill. For more information
email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its club 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 starts its net
on 145.500MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on Weather
One by Jim Bacon, G3YLA. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a meet the members
evening. Details from Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
On Thursday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is watching a DXpedition
video, followed by a social pint at the Foresters, St Leonards Road
Horsham. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net on 144.725MHz from 8pm. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m FM simplex
open net from 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on the role of amateur radio in WW1 by Dr Elizabeth Bruton. Contact
Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Friday Harlow & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Kenwood and contesting by Mark, M0DXR. More information from Colin,
via email to g0mgu<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Ian
Gledhill on the story of The Crystal Palace. Contact Stella Rogers,
M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is having a club night.
For information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting on
Wednesday and the main meeting on Thursday. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk on RAYNET by Andrew, G0RVM. Friday sees a club net. For
information, email tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a briefing for Mills on the Air
on Thursday. Saturday and Sunday see the Mills on the Air station in
action. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is meeting on Friday at Sea Walls,
Clifton Down for an outside event. On Saturday there's an open net on
GB3BS from 7pm. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Details from Paul, G3SDH, via email to
g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EX at
7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Brian, G4RGY, on 01278 683 645.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is holding its monthly
club meeting. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 01752 215 546.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the use of
radio in World War 2 by G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
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.
SouthWest Cluster is continuing its experimental open net on the DMR
Network, Slot 2, Talk Group 950, on Saturday from 6-7pm.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed for the Bank
Holiday. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a general meeting.
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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