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Next, the Local News 22nd 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 clubs that have several events this week. Central Radio
Amateur Circle is at the Black Country Radio Rally Mark 2 today. Next
Saturday sees equipment testing. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on
07948 027 994.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is operating portable today
from Eaton Manor. Wednesday sees backpack portable operations on the
LWVH field. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 1st 144MHz
Backpackers Contest from 1100 to 1500UTC today. On Tuesday there's
the UKAC and a club night. Thursday sees a technical night with
construction plus CW tuition and radio operation. Friday to next
Monday sees the camping & canoeing weekend. Details from Paul, M0PJA,
on 07890 626 684.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm
tonight and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class from 7.30pm
plus a Free and Easy evening. The regular nibbles night in the shack
is on Friday from 7.30pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on
07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM on Monday. On Thursday there's an
open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Friday sees a portable challenge
at The Club House. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack on Monday.
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am.
Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma
Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its club meeting on
Monday. 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 Contest on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees a visit to RAF Scampton Air Museum. Thursday
sees the club net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Saturday there are shack
activities and G6COL is on the air. For more information contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 6m UKAC
on Tuesday. The club net is on Thursday from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz.
Details from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 50MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
other radio operation and projects. Foundation training continues on
Saturday, plus the shack is on the air. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net on Tuesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from
8.30pm. On Thursday there's a talk and demo on radio controlled
drones by Malcolm, G0EBD. 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.
Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is in the
shack. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
technical talk on the ionosphere. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is holding
an antenna workshop. Details from Mark, 2E0SBM, on.778 992 9730
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is on air from
the club, on HF. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a DVD
evening. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its
net, starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm and then moving to 145.550 or
the nearest clear channel. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595,
daytime.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC is having an informal evening. Contact
Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has training classes and
continues its planning for the 85th birthday celebrations in June.
Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.525MHz at 8pm. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
SOTA by David Stansfield, G0EVV. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is working on a
construction project. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is presenting its Home
Construction Awards. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is preparing for
VHF Field Day. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Stockport Radio Society is holding a skills night on Tuesday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees the CQ WPX CW 48hr Contest. Details from
Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having an operating
evening at Waverton Institute. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has the first of
its summer /P evenings at Blackshaw Head, so there is no meeting at
New Ebenezer. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Wednesday Furness Amateur Radio Society is having presentations
and demos at Barrow. Contact Chris, M0KPW, via email to
furnessamateurradio<at>outlook.com.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is testing VHF and
UHF 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 0788 406 5375.
Denby Dale Radio Club is having a night on the air on Wednesday. Next
Sunday sees a demonstration of amateur radio for Cubs at Bradley
Wood. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding training
classes and a normal club night. Contact Gail, M3GBB, on
0191 372 0473.
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 discussing
topics beyond the Advanced syllabus. 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
On Saturday Orchard County DX Club is having a barbecue from 11am to
8pm at Kircubbin, Co Down, BT22 2RP. Everyone is welcome but please
confirm your attendance for catering reasons. Contact Alex Simpson,
MI0MVP, on 0792 317 2591.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society is open from 10.30am to 2pm
today and next Sunday for training, construction and projects.
Thursday sees training, operating and presentations from 7 to 9pm.
Details from Myles Williamson, MM0MYL, on 07890 477 516.
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 having a talk on amateur satellite
communications. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is holding a DF hunt with Peter,
GM4DTH. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is preparing for National
Field Day. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club 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 clubs that have several events this week. On Sunday
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 on 145.550MHz from 8pm. On Friday there's a presentation on
CNC milling by Jenny, G0VQH. Contact 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 Monday there's a chat and fix-it evening with John,
G8MNY. On Thursday there's a net from 8pm on 70.300MHz and Friday
sees a net on 145.350MHz, also from 8pm. More information 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. On Monday there's a club
net on 145.425MHz FM from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees part 2 of the talk
on restoring old radios by Andy, M6RFE. On Thursday there's a club
net on 7.106MHz SSB from 11am. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to
information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its 2m net on Tuesday on
145.475MHz. On Wednesday there's a film evening from the G4JLP
archive, starting at 7.30pm, and visitors are welcome. On Thursday
the Top Band net is on 1967kHz from 7.30pm. 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 and venues. Details from Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Thames Amateur Radio Group Has its club net on GB3DA on Friday.
Saturday sees the start of a week's camping at Crowsheath. For
information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club has a planning meeting for the
South East Radio Fair. Contact Peter, via email to
g4urt<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a quiz
night with Keith, G7CIY. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email
to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a talk on the
2016 Sporadic-E season by Jim Bacon, G3YLA. Contact David Browning,
M6DJB, via email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club has a 2m + 70cm contest. For
details, email m0iah2008<at>gmail.com.
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 has its net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a talk on audio
for large venues by Steve, M0HRY. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on
01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
and a Repeater Group meeting. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a pre-NFD
familiarisation talk by Stuart, M0SAR. Contact John, G4GSC, on
01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society has its Constructors Cup
Competition. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt. Details
from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
VDSL2 QRM by Tony Canning, G0OPB. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on
01189 695 697.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open 2m FM net
from 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Cray Valley Radio Society has the shack open. Details from
Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is holding a club forum.
Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding its
construction competition. Contact Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on
01273 844 511.
From Friday to Monday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
the Enfield Pageant of Motoring. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via
email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Saturday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is attending the Waters
and Stanton open day. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open net on GB3BS from 7pm
today and next Sunday. Friday sees a relax and chat evening along
with operating & training. 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 Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its Tuesday 2m net on 145.575 MHz at
7.45pm. Wednesday sees planning for the QRP Field Day and barbecue.
Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open house and on
the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having an on
the air night on Wednesday. Friday sees the club net. For
information, email tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air and has a problem
solving session. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is seeing a display of the
Fire Service Incident Command Unit from DSFRS. For more information
contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
On Saturday Plymouth Radio Club is operating the radio caravan from
Armada Way as part of Plymouth Lord Mayor's Day & Celebrations.
Contact David Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding 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. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a natter night. 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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