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Next, the Local News 29th 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 news from clubs that have several events this week.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today
and next Sunday. Monday sees a curry night and on Tuesday there's a
Morse class followed by a free and easy evening. The regular nibbles
night in the shack is on Friday from 7.30pm. Next Saturday and Sunday
see the club entering the RSGB HF CW Field Day. Details from Chris,
G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its open net on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. Thursday sees the 6m open net
from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. On Friday there's a talk on CAMRA by Jim
Witt. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is operating from
Crickley Hill on Monday because the school is closed. The club nets
are on Wednesday and Thursday, 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.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 70MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
radio operation and projects. On Saturday the Foundation course
continues and the shack is on the air. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
01788 578 940.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday and
taking part in the UKAC. Thursday sees a technical night with
construction, CW tuition and radio operation. Details from Paul,
M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm on
Wednesday. Thursday sees a natter night and committee meeting. For
details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.525MHz
at 8pm on Wednesday. On Friday Brian Hiley, M0YBX will be giving a
presentation on the use of antenna modelling software. Contact
Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a group meeting on Thursday.
Saturday sees the new shack opening day. Contact 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.
Contact 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.
South Birmingham Radio Society is closed on Monday but has its
regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. Contact
Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is holding
a sort-out and junk sale. More information from Mark, 2E0SBM, on
0778 992 9730.
On Tuesday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club
Contest. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having an open meeting
with the shack on the air plus training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting and putting GX3ZME on the air on HF. Details from
John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Friday Hereford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the
development of the keyboard by Duncan, M0OTG. Contact Rod, M0JLA, on
01432 356 079.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is
having a Fun Field Day. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Sunday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has its 5th
annual radio rally at Gleed School PE112EF. Details from 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.
Denby Dale Radio Club is running a demonstration station today from
Bradley Wood in support of Cubs at 100. On Wednesday there's a talk
on knee replacement surgery by David, M0RIU. Saturday and Sunday sees
a 1940s weekend at Thwaits Mill. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
Furness Amateur Radio Society is having a social meeting at Newton on
Monday. On Thursday there are presentations and demos of HPSSC at
Barrow. Contact Chris, M0KPW, via email to
furnessamateurradio<at>outlook.com.
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a constructors' show
and tell evening on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees a session assembling
and labelling storage boxes for equipment. Contact Peter Paul Fox,
G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Angel of the
North Amateur Radio Club and Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society
are closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is preparing for the
forthcoming Field Weekend. For details, 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 Monday Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society having a
demonstration of the new Icom 7300 by Ian Odonald, M0IOD, from Lamco,
at the Scout Headquarters. For details, email radio<at>wears.org.uk.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is watching the latest TX
Factor. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk
on compact HF antennas by David, M0GDX. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
0788 406 5375.
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 Hull & District Amateur Radio Society has its first
meeting at the new venue, the old infants school, Dairycoates Avenue,
HU3 5DB. Details from Julian, on 0775 957 7118.
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 QRP construction by Keith, G0KJK. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a bring in
something interesting evening. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
The Peak Contest Group is taking part in RSGB NFD next Saturday and
Sunday. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Thursday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
barbecue at Drumawhey Model Railway premises, Donaghadee. For more
information contact Norman, GI3YMY, via email to
norman.newell<at>yahoo.com.
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. Next Sunday it's the Mini Convention
Day from 10am to 3pm. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale on Thursday.
Next Saturday and Sunday sees a station on the air from Walker Park
for National Field Day. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a
normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society Regular club
night. For details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is holding a bring and
buy sale. Details from Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via email to
ellis<at>gaston.freeserve.co.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
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. 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 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 a club evening, and
on Thursday there's a club net on 7.106MHz SSB from 11am. The monthly
breakfast meeting is next Sunday from 9am. Contact Al, M0OAL, via
email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
Friday evening sees a setup session for the Fair. The South East
Radio Fair Event takes place on Saturday and Sunday. Contact Peter,
via email to g4urt<at>btinternet.com.
The Essex Ham Nets takes place on Monday from 8pm on the GB3DA 2m
repeater. For those outside the area, there's a chatroom and live
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Saturday sees a YL net on GB3DA.
Details from Pete, M0PSX, via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
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.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Saturday and Sunday sees the
Foundation course and exam. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. For more information contact Steve Ellis, G7HEP, on
01329 663 673.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt.
Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on making
friends with the FT-897 family by Mark, G8PHM. 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 having a talk by Malcolm
Harman on the first satellite link by the BBC, followed by a visit to
the Foresters, St Leonards Road. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on
07855 268 666.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
building the RadCom 2m halo. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the World War Two Proximity Fuze by Brian Hawes, G2KQ.
Contact John Burnett, via email to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk
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 Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding a fox hunt.
Contact Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
On Friday Radio Society of Harrow is holding a club meeting. Contact
Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is having a club night.
For information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open net tonight and next
Sunday on GB3BS from 7pm. On Friday there's a relax and chat evening
plus operating and training. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
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.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has a mobile 2m
fox hunt on Wednesday. Friday sees a club net. For information, email
tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk on rockets and X-Rays
by John Thomas, G4DVV. Details from Robin Thompson, G3TKF, by email
to robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.575MHz
from 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 has its monthly club
meeting. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by
Fry's Hill Repeater Group. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
evolution of amateur radio transmitters 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.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society General Meeting. Contact Liz
Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed for the Bank
Holiday. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
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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