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Next, the Local News for Sunday 26th October 2014
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.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the North Wales Rally today.
Wednesday sees planning for the Christmas party and other social
events. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
Wythall Radio Club is taking part in the CQ WW Worldwide SSB Contest
today and has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next
Sunday. Monday sees a curry night at the Monsoon from 6.30 and at 8pm
the Advanced course continues. The Tuesday Morse class is at 7.45pm
followed by a talk at 8.30 on starting out in D-Star by Chris, G7DDN.
The regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30 on Friday and
Saturday sees a bonfire night at Wythall House. Details from Chris,
G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its net on Monday at 8pm on
145.375MHz and 7.16MHz.The usual Friday meeting is cancelled. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Northampton Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm on
145.4625MHz. On Thursday there's a club night. Details from John,
G4CZB, on 01604 832 584.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its 4m net around
70.425MHz on Monday from 7pm. On Wednesday there's a soup and roll
Halloween social night. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 50MHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday,
alongside other radio operation and projects. Saturday sees general
radio activities in the Radio Room. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
01788 578 940.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night on
Wednesday and a club night on Friday. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on
07584 025 156.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is closed. Contact
Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz
at 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society is having a talk
by Keith, G3TTC on his recent island activations. Contact G0CHO, on
01608 664 488.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is meeting at Sutton
Coldfield rugby club. Visitors are welcome. More information from
Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society Club is having a
social evening and open discussion. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR,
by email to m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society meets at 2pm to
plan the programme for 2015. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a used equipment sale
at Aisthorpe Village Hall LN1 2SJ, booking in items from 7pm for the
sale at 8.15pm. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an
informal evening. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
Contact salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle continues its Foundation
course. More information from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on
07906 905 071.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Angel of the
North Amateur Radio Club is at the Great Northern Hamfest today and
on the air on Monday with a round-up of how the rally went. Contact
Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running its regular Solder Sunday
today. Tuesday sees a report on the history of Warlocks and witches
by Paul, G1DVA followed by a Pie and peas supper courtesy of Hazel,
G6XKK. The usual club meeting is on Thursday. Contact Ken Hatton,
G3VBA, on 01928 733 234.
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a technical forum
on Monday. Thursday sees a talk on aerial antics by Peter, G3XGE.
Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Tuesday Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
6m UKAC. On Wednesday there's a social evening at the Black Horse,
Lower Heswall. Details from Simon, G6XHF, on 0151 601 3269.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is taking part in the 6m UKAC. For
details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding an
auction. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is holding the second
antenna test at the QTH of M6EFR. Contact John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on
07940 815 659.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a Real Ale Night from
8pm at the Star Inn, Lockwood HD1 3PJ. Details from Richard, M0RBG,
on 07976 220 126.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on military
radio history. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is celebrating its
first anniversary at a local restaurant. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
07884 065 375.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a radio
components catalogues 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
Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has its Sunday club today and
next Sunday from 9am to 1pm. On Tuesday there's a club night from
7pm. Thursday sees a construction evening. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by
email to mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday
from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects
and operating. Contact John McGowan, by email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
second day of the CQWW SSB Contest today. More information from Bob,
GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society has a Morse class on
Tuesday from 7.15 to 7.30pm plus Foundation and Intermediate training
and an operating evening. Details from Cathie, MM6MSN, by email to
catherine_197<at>msn.com.
On Wednesday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is holding a club night, Contact
John, GM0EPO, via email to aargsec2014<at>gmail.com.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding a construction and
training night on Wednesday. Friday sees a club night with talks and
a quiz. Details are online at www.wosars.org.uk.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Details from Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club has a CW net on 28.050MHz
at 8.30pm and an FM net on 29.140MHz at 9pm today. On Monday there's
an operating night in the shack and Tuesday sees a net on 145.450MHz
at 9pm. Contact Tim Ward, 2E0TJW, on 07810 481 182.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is putting G3WOR on the air on
Wednesday evening. Next Sunday sees the Breakfast Club from 9am.
Contact Gordon Hutchinson, 2E0GTG, on 07801 599 470.
On Monday Eastbourne Radio & Electronics Club is on the air from
7.30pm at St Lukes Church and Parish Centre, Stone Cross BN24 5EB.
All are welcome. Details are online at www.ereclub.org.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is running its
Worked All FDARS contest. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email
to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack
operating GB1FBS. Contact Dan Adkin, M0HOW, 01424 882 008,
Daniel<at>adkin.netÂ
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a talk on how
to build a 4 square antenna by Garth Swanson, G3NPC. Contact Garth,
G3NPC, on 01737 359 472.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.375MHz
from 8pm. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding an informal and
Bright Sparks evening. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 419 204.
On Friday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is on the
air. Contact John Muyle via email to G0VEH<at>lefars.org.uk
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is looking at licensing
conditions with Kim, G7AIE. Details from Sue Davis, G6YPY, on
01273 845 103.
On Friday Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. Details from Kim Brown, G6JXA, on 07812 735 507.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having a social talk on weather
balloon launchers in the Moose Centre on Monday from 7pm. The Tuesday
2m net on 145.575MHz is at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on
01363 775 756.
Poole Radio Society has its 2m FM net on Wednesday at 8pm. On Friday
there's an activity night and Advanced training. Contact Bill
Coombes, G4ERV, on 01202 246 515.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk by Professor Andy Nix
on the future of wireless technology in 2020 and beyond. Details from
Robin Thompson, G3TKF, by email to robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an open house
and on the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
activity night. Contact Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Details from
Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Dean Small
on the history of the WW 2 tank at Torcross and operation Tiger. 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 a junk sale.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
net on 145.500 then 145.550MHz. Details from Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a post mortem on the
rally. For more information contact Liz Cabban via email to
lizcabban<at>vodafoneemail.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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