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Next, the Local News 5th June 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 the Intermediate course and on Tuesday
there's a Morse class plus club night. The nibbles night in the shack
commences at 7.30pm on Friday and on Saturday there's a club trip to
Martin Lynch's 60th Birthday Party. 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 an open net from
8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Friday there is a station for Castles on the Air from Astley Castle.
Next Saturday and Sunday is Youth Aviation Day with Coventry Gliding
Club at Husbands Bosworth. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
evening on Monday. Wednesday and Thursday see club nets, 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.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has nets on 145.325MHz from 8pm on
Monday and Saturday. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
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 Buildathon at Corbett School, Baschurch
with Neil, M0KZP. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the UKAC 144MHz on Tuesday. On Saturday
the Foundation course continues and has the shack on the air. Contact
Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy,
G8OWL. On Friday there is work in the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon,
M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and taking part
in the UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday is a technical night, with a talk on
JT65 by Richard, G0RRZ. Next Sunday it's the Backpackers Contest.
Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.525MHz
at 8pm on Wednesday. Saturday sees a special event station at the
Queens Birthday Fete, Grantham Railway Station. Contact Andrew,
M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
Midland Amateur Radio Society starts its 85th birthday celebration on
Wednesday with a buffet and display of awards, documents and
photographs etc. Visitors are very welcome. Next Saturday and Sunday
sees a special event at the farm site. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has its rally at Gleed
School, PE112EF. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 01775 760 832.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has a net on
433.475MHz FM. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a QRS CW net on
3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
surplus sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is on the
air. More information from Mark, 2E0SBM, on 0778 992 9730.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is on the air
on 2m from Markfield. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
session on power supplies, including any QRM they may create. Details
from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle has a group meeting with the
shack on the air. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Today sees the start of an addition to the GB2RS schedule and list
of readers. We welcome Jim, G4AEH and Reg, G8VHI. Jim is better
known for reading the news on Radio 4, while Reg returns as a
newsreader, having stopped in October 1985 on joining the RAF. The
time will be at 20:30 on 145.525MHz. Reg will be the main reader and
has put down the coverage area as Central England. Reg lives in a
super location and expects to have a huge footprint. Anyone within 50
miles of Nuneaton should be able to hear him with ease. To see why,
search on YouTube for G8VHI.
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is assembling and labelling
equipment storage boxes today. Wednesday sees checks of feeder and
power cables for the contest. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on
01606 553 401.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is putting the shack
on the air. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is closed. Contact David,
G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a bring and
tell evening. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society has a club meeting. Next Saturday
and Sunday sees the start of the Foundation course. Details 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 0797 442 3227.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a
social night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding training
classes and a normal club night. More information from 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 having a talk
on HF operating techniques by Ron, G3SVW. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a want it or
fling it night. 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
Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has its mini convention
from 10am to 3pm today. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846. Tuesday sees training and operating. Details from
Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
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.
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night on Thursday.
From Friday to Sunday there's a special event station for James Clerk
Maxwell. Details from Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via email to
ellis<at>gaston.freeserve.co.uk.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
Practical Wireless 144MHz QRP Contest today, plus operating GB2MOF
for the Museum of Flight, East Fortune, for Museums on the Air
Weekend. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact Mike
Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a
regular club night. For details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a rag chew
evening plus construction for Project 70. Contact Fred Gordon,
GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
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 on 145.550MHz from 8pm. On Friday there's a talk on the
electric field mill by Peter, M0DCV. 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. Monday sees a talk on oscilloscopes by 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, plus the monthly Sunday
breakfast meeting today from 9am. On Monday there's a club net on
145.425MHz FM from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a fox hunt and on Thursday
there's a club net on 7.106MHz SSB from 11am. Contact Al, M0OAL, via
email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has ESWR planning on
Monday. Next Sunday sees the ESWR rally. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its monthly club meeting from
7.30pm on Monday, including a Show, Tell and Sell session. The
regular schedule of multiple nets and meet-ups are on Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday on various bands and venues. Details from Andy,
M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8pm on Tuesday
on 145.475MHz ± QRM. On Wednesday there's an inter-club quiz night.
Thursday sees the Top Band net on 1967kHz from 7.30pm. For more
information contact Steve Ellis, G7HEP, on 01329 663 673.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. On Friday there's a club meeting.
Saturday sees GB2AVF on the air for Abridge Village Fete. Details
from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has its shack open to public on
Friday Evening. Next Sunday sees Burgess Town Day. Contact Stella
Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its construction
contest. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Essex Hams has a net on GB3DA from 8pm, plus there's a live
audio feed and chatroom at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via
email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Monday Radio Society of Harrow has its net commencing at 8.15pm on
145.500MHz. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a table top
sale. For more information, email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a barbecue hosted
by Gerry and Mandy. For information, email avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a talk about
digital voice modes on UHF and VHF by Andy, M0HAK. 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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
ultralight EME by John, G4BAO. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
history of telegraphy by Mike Hodgson, M0NOE. Contact Mr K Mendum,
G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is celebrating the
Queen's 90th Birthday Tea Party by operating GB90QEB at Tilbury
Community Hall from 2pm to 4pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk and demo
of System Fusion C4FM & WIRES-X by Jonathan Creaser, M0XXJ. Contact
John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is holding a table top
sale. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter
night. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is looking at the
cobweb antenna. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having an RSGB
Inspire talk by Michael Sansom, G0POT on promoting amateur radio.
Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing
for VHF NFD. 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 Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening
with the GB3VH with Repeater Group from 7.30pm at the Rose and Crown
Pub, Sandridge. For details, email Peter, G4HSO, via
g3v<at>btinternet.com.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club has its club net on
GB3DA. For information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
On Sunday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is at the East Suffolk Wireless
Revival. For details, email m0iah2008<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open net on GB3BS from 7pm
today and next Sunday. On Friday there's a SHE7 fundraising barbecue
evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its monthly net on GB3EX at 7.45pm
on Tuesday. Wednesday sees VHF QRP contest planning in the Sunnylands
Room, America Hall, at 6.30pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
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 Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
operating night. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 01752 215 546.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
GB3WR by Paul, G4SUH. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on rotary
converters by G7LNJ. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and
business meeting. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email
to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
Next Sunday Callington Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 2m
QRP Contest. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on radio fox
hunting by Simon, 2W0CHV. Contact Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on
07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the RSGB
144MHz Contest with help from Peter Higgs, GW4IGF. More information
from Eifion Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk
on a visit to MST radar station by Les Dean. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society Club is having an equipment
discussion. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
On Friday Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society is
constructing a noise bridge. Contact Mike Rackham, GW4JKV, on
01495 226 149.
On Friday Newport Amateur Radio Society is having a Hexbeam-Hands-On
session with Ant, MW0JZE from 7pm at the St Julians Community
Learning & Library Centre, Beaufort Road, Newport Gwent NP19 7UB.
Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289.
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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