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Next, the Local News for Sunday 2nd November 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 clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio
Club has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday.
The Advanced course continues on Monday. The Tuesday Morse class is
at 7.45pm followed by preparation for Club Calls and 144MHz UK
Activity Contests. The regular nibbles night is in the shack from
7.30 on Friday and Saturday sees the RSGB 1.8MHz Club Calls contest.
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. Friday sees a bangers & mash evening. 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 committee
meeting and on the air night. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a dry run for the 144MHz UKAC
at Clent Hills on Tuesday. There's a group meeting on Thursday and
Saturday sees a Foundation exam. More information from Martin
Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.
Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale on
Tuesday. On Saturday there's a bonfire in the car park. Contact
Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity
Contest on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a natter night and G5FZ on the
air. The repeater net is on Thursday via GB3LM. For more information
contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity Contest on
Tuesday, alongside other radio operation and projects. Saturday sees
PIC, Arduino and PC problem solving plus C programming and general
assistance with Steve, G8LYB. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. The AGM is on Wednesday in the Oak Room
at 8pm and Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL.
Next Sunday there's a visit to the West London Radio and Electronics
Show at Kempton Park Racecourse. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by
email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night on
Wednesday. Friday sees a club night. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on
07584 025 156.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting on Wednesday
with ragchew and training classes. Next Sunday there's a visit to the
West London Radio and Electronics Show at Kempton Park Racecourse.
Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
Salop Amateur Radio Society Club holds its CW net on Wednesday at
4.30pm on 144.070MHz and then the club net at 8.30pm on GB3LH. On
Thursday there's a natter night and a committee meeting. Email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com for details.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 3
November Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is holding a
general discussion. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.
On Monday 3 November Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society
is having a talk by Steve Knibbs from BBC Points West. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club 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
145.250 from 7.30. More information from Robert Bird, by email to
spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.275MHz for a data evening. For more information contact Peter D
Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday 4 November Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is
practicing slow CW from 8 until 9pm on 3.540-3.550MHz. More
information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part
in the 2m UKAC and having a night on the air. Details from Carl
Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Grantham Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. Contact
Kevin, G6SSN, on 07793 142 483.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a 2m
club net. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday 5 November South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its
net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Friday 7 November Hereford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on oscilloscopes by Duncan, M0OTG. Contact Rod, M0JLA, on
01432 356 079.
On Friday Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on
railway signalling. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on
01332 720 976.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Sunday 2 November Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is holding
its Fireworks Night. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Monday 3 November Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the
air and continues its Foundation and Intermediate classes. Contact
Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
and on the air night. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday 4 November Chester & District Radio Society is holding a
bring & tell evening and a construction demonstration by Keith,
GW0OKT. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is having a natter
night. Contact John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on 07940 815 659.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a pie
and pea supper for those who have pre-ordered their pies. Details
from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 2m UKAC on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees a social evening at the Hooton Hotel,
Hooton. Details from Simon, G6XHF, on 0151 601 3269.
On Wednesday 5 November Denby Dale Radio Club is having an update on
RSGB news by DRM Gerald, G3SDY. More information from Darran, G0BWB,
on 07974 423 227.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on G2LR and
Dambusters by John, G3XYF. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on
01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk
on the design and vonstruction of a 600 watt MOSFET Linear Amplifier
by Bob Harris, G4APV. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
On Thursday 6 November 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 looking at
what members have worked this month. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday 7 November East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
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 construction and
education 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.
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 6 November Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a
junk sale. Details from Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday 7 November Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
having a normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
Today, Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its Breakfast Club
from 9am. Contact Gordon Hutchinson, 2E0GTG, on 07801 599 470.
On Monday 3 November Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on the use of oscilloscopes by G0DEC. For more
information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having its second club
project construction night. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a talk at the Eastbourne
RWVS centre on Monday by Barry, G8DUX, about Clansman field test
equipment. Wednesday sees operation from Beachy Head in the afternoon
and then at the Hailsham shack. Details from John, G3DQY, on
01424 424 319.
On Tuesday 4 November Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on Essex RAYNET by Roland Taylor M0BDB. Contact
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack
operating GB1FBS. Note that the club day has now moved permanently to
Wednesdays and there are shack days every Saturday. Contact Dan
Adkin, M0HOW, on 01424 882 008.
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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal
evening. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Thursday 6 November Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night and social activities evening. Contact Stuart,
G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on trams and
electric traction by Ian Geldhill from the Volks Railway. Details
from Adrian, G4LRP, on 07714 664 957.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical demonstration of Heathkit test and audio equipment by Paul
Schimmel. Contact John Burnett, 2E0OAK, on 07860 804 793.
On Friday 7 November Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is
having a talk by Guide Dogs for the Blind. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on
01737 552 170.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night.
More information from Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is holding its AGM. Details from
Mark Sanderson, M0IEO, on 07940 579 116.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Advanced exam candidates in South East Cornwall will be able to sit
the exam with the Callington Amateur Radio Society. Bookings are now
being taken for the December exam. Requests must be with the club by
Monday 10th November. Please note this is exam only, not a tuition
course. For details, please email g1fmu<at>me.com.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its HF net on Monday on 3.675MHz at
7.45pm. The 2m net is on Tuesday on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm. Contact
Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday 5 November Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by Ray, G8AWB, revisiting the magnetic loop. Details from John,
G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on clock and
watch repairing. Details from Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.
On Wednesday Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio is judging entries
for the G2BQY & G4UNU Constructor's Cup. Details from Ian, G0GRI, on
01225 864 698, evenings and weekends.
Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting on
Wednesday. The main meeting is on Thursday. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday 6 November Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding its AGM. Contact Mark Chanter, 2E0MGC, on 01752 215 546.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
subsea communications in the oil industry by Bradley, M6DZJ. Details
from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the latest Somerset range of kits by Tim Walford, G3PCJ. Contact
Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to m0zgb<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a bring your crystal
set night. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday 3 November Dragon Amateur Radio Club is looking at the
Cobwebb, 1/4 wave stubs and folded dipoles with GW0ETF. Contact
Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is on the air. More
information from Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday 4 November Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on working satellites by Elgan, 2W0ZZU. Details from Lloyd,
2W0LLT, on 01239 711 297.
On Thursday 6 November North Wales Radio Society is holding a general
meeting. 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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