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Next, the Local News for Sunday 7th August 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. Wythall Radio
Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today and next
Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class, club meeting and committee
meeting. Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack. Next
Sunday is Wythall's 50th Year Carnival Special Event. 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. On Thursday there's an open net
from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Friday sees a barbecue and portable night
at Newbold Comym, Leamington Spa. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its Summer picnic
and operating evening from 6pm on Monday at the Crickley Hill car
park. Wednesday and Thursday see 2m nets from 7.30pm. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
On Tuesday there's an open net on 70.475MHz FM 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 430MHz UK Club Contest
on Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a nibbles and natter night. Thursday
sees the club net on 145.375 from 8pm. On Saturday there is a special
event station on the air at RAF Ingham Heritage Centre from 8am, then
the usual shack activities and G5FZ on the air from 9am. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm
UKAC on Tuesday. The club net is on Thursday on 145.475MHz from
9.30pm. Details from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 432MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
other radio operation. Saturday sees preparation for the RATS Rally.
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 table top sale. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there's 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 on Tuesday and
taking part in the UKAC. On Thursday there's construction, CW tuition
and radio operation. Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
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 Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open forum on going portable. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club is having a construction
show and tell evening. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting, ragchew and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.525MHz at 8pm. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting and putting club callsign GX3ZME on the air.
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
Stockport Radio Society Stockport will be having a stand at the VW
Show in Tatton Park today. Tuesday sees the club 6m net from 7.30pm
and on Thursday it's the 2m net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Sunday Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the WAB 144MHz QRP
Contest. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night
operating M0RCU. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is constructing a
halo antenna. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a talk by
2E0NSR on his shack in box. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Wednesday Furness Amateur Radio Society is having presentations,
demos and HPSSC, at Barrow. Contact Chris, M0KPW, via email to
furnessamateurradio<at>outlook.com.
On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre is running
Foundation training. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 01912 371 729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having 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 holding a
Morse practice night. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a bring in
something interesting 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
Lothians Radio Society is holding its summer pub night on Wednesday.
On Friday the club has a table at the Cockenzie Mini-Rally. Contact
Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is holding its
23rd annual mini-rally night, at the Community Centre, Main Hall,
Port Seton. Admission is GBP 2. Sunday sees an on-air activity day.
More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on repeaters by GM7GDE. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to
mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
introduction to PSK. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having a club
night and planning a visit to the communications and wireless museum.
More information from Ron Sratton, via email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is visiting the Lifeboat
Station. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding its
regular club night from 8pm at Garnethill Multicultural Centre in
Glasgow Centre. For details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with 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 demo and practical advice on
data mode decoding by John, M0MTW and Ian, M0HTA. Contact Ian, M0HTA,
via email to publicity<at>cdarc.co.uk.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its Top Band net today and next Sunday
on 1905kHz from 9.30am. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm and
Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz, also from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX,
on 020 8688 3322.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its regular net on
3.172MHz from 7.30am today and next Sunday. The monthly breakfast
meeting is at 9am today. On Monday there's a club net on 145.425MHz
FM from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees the club meeting, 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.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its 2m net on 145.475MHz
from 8pm on Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a natter night at the
clubhouse and on Thursday the club Top Band net is on 1967kHz from
7.30pm. For details, email Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, via
chris<at>jenkins-powell.com.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its regular schedule of multiple
nets and meet-ups on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday on various
bands and venues. Next Saturday and Sunday see activities for the
Military World show at Detling. Details from Andy, M6GND, on
01323 486 924.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Today,Sunday,
Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having an antenna day from 10am at the
QTH of G4HUP. For details, email m0iah2008<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has its annual
barbecue at Prue's, G4RWW. Details from Mike Buckley, M1CCF, on
020 8654 2582.
On Monday Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is having a project
demo. Contact Peter, via email to g4urt<at>btinternet.com.
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 Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk with
the members of the Essex CW Club. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW,
on 07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is attending a Summer party
hosted by Roger. For information, email avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a club night,
Methodist Church, Priestwood, Bracknell. 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 on the air. Contact
Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Dover Radio Club has its Dover Patrol portable evening
at Old Park Community Centre, Gordon Road, Whitfield, Dover CT16 2ET.
More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a barbecue in
the Spinney. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is watching the Tx Factor
DVD with Stuart, M0SAR. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
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 Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction meeting. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a night
on the air from Woodley Park Leisure Centre, RG5 4LY. Contact
Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
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. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night.
Contact Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has its club net on GB3DA. For
information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Sunday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its open net on GB3BS
from 7pm tonight and next Sunday. On Friday there's a relax and chat
evening plus operating and training. Saturday sees the South-west DMR
net from 7pm on Slot2 Talk Group 950. 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 net on GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees a discussion on SOTA radios and aerials with
Nick, M0NRJ in America Hall from 6.30pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on
01363 775 756.
On Tuesday Plymouth Radio Club is holding a help night for M6
licensees. Contact David Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to
d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
having an on the air night. For information, email
tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a 2m Fox
Hunt. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on aerial
essentials by G3YMY. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
From Friday to Sunday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is operating GX4CRC
at the Steam Rally. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
NEWS FOR WALES
We start with advance information from Blackwood and District Amateur
Radio Society, who will be running Foundation, Intermediate and
Advanced courses from the 9th of September. Training will take place
at Oakdale School, NP12 0DT. Full details, including tutor contact
information, is on the club website, www.gw6gw.co.uk.
Newport Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 3.705MHz from 10am
today and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a club net on 145.425MHz from
8pm. Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
evening. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is closed.
Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is operating on the Prom at
Colwyn Bay. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
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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