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Next, the Local News for Sunday 14th 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 Wythall has its 50th Year Carnival Special Event today, along
with its club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm today and next
Sunday. On Tuesday there is a Morse class and club meeting. Friday
sees the regular nibbles night in the shack. 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 the third round of the G4ZMC
Portable Trophy at Newbold On Avon, Parkfield Road. Contact John,
G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a
meeting on the air because the school is closed. Wednesday sees the
club net, commencing at 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. Thursday sees another
net commencing at 7.30pm on 145.550MHz, then deciding what to do and
where to move to. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and
taking part in the 23cm UKCC on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a formal
meeting and on Thursday there's the club simplex net on 145.375MHz
from 8pm. Saturday sees shack activities plus G6COL on the air. For
more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting rally stock on Monday.
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am to
1pm, and visitors are welcome. Thursday sees training classes with
Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there's a session cleaning the
trailer. Next Sunday sees a club presence at Rugby Radio Rally and
Car Boot Sale. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has an operating evening on
Monday from Prince Rupert's View Point. All day next Sunday is at the
Rugby Radio Rally. For more information contact Peter D Rivers,
G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday, along with
other radio operation. Saturday sees setting up at Princethorpe, and
on Sunday it's the RATS Rally at Princethorpe. Set your satnav to
CV23 9QF, as roadworks mean access changes, described in the main
news. 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 fox hunt #4, Mobile. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday and
taking part in the 23cm UKAC. On Thursday there's a technical night
with construction, Morse training, radio operation and data modes.
Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
Midland Amateur Radio Society has training classes on Wednesday, plus
planning for the Farm Field event in September. On Sunday the club is
at the Rugby Radio Rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.525MHz at 8pm. On Friday there's a club meeting. Contact Andrew,
M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has a club net on 145.475MHz
on Thursday from 9.30pm. On Friday there's a talk on digital PSK31 at
7.30pm. Details from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 15
August 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.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk from
Tim, M0ZRR on his route to the Advanced licence. More information
from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a barbecue at
Fred's. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing
for Telford Hamfest. 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
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Furness Amateur Radio Society has a social meeting at the
Farmers, Newton. Contact Chris, M0KPW, via email to
furnessamateurradio<at>outlook.com.
Macclesfield & District Radio Society has CW training and a final
check of equipment on Monday. Friday sees the start of the club Field
Weekend at Brandside Village Hall. For details, email
info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Scarborough Amateur Radio Society is holding a surplus
equipment sale, which includes some SK equipment. Contact Jeremy
Powell, M0JLP, on 0788 905 1696.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a halo
construction evening. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre is having a radio
construction session. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 01912 371 729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is preparing for
HF SSB NFD. 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 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 evaluating
the club library. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding 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
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has an on-air activity day
today. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB2LBN on the air at Barns Ness
for Lighthouse Weekend. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is watching a technical DVD. Contact
Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a surprise talk.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having its
regular club night at Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow. For
details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
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 its net today and next Sunday on
1905kHz from 9.30am. On Monday there's a chat and fix-it evening with
John, G8MNY. Thursday sees a club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm and on
Friday there's 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. On Monday there's a club
net on 145.425MHz FM from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a club barbecue, 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.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a session on
constructing and testing aerials on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club
net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday from 8pm
on 145.475MHz. Wednesday sees an open natter night at the clubhouse
from 7.30pm. On Thursday the club Top Band Net is from 7.30pm onwards
on 1967kHz. 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. Details from Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz, and there's a club meeting on
Friday. Saturday sees the start of the GB0TBW special event station,
Trinity Buoy Wharf, for International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend.
Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Thames Amateur Radio Group is holding a members only construction and
Advanced exam tutoring evening on Friday. Saturday sees the start of
a week camping at Crowsheath. For information, email
targradio<at>outlook.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on Kenwood and
DXpeditions by Mark Haynes, M0DXR. For more information contact John,
M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a natter night plus on
the air and video evening. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on
01753 647 101.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a skills night
at Danbury Village Hall. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has its club
net on 145.400MHz from 8pm. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by
email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt on 2m in
the St Albans area. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding a club meeting.
Details from Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
On Thursday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on modulation techniques by Brian Bailey, G1UFA. Contact Stuart,
G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at
The Cricketers, Wisborough Green. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on
07855 268 666.
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 having a radio night
and table top sale. Contact Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
Next Saturday and Sunday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is
running GB0NFL at Joss Bay for International Lighthouses and
Lightships Weekend. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
Next Sunday Radio Society of Harrow has an outdoor event from 2pm to
5pm at Old Redding Car Park HA36SE. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email
to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news form clubs that have several events this week.
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open net on GB3BS today and
next Sunday from 7pm. On Friday there is a video plus relax and chat
evening. 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.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has a project
night on Wednesday. Friday sees the club net. For information, email
tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a briefing for ILLW on Thursday.
Saturday and Sunday sees the club taking part in International
Lighthouses and Lightships on the Air weekend. Details from Andrew
Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by freelance
orchestral trombone player Peter Smith. Details from Alan Fisher,
M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a talk by RSGB
Communications Manager Heather Parsons. Details from Martin Jones,
G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has a net on GB3EW from
7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday 17 August Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is having a
club night. Contact Brian, G4RGY, on 01278 683 645.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is holding an operating and
antenna testing evening. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a club evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Riviera Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact rivieraarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on kite and
balloon supported antennas by Roger Stafford, G4ROJ. Contact John,
G0BWV, on 0208 644 9945.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice with G3MYM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
Next Saturday and Sunday Plymouth Radio Club is operating a station
at Smeaton's Tower on Plymouth Hoe for International Lighthouse
Heritage Weekend. Contact David Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to
d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
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. On Saturday GB4EUL will be active for Lighthouses on the air.
Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289.
Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD night on Monday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees GB1BPL on the air for International
Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on
01269 845 773.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a film night. More
information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society has a technical talk by John,
GW4GRW. 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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