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Next, the Local News for Sunday 4th September 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. Lincoln
Short-Wave Club is taking part in SSB Field Day today from RAF
Ingham. Tuesday sees participation in the 144MHz UK Club Contest. On
Wednesday there are shack activities plus G5FZ on the air. Thursday
at 8pm sees the club net via GB3LM and on Saturday there's the
regular surgery plus G6COL on the air. For more information contact
Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Telford Radio Rally today. On
Wednesday there's an open meeting with the shack on the air and
training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
Central Radio Amateur Circle is taking part in the 2m UKAC today. On
Saturday there's a group meeting with the shack on the air. Contact
Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
South Birmingham Radio Society Club has a stand at Telford Hamfest,
today. On Monday there's work in the shack. Tuesday sees the regular
coffee morning in the shack from 11am, and Thursday sees training
classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday the trailer will be
unloaded. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is running the Telford
Hamfest today at Engenuity, Coalbrookdale Telford. On Wednesday there
is a committee meeting plus GX3ZME will be on the air. Details from
John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today
and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class and club meeting. On
Friday there's 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 a talk on drones by Ian
Lainchbury. Next weekend GB0FOC will be on the air from Coombe Abbey
Wood Turners Festival of Crafts. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its AGM on Monday.
Wednesday sees the club net from 7.30pm, initially on 145.500MHz. On
Thursday there's a club net starting at 7.30pm on 145.550MHz, then
deciding what to do and were to move to. Saturday sees special event
station GB4GC from Gloucester Cathedral for Churches and Chapels on
the Air. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 2m UKAC
on Tuesday. On Thursday the club net is on 145.475MHz from 9.30pm.
Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 144MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
other radio operation. On Saturday there's an HF lecture. 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 voice net from 8.30pm
on GB3LH. On Thursday there's a shack night with G3SRT on the air.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is part in the UKAC and having a club
night on Tuesday. On Thursday there's a technical night with
construction, Morse training, radio operation and data modes. Details
from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Spalding &
District Amateur Radio Society is holding its barbecue and fun day at
the caravan today. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 01775 760 832.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz
from 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding a silent key sale. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its club
net on 145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on
01608 664 488.
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 Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
145.275MHz FM. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
internet video night. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the WAB 144 MHz QRO Contest
today. On Wednesday there's a talk by David Merridale, M0ODM on
working satellites. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air,
holding training classes and preparing for the rally. Contact Nancy
Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Furness Amateur Radio Society is holding a social meeting on Monday
at the Farmers, Newton. Next Sunday sees the Tour de Furness. More
information from Chris, M0KPW, via email to info<at>fars.org.uk.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is closed.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is putting the shack
on the air. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical evening. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society Modern day CW QSOing –
The mysteries unveiled – Keith GW4OKT. Contact Bruce Sutherland,
M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society has a club meeting plus its 6m net
from 7.30pm. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
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 talk
on vintage, valve and army gear, by G8EQD and 2E0ERA. 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 Colburn & Richmondshire District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on contacting the International Space Station by Paul
Hunt, G8PYX. More details from Colin Lyne, on 01748 876 391.
On Thursday Oldham Radio Club is having a talk on the RSGB by Dave
Wilson. For details, email secretaryoldhamradioclub<at>outlook.com.
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 worldwide radio prefixes by Ron, G3SVW. Details from Ron, G3SVW,
on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a technical
forum. 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
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 looking at surveillance. Contact
Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding its 70th
Anniversary Dinner. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society Regular has its
regular club night from 8pm in Garnethill Multicultural Centre. For
details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
On Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has an on-air
activity day. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
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. Monday sees a club net on
145.550MHz at 8pm and on Friday there's an expert demonstration of
SDR Play by Jon, G4ABQ. 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 talk on test equipment by
Bob Burns, G3OOU. Thursday sees a club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm and
Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz, also from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX,
on 020 8688 3322.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is holding an auction on Monday.
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday see the usual complex mix of
multiple nets and meet-ups. Next Saturday and Sunday there's a
special event station for Churches and Chapels on the Air at West
Dean. Details from Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Colchester Radio Amateurs has its club net from 7pm on Tuesday on
433.425MHz FM. On Wednesday there's a club net on 145.350MHz FM from
7pm and Thursday sees a club net on 3.685MHz LSB from 7pm. Contact
Stefan, M0XLB, on 0777 161 6676.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday from 8pm
on 145.475MHz. On Wednesday there's an informal meeting. Thursday
sees the club Top Band net from 7.30pm on 1967kHz. For details, email
Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, via chris<at>jenkins-powell.com.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB2ECS
on the air for Essex Country Show at Barleylands, Billericay. The
club will have a huge exhibition of vintage and modern amateur radio,
with HF and VHF stations active during the show. Details from Dave De
La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Worthing &
District Amateur Radio Club has its monthly Sunday breakfast today.
Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is planning for
Railways on the Air and having a natter night. For more information
contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a junk sale. Contact
Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday New Forest Amateur Radio Society is having an introductory
session on the club's FT-757. Also, as mentioned last week, the
club's new Advanced course commences on Monday the 12th and potential
candidates are invited to get in touch. Details from Richard, M0RBF,
01425 612 612.
On Monday Radio Society of Harrow has its cub net from 8.15pm,
starting on 145.500MHz then QSY to 145.350MHz. Contact Linda, G7RJL,
via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
millimetric microwaves by Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ. For more
information, email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
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 Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Dover Radio Club is planning its winter project. Contact
Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk by Steve,
G3ZPS on PMR and emergency communication. Details from Richard,
G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by John
Warburton, G4IRN on a DXpedition to Honduras. Contact John, G4GSC, on
01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is sorting out the
club's unwanted stock. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on
02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society has a natter night. Contact
Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.
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 having an evening
on the design and construction of the NCARS transceiver. For details
email Steve, G3PND, via info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
VLF by Georg Wiessala from 8pm at Woodford Park. Contact Laurence
James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
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 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 holding 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.
On Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is operating a
special event station at Martlesham Airfield. More information from
Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. North Bristol
Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 7pm on GB3BS tonight and next
Sunday. On Friday there's a relax and chat evening, alongside
training classes and radio operation. Saturday sees the south-west
DMR net from 7pm, Slot2 Talk Group 950. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via
email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on Arduino by Paul, M0ZMB on Wednesday. On Thursday there's a special
event station for the Severn Bridge 50th anniversary. Friday sees a
club net. For information, email tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and business
meeting on Friday. Next Sunday the club is at the Mobile
Communication Rally in Newton Abbot. For more information contact
Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its monthly net on GB3EX
at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Brian, G4RGY, on 01278 683 645.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having an equipment
covers-off evening. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding its main meeting.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is holding a public and local
club evening. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is watching episode 4 of
The Secret War. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on GB7YS and
TDMA DMR technology by G3ZXX. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
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. Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a business meeting,
including plans for the construction competition. More information
from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a social evening.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by RSGB
North Wales Regional Manager Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC. More information
from Eifion Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
an HF on the air night with refreshments. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is discussing technical topics
with 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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