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Next, the Local News for Sunday 11th 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. 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. 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. Tuesday sees an open net from
8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Friday sees the 4th round of the G2FDC 2m DF
Trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a talk on
Monday by Cliff Powlesland, G8CQZ on chassis bashing in the 21st
century. Wednesday sees the club net from 7.30pm, initially on
145.500MHz then 145.550MHz or the nearest clear channel. On Thursday
there's a further club net, starting at 7.30pm on 145.550MHz then
deciding what to do and were to move to. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
South Birmingham Radio Society is working in the shack on Monday.
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack, 11am till 1 pm,
and visitors are welcome. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
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 a natter night.
Thursday sees the club net on 145.375MHz from 8pm.On Saturday there
are shack activities plus G5FZ on the air. For more information
contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 430MHz
UK Club Contest on Tuesday and has a club net on Thursday from 9.30pm
on 145.475MHz. On Friday there's a talk on Cold War early warning
communications. Details from Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 430MHz UK Club Contest on Tuesday. On
Saturday the HF shack is on the air. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
01788 578 940.
On Tuesday 13 September Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW
net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. On Wednesday there is a
club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. Thursday sees a natter night. For
details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and taking part
in the UKAC on Tuesday. On Thursday there's a technical night with
construction, Morse training, radio operation and data modes. The
Intermediate course starts next Sunday. Details from Paul, M0PJA, on
0789 062 6684.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and
training classes on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees the club at the
Weston Super-Mare Radio Rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 12
September 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
having a natter night. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is planning
its programme and projects. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open forum. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding its AGM. Contact Dave, G4IDF,
on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a bring
an interesting item to discuss evening. Details from Don, G4CYG, on
01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
Hamfest debrief and talk about the Guernsey trip. 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
Furness Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the Tour de Furness
today. On Wednesday there are presentations of HPSSC and Barrow.
Details from Chris, M0KPW, via email to info<at>fars.org.uk.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Monday, plus
preparing for the rally and continuing the Intermediate course. On
Saturday it's the Fog on the Tyne Rally. Sunday sees the Great
Northern Hamfest. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Halifax and District ARS is holding its AGM on Tuesday from 7.30pm at
Southgate Methodist Church Christian Centre, Elland. Wednesday sees
the club net from 7pm on 145.400MHz, and Thursday sees a net in
conjunction with West Yorkshire RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. For
more information contact Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is holding a social evening. For
details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a talk by
M0GWF on a G5RV modification. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
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 having a natter
night. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Hambleton Northallerton Amateur Radio Society is holding
an operating night. Details from Tony, G3MAE, on 01609 881 530.
On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre is holding
Foundation training. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 01912 371 729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a
training and 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. Contact Gail, M3GBB on
0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Colburn and Richmondshire District Amateur Radio Society
meet on air, using GB3IR, 7.30pm. Contact Colin Lyne, on
01748 876 391.
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 radio etiquette by Dave, G0BJK. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Thursday Stockport Radio Society has its club net from 7.30pm on
±145.375MHz. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
DIGICON 16 will take place on the 24th of September at Portadown Golf
Club, BT63 5LF. There will be talks on digital voice and other
digital modes, plus seminars and an RSGB book stall. There is car
parking, access via public transport, disabled facilities, plus
catering. The event starts at 10.30am and admittance is GBP 3.
Contact Philip Hosey, MI0MSO, on 07849 025 760, or email
rm8<at>rsgb.org.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having an
on-air activity day. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
introduction to contests. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC has its pre-AGM meeting. Contact Tam,
MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having its President's
Address. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a surprise talk.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a demo by John, 2M0JCG.
More information from Charlie, MM0GNS, on 01563 551 704.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation on The Reading Ear by Terry. 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. Monday sees a club net on
145.550MHz from 8pm. Contact Ian, M0HTA, via email to
publicity<at>cdarc.co.uk.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is running a special
event station at Martlesham airfield today. On Monday there's a post
mortem from ESWR. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is running a special event station
for West Dean Open Day today. The regular complex schedule of
multiple nets and meet-ups take place on Wednesday Thursday and
Saturday. Next Sunday sees the 70MHz Contest. Details from Andy,
M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a 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 80m net from 7.30 am
today and next Sunday. On Monday the 2m club net starts at 7.30pm and
Wednesday sees a club evening. On Thursday it's the 49m club net from
11am. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Monday Radio Society of Harrow has its club net from 8.15pm,
starting on 145.500 then QSY. Friday sees the invitation-only 70th
anniversary celebration for members past and present. Contact Linda,
G7RJL, via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Reading & District Amateur Radio Club continues its Advanced course
on Monday and the Intermediate course on Saturday. Contact Laurence
James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its club net on Tuesday
from 8pm on 145.475MHz, Wednesday sees an open net at the club house,
and on Thursday there's the Top Band net from 7.30pm on 1967kHz. For
details, email Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 07817 498 772.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Friday sees the presentation of
members' awards. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a Foundation training
course and exam. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Tuesday Colchester Radio Amateurs has its club net on Tuesday from
7pm on 433.425MHz. Wednesday sees a club net from 7pm on 145.350MHz
and on Thursday there's a talk on contest tips by Jonathan, G0DVJ.
Contact Stefan, M0XLB, on 0777 161 6676.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 9pm on
Wednesday, starting on 145.500MHz. Next Sunday sees the Foundation
course. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Haywards Heath Town
Day on Friday, in advance of the event that takes place on Saturday.
Contact Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is having a talk by Paul Harman
entitled One Man & His Guide Dog. Details from Mike Buckley, M1CCF,
on 020 8654 2582.
On Monday Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is having a project and
demo evening. For information, email events<at>ereclub.org.uk.
On Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society is having an introduction
to the aerial analyser. Details from Keith, G4JED, via email to
info<at>wkars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is holding a surplus sale from
7.30pm at the Quaker Rooms. For details, phone 01473 738 593.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a talk by Vic,
G6GDI on his personal experiences of Radio Caroline. For information,
email avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is visiting the National
Grid. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society Radio is on the air and
having a natter night. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
history of ballooning by Mike Hodgson, M0NOE. Contact Mr K Mendum,
G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at
The Royal Oak, Wineham. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on
07855 268 666.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is visiting Bletchley
Park. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on the
Amateur Radio Observation Service by Deputy AROS Co-ordinator Vince
Shirley, G0ORC. Contact John, G0BWV, on 0208 644 9945.
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 Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having members'
15-minute talks. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a members-only construction
and Advance exam tutoring evening. For information, email
targradio<at>outlook.com.
On Sunday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is hosting the annual Microwave
Round Table, which will include microwave related demonstrations,
presentations, equipment and component sales. Microwave enthusiasts
from around the UK and overseas are welcomed. Refreshments are
available. More information from John, G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with advance news that Sidmouth Amateur Radio Society in
Devon will be commencing an Intermediate training course on the 6th
of October. Early booking is recommended for anyone interested.
Details are online at www.sidmouthars.org.uk.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. North Bristol
Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 7pm on GB3BS tonight and next
Sunday. Friday sees a radio-related video plus a relax and chat
evening. On Saturday it's the south-west DMR net from 7pm, Slot2 Talk
Group 950. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Torbay Amateur Radio Society is at the Mobile Communication Rally
today, in Newton Abbot. On Friday there's a club night. For more
information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction, operating
and natter night on Monday. Next Sunday the club is at the Radio
Rally. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW on Tuesday from
7.45pm. On Wednesday there's a digital modes workshop in 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.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is operating GB5IVE for CHOTA
at St Ive Methodist Church, St Ive – NOT St Ives – Cornwall.
Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 01752 215 546.
On Tuesday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on recent
developments in digital ATV by Shaun, G8VPG. Contact David Edwards,
G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Tuesday Plymouth Radio Club has the club transmitters on the air.
Contact David Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a club evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Riviera Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For
details email rivieraarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a table top
sale. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
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 Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
evening. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on DF hunts by
Simon Taylor. 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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