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Next, the Local News for Sunday 18th 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
On Sunday, the 18th, Midland Amateur Radio Society is attending the
Weston Super-Mare Radio Rally. On Wednesday it's an on the air night
with a review of DMR and training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
This Sunday and next, Worksop Amateur Radio Society is running an
Intermediate Course from 6 to 7.30pm. On Tuesday there's a club night
and entry in the UK Activity Contest. On Thursday there's a technical
night with construction, Morse training, radio operation and data
modes. Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
This Sunday and next, Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or
GB3WL from 8pm. On Tuesday there's a Morse class at 7.30pm and a cub
meeting at 8pm. Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack.
Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. On Thursday there's an open net
at 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. On Friday there's no meeting but there is a
2m open net on 145.375MHz. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an
informal evening with some general operating. On Wednesday there's a
net at 7.30pm, initially on 145.500 then moving to 145.550MHz or the
nearest clear channel. On Thursday there's another net at 7.30pm on
145.550MHz then decide what to do and were to move. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meetingand
is taking part in the UK Activity Contest on Tuesday. On Wednesday
there's a formal meeting and a simplex net on 145.375MHz on Thursday.
On Saturday the club is preparing for the National Hamfest. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
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 junk sale. More details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has a club net
on 145.275MHz FM at 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488 for
more information.
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 is holding a CW and
multimode decode night. For more information contact Peter D Rivers,
G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
evening entitled Under the hat with Albert & Andrew. More information
from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Rugby ATS is taking part in the UK Activity Contest on
1296MHz and having an evening of radio operation. On Saturday the HF
shack is on the air. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
On Tuesday Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. On Wednesday there is a club net from 8.30pm on
GB3LH. Thursday sees the construction contest take place. For
details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in the
shack, 11am till 1pm, with visitors welcome. On Thursday there's
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and sees work on the
trailer. Next Sunday, the 25th, there's work to be done in the shack.
Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is looking at
the Rig Expert Antenna Analyser. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH,
on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has a club net on
145.475MHz from 9.30pm. Details from Neil Yorke, M0NKE, by email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
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 Sunday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Clubis at the Great
Northern Hamfest. Monday the club is on the air, debriefing from the
rally and preparing for Railways on the Air. The Intermediate course
also continues. Next weekend, on the 24th & 25th, it's Railways on
the air from Bowes Railway, Springwell Road, Gateshead NE9 7QJ.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Furness Amateur Radio Society has a social night at
Farmers. Next weekend, on the 24th & 25th, GB2LHR is on the air for
Railways on the Air from Haverthwaite. More information from Chris,
M0KPW, by email to info<at>fars.org.uk
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is holding a
construction night. You can confirm the details by email to
info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Scarborough Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by
Stewart Gebbie, G8YQN entitled Valves Not Obsolete But Today's Hot
Audio Technology! Details from Jerry Scarr, G6LBL, on 01751 476 601.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a talk called space
exploration part 2 by Ian Hole, G0OUG. Contact David, G6DCT, via
email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is watching a
video from the British Vintage Wireless Society. Details from John E
Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a transceiver
kit project update with Phil, G4FVZ and Keith, GW4OKT. Contact Bruce
Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a radio night. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a Huddersfield repeater
group update by Gerald, G3SDY. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre is holding a club
night. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 01912 371 729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk
on Home construction by M6SLO. 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 club night with training, operating and social time. 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
surplus equipment sale. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding an evening to
see what bargains came from the Fog on the Tyne Rally. 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, 192 Gilford Road, Portadown BT63 5LF. Doors are open from
10.30am to 5pm and admittance is GBP 3. The day's agenda will consist
of talks on digital voice and other digital modes. There will also be
an RSGB bookstall. More information from Philip Hosey, MI0MSO on
07849 025 760.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a
training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a contest talk. Contact Tam,
MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz night.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is holding the
2nd 144MHz DF Hunt meeting in the CO-OP Car Park (East) at 6.30pm for
7pm. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a regular
club night. For details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
Hastings Electronics & Radio Club and Brede Steam Amateur Radio
Society are holding a weekend course for the Foundation licence on
the 29th and 30th of October at the Brede Scout Hall. Prospective
candidates should contact Steve Stewart on 01424 720815 or
07581 305310 as soon as possible as enrolment, with the fees, must be
completed by the 30th of September.
Registration will be closing soon for Cray Valley Radio Society's
Intermediate training and examination course, held over three
consecutive Saturdays, beginning the 5th of November at the club HQ
in Eltham, London SE9. For further details contact Kevin, M0KSJ by
email to courses<at>cvrs.org
On Sunday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
Foundation course. Monday sees a club net on 145.550MHz from 8pm. On
Tuesday the club is looking at Digital Mobile Radio and there's
another net on Wednesday from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact
Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Today and next Sunday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has
nets 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. On Friday there's a
Foundation shack evening plus Tx Factor 6 video. Contact Ian, M0HTA,
via email to publicity<at>cdarc.co.uk.
On Sunday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is hosting the Microwave Round
Table, a day of demonstrations, presentations, equipment and
component sales - all microwave related. More information from John,
G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.
On Sunday Southdown Amateur Radio Society is entering the 70MHz
Contest. Then it's the regular schedule of multiple nets and meet-ups
on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday on various bands and
venues. Details from Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
This Sunday and next, Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz
at 9.30am. Monday is a Chat and Fix-it evening and there's another
net on Thursday on 70.300MHz at 8pm. Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz,
also from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
This Sunday and next, Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has an
80m net starting at 7:30 am. On Monday there's a 2m net at 7:30pm and
a club evening on Wednesday. There's a 40m net at 11am on Thursday.
Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Monday Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Bob, M0KER on
the Alexanderson VLF Transmitter At Varberg. Details from Peter,
G0KQA, on 01256 414 454.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding an
operating evening using HF and 2m & 70cm. For more information
contact Edwin, G0LPO, 01376 324 031.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club has an open evening, all are
welcome. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a Skills Night
at Danbury Village Hall. This free event, open to all, is an informal
get-together, where anyone with an interest in radio can come along,
try something new, share ideas or get help and advice. For more
information, email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Monday Radio Society of Harrow Club is holding a net at 8.15pm on
145.500MHz then QSY to 145.350. Next Sunday there's an outdoor event
from 2pm to 5pm at Old Redding Car Park HA3 6SE. Contact Linda,
G7RJL, via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
On Tuesday Colchester Radio Amateurs has a net on 433.425MHz FM at
7pm then on 145.350MHz FM at 7pm on Wednesday. On Thursday the net is
on 3.685MHz LSB at 7pm. Contact Stefan, M0XLB, on 0777 161 6676.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Alex,M0UKR
entitled CQ160m Report on Experimenting with Antennas. Contact Greg
Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Banbury Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Alan
Carroll on Operation Tabarin, a secret WW2 operation in the
Antarctic. Allan is co-author of a recent book about this operation.
check out the website for details at www.banburyars.org
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8pm on
145.375MHz, it's a chance for club members to have a catch up and
general chat. Non-club members are also welcome. Details from Andy,
M0HAK, via email to andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
informal meeting. For details, email Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, via
chris<at>jenkins-powell.com.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding a surplus sale.
Details from Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society has CW practice, is on
the air, having a natter night and a Bring and Buy evening. Contact
John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is holding a Bring &
Show evening. Check with Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658 for details.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on on DRM. On Saturday the club is taking part in an Air Ambulance
event. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. next weekend on the 24th and 25th, GB2RGM
will be on the air from the Royal Gunpowder Mills. Details from Dave
De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is discussing the
next construction project. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
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 holding a skittles
evening. 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.
Next weekend on the 24th and 25th, Felixstowe & District Amateur
Radio Society is running a Foundation course. More information from
Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Next weekend on the 24th and 25th, Southgate Amateur Radio Club will
be taking part in Railways on the Air. Confirmation and details from
Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Sidmouth Amateur Radio Society will be commencing a Intermediate
training course on the 6th of October and it could be another popular
course. Early contact with the society is recommended. Visit
www.sidmouthars.org.uk
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 7pm on GB3BS
tonight and next Sunday. Friday I preparation for Railways On The Air
weekend that takes place on the 24th and 25th Avon Valley Railway.
Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Sunday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is running their radio
rally. On Monday G1PIB will speak on SDR Radio. Details from Martin
Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club 'is having an
evening entitled Programme Your Baofeng Radio by Mike, G4KXQ. Details
from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society is holding a net on the GB3EW
VHF Repeater 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 Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having an operating night.
Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
holding a project evening and on Friday it's the club net. For
information, email tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a Railways on the
Air briefing. next weekend on the 24th and 25th, the club will take
part in Railways on the Air. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice with G3MYM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. For
more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
Saturday sees the south-west DMR net from 7pm, Slot2 Talk Group 950.
Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.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 the club is taking part in Railways on the Air with
GB4OST. Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club will be enjoying a presentation
by John Shorney from the National Grid. More information from Stewart
Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a DVD night.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Amateur
Radio Contesting by Keith Williams, GW4OKT, More information from
Eifion Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a pedestrian DF
hunt. 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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