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Next, the Local News for Sunday 9th October 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. Monday sees the Intermediate course, and on Tuesday there's a
Morse class and committee 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 an open net on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. Thursday sees an open net from
8pm on 50.175MHz SSB and on Friday it's the AGM. Contact John, G8SEQ,
on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
and general operating evening on Monday. On Wednesday and Thursday
there are club nets starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm, then changing
channel and / or band. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595,
daytime.
On Monday South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack.
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack, from 11am to
1pm. 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. Wednesday sees a nibbles and natter night. On Thursday
it's the club simplex net on 145.375MHz, then Saturday sees 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 70cm
UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.475MHz from
9.30pm. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS UKAC is taking part in the 430MHz UK Club Contest on
Tuesday. On Saturday the shack is on the air plus there's a Clansman
demo. 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 a club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH.
On Thursday there is a Silent Key auction. 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. Friday
sees the start of the three-day special event station GB1BDS for JOTA
and on Sunday the Intermediate course continues Details from Paul,
M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class then a night on the air.
Contact Alex, G8FCQ, on 07531 201 640.
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
having a natter night. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a
talk on breadboarding techniques by Quentin, M0OAE. Contact Clive,
G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on forensics by Tim, M0ZRR. More information from Chris, G1ETZ,
on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a talk on the Cairo System by
Peter, G8CQH. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a homebrew and
construction evening. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
series of talks by Richard, G0VXG. Details from John Humphreys,
M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club has a data night.
Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.
On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Fusion and DMR. For details, email Bob, M0NGT, via
hrrarc<at>gmail.com.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle has a group meeting and will
have the shack on the air. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on
07948 027 994.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with an advance announcement by Humber Fortress DX ARC that
they will be running an Advanced course open to all starting on 7
November at Cottingham Road Baptist Church, Hull and leading to an
exam on 15 May 2017. For more details contact Bob Lane, M0RWL, via
email to rwlane<at>rwlane.karoo.co.uk.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Monday.
Saturday sees a JOTA station at The House on the Hill at West Denton,
Newcastle upon Tyne. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Denby Dale Radio Club is having a night on the air on Wednesday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees activities for JOTA. Details from Darran,
G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Furness Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by M0TEB on Wednesday
on wide-banding transceivers. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a JOTA
station at St Perrans, Barrow. More information from Chris, M0KPW,
via email to info<at>fars.org.uk.
Stockport Radio Society has its net on Thursday from 7.30pm on
145.375MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a JOTA station at Linnets
Clough. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on verticals inland
and by the sea by Mark, M0UFC. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a talk on
Number Stations by M0TXX. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having part 2 of the talk
on basic electronics part by Jess, M0ZEL. Contact David, G6DCT, via
email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. 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 Blyth Radio Club has Foundation training. Contact John,
2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a
training and social night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Colburn & Richmondshire District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk by Chris Kirby, G4FZN, on repeater technology, with
particular reference to GB3IR. 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 weather by Peter, G3XGE. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding an open
discussion evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Scarborough Amateur Radio Society starts its three-day
special event station for Pickering War Weekend. Contact Jeremy
Powell, M0JLP, on 0788 905 1696.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Tuesday Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on the
Colossus machine. Doors open at 7.40pm and there will be
refreshments. Details from Elizabeth Forde, via email to
elizabethforde64<at>yahoo.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has an on-air
activity day. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on handhelds and their operation. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB,
on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a practical evening with a
talk and operating. 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 Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a USA travelogue talk by
Dave, GM3WIL. More information from Charlie, MM0GNS, on 01563 551 704.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has its regular club
night in Glasgow Centre from 8pm at Garnethill Multicultural 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 and on Friday there's a presentation on meteor
scatter presented by Gavin, M1BXF. Contact Ian, M0HTA, via email to
publicity<at>cdarc.co.uk.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. On Thursday there's 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.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its 80m net from 7.30am
today and next Sunday. On Monday there's a 2m net from 7.30pm.
Wednesday sees a discussion of the year ahead, and on Thursday
there's a 40m net from 11am. Next Saturday sees a JOTA station fir
Worthing District Scouts. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to
information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating at the shack on
Tuesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a JOTA event with 1st Brede
Scouts. For details, contact Martin, M0MJU, via email to
m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
South Essex Amateur Radio Society has a talk on Tuesday by Carl
Thomson, G3PEM on antennas and propagation. Saturday sees JOTA
station GB2CIS on the air with the 1st Canvey Island Scouts at St
Anns Church, Canvey Island, SS8 7LS. Details from Terry Howchen,
G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its complex schedule of nets and
meet-ups on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Details from Andy,
M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club is discussing the diary for 2017 on
Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for JOTA. Contact
Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter night on
Thursday. Saturday sees a JOTA event with Canterbury Scouts. Details
from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Friday sees a fish and chips night.
Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club is having a project and demo
evening. For information, email events<at>ereclub.org.uk.
On Monday Radio Society of Harrow has its club 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 Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having
supper at Saigon, Felixstowe. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by
email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having a CW evening with Les
Cropley. For details, email m0iah2008<at>gmail.com., 01473 738 593
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a presentation by
Vic, G6GDI on hard disc drives versus SSDs. For information, email
avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
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 Radio is on the air and
having a natter night. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.
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 Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on 20 years
of DXpeditions by Don Field, G3XTT. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a maps
evening, with Ordnance Survey maps for sale or disposal. More
information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on BYLARA
by Carol Ann Hodges, 2E1RBH. Details from John, G6LNU, on
01235 223 250.
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 Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
Ordnance Survey in the 21st Century. Details from Ray, G3HRH, on
01962 712 045.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
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
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.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees an evening looking at simple test equipment
in America Hall from 6.30pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has a briefing for its 70th Anniversary on
Thursday. On Saturday the YARC 70th Anniversary celebrations take
place at Vicarage Road Methodist Church. Details from Rodney Edwards,
M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Monday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is running a Churches
on the Air event. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 01752 215 546.
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 Plymouth Radio Club is having a natter night, including
preparation for next month's rally. Contact David Beck, 2E0DTC, via
email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is discussing its
calendar for 2017. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. Contact Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and
business meeting. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email
to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
Next Saturday Riviera Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For
details email rivieraarc<at>gmail.com.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is taking part in
JOTA. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
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 Friday there's a talk on coal fired power stations by Ross,
GW3NWS. 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 holding
its AGM. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is discussing a technical
topic. 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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