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Next, the Local News for Sunday 23rd 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 news from clubs that have several events this week.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society continues its Intermediate course
tonight and next Sunday. On Tuesday it's the UK Activity Contest plus
a club night, and on Thursday there's a technical night with
construction, Morse training, radio operation and data modes. Details
from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm
tonight and next Sunday. The Intermediate course is on Monday and on
Tuesday there's a Morse class and club night. 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 a radio workshop evening.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a net on Monday
because the school is closed. Wednesday sees the regular net from
7.30pm, initially on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550 or the nearest
clear channel. Thursday sees another net starting at 7.30pm on
145.550MHz. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime only.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
Tuesday sees a DMR open net from 7.30pm on GB7FW slot/local2. More
information from Robert Bird, by email to
spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the 50MHz UK Club Contest
on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a used equipment sale, and on Thursday
it's the simplex net on 145.375MHz. 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 6m UKAC
on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.475MHz at 9.30pm.
Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 50MHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday,
alongside other radio operation. Saturday sees the HF shack on air
and project activities. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
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 and Thursday sees a calibration night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in the shack on
Tuesday 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.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class plus 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
quiz night run by Ron, M6AGT. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is planning the
programme of events for 2017. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Tuesday Worcester Radio Amateurs Association has an opportunity to
build a CW decoder using a tone detector and Arduino controller. More
details from Pete Badham, G0WXJ, on 0787 297 0276.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM review
with the shack on the air and training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its soup
and a roll Halloween social. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a data
night. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.
On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is holding an EGM.
For details, email hrrarc<at>gmail.com.
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
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. On
Sunday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is at the Galashiels
Rally today. On Monday the club is on the air. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Furness Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting on
Monday. On Wednesday there's a session on building two element 6m
Yagi by M0KPW and G0HIK. Details from Chris, M0KPW, via email to
info<at>fars.org.uk.
Stockport Radio Society has a skills night on Tuesday. Next Saturday
and Sunday the Peak Contest Group is taking part in the CQ WW SSB 48
hour contest. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Denby Dale Radio Club is having a night on the air on Wednesday and
taking part in the CQ WW SSB contest next Saturday and Sunday from
Farnley Tyres. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on detecting meteors with radio
by Evan, M0TJU. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is watching a film on
Second World War ham radio. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is in the shack night
operating M0RCU. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is planning for CQ
WW. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a Bring and
Tell evening. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a
technical evening. 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 and training classes. 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 mini
lectures by members. 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 having an update after Galashiels.
Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a construction
and on the air evening. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is holding a bring & buy sale. 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.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in the CQWW SSB Contest. More information from Bob,
GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Sunday Lomond Radio Club is holding a junk sale from 10am at the
John Connolly Centre, Renton. For details contact Bill McCue, MM0ELF,
via email to mm0elf<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from 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 constructors'
show and tell evening. Contact Ian, M0HTA, via email to
publicity<at>cdarc.co.uk.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a Science Discovery Day today at
Sandford Mill. Thursday sees revision for the Advanced exam. For more
information, email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net today and next Sunday on
1905kHz from 9.30am. 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 today and
next Sunday from 7.30am. On Monday there's a 2m net from 7.30pm.
Wednesday sees a talk by Bob, G3OOU and on Thursday there's a 40m net
from 11am. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to
information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is holding an Advanced
exam on Wednesday and has its net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz.
On Friday there's a club meeting and Saturday sees practical
assessments for the Intermediate exam. Details from Dave De La Haye,
M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its usual complex mix of nets and
meet-ups on various bands, modes and locations on Wednesday, Thursday
and Saturday. Details from Andy, M6GND, on 01323 486 924.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and live audio
feed at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has its Worked
All FDARS on-air competition. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by
email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Radio Society of Harrow has its club net from 8.15pm,
starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating at the
shack. More information from Martin, M0MJU, via email to
m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is discussing who's
watching what on television with Peter Smith, G4GNU. Contact David
Browning, M6DJB, via email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club has its 2m and 70cm contest.
For details, email m0iah2008<at>gmail.com.
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 Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a talk on things
you did not know about your antenna analyser by Mike, G8AXA. 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 Farnborough & District Radio Society is holding the
Hernia Cup Inter Club Challenge Quiz. For details email
sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation on EMC, QRN and dealing with it by Pete, G3LWT. Details
from Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on a
ski-trek and amateur radio at the North Pole by Michael Meerman,
M0MPM. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a look at the
Club Archives. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on digital modes. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
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 Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having short
presentations by members. Details from Ray, G3HRH, on 01962 712 045.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night.
Contact Stella Rogers, M6ZRJ, on 01273 844 511.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club has its club net on
GB3DA. For information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
Next Saturday and Sunday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is running a
Foundation course and exam. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on
01753 647 101.
On Saturday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is holding its autumn
auction from 1.30pm at the Holy Redeemer Church Hall. Details from
Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
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 Bring and Buy sale.
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 on Tuesday from
7.45pm. On Wednesday there's a talk on digital audio modes in America
Hall at 6.30pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an open house
and on the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. More information from Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air and having a
problem solving evening. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is watching a DVD on the
underground postal service in London. For more information contact
Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
On Saturday Mid Cornwall Beacon and Repeater Group is holding its
AGM, which is open to all, from 1pm at Treverbyn Community Hall,
Treverbyn Road, Stenalees, St Austell PL26 8TL. Details are online at
www.gb3nc.org.uk
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
and on Friday it's the AGM. Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on
01633 665 289.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an on air night.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its net,
commencing on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550MHz. Contact Ray,
GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society Club is planning projects.
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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