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Next, the Local News for Sunday 25th December 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
This broadcast covers the two weeks from 25 December to 8 January. To
keep the bulletin short we have omitted all ‘club closed' notices
and edited some other entries more heavily than usual.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its open net on the 26th from 8pm
on 145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. There's a radio workshop on
Friday the 30th and the 6m open net is on Saturday the 6th from 8pm
on 50.175MHz SSB. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm on the
25th, 1st and 8th. Tuesday the 27th sees a fox hunt at 10am and club
meeting at 8pm. There's a shack nibbles night on Friday the 30th and
6th. The Christmas contest ends at 8pm on the 1st. On Tuesday the 3rd
there's a Morse class and club meeting. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on
07710 412 819.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its Monday net on 145.325MHz
from 8pm on the 25th and 2nd. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday
the 26th. The 27th sees the DMR open net and on Monday the 2nd
there's an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert
Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net on Tuesday 27th and
3rd from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. There is a club net each Wednesday
from 8.30pm on GB3LH and Friday the 5th sees a natter night and
committee meeting. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in the shack from
11am on Tuesday the 27th, if the House is open, and Tuesday the 3rd.
Thursday the 5th sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on
Friday the 6th there's work in the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon,
M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a natter night on Wednesday the
28th and the year's final meeting on Saturday the 31st. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has an informal 2m net on
Wednesday the 28th at 8pm. Wednesday the 4th sees a committee
meeting. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has the first round of the G2FDC
Trophy from 11am on Sunday the 1st. Monday the 2nd sees an open net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. There's a normal club
meeting on Friday the 6th. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Central Radio Amateur Circle is taking part in the UKAC on Tuesday
the 3rd and has a group meeting on Thursday the 5th. Sunday the 7th
also sees a group meeting, with the shack on the air. Contact Martin
Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is taking part in the
UKAC on Tuesday the 3rd. Thursday the 5th sees the start of Morse
classes and the Foundation course. More information from Mark,
2E0SBM, on 0778 992 9730.
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Thursday the
5th from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Friday the 6th sees a meeting at the
Harvester, Nuneaton. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Monday the 26th Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is
having a club net because the school is closed. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY,
on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday the 2nd South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio
Club is having a natter night. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Tuesday the 3rd Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
a junk sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Wednesday the 4th Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open
meeting plus training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Friday the 6th Hereford Amateur Radio Society is having a curry
night. Contact Rod, M0JLA, on 01432 356 079.
On Friday the 6th South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
This broadcast covers the two weeks from 25 December to 8 January. To
keep the bulletin short we have omitted ‘club closed' notices and
edited some entries more heavily than usual.
Denby Dale Radio Club has a club net on Wednesday the 28th from 8pm
on 145.575MHz. The Happy New Year special event station starts
operating on the 28th of December and runs to the 25th of January. On
Wednesday the 4th there's a talk on reading the RSGB News by David
Saddler-Lockwood, G4CLI. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net via GB3HD
from 7pm on Wednesday the 28th and 4th. On Thursday the 29th and 5th
there's a net in association with West Yorkshire RAFARS on 145.350MHz
from 7pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has its post-Christmas meeting on
Wednesday the 28th. On Wednesday the 4th there's a committee meeting.
Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding training classes and a
normal club night on Thursday the 29th and 5th. Contact Gail, M3GBB
on 0191 372 0473.
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk by Ron,
G3SVW on the leap second on Thursday the 29th. On Thursday the 5th,
members will be discussing their Christmas projects. Details from
Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets on Friday the 30th to discuss
members' Christmas presents. On Friday the 6th there's a social pint
and chat. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday the 30th Macclesfield & District Radio Society has its
Christmas activation. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Tuesday the 3rd Chester & District Radio Society has its
Construction Competition. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
On Tuesday the 3rd Stockport Radio Society has a club night. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Finally, Newton Le Willows Amateur Radio Club announces that it is
changing its venue. As from the 12th of January meetings will be at
Derbyshire Hill Family Centre, Derbyshire Hill Road, St Helens,
Merseyside WA9 2LU and admission will be GBP 2.50. For details,
contact Lee Layland, M0LGL, on 0741 483 6945.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
The first of January sees the beginning of the Worked All GI award,
or WAGI, for Worked All Britain areas in Northern Ireland. There are
various classes of award, starting at 5 Squares. Details are on the
WAB website, http://wab.intermip.net/
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
This broadcast covers the two weeks from 25 December to 8 January.
On Tuesday the 27th of December Livingston and District Amateur Radio
Society is having a training and operating evening. Details from
Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Friday the 30th and Friday the 6th West of Scotland Amateur Radio
Society has its regular club night in from 8pm at Garnethill
Multicultural Centre, Glasgow. For details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
On Friday the 6th of January Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having an
oscilloscope demo by Dennis, GM3YDN. More information from Charlie,
MM0GNS, on 01563 551 704.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
This broadcast covers the two weeks from 25 December to 8 January. To
keep the bulletin short we have omitted ‘club closed' notices and
edited some entries more heavily than usual.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its regular Sunday net on 1905kHz from
9.30am on the 25th, 1st and 8th. Thursday the 29th and 5th see a net
on 70.300MHz from 8pm, and there's a net on 145.350MHz, also from
8pm, on Friday the 30th and 6th. Contact John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society continues its complex schedule of
multiple nets and meet-ups throughout the holiday period. For more
information contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA from 8pm on Monday the 2nd, with
chatroom and live audio feed at www.essexham.net. Tuesday the 3rd
sees the start of the online Foundation course, see
www.hamtrain.co.uk. On Saturday the 7th the YL net takes place on
GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
The Radio Society of Harrow has a talk on Monday the 2nd by Brian,
G3YKB on standing waves. Friday the 6th sees a club night talk.
Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
On Wednesday the 28th Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its net from
8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Thursday the 29th Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society
has its net on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Thursday the 29th Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open
net on 2m FM from 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Tuesday the 3rd Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
entitled Riding the Radio Waves by Jane Humphreys, the former Head of
Spectrum Policy at DCMS. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday the 4th Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its
net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Thursday the 5th Dover Radio Club is having a gadget night, to
which admittance is GBP 2. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on
0771 465 4267.
On Thursday the 5th Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a bring and
tell evening. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday the 5th Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is previewing
the events for 2017. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Friday the 6th Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having
a talk on digital mode radio by Damien, 2E0EUI. Contact Bob, G3OOU,
on 01737 552 170.
On Friday the 6th Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday the 6th Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is holding a club
meeting. Details from Ray, G3HRH, on 01962 712 045.
On Friday the 6th Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is on the air.
Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
This broadcast covers the two weeks from 25 December to 8 January. To
keep the bulletin short we have omitted ‘club closed' notices and
edited some entries more heavily than usual.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday the 27th and on GB3EX from 7.45pm on Tuesday the 3rd. Contact
Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a relax and chat plus
operating evening on Friday the 30th. On Saturday the 31st it's the
south-west DMR net from 7pm. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has its regular
VHF net on Friday the 30th and 6th. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM, on
0777 629 2813.
On Wednesday the 28th Bristol RSGB Group is having an on air night.
Details from Robin, G3TKF, by email to robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Monday the 2nd Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a
construction, operating and natter night. Details from Martin Jones,
G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Wednesday the 4th Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk and
demo of computer software. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.
On Thursday the 5th Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
club night. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday the 5th South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a
practical evening on RTL dongles. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA,
on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday 5 January Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club Activity
Night Jonathan, M0ZGB, m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Thursday the 5th Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
Secret Listeners by G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday the 6th Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
This broadcast covers the two weeks from 25 December to 8 January.
On Tuesday the 27th Newport Amateur Radio Society has its club net
from 8pm on 145.425MHz. Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on
01633 665 289.
On Thursday the 29th Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has
its net, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550MHz. On Sunday
the 8th there's a junk sale at Waunfawr Hall. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
On Monday the 2nd Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is looking at QSL
card printing. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
On Monday the 2nd Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a film night.
More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday the 2nd Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a social
evening. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday the 3rd Chepstow & District Amateur Radio Society is
having a talk on Arduino microcontrollers by Ollie, 2W0ZXX. Contact
Ollie, 2W0ZXX, on 07481 821 973.
On Thursday the 5th North Wales Radio Society is holding a general
meeting. 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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