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Next, the Local News for Sunday 8th January 2017
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 club net today and next Sunday from 8pm on 145.225MHz or
GB3WL. Tuesday sees a Morse class and committee meeting and on Friday
it's the regular nibbles night in the shack. Details from Chris,
G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Leicester Radio Society is taking part in the AFS CW contest this
afternoon, using G2AA, G5UM and G3LRS. On Monday there's a Morse
class, committee meeting and a discussion on what Santa brought. Next
Saturday sees the AFS SSB contest using the same callsigns. Contact
Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz SSB ± QRM. On Tuesday it's the annual
dinner and Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Contact Robert
Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack on Monday. On
Tuesday there's the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am.
Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and Friday
will be spent checking rally stock. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by
email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is taking part in the
70cm UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees Foundation training, a Morse
class, and the 6m UKAC. More information from Mark, 2E0SBM, on
0778 992 9730.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net on Tuesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from
8.30pm and on Thursday there's a video night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and
training classes on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees the club at the Red
Rose winter rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a Bring and
Show evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
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 Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a talk on the PZ5K CQ WW SSB
Contest operation by Roger, G4BVY. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on
01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having an
update on winter projects. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Thursday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
145.275MHz. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Thursday Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has its club net
from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.450MHz at 8pm. More information from Paul, G8AYY, on
0121 628 7383.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has a sign-up session
for the new Foundation course plus an Advanced quiz. Contact Nancy
Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is putting the shack
on the air with Greg, M0TXX. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter, practical and on the air 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 Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a normal club
meeting at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Details from Martin,
M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Stockport Radio Society has its club net on Tuesday from 7.30pm,
starting on 51.550MHz FM at 7.30pm then QSYing to 50.270MHz SSB at
8.15pm. On Thursday there's a club net from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz.
Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club has its club net from 8pm on
145.575 FM. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
satellite communications and ordering parts for the HB9CV project.
Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
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
holding a general club meeting. Contact Colin Lyne, on 01748 876 391.
Newton Le Willows Amateur Radio Club announces that it moves to its
new venue on Thursday the 12th of January. Meetings will take place
at Derbyshire Hill Family Centre, Derbyshire Hill Road, St Helens,
Merseyside WA9 2LU every Thursday. Admittance is GBP 2.50. Contact
Lee Layland, M0LGL, on 0741 483 6945.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
on a road to nowhere by Peter, G0BHP. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a want it or
fling it night. 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
talk. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a catch-up after the holiday
season. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is joining the Edinburgh Cine and
Video Society for a video evening. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via
email to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has its regular club
night from 8pm at Garnethill Multicultural Centre. For details, email
wosars<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
Places are still available on the RSGB Train the Trainers course at
Cray Valley Radio Society in Eltham on Saturday 12 January. For
details, or to book a place, email courses<at>cvrs.org as soon as
possible.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. Monday sees a talk on 3D printing by Gareth, G4XAT.
On Thursday there's 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.
On Monday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has its annual dinner
at Chateau Napoleon, Croydon. Details from Mike Buckley, M1CCF, on
020 8654 2582.
On Monday Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm, with a 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 is having a
natter night. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Radio Society of Harrow Club has its net from 8.15pm,
commencing on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.350MHz. Contact Linda,
G7RJL, via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
On Monday Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Morse
code by G3AGF, G3DQY and G4BJP at the new venue, Sovereign Sailing
Club. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for the
Canvey Radio Rally. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on
07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding its annual
dinner. For information, email avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is having a talk on RF energy harvesting
by M0XBW. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is holding its AGM. More
information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is preparing for the rally
and has a quiz by G6LNU. Contact John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Operation Black Buck. Contact Phil Haylock, G7KJW, on 01487 832 937.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is discussing JT
modes. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
TV from Rio 2016. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has its net from 8pm on
145.525MHz. Contact Ray, G3HRH, on 01962 712 045.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a meet the
committee evening. Details from Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. Thursday sees a meeting in America Hall at 6.30pm. Contact
Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has its AGM on
Wednesday. Friday sees the regular VHF net. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM, on
0777 629 2813.
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 Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club is holding its winter sale
and activity night. Contact Nick, 2E0FGQ, on 01749 346 320.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee
meeting. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a show &
tell evening. More information from Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having mini talks. Details
from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
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.
NEWS FOR WALES
Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having a Waunfawr
Hall junk or pre-owned sale today. Next Saturday sees a talk on
software defined radio by James, GW6JWD. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
On Monday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is working on a video/audio
project. Details from Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
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 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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