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Next, the Local News for Sunday 5th February 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 net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today and next
Sunday. On Tuesday the results of the Christmas contest will be
revealed and Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack.
Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz
FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM SSB. On Thursday there's an open net on
50.175MHz SSB from 8pm. Friday sees a talk by G8SEQ on the KW 200 and
safety measures when working with high voltage equipment. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting rally stock on Monday.
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am and
Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday
there's work in the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is taking part in the
2m UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees a Morse class. 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. On Thursday there's a talk on construction techniques by
Neil, M0KZP. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3TA on
Wednesday. On Thursday there's a club night. Contact Richard, 2E0LLE,
on 0787 521 7124.
Now back to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a talk on
virtual radar by Mike Rainbow, G6OTP. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by a
night on the air. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
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 talk. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its club
net on 145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on
01608 664 488.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, by email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has its club net from
8pm on 433.475MHz FM. For more information contact Peter D Rivers,
G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on soldering skills by Andrew, G7SEG. More information from
Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding an
Under a Fiver Competition. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.450MHz from 8pm. Contact Paul, G8AYY, on 0121 628 7383.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news that a Foundation training course is being run on
the Isle of Man in March. Starting on Sunday 5 March and leading to
an exam on 4 April, the course will be at the Code Club, Barrule
House, Ballasalla. For more information contact Nigel, GD6AFB via
email to gd6afb<at>connectaphone.co.uk.
Stockport Radio Society has its intermediate course today and next
Sunday, plus a society night on Tuesday. Details from Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
VHF propagation by David Stansfield, G0EVV on Propagation on VHF,
plus training classes. 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 shack night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night and practical session on fitting connectors. Details from John
E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club has its club net from 8pm on
145.575MHz FM. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Contact Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars<at>dmx.com.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a session
on local noises and how to locate them. More information from 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
having a Fusion hands-on session with M0TCN and M0WGC. Contact Colin
Lyne, on 01748 876 391.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having part 3
of the talk on weather by Peter, G3XGE. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a bring in
something interesting evening. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Tuesday Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group starts four weeks of
antenna work at Downshire Secondary School, starting at 7pm. Details
from Elizabeth Forde, via email to elizabethforde64<at>yahoo.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating and training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a review of Field Day and
making plans for the future. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a club night at Braid
Hills Hotel. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is holding a normal
club night, to which all are welcome. Details from Ron Sratton, via
email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a video night.
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
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Essex Ham
starts its online Foundation course today, see www.hamtrain.co.uk for
information. Monday sees the 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.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. On Monday there's a talk by Quin, G3WRR on how not
to win NFD. Thursday sees a club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm, and on
Friday there's a club net on 145.350MHz, also at 8pm. Contact John,
G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net today and next Sunday from
noon on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net starting on 145.500MHz at
8.15pm. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.475MHz from
7.30pm on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the AGM at 8pm. On Thursday it's
the Top Band net from 7pm on 1967kHz. Details from Chris
Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Tuesday about
remote antenna tuning by Geoff Ellis, G3LFZ. On Wednesday there's a
net from 8.30am on 145.275MHz FM, and a Cafe Meet at 12.30pm.
Thursday sees a net from 9.50am on 145.275MHz FM, then from 10am on
7.035MHz CW. On Saturday there's a net from 9.50am on 145.275MHz FM,
10am on 7.035MHz CW, and 12.30pm on 144.300SSB\145.500FM\51.600FM.
Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the long wire
antenna. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is at the 32nd Canvey
Radio & Electronics Rally. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on
07986 070 040.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a QRP
evening, looking at sets and antennas. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on
01376 324 031.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a talk on the use of
the oscilloscope and spectrum analyser by Jeremy Owen, G8MLK. Details
from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
rig clinic. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Diplomatic Wireless by Peter Scrimshaw, M0HSG. For more information,
email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society has a discussion evening.
For details, 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 Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is holding a video night.
Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Steve
Nichols, G0KYA on DXing from a small garden. Contact Chris Danby,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Graeme,
G8DVJ about the Raspberry Pi. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society has its annual construction
contest. Details from John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is looking at hints
and tips for portable operation. More information from Phil Haylock,
G7KJW, on 01487 832 937.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
drones by Adam Juniper. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on
0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is revealing
its 2016 construction contest winner. Contact John Burnett, via email
to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has a surplus sale.
Contact Peter, M0DVC, on 0744 304 6040.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting.
Contact Ray, G3HRH, on 01962 712 045.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact Sue
Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Friday Chertsey Radio Club is hosting a virtual Buildathon for the
Fox3 transmitter between 8:30 and 23:30. For details, contact James
Bob Conduit, M6FLT, on 01932 582 063.
On Sunday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is looking at meteor
scatter. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EX from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees a Buildathon in America Hall from 6.30pm.
Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is on the air on
Wednesday. Friday sees the regular VHF net. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM, on
0777 629 2813.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a practical
evening on radio programming. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk and demo on
magnetic loop aerials by G3ZXX. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE,
on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night with
business meeting. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email
to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a business and
discussion evening. More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on
07833 620 733.
On Tuesday Chepstow & District Amateur Radio Society is building an
Arduino kit with Nick, G8YJM. Contact Ollie, 2W0ZXX, on 07481 821 973.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
motorcycling by Peter Higgs, GW4IGF. More information from Eifion
Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is
mitigating the EMC at Waunfawr Hall and having a talk on dealing with
receiver noise by Simon, GW0NVN. 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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