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Next, the Local News for Sunday 19th 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
News first of a Foundation Course planned on the Isle of Man. Planned
for the 5th and 12th of March from 9am to 1pm and again on the 4th of
April from 9am to 12 noon, with the exam from noon to 1pm. It will be
held at the Code Club, Barrule House, Ronaldsway Estate, Ballasalla,
Isle of Man IM9 2AA. Anyone who wishes to attend the course should
contact Nigel, GD6AFB by email to gd6afb<at>connectaphone.co.uk or
phone 01624 620 469.
Next details of a GB2RS news broadcast time change. The DATV news
reading via GB3VL has changed from 8pm to 7.30pm.
Now on to clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio
Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm tonight and next
Sunday. On Tuesday there's an overview of the Red Pitaya by John,
G3VRF 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 on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM SSB. Thursday sees an open net
from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB and on Friday there's a talk by Ian, G7III.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Leicester Radio Society has a talk on by Owen Jones about his
exploits under water. Thursday sees the start of the Foundation
course plus a natter night. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044.
South Birmingham Radio Society is preparing its rally stand on
Monday. Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from
11am and 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 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Contact
Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is taking part in the
23cm UKAC on Tuesday. On Thursday there's a talk by Reg, G8VHI, on
VHF maritime mobile. Details from Bob, G8BFF, on 0792 876 9767.
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.
On Wednesday Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its club net via
GB3TA on Wednesday and a club night on Thursday. Contact Richard,
2E0LLE, on 0787 521 7124.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having four
ten-minute talks by members. 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 0797 116 6250.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding a junk sale. More information from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a handheld
re-programming night. For more information contact Peter D Rivers,
G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
Bakelite appreciation evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open
discussion on possible rally visits and social events. Details from
Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on
GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
bowls evening with the LWVH Bowls Club. Details from John Humphreys,
M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is at the Radioactive Fair today.
Wednesday sees a talk on adding SDR capability to the FT-857 or other
transceiver. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a film
night 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
technical talk by Mick, G4EZM. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Intermediate course on Monday.
On Tuesday there's a radio night. Details from Heather Stanley,
M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a talk on
sequencing and memory keyers by Phil, G4FVZ. Contact Bruce
Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club has Morse training. Contact John,
2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club has its 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 Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a
technical and training evening. More information from 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 rig testing night with G4FZN. Contact Colin Lyne, on
01748 876 391.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a talk on
technology for the blind by Dave, G0BJK. 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.
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 a practical pixies and
operating evening. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a talk on the Post
Office man by John, GM4XZN. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email
to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having a normal
club night, to which all are welcome. Contact Ron Sratton, via email
to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a construction
and on the air evening. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
check night with John, MM0JXI at Port Seton Community Centre Resource
Room. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
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. Norfolk Coast
Amateur Radio Society is hearing more on EME today. Next Sunday sees
operations pedestrian mobile on Cromer Pier. For details email Steve,
G3PND, via info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
Radio Society of Harrow has a club net today and next Sunday at noon
on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net starting at 8.15pm on
145.500MHz FM. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. Monday sees a chat and fix-it evening with John,
G8MNY. 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.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on
Tuesday, with a talk on SUZY Radio by John, G8MNY. Wednesday sees the
club net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.475MHz from
7pm on Tuesday. On Wednesday there's an inter club quiz and Thursday
sees a net from 7pm on 1967kHz. Contact Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR,
on 0781 749 8772.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on Wednesday from 8.30am on
145.275MHz FM, followed at 12.30pm by a cafe meet. Thursday sees nets
from 9.50am on 145.275MHz FM and from 10am on 7.035MHz CW. On
Saturday there's a net from 9.50am on 145.275MHz FM, from 10am on
7.035MHz CW, and at 12.30pm on 144.300SSB\145.500FM\51.600FM. Contact
John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is selecting a kit on the
basis of range, cost and availability. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on
01376 324 031.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club has the show and tell plus
judging of its Construction Competition. Details from Charles, G0SKA,
on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a Skills Night at
Danbury Village Hall. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Monday Essex Ham is running a Getting Started table at Essex
Skills Night. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the magic band by Colin, M5AEH. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. Contact
Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the Icom
IC-7300 by Mike Davies, G0KAD and Alex Sheppard, M1YAP. More
information from John, G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society has the Foundation
practical. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is holding its AGM,
followed by a bring your mystery thing session. Details from Gordon,
on 01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by Geoff, G8OFQ on a one-man DXpedition to the Galapagos
Islands. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
plus Bright Sparks and Morse in the back room. Contact Chris Danby,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a club
meeting. Details from Phil Haylock, G7KJW, on 01487 832 937.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
simple satellite operating by Tim Kirby. Contact Laurence James,
G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by Owen, G0PHY on the Birkenhead U-Boat. Contact John Burnett,
via email to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday 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 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 having a video evening
with Tony Finch. Details form Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Sunday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt. Details
from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is having a look
down memory lane. Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a talk on
miniature railway signalling by G4DPH. Details from Martin Jones,
G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a talk on FLdigi for RAYNET operations
in America Hall. 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, the next Bristol 6m Repeater Net on GB3ZY will be held
at 9pm. Further information and contact details can be found on
bristolnet.org.uk
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 Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air and having a
committee meeting. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. For more
information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is taking a look at the antenna
analyser with GW0ETF. More information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on
07833 620 733.
Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is holding a quiz night on Monday and
has its 2m net on Wednesday. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
On Tuesday Chepstow & District Amateur Radio Society is doing the
final building of the Arduino projects. Details from Ollie, 2W0ZXX,
on 07481 821 973.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on digital
radio and the Fusion system by Dave Pearson, GW7GHE, plus an update
on GB3UO and GB3VO by Malcolm Bobby, GW0WZZ. More information from
Eifion Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday, the next Bristol 6m Repeater Net on GB3ZY will be held
at 9pm. The repeater has good coverage in South Wales, so further
information and contact details can be found on bristolnet.org.uk
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its net,
starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a natter night.
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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