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Next, the Local News for Sunday 5th March 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
Those in the south and west of the region may like to know that the
Thursday 6m repeater net on GB3ZY in Bristol has been brought forward
an hour to start at 8pm. Further details are online at
http://bristolnet.org.uk.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur
Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday from 10am around
145.575MHz. On Wednesday there's a club night and Thursday sees a net
from 8pm around 145.575MHz. Contact Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG, via email to
info<at>burton-arc.co.uk.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm
tonight and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class plus
preparation for Hamfest, 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. On Thursday there's an open net
from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Friday is a Hoc tempus vigilate evening.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Leicester Radio Society is on the air on Monday. Thursday is a
Foundation course night. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm
on Monday. Friday sees a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is considering this year's contests 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 a session sorting stock for the Wythall Rally. 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 Intermediate and Morse training.
Details from Bob, G8BFF, on 0792 876 9767.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 2m UKAC on Tuesday. Saturday sees a
talk about DMR and the GB7ME digital repeater. Contact Steve, G8LYB,
on 01788 578 940.
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 calibration night. For details,
email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a club night, with
G5FZ/G6COL on the air. The club net is on Thursday from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Saturday sees a workshop and mentoring session, with G5FZ
on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3TA on Wednesday. On
Thursday there's a club night. 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 a talk on 80
years of radio astronomy by Paul Hyde. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk. Details 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 Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Robert Bird, rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has a net on 70.475MHz
FM from 8pm. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a QRS CW session
from 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is watching the
latest TX Factor video. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
the 2m UKAC. Thursday sees the club net from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz.
Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
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 net on
GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
main construction competition. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society Club has its net from 8pm
on 145.450MHz. Contact Paul, G8AYY, on 0121 628 7383.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
data encoding in analogue and digital signalling by Carolyn Crook,
plus the Advanced course continues. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has its 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 plus practical and on the air session. Details from John E
Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Intermediate course on Monday.
Tuesday sees a talk on the NW Repeater Group by Dave and Kath Wilson.
Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society continues its Morse class and
has an update on Yaesu Fusion and repeaters. Contact David, M0HLL, on
01423 522 618.
Denby Dale Radio Club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.575
FM. Next Sunday the club will be active in the WAB 3.5MHz Contest.
Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. Conact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a
training and social night. Details 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 an illustrated talk on new lifeboats by G8PYX. Contact Colin
Lyne, on 01748 876 391.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
on measurement units. 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
On Friday Antrim & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Pixie kits by Les Gornall. Details from Robert Robinson, MI0GDO, via
email to robertrobinson2<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has club nights on Monday and
Friday from 8pm at Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow. For
details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is visiting an observatory. Contact
Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a talk by John, GM8OTI
on playing radio with the Raspberry Pi. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB,
via email to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having a normal
club night. Contact Ron Sratton, by email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a Q&A session
with the expert team. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Bromley &
District Amateur Radio Society commences its Intermediate course
today. Wednesday sees the club net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz.
Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
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. On there's a net
from 8pm on 145.550MHz FM and Friday sees a construction evening.
Details from Peter, M0DVC, on 0744 304 6040.
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets today and next Sunday
from 11am on 145.400MHz ± QRM and 5pm on 3.7MHz ± QRM. On Wednesday
there's a net from 9pm on 70.425MHz. Details from Mike Buckley,
M1CCF, on 020 8654 2582.
Essex Ham has its online Foundation course today. Monday sees the
club net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at
www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Radio Society of Harrow has a club net from noon today and next
Sunday on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net from 8.15pm, starting
on 145.500MHz. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net today and next Sunday from
9.30am on 1905kHz. On Monday there's a surplus equipment sale.
Thursday sees a net from 8pm on 70.300MHz, and Friday sees a net on
145.350MHz, also from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society Club is holding its AGM at 8pm on
Monday. On Wednesday there's a cafe meeting at 12.30 and there is
also a meeting on Saturday. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Tuesday on
145.475MHz from 7pm. On Wednesday there's a natter night at the club
house, and Friday sees a net from 7pm on 1967kHz. Details from Chris
Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m open SSTV net from 7.30pm
on Tuesday. Thursday sees a 2m FM open net from 7.30pm. Contact
Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Dover Radio Club is having a natter night and making final rally
arrangements on Thursday. Next Sunday sees the Dover Radio Rally at
Whitfield Village Hall near Dover. More information from Aaron,
2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society has its Intermediate course
practical, revision and exam. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on
01635 862 737.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a rig
clinic and checking club equipment for the 2017 season. Details from
Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is holding its AGM. Details from
Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is planning
special event stations. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email
to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
classic computers by Andy Chapman, G7TKK. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Tuesday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has its net from
8.30pm on 70.425MHz FM. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on
0758 470 6625.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding its AGM. For
information, email avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net on
145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on life in
BBC outside broadcasts by Paul Cort-Wright, G3SEM. Contact Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club has its spring surplus and
junk sale. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society has its construction
contest. Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is holding a discussion
on ideas for the club's 80th anniversary celebrations. More
information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the history of the turntable by Paul Schimmel. Contact John
Burnett, via email to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening
with the GB3VH Repeater Group. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on
01582 413 345.
On Friday Guildford & District Radio Society is having a talk on
smartphones by Chris Saunders, G4ZCS. Details from Timothy Dabbs,
G7JYQ, on 020 8241 9396.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Dennis
Conway on green antennas. Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has its net. Details from
Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with an announcement that the Bristol GB3ZY 6m repeater net
on Thursdays has been brought forward an hour to start at 8pm.
Further details are online at http://bristolnet.org.uk.
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its net via GB3BS from 7pm
tonight and next Sunday. On Friday there's a relax and chat evening
plus stores maintenance. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
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 monthly net on GB3EX at 7.45pm.
Wednesday see the AGM and a film night. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on
01363 775 756.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a practical
evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. Contact Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by G3MYM on
how an ATU does tune the aerial. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE,
on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has
its VHF net. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM, on 0777 629 2813.
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
We start with an announcement that the Bristol GB3ZY 6m repeater net
on Thursdays has been brought forward an hour to start at 8pm.
Further details are online at http://bristolnet.org.uk.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is planning summer activities,
special events and contests. More information from Stewart Rolfe,
GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Tuesday Chepstow & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on the GB3BS repeater by Mat, G7FBD. Details from Ollie, 2W0ZXX, on
07481 821 973.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having
maritime musings by Bruce, GW4XXF. 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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