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Next, the Local News for Sunday 12th 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
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Burton
Amateur Radio Club has a net from 10am on 145.575MHz today and next
Sunday. Wednesday sees a club night, and on Thursday there's a net
from 8pm on 145.575MHz. Details from 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 today
and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class and committee
meeting, plus preparations for Hamfest. Friday sees the regular
nibbles night in the shack. Next Sunday it's the 32nd Wythall
Hamfest. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz SSB ± QRM. Thursday sees an open net on
50.175MHz SSB from 8pm. Friday sees a digital radio workshop. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Leicester RS has a Morse class and informal operating night on
Monday. Thursday sees the Foundation course. Details from Sandra
Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm
on Monday. On Friday there's a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society has a review of contests for this year
on Monday. Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from
11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Friday
and Saturday see rally preparations, and the club has a stand at the
Wythall rally on Sunday. 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 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Next
Sunday club members will be attending the Wythall Rally. Contact
Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a QRS CW session on Tuesday
from 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. Thursday sees the Constructional Contest.
Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is taking part in the
70cm contest on Tuesday. Thursday sees the 6m contest, Morse and
other training classes. Contact Bob, G8BFF, on 0792 876 9767.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm
UKAC on Tuesday and the 6m UKAC on Thursday. Thursday also sees the
club net from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. On Friday there will be a
screening of the RSGB VHF Propagation video. Contact Neil Yorke,
M0NKE, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 70cm UKAC on Tuesday. Saturday sees
the shack on the air on HF and VHF. 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. On Thursday there's a natter night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a club night on Wednesday with G5FZ
and G6COL on the air. Thursday sees the club net on 145.375MHz from
8pm. Next Saturday there's a workshop and mentoring session, plus
G5FZ on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3GR on
Wednesday. On Friday there's a quiz night. Next Saturday and Sunday
sees special event station GB0WM on the air for Woolsthorpe Manor,
birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, for British Science Week. Contact
Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
Midland Amateur Radio Society has training classes and a discussion
of the social calendar on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees a visit to the
Wythall Radio Rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3TA on
Wednesday. Thursday sees a club night. Contact Richard, 2E0LLE, on
0787 521 7124.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a bring along
something old evening on Wednesday. On Saturday it's the LWVH RTTY
Contest. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
and general operating evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a
talk on electrical safety by John, G1AWJ. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on
01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its annual
dinner. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a look at Arduino. Contact
Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.450MHz
from 8pm. Contact Paul, G8AYY, on 0121 628 7383.
On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by
Phil, G4LWB on SDRPlay and SDRUno. Contact Phil, G4LWB, on
01664 567 972.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale
Radio Club is taking part in the WAB 3.5MHz Contest today. Wednesday
sees a talk by G8BZY on his 40m homebrew SSB transceiver. Details
from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Stockport Radio Society continues its intermediate course on Monday.
Tuesday sees the club net starting on 51.550MHz FM at 7.30pm, then
QSY 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.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is discussing its NARSA
rally stand on Monday. On Wednesday there's a committee meeting.
Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club continues its Advanced course.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is watching the A52A Bhutan DXpedition
video. For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a talk
about aerial traps by G3VKF. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a talk about HF loop
antennas by Michael, G4PXF . Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is holding a Bring and
Buy sale. For details, email iomars<at>manx.net.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society is holding an Intermediate
course support workshop and has an update on digimodes. Contact
David, M0HLL, on 01423 522 618.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
amateur radio during WWII. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on
0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a
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 South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having an
aerial and propagation clinic. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a general
discussion evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Friday Antrim & District Amateur Radio Society is operating the
special event station GB0PAT. Details from Robert Robinson, MI0GDO,
via email to robertrobinson2<at>btinternet.com.
On Friday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club will be taking part in the St
Patricks Day Award. For details, email muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is holding a show
and tell night. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to
mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
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 talk on Arduino. Contact
Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is hosting the Grampian
Repeater Group AGM. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk or
presentation. Details from Lance, 2M0HEO, via email to
lancedavisedmonds<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a
construction night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has its club night
in Glasgow 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. 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 Wednesday there's a club net
from 8pm on 145.550MHz FM. Contact Peter, M0DVC, on 0744 304 6040.
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets today, Monday and next
Sunday at 11am on 145.4MHz ± QRM and 5pm on 3.7MHz ± QRM. Wednesday
sees a net from 9pm on 70.425MHz. Details from Mike Buckley, M1CCF,
on 020 8654 2582.
Dover Radio Club is running the Dover Radio Rally today. On Thursday
there's a rally debrief session. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR,
on 0771 465 4267.
Radio Society of Harrow has a club net from noon today and next
Sunday on 1938kHz LSB. On Monday there's a club net from 8.15pm,
starting on 145.500MHz. Friday sees a club activity night. Contact
Linda, G7RJL, via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net today and next Sunday on
1905kHz from 9.30am. On Thursday there's a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm,
and Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Wednesday net
on 145.400MHz from 9pm.Next Sunday the Intermediate course continues.
Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a cafe meeting at 12.30 on
Wednesday. On Saturday there is a club meeting. Contact John, G3DQY,
on 01424 424 319.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Monday Essex Ham has its 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.
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 Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by
Peter Walters from W&S on the SteppIR and other antennas. Details
from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
shack night. Contact Terry, G0VFW, via email to
g0vfw<at>thirlwell.me.uk.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
by G0AMS on home build SDR radios. Contact Chris Jenkins-Powell,
G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal
evening. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society has a talk by Bob Burns, G3OOU
on use of test equipment for RF applications. Further details are
online at www.cvrs.org.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at
the Selsey Arms. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation by Brian Hilton on Britain from above. Contact John
Burnett, via email to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m FM open net
from 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Hampshire County Council Emergency Planning by Ian Hoult. Contact
Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night
and table top sale. Details from Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a TARGet night.
Contact Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its net via GB3BS from 7pm today
and next Sunday. On Friday there's a video plus relax and chat
evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is working on
the VHF/UHF antenna upgrade project on Wednesday. Friday sees the
club VHF net, to which newcomers are particularly welcome. 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 Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from
7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Tuesday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
getting started on 10GHz. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on
01749 670 085.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Riviera Amateur Radio Club is having a data modes
demonstration. For details, email rivieraarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. More information from Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a cheese and
wine evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on radio
fox hunts by Terry Giles, G4CDY. Contact John, G0BWV, on
0208 644 9945.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by
Dr Stuart Eves on how the future is out of this world. Contact
Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on advances in
software defined radio by Jim Gailer, G3RTD. Details from Rodney
Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday 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
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on the history
of thermionic valves by David Crawford. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU,
on 0776 019 0355.
On Thursday Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
surplus equipment sale. Details from Peter, GW0DFK, on 0773 177 1319.
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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