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Next, the Local News for Sunday 19th 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
This Sunday and next, Burton Amateur Radio Club has an FM net at 10am
around 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there is a club night. Thursday is
another FM net at 8pm around 145.575MHz. Contact Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG,
by email to info<at>Burton-ARC.co.uk
On Sunday Midland Amateur Radio Society will be visiting the Wythall
Radio Rally. On Wednesday there's an open meeting, ragchew and
training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Sunday South Birmingham Radio Society Club has a stand at Wythall
Rally, helpers are needed. On Monday there's a review and debrief of
the stand at the Wythall Rally. Tuesday sees the regular coffee
morning in the shack from 11am. Training classes with Dave Murphy,
G8OWL are on Thursday. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Sunday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society members will be
attending the Wythall Rally. On Monday there's an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More details from Robert Bird, by email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com
On Sunday Wythall Radio Club is attending the Wythall Rally with a
net taking place on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm. On Tuesday there's
a Morse class, Hamfest review and washup. Friday sees the regular
nibbles night in the shack. Next Sunday there's a net on 145.225MHz
or GB3WL from 8pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net at 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and or SSB on 7.16MHz ± QRM. On Thursday there's an
open net at 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Friday sees a radio workshop.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an
informal evening and general operating. Tim Kirby's talk on Satellite
Working has been moved to the 8th of May. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by a
talk on Holiday Operation by Barry, EA8/G4BUD/M. Thursday is
Foundation course night. More from Sandra Morley, G0MCV on
0793 027 4044.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz
from 8pm. Friday 24 is a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding a junk sale. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS on 0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society Club has a net
on 145.275MHz FM at 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding a bring
along your radio equipment night. For more information contact Peter
D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a club lunch,
book with Derek, G3YJE, with a QRS CW session on 3540 to 3550kHz from
8pm to 9pm. Details from Derek, G3NKS on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is taking
part in the 23cm UK Activity Contest. On Thursday there's
Intermediate training intermediate, a Morse class and 4m contest.
More from Bob, G8BFF on 0792 876 9767
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk
entitled Light my fire by Tim, M0ZRR. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UK Activity
Contest. On Saturday it's rig computer interfacing and digimode
JT65HF. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
On Tuesday Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from
8.30pm. On Thursday it's CW practise night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Lincoln Short-Wave Club has its formal meeting. Thursday
the Simplex net is on 145.375MHz at 8pm. On Saturday there's a
workshop & mentoring with G5FZ on the air. For more information
contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society Club has a net on
GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its club net via
GB3TA on 145.7375MHz CTCSS 67Hz. On Thursday there's a club night.
Contact Richard, 2E0LLE, on 0787 521 7124.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk by
Chris Bartram, GW4DGU on Receivers, and what's wrong with them.
Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has its club net
from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Details from Neil Yorke, M0NKE by email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a club net at 8pm on
145.450MHz. Details from SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air with
Advanced course tutoring from Nancy Bone G7UUR, Steve Townsley, G7SPN
and Paul Graham, M0PEY. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a film
night. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has an evening in the shack.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Stockport Radio Society is holding an Intermediate exam.
Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is looking at
Stacking Antennas with Dave, G8KBH. Details from John E Rodway,
G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a club asset
workshop and sale. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM 2017, all
are welcome. David, M0HLL, 01423 522618
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is preparing for NARSA with the
Blackpool team. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a night on the air at
8pm on 145.575MHz FM. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has an evening of
operating and using the club test equipment. Details from Peter Paul
Fox, G8HAV on 0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has 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
has a planning meeting for the summer programme. Contact Colin Lyne,
on 01748 876 391.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding an
Equinox Junk Sale. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
NORTHERN IRELAND
The Region 8 Quiz Challenge will take place on the 24th of March at
8pm in the Mossley Hockey Club, 1a The Glade, Newtownabbey BT36 5NN.
Teams may have a maximum of six people. There will be a licensed bar
and a raffle will be held on the night. Please register your team
before the 24th of March at https://tinyurl.com/lkwgls5 More details
from: Philip Hosey, MI0MSO on 078 4902 5760.
On Tuesday Antrim & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk by
George Busby on The Spies At Gilnahirk. Details from Robert Robinson,
MI0GDO by email to robertrobinson2<at>btinternet.com
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has an
evening of operating and training. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & District Radio Club is looking at your
shack and aerials. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society has a talk on Radar by Jim
Forbes. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group has a normal club
night, all welcome. Details from Ron Sratton, mm3ygi<at>gmail.com
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Martin,
GM8AGM on Wireless Set No. 46 and D-Day Landings. Contact Fred
Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society has an evening
of general amateur radio shenanigans. More from Lyndsay Keogh, MM6KEO
on 07786 885 566
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Details from Lance, 2M0HEO, lancedavisedmonds<at>gmail.com
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a regular club
night. For details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
On Saturday the 25th of March Thurrock Acorns ARC will be running a
2m activity afternoon. There will be four stations operational on the
band from 1 to 5pm. They will be working FM, SSB, CW and SSTV. The
club station GX4HKO is based in Grays, close to the River Thames and
the Dartford Crossing and the other station will also be based close
to Grays.
Today, Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is running day 2 of
the Intermediate course. Tuesday sees a talk on The Arduino
Microcontroller by Andy, G4WGZ. On Wednesday there's a 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 Wednesday the
net, is at 8pm on 145.550MHz FM. On Friday there is a Meteor Scatter
presentation by Gavin, MM1BXF. Details from Peter, M0DVC on
0744 304 6040,
Today and next Sunday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets
at 11am on 145.4MHz ± QRM and at 5pm on 3.7MHz ± QRM. On Wednesday
the net is at 9pm on 70.425MHz. Details from Andy Briers, G0KZT by
email to secretary<at>catsradio.org
Today and next Sunday the Radio Society of Harrow club net is at 12
noon on 1938kHz LSB. On Monday the net is at 8.15pm on 145.500 then
145.350MHz FM. Next Sunday the club is meeting at 2 to 5pm in Old
Redding car park. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Today and next Sunday Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz
at 9.30am. On Monday there's a chat and Fix-it evening with John,
G8MNY. On Thursday there's a club net on 70.300MHz at 8pm and on
Friday on 145.350MHz at 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk from
the Region 12 DRM, Peter Onion, on sharing his hobby. More from
Edwin, G0LPO on 01376 324 031.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a video, lecture and
operating night. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a Skills Night
at Danbury Village Hall. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Monday Essex Ham has a Getting Started table at the Essex Skills
Night. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society as a Members'
Show and Tell evening. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has a club net at
8.30pm on 70.425MHz FM. Thursday is the bi-annual junk sale for you
to get rid of some of that spring cleaned junk, starting at 8pm.
Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM at
8pm followed by a social evening. Thursday is the 2m FM open net at
7.30pm. On Saturday there is a 2m activity afternoon from 1 to 5pm.
Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is viewing the RSGB's
Propagation video. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open cub net at 8pm
on 145.375MHz. Details from David, M0XDF by email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk entitled
GB7MH homebrew - the move to multimode by Paul, G7KBR. More
information from John, G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net at
8pm on 145.525MHz FM ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has an informal
meeting. Details from Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is having a forum
discussion on Amateur Radio. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society will be having
a presentation on System Fusion by Paul, G3WYW. Details from Rob,
G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding a forum. Contact
Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a cafe meeting at
12:30pm. On Saturday there's club meeting and a variety of nets at
9.50am, 10am and 12.30pm More information from John, G3DQY on
01424 424 319.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is holding its AGM at 7.30pm. More
information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by
Damien Nolan 2E0EUI on SDR and Dongles for beginners. Contact John,
G4GSC on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a talk by
Jamie Barras on Mine Risk - Mine Action. More information from Mike,
G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM – A chance to have your say. Contact John Burnett, via email to
john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Oldlands Mill. More information from Sue Davis, G6YPY on 01273 845 103
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is holding the club's net.
Details from Patrick Higham, G8JLM on 01621 855 461
On Saturday and Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is
holding the first weekend of the Intermediate Course. More
information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
This Sunday and next North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its club
net from 7 to 8pm via GB3BS Repeater. On Friday it's a relax and chat
evening with operating. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is looking at videos on
vintage radio production. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its GB3EW VHF repeater
net at 7.45pm. On Wednesday there's a talk on 60 metres on the "grey
line" with Slade, M6SBQ. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
on the air and looking at the VHF/UHF antenna upgrade/build project,
On Friday it's the VHF Net, all are welcome especially mew licensees.
Details from Mark, 2E0RKM on 0777 629 2813.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a Spring
Table Top Sale. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club has an activity
night. More from Jonathan, M0ZGBby email to m0zgb<at>sdarc.net
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air and has a
committee meeting. 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.
On Sunday Callington Amateur Radio Society will be at the Callington
Rally. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
NEWS FOR WALES
Halkyn Radio Group has a new venue at The Britannia Inn, Pentre Road,
Halkyn CH8 8BS. A shack will be active on HF and VHF. The group meets
every Wednesday from 8pm with visitors and potential new members very
welcome. Contact Bob, GW4KDI on 07847 829 022 or by email to
bobstanton<at>mail.com
Darenth Valley Radio Society will be running a Foundation Course on
the 10th and the 17th of June from 9am to 5pm. It will be held in the
1st Sidcup Scout Hall, Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5BP. The
course will only run, if six or more students apply, so if you are
interested, contact Michael Wallace, G8AXA on 0788 415 7776.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on The German V2
and its guidance systems by Les Hayward MW0SEC. More information from
Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Tuesday Chepstow & District Amateur Radio Society has a stuck
projects help night, Details from Ollie, 2W0ZXX on 07481 821 973.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.500 then 145.550MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
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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