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Next, the Local News for Sunday 26th 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 its net today and next Sunday from 10am around
145.575MHz. On Wednesday there's a club night, and Thursday sees a
club 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 today
and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class plus the 3-15 Show.
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 SSB ± QRM. On Thursday there's an open
net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. On Friday the usual meeting is
replaced by an open net on 145.375MHz FM. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a talk by John, M0CQV on his
life with the Archers. Thursday sees the last night of the Foundation
course. Contact 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 is checking aerials 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 an
open meeting and ragchew. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its club meeting on
Monday. Tuesday sees a DMR open net on GB7FW slot/local2 from 7.30pm.
Contact Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is on the air on UHF on Tuesday. Saturday sees antenna
plans and measurements. 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 shack night with G3SRT on the air. For
details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a talk on Wednesday on WAB by Dave
Brooks, G4IAR. On Thursday there's a simplex net on 145.375MHz from
8pm. Saturday sees a workshop & mentoring session, with G5FZ on the
air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3GR on
Wednesday. Next Sunday special event station GB5ROC will be on the
air from Royal Observer Corps Cold War Nuclear Bunker Post 62 at
Buckminster, operating as a part of Britain on the Brink. Contact
Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
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 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
workshop with Harri, G1EIX on reviving valve amps. Contact Clive,
G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a QRS CW net on
3540-3550kHz from 8pm to 9pm. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a used
equipment and book sale. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a film show by
Ron, M0WSN, plus training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has
Intermediate training and a Morse class. Contact Bob, G8BFF, on
0792 876 9767.
On Thursday Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has its club net
from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Details from Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email
to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society Club has its net from 8pm
on 145.450MHz. For details, email solihullradioclub<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with an announcement from Angel of the North Amateur Radio
Club that it is now in partnership with Tyneside Amateur Radio
Society. The club meets every Monday from 7pm except Bank Holidays.
Club activities include Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced
training, special event stations, talks and demonstrations. The club
also runs repeaters. On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club
is on the air and continues its Foundation course with Warren Bone,
G7MWB and Paul Graham, M0PGX. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on a 3 band Moxon for
6m, 4m and 2m by Mick, M0ICK. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a mobile fox hunt
with Greg, M0TXX. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on marine radio by M6GQG. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is looking at the other
man's shack. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society has its Intermediate exam.
Contact David, M0HLL, on 01423 522 618.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a skills night. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has been obliged to move its meetings to
the Outside Bowling Club on Atwick Road, HU18 1EL, whilst searching
for a more permanent venue. Meetings are on Wednesdays from 7.30pm.
Details are on the club website, www.hornseaarc.co.uk.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a tour of the Magic Rock
Tap in Birkby, starting at 7.30pm prompt. Details from Darran, G0BWB,
on 0797 442 3227.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is checking the
newly-installed aerials. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on
0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a meal
out. Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
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 Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
on Schottky diodes by Chris, G8ZCJ. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a want it or
fling it night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Saturday Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night.
Details form Anthony Elliott, M0VED, on 07926 998 014.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Thursday Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. For
details, contact Sam Quigg, MI0GGB, via email to
bovally<at>btopenworld.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on Arduino as electronic Lego for amateurs by Len, GM0ONX. Contact
Graham, MM3GDC, by email to mm3gdc<at>btinternet.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 having a talk on working on 6m.
Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group has 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 has a construction and on
the air evening. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society is conducting
general amateur radio shenanigans. Details from Lyndsay Keogh,
MM6KEO, on 07786 885 566.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact Lance, 2M0HEO, via email to .lancedavisedmonds<at>gmail.com
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has its regular club
night from 8pm in Garnethill Multicultural Centre. For details, email
wosars<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with an announcement by Darenth Valley RS that they will run
a Foundation course on the 10th and 17th of June. The cost of the
course will be GBP 60, including the exam fee. Candidates wishing to
enrol on the course must do so by the 28th of May. More details are
online at www.darenthvalleyrs/training.
Now for 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. Details from Peter, M0DVC, on
0744 304 6040.
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets today and next Sunday
from 11am on 145.4MHz ± QRM and from 5pm on 3.7MHz ± QRM. On
Wednesday there's a net from 9pm on 70.425MHz. Contact Andy Briers,
G0KZT, via email to secretary<at>catsradio.org.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net from noon today and next
Sunday on 1938kHz LSB, plus there's an outdoor event today from 2-5pm
at Old Redding car park. Monday sees a club net from 8.15pm, starting
on 145.500MHz FM. 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 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.
Essex Ham has its net on Monday from 8pm on GB3DA, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. On Saturday the Essex YL net takes
place on GB3DA from 8pm. Next Sunday the online Foundation course
continues. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Thursday from
8.30pm on 70.425MHz FM. On Friday it's the Three Towers Hike. Contact
Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 9pm on
Wednesday, starting on 145.500MHz. Next Sunday sees the Intermediate
course and exam. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a cafe meeting on Wednesday from
12.30pm. Saturday sees a meeting. Contact John, G3DQY, on
01424 424 319.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Wednesday
Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz.
Contact David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from
8pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a talk on dead
bug construction by Bob Burns, G3OOU. Contact David Browning, M6DJB,
via email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is watching a
film. Contact Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal
evening, table top sale and Bright Sparks. Contact Chris Danby,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is having a demo of the Shark RF
Openspot hotspot by Matt, M1CMN. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR,
on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
spring junk sale. Contact John Burnett, via email to
john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m open net from
7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact
Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has its net. Details from
Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
Next Saturday and Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society
has its second Intermediate course weekend. More information from
Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with an announcement from Torbay amateur radio club of a
Foundation course, which will run over the weekend of the 12th to the
14th of May. The cost is expected not to exceed GBP 60, including
venue hire and the cost of the exam. Candidates will need to provide
themselves with a copy of Foundation Licence Now!, available from the
RSGB Bookshop. Details of the course are in the training pages of
www.tars.org.uk and questions can be sent to the training team via
email to training<at>tars.org.uk.
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its net from 7pm on GB3BS
tonight and next Sunday. On Friday there's a talk on Broadband Ham
Net by G7NSY and 2E0PGS. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is holding its
AGM on Wednesday. Friday sees the 2m open net. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM,
on 0777 629 2813.
On Sunday Callington Amateur Radio Society is running the Callington
Rally. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk by writer and presenter
Paul Heiney, M0HWV on talking wires in the sky. Contact Shaun
O'Sullivan, G8VPG, on 01225 873 098.
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 weekly net on GB3EW
at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
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 Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
construction contest. Contact Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is holding the presentation of
club awards. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to
g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact Liz
Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
On Saturday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a meeting in
association with TRRG. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
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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