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Next, the Local News for Sunday 9th April 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
tonight and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class and
committee meeting. 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 50.175MHz SSB. Friday sees a discussion of Hoc tempus
vigilate and the use of Latin in everyday circumstances. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a net on
Monday in lieu of the normal meeting. Wednesday sees the regular club
net, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595,
daytime.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a shack night on
Monday. On Thursday it's the club net on 145.325MHz, and Friday sees
a natter night in the shack. Contact Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack on Monday,
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am, and
Friday sees a session sorting rally stock. Contact Gemma Gordon,
M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Contact Robert
Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is taking part in the
70cm UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees Intermediate training and the 6m
UKAC. Details from Bob, G8BFF, on 0792 876 9767.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm
UKAC on Tuesday, On Thursday it's the 6m UKAC plus the club net on
45.475MHz from 9.30pm. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 2m UKAC on Tuesday. Saturday sees a
committee meeting, plus 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 talk by Ken, G8DIR on contesting
outwith NFD. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a talk on fox hunting by Ian, G4XFC
on Wednesday. On Thursday there's the club net on 145.375MHz from
8pm, and Saturday sees a workshop on the club 3-element portable
steel tape Yagi. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3TA on
Wednesday. Thursday sees a club night. Contact Richard, 2E0LLE, on
0787 521 7124.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society has an open meeting, Morse class and night on
the air plus a committee meeting. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
video night. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a construction show & tell
evening. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
145.275MHz. More information from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net
via GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
webinar on designing PCBs using Eagle software with Shabaz Usaf.
Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.450MHz
at 8pm. For details, email SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Angel of the
North Amateur Radio Club is at the Blackpool NARSA Rally today. On
Monday the Advanced class continues and there's a talk and demo on
aerials by David Stansfield, G0EVV. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
Stockport Radio Society is at the Blackpool NARSA Rally today.
Tuesday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 51.550MHz FM, then QSY to
50.270MHz SSB at 8.15pm. On Thursday there's a club net from 7.30pm
on 375MHz. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Tuesday with
a YOTA progress report. Thursday sees G3NWR on the air on ATV,
inviting callers to make contact on 144.750MHz. Details from William
Davies, G4YWD on 0780 488 4245.
Denby Dale Radio Club has a net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.575MHz.
Next Sunday it's the WAB DATA Contest. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on
Wednesday. The club net is on Thursday on 145.425MHz. Contact
Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars<at>dmx.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on VHF propagation by Evan,
M0TJU. For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
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 club night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding an
auction. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
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 having a talk and
demonstration on satellite operation by Matty Cunningham, MD0MAN. For
details, email iomars<at>manx.net.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Contact John,
2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
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 a demo of the Raspberry Pi by 2E0RYE. Contact Colin Lyne, on
01748 876 391.
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 getting started on the microwave bands by Dave, G4MVU. Details
from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is meeting for a social
pint and chat. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Saturday Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club is having a talk. Contact
Anthony Elliott, M0VED, on 0792 699 8014.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Tuesday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having a contact the
shack night, inviting all callers to reach MN0VFW on HF, VHF and or
UHF. For details, email muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
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 the Raspberry Pi at
Leven. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Details from John, GM0OTI, on 01463 791 444.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is looking at multimeter
utilisation. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society is getting up
to 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 Ayr Amateur Radio Group is closed. More information from
Charlie, MM0GNS, on 01563 551 704.
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 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, and the usual Friday meeting is cancelled.
Details from Peter, M0DVC, on 0744 304 6040.
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets today and next Sunday
at 11am on 145.400MHz ± QRM and at 5pm on 3.7MHz ± QRM. On Monday
there's a club night and Wednesday sees 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 on 1938kHz LSB
today and next Sunday. On Monday there's a club net from 8.15pm on
145.500 then 145.350MHz FM. Friday sees the M0UJC Memorial Lecture by
Brian, G3YKB on designing antennas by computer. Contact Linda, G7RJL,
via email to lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a 50MHz contest meeting today.
Wednesday sees a caféeeting at 12.30 and there's also a meeting on
Saturday. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. On Thursday there's a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm and
on Friday there's a net on 145.350MHz, also from 8pm. Contact John,
G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is being entertained on
Monday by Kent, WA5VJB. Saturday sees the Intermediate exam. More
information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday from 7pm
on 145.475MHz. Wednesday at 7.30pm sees a beginners guide to working
amateur satellites at the clubhouse and on Thursday it's the Top Band
net on 1967kHz from 7pm. Contact Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on
0781 749 8772.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation by the RNLI. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society has a talk on using the
Raspberry Pi in amateur radio by Peter Onion, G0DZB. Details from
Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on WSJT
and WSPR by Mike Pemberton, G4DDL. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society Net, 145.400MHz
9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
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 Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a video night.
Details from Mike, G8AXA,on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal
evening. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is hearing more about the
Raspberry Pi from Graeme, G8DVJ. Details from Keith, G8RPA, via
email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is having an open forum question and
answer session with Ian, G3ROO. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR,
on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society has CW practice plus a
social evening and night on the air. Details from John, G4GSC, on
01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a talk by
Mike, G4RNW entitled Carry on up the Amazon. More information from
Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding a show and tell
plus natter evening. Contact John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
On Thursday Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club has its
annual construction contest and quiz night. Contact Tim Ward, 2E0TJW,
on 07810 481 182.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is operating
pedestrian mobile. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is discovering
digital radio. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is marking
Maundy Thursday. Contact John Burnett, via email to
john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its 2m FM net from
7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns<at>taarc.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 Thames Amateur Radio Group has its net. Contact Patrick
Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. North Bristol
Amateur Radio Club has its net from 7pm via GB3BS tonight and next
Sunday. Friday sees a bring and buy sale. Details from Mat, G7FBD,
via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees a discussion of aerials for satellite
tracking in America Hall at 6.30pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on
01363 775 756.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on Wednesday by RSGB Regional Representative Dick Alford. On Friday
there's a club VHF net with a focus on the young. Details from Mark,
2E0RKM, on 0777 629 2813.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is having a slide and
video presentation on VHF propagation. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV,
on 01749 670 085.
On Tuesday Plymouth Radio Club is having a club night. Contact David
Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a practical
evening on baluns. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on workshop
practice by Bob Woolridge, G7LNJ. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE,
on 01935 825 791.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Tuesday Barry Amateur Radio Society is operating GB0MPA in memory
of the Titanic and Carpathia. Details from Glyn, GW0AWA, via email to
glyndxis<at>talktalk.net
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is hosting
North Dyfed RAYNET's AGM. 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.
On Saturday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on D-Star.
Contact talk 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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