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Next, the Local News for Sunday 23rd 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
Today and next Sunday, Burton Amateur Radio Club has its FM net 2
at10am around 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there's a club night. On
Thursday there's another FM net at 8pm around 145.575MHz. Details
from Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG by email to info<at>Burton-ARC.co.uk
Today, the 23rd, Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack
night. On Wednesday there's a club net on 145.325MHz. Thursday sees
an evening with part 1 of DF Doppler Construction. More information
from Paul Gamble, G1SGZ by email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk
This Sunday and next, Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or
GB3WL from 8pm. There's a curry night on Monday and Tuesday sees a
Morse class followed by a ‘Free and Easy' session. Friday sees the
regular nibbles night in the shack. 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 7.16MHz SSB ± QRM. Thursday the net moves to
50.175MHz SSB at 8pm. On Friday there's a radio workshop. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having
general operating and informal evening. On Wednesday there's a club
net starting on 145.500MHz then moving to another channel. Contact
Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class starting at 7pm
followed by a technical and project night with Duncan. Bring your
unfinished projects and learn how to solder neatly. On Thursday drop
in for a cuppa and chat between 12 noon and 5pm. Information from
Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044
On Monday South Birmingham Radio Society has a ragchew in the shack.
The coffee morning takes place on Tuesday and visitors are most
welcome. On Friday it's time to check aerials and rigs for Field Day
in May. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Monday 24 April 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 has a talk on
ATUs by Peter Chadwick, G3RZP. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on
01608 664 488.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting.
On Tuesday there's a DMR open net at gb7fw slot/local2 from 7.30pm.
Details from Robert Bird by email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society Technical is having
a natter night. Contact Richard Buckby by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a practical
evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding an informal meeting. Contact
Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a technical
topics home brew evening. Details from Don, G4CYG on 01926 424 465.
On Tuesday Rugby ATS has the VHF shack on the air. On Saturday both
the HF and VHF shack is on the air and project activities will take
place. 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 there is a talk on Lightbeam Radio by Dave,
G8VZT. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a surplus equipment
sale at Aisthorpe Village Hall. On Thursday there's a talk on WAB by
Dave Brooks, G4IAR. On Saturday there is a club Trip to Duxford War
Museum. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has a general meeting with
the shack on the air and training classes. On Sunday the club is
visiting the West London Radio and Electronics Exhibition at Kempton
Park. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a club net
using 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 is looking at
coaxial cable and connectors. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Thursday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is
offering training and workshop facilities. Details from Bob, G8BFF on
0792 876 9767.
On Thursday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has a club net at
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 net on 145.450MHz at
8pm. Details by email to SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has a quiz and
bangers & mash night. More from Graham Boor, G8NWC on 0775 461 9701.
On Sunday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is at the Cambridge
Radio Rally. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Today, the 23rd, Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is at the
RADARS Rally in Ripon. On Thursday there's a club night. More
information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Monday 24 April Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the
air. The Advanced course continues week with Warren Bone, G7MWB.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on From An Antenna In
a Bag To Working HF DX by RadCom VHF UHF columnist Richard, G4HGI.
For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is looking at
Worldwide Flora Fauna club activation with Greg, M0TXX. For details,
email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Ian Hole, G0OUG
on Space Exploration. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a fox hunt.
Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society has a talk on GB7WX and
Wires-X by Graham, G7NEH. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a skills night. On
Thursday there's an Advanced course primer. Details from Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is running Foundation training. Details
from John, 2E0DCV on 0191 237 1729.
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 Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. On Thursday a chat night on 145.425MHz. Details from
Michael, G7TWXby email to dadars<at>dmx.com
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has a training and
social night. More 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
holding a general club meeting. Contact Colin Lyne, on 01748 876 391.
On Thursday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on The
History of Amateur Radio in the Hull Area by Tony Cobb G0WJK based on
his extensive researches, both locally and at the RSGB archives at
Bletchley Park. This meeting is to be held at Hull & District ARS's
new premises at Humber Social Club 36 Newbridge Road, Hull. Details
from Julian, on 0775 957 7118.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a
Samuel Morse Birthday Party – 226 not out. Details from Ron, G3SVW,
on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club has a general discussion
evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Saturday Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club is on the air. More from
Anthony Elliott, M0VED on 0792 699 8014.
NORTHERN IRELAND
On the 30th, Ballymena Amateur Radio Group starts a two day special
event station, GN4KPT, from Shanes Castle Estate, Randalstown Road,
Antrim BT41 4NE This SES is run alongside the May Day Steam Rally
from 9am-5pm each day. More from Hugh Kernohan, GI0JEV by email to
hkernohan<at>aol.com
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
After many years absence, the Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio
Club is being re-established. Former and new members are welcome. For
further details contact the secretary, Norman Stewart by email to
gm1cnh<at>arrl.org or telephone on 07740 946192.
The Scottish Borders Repeater Group is holding the AGM at the Focus
Centre, Galashiels on the 30th, starting at 2pm.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has a
training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & District Radio Club is learning about the
Coastguard. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society has a club
talk by Chris, GM3WOJ. Details from John, GM0OTI on 01463 791 444.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society has a talk on Enigma, The Unsung
Heroes by Peter Bates, GM4BYF. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via
email to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a construction and on
the air night. 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, by email to lancedavisedmonds<at>gmail.com
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group Radio has a talk on Lock Picking by
John, 2M0JCG. More information from Charlie, MM0GNS, on 01563 551 704.
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
This Sunday and next, Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has
nets 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
club net is at 8pm on 145.550MHz FM. Friday 28 sees a presentation on
Piracy on the High Seas by Chris Hindley from the British Antarctic
Survey. Further details from Peter, M0DVC on 0744 304 6040.
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets this Sunday and next
at 11am on 145.4MHz ± QRM and at 5pm on 3.7MHz ± QRM. On Wednesday
the net is at 9pm on 70.425MHz. More information from Andy Briers,
G0KZT by email to secretary<at>catsradio.org
On Sunday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is visiting Bletchley Park. Next
Sunday the club is at the West London Radio & Electronics Fair.
Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
This Sunday and next, Radio Society of Harrow Club has a net at 12
noon on 1938kHz LSB. On Monday the net is at 8.15pm on 145.500 then
145.350MHz FM. Next Sunday there's an outdoor event from 2 to 5pm at
Old Redding car park. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Today, the 23rd, Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society Club is
meeting for lunch. On Thursday there is a talk on The Secret Life of
the Transverter by Sam Jewell, G4DDK. Contact John Burnett, via email
to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
This Sunday and next, Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz
at 9.30am. On Monday there's a chat and fix-it evening. The net on
Thursday is on 70.300MHz at 8pm and on 145.350MHz at 8pm on Friday.
Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
On Monday Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA, 8pm, with chatroom and audio
feed at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is running the
HF Propagation RSGB Presentation. More information from Paul, G4YQC,
by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a sausage
and mash evening whilst planning Mills on the air. More from Edwin,
G0LPO on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society has a talk on
Constructing a 40 Metre Loop Antenna by Colin Berry, M0GXV. Contact
David Browning, M6DJB, via email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open club net at 8pm
on 145.375MHz. More from David, M0XDF by email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club has a talk on 3D printing for
amateur radio by Stewart, G3YSX. Details from Richard, G3ZIY on
01342 843 545.
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 Darenth Valley Radio Society is holding its AGM. More
from Mike, G8AXA on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is viewing a DVD.
Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is looking at
RIAT Airshow Communications and how many radios does it take to run
an airshow? Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
with right sparks. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a cafe meeting at
12:30pm and a club meeting on Saturday Details from John, G3DQY on
01424 424 319.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is planning special event stations for
2017. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Details from John, G4GSC on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is holding a round table
discussion on My First Job. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on
02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a club
night with a talk on DMR the Basics from Matt, M0LMK. Details from
Ian, 2E0DUE by email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is looking at
contesting. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is looking at Mag
Loops with Prof. Mike Underhill, G3LHZ. Contact Laurence James, G2DD,
on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m FM open net
at 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a quiz and cakes
night. Contact Dennis Conway, M0YDC on 0747 630 1044.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a net. Details from Patrick
Higham, G8JLM on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Today, the 23rd, the Cornish Radio Amateur Club is dismantling their
International Marconi Day station. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on
01209 844 939.
This Sunday and next, North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a club net
at 7pm via the GB3BS repeater. On Friday there's a talk on Codes,
Cyphers and Radio by G0ECM. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com
Today, the 23rd, Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is running the 33rd QRP
Convention. On Thursday the club is on the air and there's a
committee meeting. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group has a talk on the Weston Clevedon &
Portishead Light Railway by Paul Gregory. More from 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 a net on the GB3EW VHF
Repeater at 7.45pm. Wednesday sees a talk on How to build a repeater.
Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has 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 an
equipment sale. Details from Jonathan, M0ZGB by email to
m0zgb<at>sdarc.net
On Friday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club starts
a weekend of portable VHF operating and antenna build and testing.
Details from Mark, 2E0RKM on 0777 629 2813.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is holding a 90/10 auction.
More from John, by email to G4VUD<at>TARS.ORG.UK
NEWS FOR WALES
On Tuesday Barry Amateur Radio Society has a talk on Antennas for
Small Gardens by Glyn, GW0ANA. more details by email to
glyndxis<at>talktalk.net
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.500 then 145.550MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is holding a barbecue. More
from Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a discussion on
dates for outside activities. 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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