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Next, the Local News for Sunday 7th May 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 today and next Sunday 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.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net on 50.220MHz USB from
8.30am today and next Sunday, and continues its Intermediate training
course today. Tuesday sees a QRS CW net around 3540-3550kHz from 8pm
and next Sunday it's the Advanced exam. Details from Derek, G3NKS, on
01242 241 099.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an event at New Hall Mill
today. On Monday there's a club meeting and Tuesday sees an open net
on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Contact Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
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. 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. Thursday sees an open net
from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB and on Friday there's a committee forum
plus fish and chips supper. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a talk on
satellite working by Tim Kirby on Monday. Wednesday sees a club net
starting on 145.500MHz then moving to another channel. On Thursday
there's a club net on 145.550MHz. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class and committee meeting on
Monday. Saturday sees the propagation committee using the club rooms.
Details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On
Thursday it's the club net on 145.325MHz and Friday sees part 2 of
the Doppler DF construction project. Next Saturday and Sunday the
club is operating from Heage Windmill for Mills on the Air. Contact
Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on
145.325MHz. On Friday there's a cake night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm
UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.475MHz from
9.30pm. Details from Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
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 and on Friday there's a natter night and committee meeting.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there's a session sorting rally stock in
the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net on Thursday from 8pm on
145.450MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club taking part in
Mills on the Air as GB2SMP. For details, email
SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3GR on
Wednesday. On Friday there's a club meeting and Foundation exam.
Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3TA on
Wednesday. Saturday sees a club night. Contact Richard, 2E0LLE, on
0787 521 7124.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a presentation on
the RSGB by Graham, G8NWC. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on
0775 461 9701.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a
talk on using the Raspberry Pi for WSPR by Quentin, M0OAE. Contact
Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Grantham Amateur Radio Club is holding a shack night from
6pm. Contact Kevin, G6SSN, on 07793 142 483.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on walking for health by Lesley. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having an introduction to APRS by
Matt, G8XYJ. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is visiting
Bletchley Park with M6JIR. More details from Don, G4CYG, on
01926 424 465.
On Tuesday Rugby ATS is taking part in the 70cm UKAC. Contact Steve,
G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is visiting
Criggion with Rob Pierce. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
Next Saturday and Sunday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is
taking part in Mills on the Air. Contact Graham, 2E0GIJ, on
0783 120 1407.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with an announcement by Wigan-Douglas Valley ARS that they
have moved and now hold meetings at 13 Walthew Green, Roby Mill,
Upholland, WN8 0QT.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Angel of the North
Amateur Radio Club is running a special event from 10am to 3pm at
Bowes Railway, NE9 7QJ, to remember the late Chris Herring, G7AQY. On
Monday the Advanced course continues, plus there's a talk and demo on
aerials by David Stansfield, G0EVV. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
Stockport Radio Society has its net on Tuesday on 51.550MHz FM at
7.30pm then 50.270MHz SSB at 8.15pm. On Thursday there's a club net
from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Denby Dale Radio Club is having a club net on Wednesday from 8pm on
145.575 FM. Next Saturday and Sunday sees an event for Mills on the
Air, and next Sunday it's the WAB 7MHz Contest. Contact Brian GOBFJ.
Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on
Wednesday and a ne 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 magnetic loops by Chris,
G4HYG. 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 shack night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical and natter night with the shack on the air. Details from
John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club has Foundation training. Contact John,
2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding an Inter
Club Quiz with Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club at Irby Cricket
Club from 8pm. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
demonstration of SDR systems. Contact Colin Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on
0791 931 5547.
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
looking at the RTL SDR dongle with G3RLV. 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 practicing HF
operating. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a want it or
fling it night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Sunday from 3pm Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
SOTA by Victor Mitchell. All are welcome. For details, email
muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a training and club
night. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a chat about competitions,
and forward planning for Mills on the Air. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on
0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a club night. Contact
Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Fred
Gordon, GM3ALZ. 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.
More information from Lance, 2M0HEO, by email to
lancedavisedmonds<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on software around
the station by Allan, GM3MWX. More information from Charlie, MM0GNS,
on 01563 551 704.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has its first
144MHz DF hunt, meeting in the east Co-Op car park at 6.30 for 7pm.
More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
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. Coulsdon
Amateur Transmitting Society has nets today 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.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its monthly club breakfast
at 9am today and a lecture on Wednesday. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email
to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its net today and next Sunday on
1905kHz from 9.30am. On Monday there's a talk on the architecture and
functionality of low cost digital storage oscilloscopes by Pat,
G4FDN. 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.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a quiz night with
G7CIY on Monday. Next Sunday sees GB2WTM on the air from Woodbridge
Tide Mill for National Mills Day. More information from Paul, G4YQC,
by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on high voltage
engineering by Prof Miller on Monday at 8pm. On Wednesday there's a
cafe meeting at 12.30om. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a computer clinic on Wednesday
with Keith, G8RPA. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a Mills on the Air
event. For details, contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a club night on
Thursday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB1WMS on the air from White
Mill, Sandwich, for Mils on the Air. More details from Ian, 2E0DUE,
via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Thursday.
Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB2DWM on the air from Duloe Windmill
for Mills on the Air weekend. Contact Phil Haylock, G7KJW, on
01487 832 937.
Thames Amateur Radio Group has its net on Friday. Next Saturday and
Sunday sees Intermediate training. Details from Patrick Higham,
G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
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 Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society has an open club meeting.
Details from Keith, G4JED, via email to info<at>wkars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a QRP
operating evening and preparing for Mills on the Air. Contact Edwin,
G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having mini-talks by club
members. Details from John, G4XVE, via email to
secretary<at>larc.org.uk.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Pete
Sipple, M0PSX from Essex Ham on his journey into amateur radio.
Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is putting G4VRS on the air
at the QTH of G3MEH. For details, email vic<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
propagation by John Ellerton, G3NCN. Contact David, M0XDF, via email
to M0XDF<at>alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.400MHz from 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
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 Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a natter night.
There are still vacancies for their Foundation Course, taking place
on the 10th and 17th June in Sidcup, Kent. The cut-off date for
registering is the 28th of May. More details from Mike, G8AXA, on
0788 415 7776 or www.darenthvalleyrs.org/training.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is an informal evening.
Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Gliwice Tower in Poland by Philip, M1GWZ. Details from John, G4GSC,
on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a discussion
on 6m Sporadic-E led by Steve, G0PQB. More information from Mike,
G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by a crew
member of the Thames Valley Police Helicopter. Details from John,
G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at
The Fountain, Ashurst. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is preparing for
Mills on the Air. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
emergency communications by Peter Butcher. Contact Laurence James,
G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its 2m FM open net
from 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club has a social evening with the
GB3VH Repeater Group. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Friday Guildford & District Radio Society is having a talk by
Professor Mike Underhill on the history of the magnetron. Details
from Timothy Dabbs, G7JYQ, on 020 8241 9396.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Mills on
the Air. Contact Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
Next Saturday and Sunday Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is
taking part in Windmills on the Air from Brill. Details from Terry,
G0VFW, via email to g0vfw<at>thirlwell.me.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees planning for the Open Evening in America Hall
at 6.30pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has a VHF activity evening on
Wednesday. Next Sunday sees a talk on the Embley Broadcasting Tower
disaster by Ray, G3HRH. For more details contact John, G4POF, on
0758 250 6336.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on vintage technology on Wednesday. Friday sees the club VHF net.
Details from Mark, 2E0RKM, on 0777 629 2813.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a briefing for Mills on
the Air on Thursday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the Mills on the
Air activity weekend. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
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. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Plymouth Radio Club is having a club night. Contact David
Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. Details from Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Rob
Mannion, G3XFD. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a video plus
relax and chat evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and
business meeting. Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Tuesday Barry Amateur Radio Society is having a natter and
operating night. Details from Glyn, GW0AWA, via email to
glyndxis<at>talktalk.net.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
Waunfawr Hall Fox Hunt with Ray, GW7AGG. 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.
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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