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Next, the Local News for Sunday 14th 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 news that the Eagle Radio Group has successfully
commissioned MB7AMP in the Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea area. It is
an ALLSTAR Gateway operating on 430.0375MHz with a
TCCSS access of 71.9Hz. More information on the club is available
via its website, www.eagleradiogroup.com.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur
Radio Club concludes its Mills on the Air operations operating as
GB3NFC from Claymills Pumping Station today. Also today and next
Sunday there's a net 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.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net on 50.220MHz USB from
8.30am today and next Sunday, plus Intermediate and Advanced exams
today. Tuesday sees a lunch meeting then a QRS CW net around
3540-3550kHz from 8pm. On Thursday there's an auction of Silent Key
equipment. More details from Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Leicester Radio Society is working on the mast and antennas today. On
Monday there's a Morse class followed by film night. Details from
Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an event at New Hall Mill
today. On Monday there's an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm.
Contact Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Solihull Amateur Radio Society concludes its GB2SMP Mills on the Air
operation today. On Thursday there's a talk on Lowland Rescue. For
details, email SolihullRadioClub<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 club 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 it's the G4ZMC Trophy
portable competition at Sowe Common. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its construction
competition 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. Next Sunday sees a trip to Bletchley Park. Contact
Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group concludes its Mills on the Air
operation at Heage Windmill today. Monday sees a shack night. On
Thursday it's the club net on 145.325MHz and Friday sees a talk on
wire antennas. 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 and talk by Bob, G3VCA.
Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is discussing arrangements for
contests on Monday and 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 checking aerials and
feeders. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 23cm UKAC on Tuesday. Next Saturday
the HF & VHF shack will be on the air, alongside an exam session.
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 and on Friday there's a natter night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is visiting the Museum of
Technology on Wednesday. Friday sees an open evening with a members'
show and tell session. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3TA on
Wednesday. Thursday sees a club night. Contact Richard, 2E0LLE, on
0787 521 7124.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on one valve super regenerative receivers by G0GTN. Next Sunday
sees special event station GB1EMC on the air from Eaton Manor.
Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.475MHz from
9.30pm on Thursday. Friday sees a digital on the air night. Details
from Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Dudley and
District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in Mills on the Air
today. Contact Graham, 2E0GIJ, on 0783 120 1407.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
DMR and All Star. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX,
on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
the building of the Crystal Palace TV mast. 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 operating
23cm portable from Markfield. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a general
meeting with the shack on the air alongside training classes. Details
from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via
GB3GR. The normal Friday meeting is cancelled. Contact Andrew, M0NRD,
on 0796 906 2859.
On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is holding its annual
construction contest. Contact Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the WAB 7MHz Contest today,
and Wednesday sees a braggers' night. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on
Monday and continues its Advanced course. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR,
on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a
construction night on how to build a 6m dipole with Greg, M0TXX. For
details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a presentation
night. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
discussion on HF NFD. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night. Details
from Heather, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club has Foundation training. Contact John,
2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is planning for special
events and contests. Details from Tony, G3MAE, on 01609 881 530.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
glider construction and flying by Martyn. Contact Colin Peter Paul
Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has its awards
night. Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on
Wednesday. Thursday sees a net on 145.425MHz. Contact Michael, G7TWX,
via email to dadars<at>dmx.com.
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 & Computer Club has its AGM.
Contact Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact
Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having an open
discussion evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a talk and
demo by proprietor of Mirfield Electronics, Martin, G3ZXZ, who will
also be offering items for sale. All are welcome, members or not.
Contact Darryl, M0LDI, via email to m0ldi<at>wdrs.club.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Victor Mitchell on
SOTA from 3pm today. 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 looking at PSK. Contact Tam, MM0TGB,
on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is holding a normal
club night, to which all are welcome. Details from Ron Sratton, via
email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having an antenna
maintenance 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.
More information from Lance, 2M0HEO, by 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.
On Saturday Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society is having a surplus
equipment sale from noon at the Forces Reserve Centre. More
information from Ian Handley, MM0RPD, on 0779 976 0590.
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. On Monday there's a club
night, and Wednesday sees a net from 9pm on 70.425MHz. Details from
Andy Briers, G0KZT, via email to secretary<at>catsradio.org .
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. 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.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club concludes its GB0HSM Mills on
the Air activities from High Salvington Windmill today. On Wednesday
there's a practical evening or workshop demonstration. Contact Al,
M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Burnham Beeches Radio Club has its VHF contest on Monday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees the club DX picnic at the Warfield site.
Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a fix-it evening on
Tuesday with John, G8MNY. Wednesday sees the club net on 145.400MHz
from 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is having a demo of
datamodes on Wednesday, including WSPR, JT65, BPSK and HRD Logger.
Next Sunday the club is at the Dunstable Downs boot sale. Details
from Terry, G0VFW, via email to g0vfw<at>thirlwell.me.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a cafe meeting at 12.30pm
on Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday is the 144MHz contest meeting.
Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is running GB2WTM at
Woodbridge Tide Mill for National Mills Day. More information from
Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a skills night at
Danbury Village Hall. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Monday Essex Ham is running a Getting Started table at Essex
Skills Night. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a direction finding
evening. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. More information from David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on pictures
of the universe by astronomer Paul Money. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV,
on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on the A25UK
DXpedition to Botswana by Nobby, G0VJG and Dave, G4BUO. Details from
Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is holding a technical skills night.
More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt with
Adrian, G4LRP. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is working on antenna
projects. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the magic of 6m by Chris, G4IFX. Contact John Burnett, via
email to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
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 Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
shipwrecks of the South Coast by Annabel Crawford of the Nautical
Archaeology Society. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Details
from Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a TARGet night. More
information from Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the
Embley Broadcasting Tower disaster today by Ray, G3HRH. Next Sunday
the club will be on the air with the new Optibeam HF antenna. For
details, contact John, G4POF, on 0758 250 6336.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a talk on
software defined radio by G1PIB. More information from Martin Jones,
G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from
7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is on the air on
Wednesday and upgrading the club antennas. Friday sees the regular
VHF net. Details from Mark, 2E0RKM, on 0777 629 2813.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having an antenna
testing evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is holding its AGM and
construction contest. Contact John, G0BWV, on 0208 644 9945.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
repeaters by Tony Bettley, G4LDL. Details from Jonathan, M0ZGB, via
email to m0zgb<at>sdarc.net.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice with G3MYM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having part two of the
talk on cruising around by G0XAY. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email
to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact John, via email to g4vud<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club has soldering practice with John,
GW3GUX followed by a discussion on DF antenna building. More
information from Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
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 Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on 2m SSB
by Mike Bryant, GW6NLP. More information from Eifion Parry, via email
to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on the origins
& history of NWRS by Tony Wilkinson, GW4PVU. 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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