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Next, the Local News for Sunday 4th of June 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 around 145.575MHz today and
next Sunday. 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 from 8.30am today and
next Sunday on 50.220 USB. On Tuesday there's a QRS CW net around
3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has GB4YAD on the air today at
Husbands Bosworth Airfield for Youth Aviation Day. On Monday there's
an open net 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 Castles on the Air event. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has its rally today. Next
Saturday sees the club running an exhibition station at Pinchbeck
carnival. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701
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 night.
Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack and next Saturday
there's a plug and play day, weather permitting. Details from Chris,
G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday and
its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm on Thursday. Friday sees a programme
planning meeting. Contact Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a barbecue on
Tuesday. Thursday sees an open day. For details, contact Graham,
2E0GIJ, on 0783 120 1407.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 2m UKAC
on Tuesday. Thursday sees the 6m UKAC from 8pm and the club net on
145.475MHz 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. Next Saturday
sees a practical session on DIY SMD soldering. 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.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having club nights on Tuesday and
Thursday. Saturday sees a demonstration station at Ranskill Village
Festival. For details contact Sue, M6XAK, on 01777 707 992.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a nibbles night in the shack on Wednesday
and its net via GB3LM on Thursday. Next Saturday sees the shack open
and G6COL on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO,
on 01427 788 356.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3TA on Wednesday and
a club night on Thursday. 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 a talk on
antenna rigging by Ray Pennington. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by an
evening of games. Details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
From Monday to Friday Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in Beaches on the Air from Tenby. More information from
Lynn Briggs, M6LIN, on 0192 244 9668.
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 Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has a net on 29.125MHz
AM from 8pm. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk
sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
In a change to the programme published in this month's RadCom, on
Tuesday Grantham Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on portable
operating by David Gordon, G6ENN. Details from Kevin, G6SSN, on
0779 314 2483.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is operating
portable 2m from Markfield. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting
plus ragchew and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via
GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting and putting GX3ZME on the air. Details from John
Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.450MHz
from 8pm. For details, email SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Denby Dale Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and
next Sunday. Wednesday sees a talk on computers in amateur radio.
Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
securing your internet connection with a VPN or TOR by Steve
Townsley, G7SPN. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
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 natter
night plus practical activities and the shack on the air. Details
from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is planning for Field Day
and contests. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a club meeting. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is planning for NFD
and holding a committee meeting. More information from Peter Paul
Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has its Awards
night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on
Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz.
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 Colburn & Richmondshire District Amateur Radio Society is
operating /P on Richmond racecourse. 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 adjusting the AMU. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Sunday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the PW
145MHz contest. Club meetings are normally held from 7.30pm on the
second Tuesday of each month at Sea Cadet Training ship Manxman,
Tromode, plus there are informal meetings every Wednesday at the club
shack in Foxdale. For details email iomars<at>manx.net.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Saturday Antrim & District Amateur Radio Society has its bring &
buy surplus sale, from 12.30pm at Muckamore Community Centre,
Ballycraigy Road, Antrim, Co Antrim BT41 2DH. For more information
contact Robert Robinson, MI0GDO, via email to
robertrobinson2<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a VHF radio hands on
session. Details from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is discussing the forthcoming programme
and setting up for the PW Contest. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on
0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society has its club
net on 145.575MHz and GB3BI from 8pm. Details from John, GM0OTI, on
01463 791 444.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by John
Mann, MM0JOM, on N1MM+ logging software and Morse Runner simulation
software. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having a normal
club night, to which all are welcome. Details from Ron Sratton, via
email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society is conducting
general amateur radio shenanigans. More information 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 holding its AGM. 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 news that Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club
will be conducting a Foundation course on Saturdays from the
beginning of July. The course will run for a 4 to 5 week period, with
sessions of around four hours each. For more information email
training<at>ldparc.co.uk.
Now for 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 Andy Briers, G0KZT, via email to
secretary<at>catsradio.org.
Essex Ham has its online Foundation course today. Monday sees the
club 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.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net at noon on 1938kHz LSB today
and next Sunday. On Monday there's a club net starting at 8.15pm on
145.500MHz, moving to 145.350MHz. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. Monday sees a talk on low cost digital oscilloscopes by
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.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its monthly breakfast
meeting at 9am today. Wednesday sees a discussion on outside on the
air events. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to
information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is planning for
the ESWR rally, which takes place at its new venue next Sunday. More
information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Monday by Glyn
Evans from Polegate Model Engineering Society. Wednesday sees a
Hailsham shack meeting at 10.30am and a café meeting at 12.30.
Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its 2m SSTV open net on
Tuesday from 7.30pm on 144.500MHz. On Thursday there's a 2m open net
at 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on Friday by Tony, G8YTG
on the HF communications used by Concorde. This talk was postponed
from the 2nd and is a rare opportunity to learn of the main subject
plus LF transmissions from Rugby and the works of the Post Office
station at Ongar. All are welcome. Saturday and Sunday sees the
GB2HBT memorial special event station on the air. More information
from Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a quiz set by Steve Venner of ML&S,
which was deferred from the 17th of April. Details from Charles,
G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a table top
sale of radio and electronic equipment. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Tuesday Chertsey Radio Club is holding a social online gathering.
Contact James Conduit, M6FLT, via email to
chertseyradioclub<at>hotmail.com.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society has a barbecue from 7.30pm
at the QTH of G7VFV. For details, email vic<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Details from 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 Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by Terry, G4UEM on the Luton VHF Group's trip to Holy Island for
the IOTA contest. Contact Terry, G0VFW, via email to
g0vfw<at>thirlwell.me.uk.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. More information from Bob, G3OOU, on
01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt.
Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is looking at antenna modelling. Contact
Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is closed due to the
General Election. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a club
night. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Contact David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a session
on improving your CW. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
signals analysis of MH370 by Alan Schuster Bruce of Inmarsat. Contact
Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on RAE Bedford by Brian Tomlinson. Contact John Burnett, via
email to john<at>hobart-europe.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 Saturday Darenth Valley Radio Society is running its Foundation
course. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Flight
Refuelling Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting
today. Wednesday sees a VHF activity evening and next Sunday sees the
HF and VHF shacks open, with newcomers welcome. Contact John, G4POF,
on 0758 250.
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club has a fox hunt
on Wednesday, using the direction finding antenna built in the club.
Friday sees the regular VHF net. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM, on
0777 629 2813.
Poole Radio Society is having a short talks evening on Friday and
taking part in the Practical Wireless 144MHz QRP Contest from
Povington Hill on Sunday. For details, email
secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
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 Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its monthly net on GB3EX
at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee
meeting. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is preparing for VHF
National Field Day. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Friday North Bristol ARC is holding a relax and chat evening,
alongside training classes and radio operation. Details from Mat,
G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is holding a business meeting.
Contact John, via email to g4vud<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by John, GW3VVC
on marine communications, followed by an introduction to VHF
contesting by Simon, MW0NWM. Details from John Pritchard, MW0JWP, on
0751 503 1025.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Mark
Harper, MW0MDH. More information from Eifion Parry, via email to
mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberkenfig Radio Club has a meeting from 7.30pm. Contact
Ian, 2W0ITT, on 01639 617 439.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is visiting
the Museum of Internal Fire and their new radio station. Details from
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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