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Next, the Local News for Sunday 11th 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. Friday sees a constructional projects meeting.
Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today
and next Sunday. Today also sees a Plug and Play day from 10am,
weather permitting. On Tuesday there's a Morse class, club night and
committee meeting. 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.
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 second round of the
G4ZMC portable competition at Hatton Locks. Next Saturday sees GB4CTM
active for Museums on the Air from Coventry Transport Museum. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is holding a committee
meeting and informal meeting plus general operating or finalising the
DF hunts. Saturday see GB4GLM on the air from Gloucester Life Museum
for Museums on the Air. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595,
daytime.
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class and committee meeting on
Monday. Tuesday sees the 70cm contest on FM from 7-8pm and SSB from
8-10.30pm, in which G5UM will be active. Next Saturday and Sunday
sees GB0APS on the air at Abbey Pumping Station for Museums on the
Air weekend. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Nunsfield House ARG has a shack night on Monday and its net on
145.325MHz from 8pm on Thursday. Friday sees a talk on rarefied AC by
Tony, G3KAG. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting stock for the next rally 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 equipment and aerials. Contact
Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
On Tuesday there's an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Next
Saturday sees Water Orton Carnival. Contact Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm
UKAC from 8pm on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net from 9.30pm on
145.475MHz. On Friday there's a planning meeting for VHF NFD and a
Minos demonstration at 7.30pm. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email
to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 70cm UKAC on Tuesday. Next Saturday
sees the HF & VHF shack on the air and project activities, plus a
talk on the history of Rugby Radio Station from 1923 to 2007 by its
retired manager, Malcolm Hancock. 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 the second DF fox hunting competition.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is meeting on Tuesday at
Bolehall Manor. Next Saturday and Sunday sees Museums on the Air from
Amerton Railway. Contact Lynn Briggs, M6LIN, on 0192 244 9668.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having club nights on Tuesday and
Thursday. For details contact Sue, M6XAK, on 01777 707 992.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a nibbles night in the shack on Wednesday
and putting G5FZ on the air. The net via GB3LM is on Thursday. Next
Saturday sees the shack open and G5FZ on the air, plus activity for
Museums on the Air at East Kirkby. For more information contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3GR on
Wednesday. Friday sees a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on
0796 906 2859.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3TA on Wednesday. On
Thursday there's a presentation on amateur satellite communications
by Dave Johnson, G4DPZ of AMSAT-UK. Contact Richard, 2E0LLE, on
0787 521 7124.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on DMR by
G4VZO, the Shropshire DMR Cluster keeper. Next Saturday and Sunday
sees the 50MHz Trophy. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is watching the RSGB
Radio Propagation video on VHF and higher, followed with a Skype Q&A.
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 having a shack night from
6pm. Contact Kevin, G6SSN, on 07793 142 483.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
junk sale. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a presentation on the RSGB by
Region 5 Manager Martyn, G3UKV. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
technical topics evening. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is having a club meeting.
Email SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com for details.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on global warming by Dr A J Gilfillan, G0FVI. More information from
Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale
Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday.
Wednesday sees a night on the air and next Sunday sees activities for
the WAB 50MHz contest. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the PW 145MHz
contest today. There is no meeting this Tuesday because of the TT.
For details email iomars<at>manx.net.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on Monday by
Steve Townsley, G7SPN on securing your internet connection with a VPN
or TOR. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a Museums on the Air station at
Gateshead Bowling Club. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Stockport Radio Society has a club net on Tuesday starting on
51.550MHz FM at 7.30pm then QSY to 50.270MHz SSB at 8.15pm. On
Thursday there's a club net from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz. Details from
Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Durham & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on
Wednesday. On Thursday the club net runs from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz.
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 NOAA weather satellites and
ARISS by Michael, G4OCR. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society Club is having a talk
on ECG machines by M6HQV. 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 discussing VHF
NFD. 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 Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is testing all the
NFD kit. Contact 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 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 holding a PC
clinic on email. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact
Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a practical activity
evening. Details from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
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 making plans for field day and
Museums on the Air. 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 Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group a normal club
night, to which all are welcome. Contact Ron Stratton, via email to
mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society is getting up
to general amateur radio shenanigans. Details and alibis from Lyndsay
Keogh, MM6KEO, on 07786 885 566.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on C4FM
and D-Star. Contact Lance, 2M0HEO, via 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 Ayr Amateur Radio Group is holding its 80th Anniversary
Dinner. More information from Charlie, MM0GNS, on 01563 551 704.
On Saturday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is operating
GB2MOF from the Museum of Flight, East Fortune for Museums on the Air
Weekend. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
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 Andy Briers, G0KZT, via email to
secretary<at>catsradio.org.
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. Friday sees a club night and talk.
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. 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.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday from 9pm
on 145.475MHz. On Wednesday from 4pm there's a demonstration of kite
antennas by Roger Stafford, G4ROJ, followed by a talk at 8pm in the
club house. Thursday sees he Top Band net from 7pm on 1967kHz.
Details from Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on HF loops on
Tuesday. Thursday sees more tests on the end fed half wave plus
taking part in Coastwatch on the Air. For details email Steve, G3PND,
via info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Tuesday by Tim
Wander, author and curator of Sandford Mill. Next Sunday sees Museums
on the Air station GB2BM at the Bay Museum, Canvey Island,
commemorating the anniversary of the two B17s that crashed at Canvey
Point in 1944. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a natter night on Wednesday.
Saturday sees the Foundation course from 9am to 5pm. More information
from Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Felixstowe &
District Amateur Radio Society is running the ESWR rally at its new
venue today. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Essex Ham has its 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 West Kent Amateur Radio Society is having a practical
demonstration on a range of test equipment for RF applications by
Bob, G3OOU. Visitors will be especially welcome. Details from Keith,
G4JED, via email to info<at>wkars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
construction evening. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having a pedestrian fox
hunt. Details from John, G4XVE, via email to secretary<at>larc.org.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Don
Field, G3XTT. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 9pm on 145.400MHz. 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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal
evening. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a cafe meeting at
12.30pm. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an EGM
in the club shack, followed by a tea and chat night. Contact Al,
M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding a DF hunt. Contact
Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is making a 20m / 40m trap dipole.
Contact Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at
the Frog and Nightgown, Wimlands Road. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU,
on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a 2m
mobile DF hunt. Contact John Burnett, via email to
john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is conducting experiments
with wire in the Spinney. Note that this is a Thursday meeting rather
than the usual day. Details from Keith, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 2m
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
amateur astronomy by Ken Lindsay, G0JWL. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on
02392 472 846.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is holding a TARGet night and a
meeting for Advanced course candidates. Contact Patrick Higham,
G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
Next Saturday and Sunday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is
operating GB1MSM at Manston Spitfire Museum for International Museums
Weekend. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Next Sunday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is running the
Newbury Radio Rally at Newbury Show Ground. Details from Rob, G4LMW,
on 0797 088 5614.
Next Sunday Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club will be
holding an antenna field day, from 9.30am at the Links Road Car Park,
North Denes, Lowestoft. For more details, email
secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Flight
Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has the HF and VHF shacks open
today, with newcomers welcome. Next Sunday sees a talk on how to home
brew beer. Contact John, G4POF, on 0758 250.
Poole Radio Society is taking part in the Practical Wireless 144MHz
QRP Contest today from Povington Hill. Friday sees an activity night.
Next Saturday and Sunday GX4PRS will be on the air from Poole Museum
for Museums on the Air weekend. For details, email
secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EWfrom 7.45pm on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a workshop on HF antennas. Contact
Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is having an M6
night with the club on the air on Wednesday. On Friday it's the
regular VHF net and next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for
Museums on the Air. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM, on 0777 629 2813.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at the new
meeting venue. Note that meetings will now be on the second Monday of
the month. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
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 Plymouth Radio Club is holding a club night. Contact David
Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
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 holding its summer
table top sale. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on how
space weather affects radio signals by Dr Colin Forsyth from the
Mullard Space Science Laboratory. More information from Martin,
M0SGL, via email to info<at>scrs.org.uk.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has a fox hunt from 7.30 pm.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is mounting a DXpedition
to Seawalls, Durham Downs. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having an operating night.
Contact John, via email to g4vud<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Thursday Aberkenfig Radio Club is meeting at 7.30pm. Details from
Ian, 2W0ITT, on 01639 617 439.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a surplus equipment
sale. 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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