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Next, the Local News for Sunday 18th 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. and on Tuesday there's a lunch 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. On Tuesday there's a Morse class and club night.
Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack. Next Sunday it's
the Wythal Fun Run, with comms being provided from 8am. 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 Portable Challenge.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class on Monday, followed by a
talk on logging by Phil, M0VSE. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB0APS
on the air at Leicester Vintage Festival for Museums on the Air
weekend. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and
a formal meeting on Wednesday. The simplex net is on Thursday on
145.375MHz. Next Saturday sees the shack open, G6COL on the air and
lunch for the club National Hamfest staff from 2pm at the village
hall. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nunsfield House ARG has a shack night on Monday and its net on
145.325MHz from 8pm on Thursday. Friday sees a talk on the new
website. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 23cm UKAC on Tuesday. Next Saturday
sees preparation for VHF National Field Day. 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 shack night with G3SRT on the air. 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 checking equipment and
aerials. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday and
is operating portable in the park on Thursday. For details contact
Sue, M6XAK, on 01777 707 992.
Tamworth Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3TA on Wednesday. On
Thursday there's a club night. Contact Richard, 2E0LLE, on
0787 521 7124.
Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Thursday from 8pm
on 145.450MHz. Next Sunday sees a club net on 145.450MHz from 8pm.
For details, email SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is operating outdoors
with a picnic at the school. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595,
daytime.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz from 8pm Clive. 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 is having a PSK31
operating night with Paul, G1FJH. For more information contact Peter
D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a 405
line TV night courtesy of John Gregory. Contact Richard Buckby, by
email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Grantham Amateur Radio Club is holding a shack night from
6pm. More information from Kevin, G6SSN, on 07793 142 483.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
radio ramble. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has training classes and
the shack on the air. 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 having a
talk on SOTA by M0PLA and M0JZH plus preparing for VHF Field Day.
Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net from
9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk, www.ndarc.co.uk.
Next Saturday and Sunday Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in Museums on the Air from Cheddleton Mill. More
information from Lynn Briggs, M6LIN, on 0192 244 9668.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with the announcement that South Shields and District
Amateur Radio Club is re-opening after a gap of 20 years. The club
will meet on Wednesdays from 7pm at Boldon Scout Hut, Grey Horse Car
Park, Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SJ. The club callsign is
G3DDI. The club plans to become a registered exam centre and offer
Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced training. For details email
golf3ddi<at>gmail.com or see the QRZ.com entry for G3DDI.
Humber Fortress DXARC will be running a Foundation course starting on
Monday the 26th of June and lasting for about 4 weeks. Members and
non-members are welcome. For further information, contact Bob Lane,
M0RWL, via email to rwlane<at>rwlane.karoo.co.uk.
Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the WAB 50MHz contest today,
and has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday.
Wednesday sees a club night and next Saturday and Sunday sees
activities for Museums on the Air weekend. Details from Darran,
G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air and
continues its Advanced course. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has its shack on the
air. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on remote
locking by John, 2E0WLJ. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is watching a
technical video. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a project
update on the CW transceiver kit by Phil, G4FVZ. Contact Bruce
Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is repairing or
replacing any faulty equipment. Details from Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV,
on 0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a bring
and buy sale. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a club night on
Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz.
Details from 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
has its 80 metre contest. 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 part 4
of the talk on the weather by Peter, G3XGE. Details from Ron, G3SVW,
on 01619 693 999.
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
training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & District Radio Club is finalising cover for
the second MOTA weekend. Contact Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having a normal
club night, to which all are welcome Details from Ron Stratton, via
email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
frequency counting by Ian, GM4GVK and Tony, GM4HTU. Contact Fred
Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society is getting up
to general amateur radio shenanigans. Details 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 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 a special event
drop-in day. More information from Charlie, MM0GNS, on 01563 551 704.
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. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey<at>imperial.ac.uk.
South Essex Amateur Radio Society is taking part in Museums on the
Air today, operating GB2BM at the Bay Museum, Canvey Island,
commemorating the anniversary of the two B17s that crashed at Canvey
Point in 1944. Next Saturday sees Armed Forces Day at the paddocks
and next Sunday GB2BOX will be on the air from RAF Boxted for Museums
on the Air. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. On Monday there's a chat and fix-it evening with John,
G8MNY. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm, and on Friday
there's a net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
Burnham Beeches Radio Club is holding a 2m fox hunt on Monday,
starting at 7.30pm from Upton Court Car Park, Slough. Next Saturday
and Sunday sees the club's 80th anniversary special event station,
GB8OBB, on the air from Burnham Beeches. Details from Charles, G0SKA,
on 01753 647 101.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a direction
finding evening on Tuesday with Steve, 2E0DIZ. The club net is on
Wednesday from 9pm on 145.400MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its summer social evening on
Tuesday. On Thursday there's a 2m open net at 7.30pm. Next Saturday
sees the club at Horndon Feast and Fayre from 9am to 5pm. Contact
Gordon, 2E0ELI, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a report on Dayton
Hamvention on Thursday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB2RRM on the
air from Ramsay Rural Museum for Museums on the Air weekend. Contact
David, M0VTG, via email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Newbury &
District Amateur Radio Society is running the Newbury Radio Rally
today at Newbury Show Ground. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on
0797 088 5614.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding 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 Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the aurora by Paul, G4YQC. More information from Paul, G4YQC,
by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society Club has its
net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on
01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Sporadic-E propagation. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding an antenna shootout.
Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
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 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 a talk and demo on
kites for antennas by Roger Stafford, G3ROJ. Contact Chris Danby,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its cafe meeting at
12.30. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on the Botswana DXpedition by Graham, G4FNL. Contact Al, M0OAL, via
email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is holding a table top
sale. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the intricacies of DMR by Denis, G0OLX. Contact Laurence James, G2DD,
on 0758 470 6625.
On Saturday Dover Amateur Radio Club is holding its 50th anniversary
celebrations at the QTH of G3ROO. More information from Aaron,
2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
Next Saturday and Sunday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is
operating GB1MSM from Manston Spitfire Museum for International
Museums Weekend. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Next Saturday and Sunday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is taking part
in Museums on the Air from Whitewebbs Museum of Transport. Contact
Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Next Sunday Thames Amateur Radio Group has an operating stand at
Hadleigh Country Park. Details form Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on
01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news that Weston-Super-Mare Radio Society has this year
introduced a series of five 2 metre DF hunts. Spearheaded by Jim
Bryant, M0JWB, they will be held on a Monday club night or a Sunday
afternoon, and start from a hilltop lay by just outside Weston, NGR
ST359579. The fox will be hiding somewhere within a 16km radius and
make 2 minute transmissions every 10 minutes. Frequencies and other
details will be announced at the meeting point. After the final
transmission and the location announcement a buffet supper will be
provided for all participants in a nearby hostelry. It is hoped that
members from other radio clubs in the area will participate in this
event and there is a GBP 50 prize for the overall winner of the
series. The dates and further details can be obtained from club
secretary Martin Jones, via email to g7uwip<at>googlemail.co.uk
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Flight Refuelling
Amateur Radio Society is holding a session on home beer brewing
today. Wednesday sees a social evening with videos and next Sunday
sees preparations for VHF National Field Day. Contact John, G4POF, on
0758 250.
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is on the air
on Wednesday. The regular VHF net is on Friday. 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
Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Terry,
G4CHD on antenna design, including a demo of MMANA. Details from Alan
Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has the second round of its
DF hunt. Contact 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.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having an open house
and on the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
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 a relax and chat
evening, plus preparing for Westrally. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via
email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Poole Radio Society is having an activity night. For
details, email secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
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 Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a DF hunt, followed by
the concluding part of the introduction to VHF contesting. Details
from John Pritchard, MW0JWP, on 0751 503 1025.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Huw
Davies, MW0ARL, on HF and broadcast band listening. More information
from Eifion Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Aberkenfig Radio Club is attending a Western Valleys
RAYNET meeting from 7pm. Thursday sees a meeting from 7.30pm. Contact
Ian, 2W0ITT, on 01639 617 439.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a discussion night.
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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