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Hello,
As GB7CIP seems to be offline at the moment, I have put my old hat back on to
forward the GB2RS news from my hotel room that has kindly been prepared and
sent to me by Andy G4TNU. Thanks Andy....
So here is the Local News for Sunday 25th 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. Next Saturday and Sunday sees VHF National Field Day activities and a
barbecue celebrating the club's 40 years. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241
099.
Solihull Amateur Radio Society has nets today and on Thursday from 8pm on
145.450MHz. For details, email SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com
Wythall Radio Club is providing communications at Wythall Fun Run from 8am
today, and at 8pm today and next Sunday there's the regular net on 145.225MHz
or GB3WL. Monday sees a curry night and on Tuesday there's a Morse class and
club night. Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack. Next Saturday
sees the club barbecue and National Field Day event. 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 net on 145.375MHz FM instead of the
usual meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Nunsfield House ARG has a shack night on Monday and its net on 145.325MHz from
8pm on Thursday. Friday sees a talk on PSK31 by Adrian, 2E0OJR and Stefan,
2E0VKM. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting and rag chew on Monday,
then the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday
sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there's a
discussion on forthcoming rally visits. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email
to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. Tuesday
sees an open DMR net on GB7FW slot/local2 from 7.30pm. Next Saturday and
Sunday sees the club taking part in National Field Day. Details from Robert
Bird, by email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is operating on VHF on Tuesday. Next weekend sees activities for
National Field Day, with setup on Friday and the event itself on Saturday and
Sunday. 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 Thursday
there's preparation for National Field Day. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the
club on the air for NFD. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting on Tuesday at
Bolehall Manor, Tamworth. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for
National Field Day at Donative Farm. 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 is having a talk on Wednesday by Martin Farmer, G6BD,
on his part in the downfall of Communism. The simplex net is on Thursday on
145.375MHz. Next Saturday sees the shack open plus G5FZ on the air. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a barbecue on the field on
Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club on the air for National
Field Day. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Thursday from 9.30pm on
145.475MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club on the air for National
Field Day. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Gloucester
Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal and general
operating evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society is running GB0APS from Abbey Pumping Station today
from 1pm to 5pm as part of Leicester Vintage Festival and Museums on the Air
weekend. There's a Morse class on Monday, followed by a night on the air. On
Thursday there's an invitation to drop in for a cuppa and radio operation for
anyone at a loose end. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class and is on the air. Details
from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a talk by
Medium Wave listener Keith, G8FRS. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is closed this week. On Tuesday
Grantham Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night from 6pm. Details from
Kevin, G6SSN, on 07793 142 483.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding an informal meeting. Contact Dave,
G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a picnic at
Bidford on Avon. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a review of social
events, plus a barbecue 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 Tamworth Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Contact
Richard, 2E0LLE, on 0787 521 7124.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on QSD by
Eddie, G0EZT. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 7303.
On Friday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical
evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with announcement from Hull and District Amateur Radio Society, who
have changed their meeting details. They now meet every Thursday from 7.30pm
at Humber Social Club, 36 New Bridge Road, Hull HU9 2RG. For details, contact
Julian, on 0775 957 7118.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale Radio Club has
its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday. Today also sees
activities for Museums on the Air weekend. On Wednesday there's a club night.
Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having an operating evening.
Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club on the air from Cheshire View for VHF
National Field Day. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
Stockport Radio Society is holding a skills night on Tuesday. Thursday sees
part 2 of the Advanced tutorial primer. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS,
on 07506 904 422.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Wednesday.
On Thursday it's the club net from 7.20pm on 145.475MHz. Saturday sees the
start of six days operating the GB13COL 13 Colonies Special Event station.
Details from Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars<at>gmx.com.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is packing equipment for NFD.
Next Saturday and Sunday sees the NFD station on the air. Contact Peter Paul
Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a fox hunt on Thursday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees the club on the air for VHF NFD. Details from John E
Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.
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 is having an equipment
maintenance night. 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 Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a technical and
training evening. More information 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 discussing the club's
new strategy. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Sunday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a technical forum. For
more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a training
and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having talks on local hero James
Bowman Lindsay and how dipoles are not so simple. Next Sunday sees a VHF radio
hands-on session. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is compiling members' radio CVs. 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 is holding a normal club
night, and all are welcome. More information from Ron Stratton, via email to
mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a construction and on the
air evening. 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.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is taking
part in the RSGB VHF National Field Day. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
Next Saturday and Sunday Lothians Radio Society is operating GM3HAM/P from
Gatehouse of Fleet for RSGB VHF NFD. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email
to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.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 Andy Briers, G0KZT, via email to secretary<at>catsradio.org.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net at noon on 1938kHz LSB today. 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. 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.
Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA from 8pm on Monday, with chatroom and audio feed
at www.essexham.net. Saturday sees the Essex YL net on GB3DA from 8pm and next
Sunday the online Foundation course continues. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email
to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a steak night at the
Sovereign of the Seas in Petts Wood on Tuesday. The club net is on Wednesday
from 9pm on 145.400MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Morse for all on
Tuesday and a talk on HF contesting on Thursday. For details email Steve,
G3PND, via info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a cafe meeting on Wednesday from12.30.
Next Saturday sees the Beachy Head 50th Anniversary Summer barbecue. Details
from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical evening or
workshop demonstration on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees the regular club
breakfast. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for VHF National Field Day on
Friday, and taking part in the event next Saturday and Sunday. For details,
contact Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Today, South Essex
Amateur Radio Society is running GB2BOX at RAF Boxted for Museums on the Air.
Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Sunday Thames Amateur Radio Group is running an operating stand at Hadleigh
Country Park. Details from Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a barbecue.
Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a talk by Ken Tythacott,
M3CFC of his early days in wireless. Contact David Browning, M6DJB, via email
to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club has its VHF/UHF activity contest.
Details from John, G4XVE, via email to secretary<at>larc.org.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by RSGB President
Nick, G3RWF. Details from Richard, G3ZIY, on 01342 843 545.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net from 8pm on
145.525MHz (S21) ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having an antenna test night.
More details from Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is having a talk by Rodney on
various electronics topics. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having a presentation
on the Yaesu System Fusion by Paul, G3WYW. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088
5614.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal and Bright
Sparks evening. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a fox hunt. Details from
Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 2m from
7.30pm. Contact Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Saturday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is at Buckden Village
Festival. Contact David, M0VTG, via email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is marking Darrell's Day
with the special event station GB2FX at Landguard Museum. More information
from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news that Torbay Amateur Radio Society Training Team is running
Intermediate practical sessions as part of weekly club nights. They will
culminate in an Intermediate licence weekend workshop and exams in October.
The cost is around GBP 70 per candidate, covering room hire and exam fees.
Application forms can be found on the club website, www.tars.org.uk and any
questions can be sent to training<at>tars.org.uk. This Friday, Torbay Amateur
Radio Society is holding a members' show and tell night. For general
enquiries, contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Flight Refuelling Amateur
Radio Society preparing for RSGB VHF National Field Day today. Next Saturday
and Sunday sees the group on the air for NFD from Cerne Abbas. Contact John,
G4POF, on 0758 250.
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is on the air /P on
Wednesday testing new antenna systems. The regular VHF net is on Friday. Next
Saturday sees a club stall at Thornbury Carnival, plus the club will be on the
air for VHF National Field Day on Saturday and Sunday. Contact Mark, 2E0RKM,
on 0777 629 2813.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a briefing for VHF NFD on Thursday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees the National Field Day station on the air. Details
from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Poole Radio Society is having an activity night on Friday. Next Saturday sees
the VHF National Field Day station on the air from 1400 to 2300 at Worth
Matravers Car Park. 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.
Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm.
Wednesday sees a talk on how to build a repeater. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on
01363 775 756.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a committee meeting and
problem solving evening. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol ARS is having a relax and chat evening, alongside
training classes and radio operation. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
We start with an announcement by Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society.
The club will be moving to new, improved facilities at the new Islwyn High
School, Waterloo Road, Oakdale, NP12 0NU, where it will continue to hold its
regular Friday meetings. The site is also registered as an RSGB Examination
Centre and the club will be providing Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced
training. For details, contact Mike Rachkam, GW4JKV, on 01495 226 149.
On Thursday Aberkenfig Radio Club is holding a normal club meeting. Details
from Ian, 2W0ITT, on 01639 617 439.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.500 then 145.550MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is operating on the Prom or Deganwy,
weather permitting. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
And that's the end of the local news for this week prepared by theRadio
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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With my apologies if you end up with two copies.
However, two copies are better than none!
--------- 73 Mike G4FVG
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