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Next, the Local News for Sunday 9th of July 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 50.220MHz USB. On Tuesday there's a QRS CW net around
3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is visiting G1EDP at
Coleford today. On Monday there's a DF hunt and informal evening,
while Wednesday sees the main club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM.
On Thursday there's a net on 145.475MHz from 7.30pm, then moving to
80m SSB. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz USB. Contact
Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Wythall Radio Club is having a Plug and Play day from 10am today,
weather permitting, plus the regular net at 8pm today and next Sunday
on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there's a Morse class and club
night, plus a committee 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 Friday sees Castles on the Air from
Kenilworth Castle, Queen & Castle side. 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 part 1 of a Raspberry Pi
repeater project. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack 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 session of aerial and equipment checks. 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 net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm and next Saturday
it's Middleton Village Fete from 1pm. Contact Robert Bird, via email
to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 432MHz UKAC on Tuesday. Next Saturday
sees the shack on the air on HF and VHF. 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 a natter night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting on
Tuesday. Saturday sees an event at Bolehall Manor. Contact Lynn
Briggs, M6LIN, on 0192 244 9668.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a club night on Wednesday and
putting G5FZ on the air. Thursday sees the club net on 145.375MHz,
and next Saturday sees the shack open plus G6COL on the air. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society is holding a committee meeting followed by
open meeting. All club members are asked to attend with ideas and
suggestions. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
barbecue at the QTH of Phillip, G4DCI. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a workshop on vector network
analysers. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
RF measurements by M0OAE. More information 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 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 has its second
fox hunt of the 2017 series. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Thursday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on
145.475MHz from 9.30pm. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
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
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.
Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has its net on 3,636kHz from
10.15am today and next Sunday. Thursday sees an update on the
panadapter by G0BHP. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Foundation class this weekend
and next weekend. There is a club net on Tuesday starting on
51.550MHz FM at 7.30pm then moving to 50.270MHz SSB at 8.15pm.
Thursday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz. 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 7.30pm on 145.475MHz.
Details from Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars<at>gmx.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a presentation on
operating from Cape Wrath by David Stansfield. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on DMR by Robert,
M0NVQ from the Rochdale Club. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a film
night. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding a shack night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical and natter night with the club on the air. 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 Tuesday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is holding an antenna
workshop, plus there is an informal meeting in the Foxdale shack on
Wednesday. For details email iomars<at>manx.net.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding 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 Colburn & Richmondshire District Amateur Radio Society
plans to take part in the 50MHz 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 Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday South Shields & District Amateur Radio Club is closed. For
details, email golf3ddi<at>gmail.com.
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 hands-on
activity evening. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC Club closes for the summer break.
Contact Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having an informal night at
'wee' Bennet's Bar. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
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 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 Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Details from Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
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.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society will be on the air
today on VHF and UHF as GB0IS at the traditional Theydon Bois Donkey
Derby. The club net is on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details
from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. Monday sees the annual barbecue at the home of
G4CCY/DDY. On Wednesday it's the Spinney on the Air event. 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.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.475MHz from
7pm on Wednesday. Thursday sees a debrief on the VHF NFD performance
and on Friday the Top Band Net runs from 7pm on 1967kHz. Contact
Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is considering HF loops on
Thursday. Saturday sees activities for Coastwatch on the Air. For
details email Steve, G3PND, via info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Chelmsford
Amateur Radio Society is attending Science Discovery Day at Sandford
Mill today. For more information, email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Monday Essex Ham has its 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.
On Monday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net.
Contact Alan Ralph via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk
On Monday West Kent ARS is having a talk on eighty years of radio
astronomy by Paul, G4CSD. All are welcome. Details via email to
info<at>wkars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
construction contest. More information from Edwin, G0LPO, on
01376 324 031.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is running GX4RSE from
the White House, Kiln Road, Benfleet SS7 1BU. Details from Terry
Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a presentation by
Vic, G6GDI on how he got into flying. For details, email
vic<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding a barbecue with
David Ferrington, M0XDF. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net on
145.525MHz ± QRM from 8pm. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is fitting up the new club
antenna. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8.30am on
145.275MHz, a cafe meeting at 12.30pm and a CW net from 7pm on
144.060MHz. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
lecture. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is holding a table top sale. More
information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having an explanation
of the Radio Old Timer Association by Steve, G0PQB, and a talk on
going up the Amazon by Mike, G4RNW, which was originally scheduled
for the 13to of April. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on
02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a club
night. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
RAYNET by Rob Chipperfield, M0VFC. Contact David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on USA photo-reconnaissance satellites by Brian Hawes, G2KQ.
Contact John Burnett, via email to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open net from
7.30pm. Details from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening
with the GB3VH repeater group. Contact Greg, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night.
More information from Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
On Sunday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is having a barbecue. Contact
John, G4XVE, via email to secretary<at>larc.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Sunday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is running its rally. Details
from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Monday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is experimenting with
antennas. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net from 7.45pm on
GB3EW. Wednesday sees a workshop on VLF radio plus Morse practice in
America Hall from 6.30pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society is having a VHF activity
evening on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees preparations for Hamfest.
Contact John, G4POF, on 0758 250 6336.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee
meeting. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding a barbecue on Ham
Hill for its Field day. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a video plus
relax and chat evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Poole Radio Society is having a talk on Arduino and other
microcontrollers by Tex Swann, G1TEX, Eric, G0HEH and Tim Guy, M0TGY.
For details, email secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society July is holding a business
meeting. Contact John, via email to g4vud<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Tuesday Barry Amateur Radio Society is having a lecture on SDR
using the Elad Duo SDR radio by Bernie Collins, MW0GBW. Details from
Glyn, GW0AWA, via email to glyndxis<at>talktalk.net.
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 is having a
barbecue and HF on the air night. Contact 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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