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Next, the Local News for Sunday 13th of August 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. Cheltenham
Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am today and next Sunday
on 50.220MHz USB. On Tuesday there's a club lunch, then the slow CW
net around 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Thursday sees a silent key auction.
Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Wythall Radio Club is providing car parking communications and
running a club stall at Wythall Carnival today, then the regular net
at 8pm today and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday
there's a Morse class and club night. 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 third round of the
G4ZMC portable competition at Newbold on Avon. Contact John, G8SEQ,
on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a
members-only picnic and outdoor operating session on Monday evening
at Crickley Hill from 6pm. The main club net is on Wednesday from
7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. On Thursday there's a net on 145.475MHz from
7.30pm, often then moving to 80m SSB. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm
on 432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on
145.325MHz. On Friday there's a cake night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On
Thursday it's the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and Friday sees a
screening of TX Factor 16. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
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. More
information from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<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 Sunday the club is at the Rugby ATS rally.
Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is holding a social night on Tuesday
and a technical night on Thursday. Details from Sue, M6XAK, on
01777 707 992.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3GR on
Wednesday. On Friday there's a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD,
on 0796 906 2859.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a natter night on Wednesday with
G6COL on the air. Thursday sees the club net via GB3LS. 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 has a Morse class, a committee meeting, and
is on the air. Details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open forum on baluns and ATUs. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a barbecue at
Fred's with M6ENC. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open meeting
discussing holiday experiences. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing
for Hamfest. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is holding a table top sale.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a demonstration and
talk on D-Star, GPS & APRS by Pete, G1CQF. For details, email
SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. More information from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 7303.
On Saturday Burton Amateur Radio Club has its summer barbecue and fun
day. Details from Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG, by email to
info<at>Burton-ARC.co.uk.
On Saturday Rugby ATS is making final preparations for the RATS rally
on Sunday. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
On Sunday Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS rally.
Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Sunday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS
rally. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
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.
On Wednesday there's a quiz night. Next Saturday and Sunday sees
activities for Lighthouses on the Air. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is meeting on Tuesday and Thursday.
Wednesday sees a final run-through for SSB Field Day. Details from
William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
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 on the air. Contact Nancy
Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a
construction and equipment maintenance night. 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 discussing SSB
NFD and the 2m Trophy. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night. Contact
Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club has training classes
and a normal club night. Details at barac.org.
On Thursday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and is on the air. Details from Julian, on 0775 957 7118.
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
review of shack test equipment. 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.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a vintage
equipment night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society continues its Foundation
course and is having a social and natter night. Contact Charles, on
0790 050 0775.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group is taking part in Lighthouses on
the air from Friday the 18th to Sunday the 20th. More information
from Elizabeth Forde, via email to elizabethforde64<at>yahoo.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a practical, hands-on
tuition night. More information 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 having a talk on a 2m homebrew Yagi.
Contact Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Details form Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
operating GB2LBN at Barns Ness for Lighthouse Weekend. More
information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with a request by Selim, M0XTA, who is looking for amateurs
who live in Hammersmith or elsewhere in West London to help find a
suitable venue for his planned new Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society,
M0XHS. Anyone who would like to help or register their interest in
becoming a founder member should e-mail M0XTA<at>outlook.com for more
information.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is still taking
registrations for its Foundation training course taking place over
the weekend of 16th and 17th September. The course fee of GBP 27.50
includes two days tuition, sitting the Foundation Exam and membership
of the club for a year. It takes place at All Saints House in
Chigwell Rise Hainault, Essex. There is car parking available and hot
drinks are provided through the day. Contact Marc Litchman on
020 8502 1645. LEFARS has its net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz,
and a natter night on Friday. Saturday and Sunday sees GB0TBW on the
air at Trinity Buoy Wharf for international Lighthouse and Lightships
Weekend. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
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. On Monday there's a
barbecue at the home of Terry, G4CDY. Wednesday sees a net from 9pm
on 70.425MHz. Details from Andy Briers, G0KZT, via email to
secretary<at>catsradio.org.
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.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday on
1.908MHz and another on Tuesday on 145.400MHz. Contact Alan Ralph via
email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a social and on
the air evening on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the net from 9pm, starting
on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has part 2 of the talk
on broadcast radio by Pete, M0PSX. Thursday sees an open net on 2m
from 7.30pm. Details from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club has an informal meeting at
Joss Bay on Thursday in lieu of the regular meeting. Friday, Saturday
and Sunday see GB1NFL on the air from North Foreland Light house for
International Lighthouses on the Air. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via
email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net
on 145.400MHz from 8pm. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email
to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt. 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 Bury St Edmonds Amateur Radio Society is holding a
barbecue. Contact Doug, G3MUI, on 01284 760 229.
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 via Skype on
SDR Radio by Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8.30am on
145.275MHz, a cafe meeting at 12.30 and a CW net on 144.060MHz from
7pm. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Thursday Colchester Radio Amateurs has a visit to Wakes Colne
Observatory. Contact Tony, 2E0FTQ, on 0783 177 4669.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on gliding as
a hobby by Kevin, G7BCS. Contact Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is operating at Dover Patrol Monument at
St Margarets, near Dover. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on
0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at
The Bricklayers Arms, Shamley Green. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on
07855 268 666.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
EME. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a meeting.
Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night.
Details form Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
Next Saturday and Sunday Colchester Radio Amateurs is operating GB6NT
from Naze Tower. Contact Tony, 2E0FTQ, on 0783 177 4669.
Next Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society will be running GX4RSE
as a Field Day Station at the Island Yacht Club as part of their 35th
anniversary. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Poole Radio
Society has a stand at the Flight Refuelling Hamfest today. On Friday
there's an activity night. For details, email
secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction, operating
and natter night on Monday. Next Sunday sees a DF hunt. Contact
Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a briefing on Thursday for
International Lighthouses and Lightships on the Air weekend, in
advance of the event on Saturday and Sunday. Details from Andrew
Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has its Field Day at Galhampton on Thursday
from 7 pm. On Friday there's a construction and on-air evening at
Sparkford. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has an operating night on Friday.
Saturday sees the club's 70th anniversary barbecue. For details,
contact John via email to g4vud<at>tars.org.uk.
On Saturday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a 70th Anniversary
barbecue at Chudleigh. Details from John, by email to
G4VUD<at>TARS.ORG.UK
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. The Flight
Refuelling Amateur Radio Society Hamfest Rally takes place today at
Merley. For details, contact John, G4POF, on 0758 250 6336.
On Monday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club has its summer picnic and
/P operation. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW at
7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Newquay Radio Club is discussing poisons. More
information from Terry, 2E0XTM, on 01841 540 142.
On Thursday Riviera Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For
details email rivieraarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on ICQ
podcasts by Martin Butler, M1MRB. Contact Martin, M0SGL, via email to
info<at>scrs.org.uk.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a relax, chat
and operating evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
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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