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GB2RS NEWS - Sunday 14th June 2015
And now, the local news by region.
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 news from clubs that have several events this week.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Junction 28 QRP Rally today.
Wednesday sees training classes and planning for the summer social.
Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is at the
Junction 28 Rally today. On Monday there's a post-rally meeting and
junk sale. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its 6m open net on
50.135MHz from 8.30pm tonight and next Sunday. Monday sees an open
net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Saturday sees GB4CWO on the air at
Water Orton carnival from 10am. More information from Robert Bird, by
email to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
Wythall Radio Club is at the Junction 28 Rally today and taking part
in the RSGB Backpackers contest from 10am. The club net is on
145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. The Intermediate
course continues on Monday. Tuesday sees a Morse class from 7.45 and
a talk about radio communications in WW1 by Chris, G7DDN, from 8.30.
On Thursday it's the RSGB 80m Club Championship and the regular
nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30pm on Friday. Details from
Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz and/or 7.16MHz plus or minus QRM. Friday sees the 2nd
round of the G4ZMC Trophy at Hatton Locks. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its third DF hunt
on Monday. The club net is on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.550MHz.
Saturday sees special event station GB4FMG on the air from Gloucester
Folk Museum, WAB SO81 1081VU, on HF and 2m. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and
taking part in the UKCC on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a formal meeting
and on Thursday there's the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz. Saturday
sees the regular shack activities plus Museums on the Air at East
Kirby. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting in the shack on
Monday and the regular coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday. Training
classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL are on Thursday. On Friday there will
be a look through the rally sales stock. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG,
by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is holding its
regular lunch, then making slow CW transmissions from 8pm on
3540-3550kHz. Thursday sees a skills evening. Details from Derek
Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
radio operation and projects. Next Saturday sees a video about
vintage electronics by Mike, G8CTJ. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
01788 578 940.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night on
Wednesday and a club night on Friday. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on
07584 025 156.
Salop Amateur Radio Society Club has its CW net on Wednesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz, followed by the club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm.
Thursday sees a talk on Shropshire RAYNET by Eric, G0GAL. Details by
email to salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Wednesday by Neil Simmonds about making your own 3D printer. Saturday
sees the start of the weekend operating G3Z for the 6m Trophy at
Blists Hill Open Air Museum. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Thursday and Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society
continues activities using GB4OO for its 50th anniversary. Contact
Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 01775 760 832.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Thursday from
9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Friday sees a talk on Contesting. Contact Neil
Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society is holding a committee meeting. Contact Alex,
G8FCQ, on 07531 201 640.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club holds its club net on
145.325MHz from 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is on the air on HF
voice. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society Club is having a
social, open discussion. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email
to m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
radio ramble. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Amateur Radio Society
Club is holding its HF net from 7.30pm. Contact Trev, M0TPX, on
07972 232 757.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is practicing the
setup for GB2EGG, along with other general activities. Details from
Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.
On Friday Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a photo
prints evening with Mark Hall. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on
01332 720 976.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in International Museums weekend
today and tomorrow, operating GB2NCM from the National Coal Mining
Museum. Wednesday sees an introduction to astrophotography by Neil
Bintcliffe. On Thursday it's the RSGB 80m UKCC. Next Sunday sees the
WAB 50MHz Contest from 1000 to 1500 GMT. Contact Darran, G0BWB, on
07974 423 227.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
Raspberry Pi on Monday at 7.30 by Martin Gregson. All are welcome.
Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities from 10am to 4pm at
Segedunum Roman Fort for International Museums Weekend. Contact Nancy
Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding its 70th birthday
party on Monday. Saturday sees a coast station event. Details from
John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for
International Museums weekend on Tuesday. Activities for the weekend
commence on Friday. Contact Darrell, G0FUO, on 07887 423 221.
Stockport Radio Society is having a talk on car radios and
asynchronous vibrators on Tuesday by John, 2E0GCX. The second and
final Foundation weekend commences on Saturday. Contact Heather
Stanley, on 07506 904 422.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday and
taking part in the UKAC alongside CW operation. Thursday sees a
technical construction evening plus CW tuition and datamodes
operation. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.
East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club having a radio magazines evening on
Wednesday and a radio components catalogues evening on Friday. For
more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a quiz night on
Wednesday. Sunday sees the club stall at LAMFEST rally. Contact
Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375,
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com
On Monday Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society is
continuing with its courses and is on the air from 7pm. Details are
online at http://wears.org.uk.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society Grand is having a surplus
equipment sale. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society is having a technical talk by
G3UNA. Contact David, M0HLL, on 01423 522 618.
On Wednesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is holding an
open net on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on
01422 341 317.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
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 an
antenna and propagation clinic with Ron, G3SVW. Details from Ron,
G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Saturday Chorley & District Amateur Radio Society is taking part
in Museums on the Air from Astley Hall, Chorley from 10am to 4pm.
Contact Sammi, M6SXI, via email to M6SXI.sr<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club will be taking part in the
International Museums on the air Weekend from Ulster American Folk
Park in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. They will be
operating with 2 stations located in separate locations within the
Museum complex on HF, VHF/UHF, Echo Link and Digital Modes. The event
will run from 10am on the 20th of June until 5pm on the 21st. Contact
John Martin, 2I0OMA, on 07756 204 679.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday
from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects
and operating. Contact John McGowan, by email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
Practical Wireless 144MHz QRP contest today. Wednesday sees the
Summer Solstice on-air activity day. Next Saturday and Sunday GB2MOF
will be on the air for Museums on the Air Weekend from the Museum of
Flight at East Fortune. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is open to anyone
wishing to visit. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to
mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
training evening. Contact Cathie, 2M0DIB, via email to
catherine_197<at>msn.com.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is watching a telecoms-related DVD.
Details from Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a VHF fox hunt.
Details from Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night at Garnethill Multicultural Centre. Contact James, 2M0UOS, via
email to 2m0uos<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a Foundation exam
today. On Thursday there's a talk about The Mid-Hants Railway, the
Watercress Line. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB2WRM on the air from
the World War One Remembrance Museum at Fort Widley for Museums on
the Air Weekend. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its Top Band net today and next Sunday
on 1905kHz from 9.30am. On Monday there's a construction and fix-it
evening with John, G8MNY. The 2m net is on Friday on 145.350MHz at
9pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Thames Amateur Radio Group is taking part in Museums on the Air today
and tomorrow. From Thursday to Sunday GB2HBT will be on the air for
Two Tree Island. Contact Mark Sanderson, M0IEO, on 07940 579 116.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the PW QRP
Contest today from 8am to 5pm. On Wednesday there's a talk on code
breaking and ciphers by William Swales. Contact Gordon Hutchinson,
2E0GTG, on 07801 599 470.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a Skills Workshop on
Monday at Danbury Village Hall, Next Sunday sees GB1JSS on the air
for the Summer Solstice at Galleywood Common. Contact
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its 12wpm CW net on 7.028MHz from
10am on Wednesday, followed by a café meet at Beachy Head at 12.30pm
then with the Beachy Head Radio Society from 2.30pm. Next Saturday
sees more operations with BHRS from 12.30pm. Contact Andy, M6GND on
01323 486 924.
Cray Valley Radio Society is operating GB150CM on Thursday, followed
by a table top sale. Next Sunday sees GB150CM on the air again for
Museums on the Air. Contact Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Wednesday
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an introduction to microwaves by
John, G4BAO. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is at the ESWR
Rally. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on The
Hydrogen Line by Paul, G4CSD. Contact Peter, G0KQA, on .01256 414 454.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a DF
hunt. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Tuesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a DF
hunt. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
oscilloscope and how to use it by Steve, G4HXY. Contact Gordon,
2E0ELI, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its club net on
145.375MHz from 8pm. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
Contact Dan Adkin, M0HOW, on 01424 882 008.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a 2m
mobile DF hunt, with Martin Pope, M6SCI and Ian Taylor, G3ORG as
foxes. Contact John Burnett, 2E0OAK, on 07860 804 793.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on CQ World
Wide 2014 by John Warburton, G4IRN. Contact John, G0BWV, on
020 8644 9945.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a windmills
evening at Jack and Jill car park. Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on
01273 845 103.
On Saturday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is running a
special event at the Spitfire Museum. Contact Lyne Smith, via email
to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Saturday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding a barbecue followed
by the 50MHz trophy contest from 2pm at the club's field operating
cabin, Dunstable Downs. Contact Peter, G4HSO, via email to
g3v<at>btinternet.com.
Malc Williams, G0EGA will start a new GB2CW Morse class broadcast on
the 27th and continue every subsequent weekend until 26 July.
Transmissions are on 145.625MHz from 8pm local time and cover
Norwich, Ipswich, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas.
Contact Malc Williams, G0EGA, via email to
malc.williams<at>g0ega.co.uk
On Sunday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is running the
Newbury Radio Rally. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is taking part in Museums
on the Air with GB2BM at the Bay Museum, commemorating the 71st
anniversary of the two B17s that crashed at Canvey Point in 1944.
Contact Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its HF net on Monday on 3.675MHz
from 7.4pm. The Tuesday net is on 145.575MHz from 7.45pm. Contact
Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is holding a
project night on Wednesday. The club net is on Friday from 8pm,
starting on 145.500MHz. Contact tsgarc<at>gmail.com
Riviera Amateur Radio Club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on
145.425MHz. The club night is on Thursday. Contact
rivieraarc<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on baluns &
ununs by Mike, G3PGA. Contact Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding a 2m DF hunt.
Contact Paul, G3SDH, via email to g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having an auction night.
Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a club evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a field
evening at St Ives. Details from Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on
01752 215 546.
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 is having a talk on HF signal
strength by G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
NEWS FOR WALES
Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Monday. The
club net is on Tuesday. Details from Howard, MW0HVB, on 07955 433 456.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is visiting the Llanddona
broadcast transmitter site. Contact Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on
07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening &
DVD night. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is holding a table top
sale. Details from Matthew, GW6KOA, on 01994 427 581.
On Tuesday Risca and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
public open night to discuss amateur radio and the flat earth theory.
Details from Clive, GW6JPC, 01873 269146
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on QRP,
Elecraft and Rockmite by Keith, G4OKT. Details from Ceri Jones,
2W0LJC, by email to 2w0ljc<at>mail.com.
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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