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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 27th 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 the slow CW net around
3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Wythall Radio Club has its regular net at 8pm today and next Sunday
on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Monday there's a curry night and on
Tuesday there's a Morse class and club night. The regular nibbles
night in the shack is on Friday from 7.30pm. 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 fourth round of the
G2FDC DF Trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is operating at
Crickley Hill on Monday. 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. Special event station GB4GHF will be put on the
air next Saturday from Gloucester History Festival at Gloucester Life
Museum. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society is closed on Monday and has its Intermediate
course on Thursday. Details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044.
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
talk on the Arduino. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society is closed on Monday. Tuesday sees the
regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am. On Thursday there's a
session loading the trailer for the Telford Hamfest, where there will
be a club stand next Sunday. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250MHz
from 7.30pm on Monday. On Tuesday there's a DMR open net on GB7FW
slot/local2 from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<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.
Midland Amateur Radio Society has a general meeting on Wednesday with
the shack on the air and training classes. Next Sunday sees a visit
to the Telford Hamfest. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3GR on
Wednesday. Friday sees a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on
0796 906 2859.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is finalising preparations
for its Hamfest on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees the Telford Hamfest,
incorporating the G QRP Club convention. Details from John Humphreys,
M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a talk on Thursday by Art, M6LRK on
the Lincs 4x4 Response group. Next Saturday sees the shack open plus
G6COL on the air. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club taking part
in the RSGB SSB Field Day. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday RAF
Waddington Amateur Radio has its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Contact
Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is holding a shack night and
putting G3SRT on the air. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net on or around
145.450MHz at 8pm. For details, email SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 7303.
On Friday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is having a pint and
chat from 7.30pm at The Harvester off Hinckley Road, Nuneaton.
Details from Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Saturday Rugby ATS is having a talk on a new antenna. Contact
Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Next Saturday and Sunday Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is
operating at Donative Farm for SSB Field Day. Contact Lynn Briggs,
M6LIN, on 0192 244 9668.
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 fox hunt. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is closed on Monday but is
taking part in SSB Field Day and the 2m Trophy next Saturday and
Sunday. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is meeting from 7pm on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. Next Friday through Sunday is SSB Field Day
weekend. Details from William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club, Bolton Wireless Club and
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club are all closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has the shack on the
air. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a meal
out. Contact 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 Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and is on the air. Details from Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
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 talk
on communications in West Africa by 5N0/G3SVW. Details from Ron,
G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
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 Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a social and
natter night. Contact Charles, on 0790 050 0775.
Next Saturday and Sunday Chester & District Radio Society is taking
part in RSGB HF SSB NFD from Cheshire View. Contact Bruce Sutherland,
M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
Next Saturday and Sunday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is taking
part in SSB Field Day. Club meetings are normally held from 7.30pm on
the second Tuesday of Each month at Sea Cadet Training ship Manxman,
Tromode plus there are informal meetings every Wednesday at the club
shack in Foxdale. For details email iomars<at>manx.net.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news has been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a talk. Contact
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 holding a club meeting. More
information from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is holding a normal
club night, to which all are welcome. Contact Ron Stratton, via email
to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a
normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact 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.
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 its net on GB3DA on Monday from 8pm, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Next Saturday sees the Essex YL Net
on GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net on Monday
from 8pm on 145.400MHz 8pm. Next Sunday sees a special event station
at Martlesham Airfield. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email
to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society has its Rally on Bank Holiday
Monday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club Field Weekend at
Ramsey Rural Museum. For more information contact David, M0VTG, via
email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
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. Next Sunday sees 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.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has a 2m fox hunt on Wednesday
from 8pm. Next Sunday sees the regular breakfast from 9am. Contact
Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Friday sees a Show and Tell evening
at All Saints House. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
Radio Society of Harrow Club is having a talk on WW2 radio sets on
Friday by Peter, G3YXZ. Next Sunday sees the club net on 1938kHz LSB
from 12 noon. Details from Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 1.908MHz.
Contact Alan Ralph via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
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 Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
plus Bright Sparks. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Dorking & District Radio Society is holding a social
evening. Contact David Browning, M6DJB, via email to
djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club has an informal
meeting at Joss Bay in lieu of the regular meeting. Details from Ian,
2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is looking at JT
modes. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its 2m FM open net
from 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on antenna modelling by Quin Collier. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on
01737 552 170.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding a fox hunt.
More information from Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on the
techniques to be used setting up the portable operation for the club
field day coming up on the 17th of September. Contact Patrick Higham,
G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction, operating
and natter night on Monday and a DF hunt next Sunday. Details from
Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air and having a problem solving
evening on Thursday. Friday sees a construction session plus the club
on the air at Sparkford. On Saturday the Intermediate course
continues at Davis Hall. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3EW at 7.45pm on
Tuesday. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Thursday Newquay Radio Club is having a chill and chat evening, to
which all are welcome. Contact Terry, 2E0XTM, on 01841 540 142.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open house and on
the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a relax and
chat evening, alongside training classes and radio operation. 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 a club night.
Contact John, via email to g4vud<at>tars.org.uk.
Next Saturday and Sunday Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is having
a DX picnic and taking part in the RSGB SSB Field Day. Details from
Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is on the air. Contact Liz
Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
Next Saturday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is taking
part in the Across Wales Walk. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
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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