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RSGB LocaL News for Sunday 21 June 2015
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
On Sunday the 21st and 28th of June Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio
Society has an open net on 50.135MHz SSB from 8 30pm, all are welcome
to join in. On Monday there is a club meeting. More information from
Robert Bird, by e-mail to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Sunday the 21st and 28th Wythall Radio Club has club net on
145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm. On Monday it's session 7 of the
Intermediate course and on Friday there is the usual Nibbles Night in
the Shack. Details from Chris, G0EYO on 07710 412 819.
On Monday the 22nd of June Coventry Amateur Radio Society Club has a
net on 145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz plus or minus QRM at 8pm. On
Friday it is the portable challenge. Next weekend on the 27th and
28th the club is taking part in Museums on the Air from the Herbert
Museum in Coventry. More information from John, G8SEQ on
07958 777 363.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is operating
outdoors and holding the summer draw. Wednesday is the club net on
145.550MHz and on Thursday the club is operating from Crickley Hill
at 1-4pm. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699 595, daytime for more
information.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a club net on
145.325MHz at 8pm. On Thursday the club is learning about Metal
Detecting. Contact Bob, G3VCA on 07971 166 250.
On Monday South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting in the
shack then there is the usual coffee morning from 11am to 1 pm on
Tuesday, visitors are welcome. On Thursday it's training classes with
Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
at Crich Stand. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS on 0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford Upon Avon & District Radio Society is presenting
Dip into the RSGB Archives 5 on WW1. Information from Clive, G0CHO on
01608 664488.
On Tuesday the 23rd of June Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association will
be having a slow CW session on 3540-3550kHz at 8pm. Details from
Derek Thom, G3NKS on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
from Dudley Caving Club. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email
to m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the UK club
contest and has a sausage and burger night on Wednesday. On Thursday
there's a Simplex net on 145.325MHz at 8pm. There are shack
activities and G5FZ will be on the Air on Saturday and a CW station
will be on the air for Museums on the Air at East Kirkby. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO on 01427 788 356.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club will be metal
bashing with Andrew, G7SEG. More information from Chris, G1ETZ on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a picnic
at Bidford-on-Avon. Details from Don, G4CYG on 01926 424 465
On Tuesday Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is taking part in the
UK Activity Contest on 50MHz as well as enjoying radio operation and
projects. On Saturday it is preparation for VHF NFD. Information from
Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940
On Tuesday Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night,
taking part in the UK Activity Contest and CW operation. On Thursday
there is a barbecue in Clumber Park and Friday is a club night.
Contact Dave, M6DKT on 07584 025 156.
On Wednesday the 24th of June Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio
Club is having a data night Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.
On Wednesday Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Amateur Radio Society is
holding an antenna workshop. Contact Trev, M0TPX on 07972 232 757 for
details.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a general
meeting with training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE on
07808 078 003.
On Wednesday Salop Amateur Radio Society is holding a club CW net at
4.30pm on 144.070MHz and at 8.30pm on GB3LH. On Thursday there is a
pedestrian fox hunt. Mills on the Air takes place on Saturday and
Sunday from Sleap Airfield. Details from
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing
for VHF Field Day. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH on
07824 737 716.
On Thursday the 25th of June Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club
has a net on 145.475MHz at 9.30pm. Details from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI by
e-mail to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Thursday and Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is
using GB4OO as part of the club's 50th anniversary activity month.
Details from Graham Boor, G8NWC on 01775 760 832.
On Friday the 26th of June Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is
doing some antenna work. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA on
01332 720 976.
On Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th of June Leicester Radio
Society is taking part in Museums on the Air from the Leicester
Vintage Festival at Abbey Pumping Station, LE4 5PX using GB0APS.
Information from Alex, G8FCQ on 07531 201 640.
On Sunday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society will operate GB2EGG at
Swaton Vintage Day and the World Egg Throwing Championship including
Eggsplorer-1 High Altitude Balloon flight. Details from Andrew, M0NRD
on 07969 062 859.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Sunday the 21st of June Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in
the WAB 50MHz Contest from 1000 – 1500UTC and there is a club net
on Wednesday from 7.30pm on ±145.575MHz. On Saturday and Sunday
GB2NCM will be on the air from the National Coal Mining Museum for
Museums on the Air. Details from Darran, G0BWB on 07974 423227,
g0bwb<at>g0bwb.com
On Sunday Sheffield & District Wireless Society will have a club
stall at the LAMFEST rally. On Monday Steve, M1ERS will talk about
how to setup a shack remote base. Details from David, G6DCT by e-mail
to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday the 22nd of June Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is
on the air. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is holding a meeting night. For
details, send an e-mail to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical evening. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday the 23rd of June Chester & District Radio Society is
having a head scratching night with Keith, GW0OKT. Contact Bruce
Sutherland, M0CVP on 01244 343 825 for more details.
On Tuesday Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society is holding an
on the air night. On Saturday he club is taking part in Museums on
the Air. Contact Darrell, G0FUO on 07887 423 221 for more information.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society is having a round-table
support session for RSGB Advanced candidates and taking part in the
6m UK Activity Contest. Foundation training will also take place.
Details from David, M0HLL on 01423 522618.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a skills night, testing
the Yaesu FT 920 with Andy 2E0GCL, Tony M0SAV, and Nigel 2E0CKA and
holding club nets. Information from Heather Stanley on 07506 904422.
On Wednesday the 24th of June Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk entitled Sounds Good 3. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV on
01377 240 573.
On Thursday the 25th of June Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has
an end of the month meeting and the latest students will be studying
for the Foundation & Intermediate licence. Details from Mark, G0GFG
on 01388 747497.
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 the Caledonian Canal by Dave, G3YQD. Details from Ron, G3SVW on
01619 693 999.
On Friday the 26th of June East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on
the air. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society is holding a club night.
Details from Darryl, M0LDI on 7 910 208 619.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Bush Valley Amateur Radio Club will be taking part in the Museums On
The Air from The Green Lane Museum in The Roe Valley Country Park on
the 27th and 28th of June using GB8GLM. Two stations will operate HF,
VHF, and D Star.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Sunday the 21st and 28th of June Stirling District Amateur Radio
Society meets from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, RCE
training, projects as well as operating. Contact John McGowan via
email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
On Tuesday the 23rd of June Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club
has a club meeting. Contact Graham, MM3GDC by email to
mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is holding an
evening of Morse and operating. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB by e-mail
to catherine_197<at>msn.com.
On Wednesday the 24th of June Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a
talk on building and erecting a tower by Dennis, GM3YDN. More
information from John, GM0EPO by e-mail to aargsec2014<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is holding a summer barbecue.
Details from Mike Burgess, MM0MLB by e-mail to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com
On Thursday the 25th of June Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having
a construction and getting on the air night. Details from Fred
Gordon, MM0ODL on 01975 651 365.
On Friday the 26th of June Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club
is having a club night although this is a different week to the usual
meeting. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ on 01875 811 723.
On Friday Glenrothes & District Radio Club is meeting to check the
caravan and other things for field day Details from Tam, MM0TGB on
0775 3526 498.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (Glasgow) is holding
a club night. Details from James, 2M0UOS by e-mail to
2m0uos<at>gmail.com
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
On Sunday the 21st of June Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is
operating GB1JSS for the summer solstice at Galleywood Common.
Details by e-mail from secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk
On Sunday Cray Valley Radio Society is operating GB150CM as part of
the Museum on the Air event. Details from Richard, G7GLW on
07831 715797.
On Sunday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is at the Newbury
Radio Rally with a club meeting on Wednesday. On Saturday it is the
Intermediate course practical and exam. Details from Rob, G4LMW on
01635 862 737.
On Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2BM as
part of the Museums on the Air event at the Bay Museum and to
commemorate the 71st anniversary of the two B17s that crashed at
Canvey Point in 1944. On Saturday a station will operate for Armed
Forces Day at The Paddocks. Since this year will be the anniversary
of VE and VJ Days the exhibition will be WW2 based. More details from
Terry Howchen, G1FBW on 07986 070 040
This Sunday and next, Surrey Radio Contact Club has a Top Band net on
1905kHz at 9.30am. On Friday there is a 2m net on 145.350MHz FM at
9pm. Information from John, G3MCX on 020 8688 3322.
On Monday the 22nd of June Eastbourne Electronics & Radio Club has a
PIC workshop with building and programming. Contact Peter by e-mail
to g4urt<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday the 23rd of June Dorking & District Radio Society is
having a talk on how to use an oscilloscope by David Smith, M3SXD.
Details from David Browning, M6DJB by e-mail to
djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday the 24th of June Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has a club
net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. Details from Andy, M0HAK via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is in the shack.
Details from Dan Adkin, M0HOW on 01424 882 008.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a introduction to
Arduino, the different types available, and potential amateur
radio-related uses by David Wilde, M0WID. More information from John,
G3VLH, on 01342 714 402.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is testing equipment for
VHF NFD. Contact Mike, G8AXA on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is having a talk on
the Raspberry Pi computer system by Leon, G1HSM. On the 28th June it
is Field Day with a barbecue and the Wilf Gaye Memorial cup at
Hastings Country Park. Details from Gordon on 01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has an informal meeting with
Morse in the back room. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV on
01603 419 204.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has 12 wpm CW at 10am on
7.028MHz with G3AGF, G3DQY and G4BJP, the Cafe meet at 12.30pm, and
portable operations from Beachy Head at 2.30pm. On Saturday it is
portable operation from Beachy Head at 12.30pm on 144.300SSB,
145.500FM and 51.600FM. More information from Andy, M6GND on
01323 486 924
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is putting G3WOR
on the air. Details from Gordon Hutchinson, 2E0GTG by e-mail to
gordon.h128<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday the 25th of June Echelford Amateur Radio Society is on
the air, practising CW, running a Bring & Buy and having a natter
night. Contact John, G4GSC on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is on the air. More
information from Mike, G4RNW on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on Matt, M0LMK's new website. Details from Lyne Smith by e-mail to
hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Radio Caroline, the good times with items from the past by Alison
Johnson, G8ROG. Details from Pete, G8FRC on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
talk and practical demonstration on WW2 Spy Radios by Ben Nock G4BXD.
Contact Paul Bradfield, G1GSN on 0787 6685 827.
On Friday the 26th of June Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk on How Radio Amateurs foiled the Kaiser by David,
M0ZEB. For more information contact David, M0ZEB on 01353 778 093.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night
and table top sale. Details from Sue Davis, G6YPY on 01273 845 103.
On Friday Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
arranged by G4ADM. Details from Kim Brown, G6JXA on 07812 735 507.
On Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th June Horndean & District
Amateur Radio Club is operating GB0RMM for Museums on the Air from
the Royal Marines Museum, Southsea. Contact Stuart, G0FYX on
02392 472 846.
On the 27th and 28th Southgate Amateur Radio Club is at Whitewebbs
Museum of Transport for Museums on the Air. Contact Mr K Mendum,
G8RPA via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Malc A Williams, G0EGA will start a new GB2CW Morse class broadcast
on the 27th and 28th of June 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. Details from Malc Williams, G0EGA by email to
malc.williams<at>g0ega.co.uk
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday the 22nd of June Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the Arduino Uno by Nick, M0NRJ and on Tuesday it is the 2m
net on 145.575MHz at 7:45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ on 01363 775 756.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a natter night.
Details from Paul, G3SDH by e-mail to g3sdh<at>btinternet.com
On Wednesday the 24th of June Riviera Amateur Radio Club has a 2m net
at 8pm on 145.425MHz. Information by e-mail to rivieraarc<at>gmail.com
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
on the air and Friday it's the Club Net starting on 145.500MHz to QSY
at 8pm. Details by e-mail from tsgarc<at>gmail.com
On Thursday the 25th of June South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk on the Land of the 9H callsign by Ken, G4XCB. Details
from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Details from
Rodney Edwards, M0RGE on 01935 825 791.
On Saturday the 27th of June Plymouth Radio Club is operating from
the club's caravan as part of Armed Forces Day on Plymouth Hoe.
Events start at 9am. More information from David Beck, 2E0DTC by
e-mail to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday the 22nd of June Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night and then a net on Tuesday. Details from Howard, MW0HVB on
07955 433 456.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Then on
Saturday the 27th of June the club is operating a special event
station for Armed Forces Day. Contact Craig, MW0MXT on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday the 25th of June Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio
Society is having a club night on the Air on 145.500 then 145.550MHz.
Information from Ray, GW7AGG on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a natter night.
Details from Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC by e-mail 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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