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Next, the Local News for Sunday 20th 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.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS rally today. On
Wednesday there's a review of rallies to visit. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
South Birmingham Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS rally today.
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am and
Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday the
trailer gets sorted for the Telford rally. Contact Gemma Gordon,
M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS rally today.
Monday sees HF portable operation from Clipston. For more information
contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
Wythall Radio Club has its 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 there's a radio workshop
evening. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a committee meeting on Monday and a
formal meeting on Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net on
145.375MHz. Next Saturday sees the shack open plus G5FZ on the air.
For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class, quiz and cake night on
Monday. Thursday sees the club open for a cuppa from 12 to 5pm,
followed by the Intermediate course. 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
club night with preparations for the Sawley Marina event. On Saturday
it's the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via
email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
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.
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.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its main club net
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.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250MHz
from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on SWR by Andrew, G7SEG. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding an informal meeting. Contact
Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
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 is holding a
fox hunt. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is holding a pedestrian fox
hunt. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net on or around
145.450MHz from 8pm. For details, email
SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 7303.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with an announcement from Hull & District Amateur Radio
Society will be running a foundation course starting Saturday the 2nd
of September and running for about three weeks. All are welcome. For
more information, or to book, email tony.cobb.email<at>gmail.com.
Further north, on the 2nd of September Lomond Radio Club is hosting
an RSGB Train the Trainers day from 9am at their shack in Renton,
West Dunbartonshire G82 4LY. The course suits all levels from those
starting out as trainers to people with many years' experience. A
light lunch will be provided, for which a donation not exceeding
GBP 7 would be appreciated. For further information contact Barrie,
GM0KZX on 01389 764 401 or email gm0kzx<at>googlemail.com.
Now for 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 night on the air. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is meeting from 7pm on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. 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 film
night. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is on the air and
having a beach barbecue. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a skills night. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a
technical and training evening. More information 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 Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and is on the air. Contact 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 mini
lectures. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a want it or
fling it night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society continues its Foundation
course, alongside a social and natter night. Details from Charles, on
0790 050 0775.
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 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 debrief on the Lighthouses
on the Air event. Contact Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having an informal pub 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 having a normal
club night, to which all are welcome. Contact Ron Stratton, via email
to mm3ygi<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 news from Cray Valley Radio Society that they will be
running a fully taught and mentored Advanced exam course this autumn,
commencing on the 2nd of October and leading to the exam on the 25th
of November. The course will run in Eltham, London SE9. For details,
contact Kevin, M0KSJ via email to courses<at>cvrs.org.
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. 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. On Monday there's a chat and fix-it evening with John,
G8MNY. 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. Wednesday sees a demo of digital mode transmissions.
Contact Alan Ralph via email to secretary<at>padarc.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 Saturday to Monday sees the Festival of Transport at
Hellingly. Details from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday the club
joins the Secret Nuclear Bunker Contest Group for a field day and
barbecue at Kelvedon Hatch. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 2m
from 7.30pm. Saturday sees a special event at Thurrock Thameside
Nature Park. Contact Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating GX4RSE at the Island
Yacht Club as part of its 35th Anniversary. Details from Terry
Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is holding a skills night
at Danbury Village Hall. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Monday Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA, 8pm, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter night and preparing for the Summer Camp. 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 Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is holding its
construction contest from 7.30pm at the Taplin Centre. Details from
Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
plus Morse in the back room. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
practical evening. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to
information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a social
evening with CW practice and the shack on the air. Contact John,
G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
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 Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
SSTV by G6OHM. Details from David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is discussing
contesting. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a social
evening. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Penny
on the RNLI. More information from Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on
0747 630 1044.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding a DF hunt today and has
its main meeting on Monday. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night. Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk on magnetic loop
aerials by Dave Boniface, G3ZXX. More information from Shaun
O'Sullivan, G8VPG, on 01225 873 098.
On Monday Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is having an operating
and natter night. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3EW at 7.45pm on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a talk on HF propagation prediction and
Friday sees a net via GB3EW at 7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on
01363 775 756.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a DX challenge
by the shack manager. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice with G3MYM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a relax, chat
and operate evening. 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 talk on basic
First Aid for Radio Amateurs by M0TCF. Contact John, via email to
g4vud<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is visiting Wireless in Wales
in Denbigh. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society starts its
net on 145.500MHz, moving later to 145.550MHz. 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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