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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 17th of September 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 lunch meeting and then, from
8pm, the slow CW net around 3540-3550kHz. Thursday sees a talk on the
Suriname DXpedition by Derek, G4BVY. 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 Tuesday there's a Morse class then a talk.
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. On Friday there's a net on 145.375MHz
instead of the usual meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a talk on
overhead power lines on Monday by ‘Mac' MacDonald. The main club
nets are on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM and 432.220MHz
USB. 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.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and
formal club meetings on Wednesday and Thursday. Saturday sees
preparations for the National Hamfest. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On
Thursday it's the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Saturday
there's planning evening and club night. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via
email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society is having a rag chew on Monday.
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am and on
Thursday there are training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact
Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 23cm UKAC on Tuesday. Next Saturday
sees a talk on Army tactical comms. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net on Tuesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from
8.30pm and on Thursday there's a quiz night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
junk sale. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
475kHz experiments Colin, G1IVG and Andy, G0SFJ. For more information
contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open forum on base station and handheld use. More information from
Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society General is holding a
general meeting with shack on the air and training classes. Details
from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
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 having a
talk on a web server in a match box by Richard Wilkinson. Details
from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net from
9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to
info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is having a radio workshop
evening and airing GX3GEI. 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 303.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having part 2
of the talk on Lincolnshire's part in WW2 Arnhem operations. Contact
Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.
Next Saturday and Sunday Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in Railways on the Air from Amerton Railway. 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 talk on programing Chinese hand held radios.
Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Monday and
preparing for Railways on the Air. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the
club on the air for Railways on the Air. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR,
on 01914 770 036.
Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
receivers by Mick, G4EZM. Wednesday sees a committee meeting. Details
from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is open on Tuesday and Thursday, and is
holding its AGM on Wednesday evening. Details from William Davies,
G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on
Wednesday. The club net is on Thursday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz.
Contact Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars<at>gmx.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Macclesfield & District Radio Society is constructing a 40m helical
vertical with Greg, M0TXX. 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 Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a radio night. Details
from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is running Foundation training. Contact
John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk
on building a computer from first principles by G8AGN. 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
nigh 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 mini
lectures. 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 general
discussion evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on single
handed antennas. For details, see www.G0NWM.com
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a social and
natter night. Contact Charles, on 0790 050 0775.
On Sunday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is having part in the PW
70MHz contest. Club meetings are normally 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 items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club night and
training classes. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is discussing members' shacks. Contact
Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group a normal club
night, to which all are welcome. Contact Ron Stratton, by email to
mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is holding its
144MHz DF hunt at 6.30 for 7pm at the Co-Op East car park. 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.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society will be having a
talk by Andy, GM7GDE on the RSGB, Region 1, and what is on the cards
for the future of amateur radio. For details, email
wosars<at>gmail.com.
Next Saturday and Sunday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is running
GB2RDR for Railways on the Air. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on
01975 651 365.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Bromley &
District Amateur Radio Society starts its Foundation course today.
Tuesday sees short talks from Alan, G0HIQ and Andy, G4WGZ. The club
net is on Wednesday from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy,
G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society has nets today, Wednesday and
next Sunday from 11am on 145.400MHz ± QRM and from 5pm on 3.700MHz
± QRM. Details from Andy Briers, G0KZT, via email to
secretary<at>catsradio.org.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on 1938kHz LSB from12 noon
today and next Sunday. Monday sees a net on 145.500MHz or 145.350MHz
FM from 8.15pm. Next Sunday there's an outdoor event from 2pm at Old
Redding car park. Details from Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today,
Thursday, and next Sunday. 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. Next Sunday
there's a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am. Contact John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is operating for Air Ambulance
week from Monday to next Sunday. On Tuesday it's the autumn social
evening from 8pm, and Thursday sees the 2m open net from 7.30pm.
Contact Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB2RGM
on the air on HF and VHF from Royal Gunpowder Mills at Waltham Abbey
for Railways on the Air, where there is a narrow gauge railway that
was used to transport explosives around the site. There is no public
access during the activation. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is spending Friday evening preparing
for Haywards Heath Town Day, which takes place on Saturday. Contact
Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Thames Amateur Radio Group is operating a special event station at
Hadleigh Country Park today from 9am to 4pm. Details from Patrick
Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
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 from 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 has its net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is planning for CQ Worldwide,
plus having a talk on beacons, the reverse beacon network and DX
Cluster. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. More details from David, M0XDF, via email to
m0xdf<at>alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bury St Edmonds Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on station earthing and PME. For details, call 01359 259 518.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on digital
modes, DMR, Fusion etc by Mark, G0LGJ. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz
from 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30 and a CW net on 144.060MHz from
7pm. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
construction competition. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to
information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Colchester Radio Amateurs has talks by members about
their other hobbies. Contact Tony, 2E0FTQ, on 0783 177 4669.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on the
magnetron by Mike Underhill, G3LHZ. Contact Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on
0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has part two of
the talk on high altitude ballooning by Andrew Garrett, M0NRD.
Contact John Burnett, via email to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Friday Horsham Amateur Radio Club starts its weekend away in North
Wales. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
From Friday to Sunday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
Railways on the Air. For details, contact Keith, G8RPA, via email
to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Saturday and Sunday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is
taking part in Railways on the Air, operating GB0NVR from Nene Valley
Railway. More details from David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Saturday and Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is
running a Foundation course. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by
email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Weston Super
Mare Radio Society has its rally at WSM Campus today. Monday sees the
main meeting and a discussion of the rally. Details from Martin
Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
Riviera Amateur Radio Club is having a club night on Thursday.
Saturday sees GB4BCR on the air from 10am to 5pm at Babbacombe Cliff
Railway for Railways on the Air. For details, email
rivieraarc<at>gmail.com
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has its autumn table top sale on
Thursday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for Railways on
the Air. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Poole Radio Society is having an activity night on Friday. Next
Sunday sees operations for the PW 70MHz Contest. For details, email
secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an open meeting
with a guest speaker. Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on
01237 422 833.
On Monday Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is holding an open
evening for the public, with demonstration stations on the air.
Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from
7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night, to which all are invited. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on
0781 054 8445.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having Morse practice with
G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a relax and chat
evening and preparing for Railways on the Air. Details from Mat,
G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact John, via email to g4vud<at>tars.org.uk
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is holding its construction
competition. Contact John Pritchard, MW0JWP, on 0751 503 1025.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the
Titanic's signals of disaster by Dave Roberts. More information from
Eifion Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a DVD night. Contact
Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is conducting
outdoor operations. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
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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