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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 24th 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 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. Monday sees a curry night. On Tuesday there's
a Morse class then a talk on the BBC relay on Ascention Island by
Steve, G3ZVW. 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. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
and general operating evening on Monday. 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. Next
Sunday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 7.30pm, possibly then moving to
80m SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
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 Friday
there's a committee meeting. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
Rugby ATS has its HF and VHF shack on the air on Tuesday. Next
Saturday sees a talk on Rugby digital repeater GB7ME. Contact Steve,
G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
Tuesday sees a DMR open net on GB7FW slot/local2 from 7.30pm. Contact
Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
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 it's the construction contest. For details,
email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is working on the National Hamfest on
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is looking at
migration from Windows to Linux with M0OAE. Contact Don, G4CYG, on
01926 424 465.
On Tuesday Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is meeting at
Bolehall Manor Club. Details form Lynn Briggs, M6LIN, on
0192 244 9668.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding its pre AGM
meeting, plus social planning 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
discussion on possible winter projects. 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 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. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday and Saturday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is at the
National Hamfest. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX,
on 01858 432 105.
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.
Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the PW 70MHz
contest today. Next Thursday and Friday sees activities for the CQ
WPX contest. For details email iomars<at>manx.net.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Advanced class on Monday and
has a skills night on Tuesday. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS,
on 07506 904 422.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is meeting as normal on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees an open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm and on
Thursday there's a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm.
Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is open 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. 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
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 Club is having a talk
on data modes by M1REK. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding a shack night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding its
construction contest. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Contact John,
2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding a
training and social night. Details 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 Colburn & Richmondshire District Amateur Radio Society is
planning its winter meetings. Contact Colin Lyne, on 01748 876 391.
On Thursday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation by Tony Cobb, G0WJK on arguably the world's greatest
DXpeditioner of the 1960s, Don Miller, then W9WNV. Contact Tony,
G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is meeting in The Old Sun
Inn at Haworth. Contact Phil Hey, G4JHS, on 01274 834 088.
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 discussing
EME. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a technical
forum. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Details are at www.G0NWM.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a social and
natter night. Contact Charles, on 0790 050 0775.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
The GB2RS news team for Region 8 is appealing for new readers to
serve the area. Volunteers will need to have a Full licence and be a
Member of the RSGB. For DMR broadcasts you will also need to be able
to access one of the TG8 / S2 enabled repeaters, currently GB7LY,
GB7UL, GB7HB or GB3OM. If you're interested and or want to know more,
please contact RSGB Regional Manager Philip Hosey, MI0MSO, via email
to rm8<at>rsgb.org.uk or phone 0784 902 5760.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on Tuesday. Next Sunday
sees a radio fun day and barbecue from 0930 at Monikie Scout Hall and
will respond to requests for frequency information by text on
0774 904 8481. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is holding
an operating evening, and preparing for JOTA. Details from Cathie,
2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a talk on QRZ profiles.
Contact Alan Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a lecture at the Museum
of Communication, Burntisland. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via
email to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
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 Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a construction
and on the air evening. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Details from Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a meeting
chaired by Sam, GM4BGS, plus a talk on primary batteries. For
details, email wosars<at>gmail.com.
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 from 11am on 145.400MHz
± QRM and from 5pm on 3.700MHz ± QRM. Wednesday sees a net on
145.400MHz ± QRM from 11am. Details from Andy Briers, G0KZT, via
email to secretary<at>catsradio.org.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon
today and next Sunday, plus an outdoor event this afternoon from 2pm
at Old Redding car park. Monday sees a net on 145.500MHz or
145.350MHz FM from 8.15pm. Details from Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today and
next Sunday. 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. Thursday sees the online Foundation
course continue. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical evening
on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees a breakfast meeting 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. There's a club meeting on Friday
evening with a talk on the magic of negative resistance by Dr Clive
Poole, M0IEW. Friday and Saturday also sees members at the National
Hamfest. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
operating in Belize by Jonathan, G0DVJ. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter night. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a talk on the
ISS project with schools by Mike Senior, G4EFO. Contact David
Browning, M6DJB, via email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its open net from 8pm
on 145.375MHz. More information from 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 Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is revisiting digital modes
with Mike, G8AXA. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is having a talk on
fossil folklore by historian Ken Brooks. Details from Gordon, on
01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on basic aerials for new licensees by Neil, M0NJH. Details from
Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
and Bright Sparks. 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 Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is having a
talk by Steve Shorey, G3ZPS on the history of public safety
communications. Details from Nicky, via email to
secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a gizmo
evening. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on earthing for the radio amateur by Ian Hope, 2E0IJH. Contact Ian,
2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Papua New Guinea by David Howlett, M0VTG. Contact David, M0VTG, via
email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the development of the Typhoon by Alan Merriman. Contact John
Burnett, via email to john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m FM open net
from 7.30pm. Contact Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding a skittles
evening. More information from Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
Next Saturday and Sunday Thames Amateur Radio Group 30 is running a
Foundation course. Details from Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on
01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Poole Radio Society is taking part in the Practical Wireless 70MHz
Contest today. Friday sees an activity night. For details, email
secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is watching The TX Facto with, Nick
Bennett, 2E0FGQ. Contact Shaun O'Sullivan, G8VPG, on 01225 873 098.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees a talk on 60m Grey Line propagation. Contact
Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Gordano Amateur Radio Group is holding a club meeting.
Details from Malcolm, G4KPM, via email to info<at>g4kpm.co.uk.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an open house
and on air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding a problem solving
evening and committee meeting. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Thursday Christchurch Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
batteries for the radio amateur by Bill Coombes, G4ERV, at East
Christchurch Sports and Social Club, BH23 4JE, 7.30 for 7pm. All are
welcome and admission is free. For details see
www.christchurchars.org.uk.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a relax and chat
evening. 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 Thursday North Wales Radio Society is operating on the prom,
weather permitting. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on Thursday
on 145.500 then 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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