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Next, the Local News for Sunday 28th 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
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2EGG today at
Swaton Vintage Day and World Egg Throwing Championship, alongside the
launch of the Eggsplorer-1 HAB flight. Wednesday sees a social
evening and informal meeting. Next Saturday and Sunday see activities
for VHF National Field Day. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its 6m open net on
50.135MHz from 8.30pm tonight and next Sunday. Monday sees an open
net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Next Saturday and Sunday see the club
operating as G3RSC for National Field Day. More information from
Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm
tonight and next Sunday. The Intermediate course continues on Monday,
plus there's the regular curry night at the Monsoon. Tuesday sees a
Morse class and preparation for VHF NFD. The regular nibbles night is
in the shack from 7.30pm on Friday. There's a barbecue on Saturday as
part of the club VHF National Field Day activities, which continue on
Sunday. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz and/or 7.16MHz ±QRM. Friday sees a talk about digital
modes on 146-147MHz by Iain Young, G7III. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
evening on Monday. The club net is on Wednesday on 145.550MHz.
Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the UKCC on Tuesday.
Wednesday sees a sausage and burger night and on Thursday there's the
club net via GB3LM from 8pm. Saturday sees the regular shack
activities plus VHF National Field Day, which continues on into
Sunday. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 70MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
radio operation and projects. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club
on the air for VHF National Field Day. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
01788 578 940.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night on
Wednesday and a club night on Friday. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on
07584 025 156.
Salop Amateur Radio Society Club is holding the Advanced exam on
Tuesday. The CW net is on Wednesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz,
followed by the club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm. Thursday sees a natter
night and preparation for VHF NFD, which takes place next Saturday
and Sunday at the club's Long Mountain site. Email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. Training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL
are on Thursday. Friday sees work in the shack. Next Saturday and
Sunday sees VHF National Field Day activities at Shenlow Hill.
Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting on Wednesday alongside GX3ZME on the air on HF. Saturday and
Sunday sees G3ZME/p on the air from Long Mynd for VHF National Field
Day. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Thursday from
9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Friday sees a social evening out and about.
Contact Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday RAF
Waddington Amateur Radio Club holds its club net on 145.325MHz from
8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding a club meeting. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is working slow CW
from 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is putting M0RSD
on the air. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to
m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and
taking part in the UKAC. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.
On Wednesday Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Amateur Radio Society
has its HF net from 7.30pm. Contact Trev, M0TPX, on 07972 232 757.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open
meeting, along with training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
07808 078 003.
On Wednesday Banbury Amateur Radio Society will have a presentation
on DMR by members of the Northampton Repeater Group. Further details
are online at www.banburyarc.org
On Thursday Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a group meeting.
Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
On Friday Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is holding a DF hunt.
Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on 01332 720 976.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a technical forum on
Monday. Wednesday sees a round-up of the Advanced course. On Thursday
there's a review of the Arduino project by Dave, M0TCL. Details from
Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on TTL
logic on Monday by Mick, G4EZM. Next Saturday and Sunday sees
activities on the air for VHF National Field Day. Details from John E
Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society continues the lectures for
Intermediate and Advanced course on Tuesday. Wednesday 1sees the open
net on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on
01422 341 317.
Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for VHF NFD
on Tuesday, and taking part in the event from Phoenix Park next
Saturday and Sunday. Contact Darrell, G0FUO, on 07887 423 221.
Denby Dale Radio Club is having a talk on Wednesday on datamodes for
dummies by David, 2E0EDL. Next Sunday sees the WAB 144MHz QRP Contest
from 1000-1400 GMT. Contact Darran, G0BWB, on 07974 423 227.
Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding its AGM on
Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees G5TO/P on the air for VHF
National Field Day at Wharncliffe Chase, IO93FL. Contact Krystyna,
2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
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 Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Details from David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having an operating
evening. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society is holding the Advanced exam.
Details from David, M0HLL, on 01423 522 618.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is looking at another piece
of string. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club running tests on the
MB7VU APRS digipeater, courtesy of Bob, M0OCB, plus the Foundation &
Intermediate courses continue. Contact Mark, G0GFG, on 01388 747 497.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a technical
forum. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society will be closed. Details
from Stu, M0TNG, on 07966 238 638.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Next Saturday and Sunday Grey Point Fort Amateur Radio Society has
military vehicles on show and radio station on air, with free
admission. Details by email to greypointfort<at>hotmail.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday
from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects
and operating. Contact John McGowan, by email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having a training
evening on Tuesday and a talk on coast radio on Thursday. Contact
Cathie, 2M0DIB, via email to catherine_197<at>msn.com.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is open to anyone
wishing to visit. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to
mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is preparing for the VHF contest.
Details from Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Details from Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding a club
night at Garnethill Multicultural Centre. Contact James, 2M0UOS, via
email to 2m0uos<at>gmail.com.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in VHF Field Day. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has its Top Band net today and next Sunday
on 1905kHz from 9.30am. The Friday net is on 145.350MHz at 8pm.
Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its 12wpm CW net on 7.028MHz from
10am on Wednesday, followed by operation from the Hailsham shack from
10.30am, then a café meet at Beachy Head at 12.30pm, then a meeting
with the Beachy Head Radio Society from 2.30pm. Next Saturday sees
more operations with BHRS from 12.30pm. Contact Andy, M6GND on
01323 486 924.
Cray Valley Radio Society is having a natter night on Thursday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees activities for VHF National Field Day.
Contact Richard, G7GLW, on 07831 715 797.
Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having an introduction
to DMR on Thursday by Chris Taylor, G0WTZ. Next Saturday and Sunday
sees activities for VHF National Field Day. Contact Paul Bradfield,
G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.
Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for VHF National Field
Day on Friday and taking part in the event next Saturday and Sunday.
Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its annual Wilf Gaye Memorial
Cup Field Day and barbecue event at Hastings Country Park. Details
from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
On Tuesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a steak
night at the Sovereign of the Seas in Petts Wood. Contact Andy,
G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding its net from 8pm
on 145.375MHz. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is at the shack.
Contact Dan Adkin, M0HOW, on 01424 882 008.
On Wednesday Dover Radio Club Simple is having part 2 of the talk on
HF antennas for small garden by Ian, G3ROO. Contact Gary Elesmore,
M1AJV, via email to gary.acsccc<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding its trophy fox
hunt. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Wednesday Banbury Amateur Radio Society will have a presentation
on DMR by members of the Northampton Repeater Group. Further details
are online at www.banburyarc.org
On Thursday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on a 21MHz
Four Square Beam Antenna by Garth Swanson, G3NPC. Details from
Adrian, G4LRP, on 07714 664 957.
On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
by Professor Billingham entitled ‘keep it dry'. Contact Bob, G3OOU,
on 01737 552 170.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is holding a balloon launch with
Steve, G0TDJ. Contact Mark Sanderson, M0IEO, on 07940 579 116.
On Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is operating
special event station GB2FX at Landguard Museum, Felixstowe. More
information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Sunday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
monthly breakfast meeting. Details from Gordon Hutchinson, 2E0GTG, on
07801 599 470.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting on
Wednesday and a club evening on Thursday. Details from Steve, G7VOH,
on 01209 844 939.
Riviera Amateur Radio Club has its 2m net at 8pm on Wednesday on
145.425MHz. Thursday sees a club night. Details by email to
rivieraarc<at>gmail.com.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is holding a
table top sale on Wednesday. Friday sees the club net from 8pm on
145.500MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday the club is participating in VHF
National Field Day. Details by email to tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a briefing for VHF NFD on
Thursday. Activity for VHF National Field Day takes place next
Saturday and Sunday. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk by Geoff, GW3UZS on developments
in software defined radio and what is an SDR? Details from Robin
Thompson, G3TKF, by email to robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a natter night.
Contact Paul, G3SDH, via email to g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.575MHz at
7.45pm. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on 6m
by G3ZYY. Contact John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is looking at antennas in all
shapes and sizes with John Saville, G8UAN. Details from Mike, G1GZG,
on 01395 274 172.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
discussion night. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 01752 215 546.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by
Pete Martin, 2E0CYS on his RAF career of from 1959-1994. Contact
Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to m0zgb<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding a 2m fox hunt.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Monday. The
club net is on Tuesday. Details from Howard, MW0HVB, on 07955 433 456.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is looking at VHF contest and
awards with David, G8ZRE. Details from Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email
to 2w0ljc<at>mail.com.
On Friday Newport Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Margaret,
GW4SUE on the SOE in WW2. Contact Ross Clare, GW3NWS, on
01633 880 146.
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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