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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 8th of October 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. 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 committee meeting.
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 it's the AGM. 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 net is 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. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society is holding an informal and tidy-up meeting on
Monday. Thursday sees the Intermediate course continue. Contact
Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack on Monday and
the regular coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there's a
session checking equipment for Field Day. On Saturday the club is at
the RSGB Convention. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Details from
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 there's a shack night with G3SRT on the air.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a session on basic First Aid
training on Wednesday. Thursday sees the net on 145.375MHz. On
Saturday the shack is open and G6COL is on the air. Contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting followed
by training classes on Wednesday. From Friday to Sunday the club us
at the RSGB Convention. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
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 Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is holding an
antenna workshop with Harri, G1EIX and Clive, G0CHO. Contact Clive,
G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a talk on transverters.
Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a
homebrew and construction evening. Contact Don, G4CYG, on
01926 424 465.
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 an
equipment sale. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
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.
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.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Advanced class on Monday.
Tuesday sees the club net starting on 51.550MHz FM at 7.30pm then
moving to 50.270MHz SSB at 8.15pm. On Thursday there's a club net
from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz and on Friday the 70cm net is on
±433.525MHz from 2pm. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on
07506 904 422.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a discussion of the
virtues or otherwise of the G5RV antenna on Tuesday. Wednesday sees
the club net on GB3HD from 7pm 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 putting G3NWR on the air 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. Thursday sees the club net 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, taking
registrations for the forthcoming Foundation course, and continuing
the Intermediate and Advanced training. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having watching the RSGB Convention
video, The New World of Amateur Satellites, by Graham Shirville,
G3VZV. For details, email boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
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 having a talk
on marine radio by Eric, 2E0EEW. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK,
on 01253 862 810.
On Monday UK FM Repeater Group Western has its AGM from 8pm at
Warrington Amateur Radio Club, Bellhouse Lane, WA4 2SD.
On Tuesday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by John
Dowling on being a UK amateur radio operator in South Africa. Club
meetings are normally on the second Tuesday of each month at TS
Manxman, Tromode, plus informal meetings on Wednesdays at the Foxdale
shack. For details, email iomars<at>manx.net.
On Wednesday Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Contact Robert, M0NVQ, via email to m0nvq<at>outlook.com.
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
having a general meeting and training session. Contact Colin Lyne, on
01748 876 391.
On Thursday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a visit
by Ian, RSGB Region 4 Manager. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is having a burger night.
Details from 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 having a
shack night. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a vintage
equipment night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. 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.
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 and training
night. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a talk on virtual earths by
Simon. More details from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society has CW
training followed by a session on apps for radio amateurs. Contact
John, GM0OTI, on 01463 791 444.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is holding a normal
club night, to which all are welcome. More information from Ron
Stratton, via email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a beginners
guide to amateur radio test equipment. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ,
on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society is getting up
to general amateur radio shenanigans Contact Lyndsay Keogh, MM6KEO,
on 07786 885 566.
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a normal club night.
Contact Derek, MM0OVD, on 0744 793 1941.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
nigh.t Contact Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night chaired by Alan, GM4TOQ. For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with an announcement that the new Hammersmith Amateur Radio
Society will have its first meeting on Friday the 3rd of November at
St Mary's Church Hall, Edith Road. Meetings will then be fortnightly.
The venue is near Barons Court underground and four major bus routes.
There is also limited car parking. For details, contact Selim, M0XTA,
via email to M0XTA<at>outlook.com.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Bromley & District
Amateur Radio Society concludes its Foundation course with an exam
today. Wednesday sees the net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz.
Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon
today and next Sunday. 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. On Monday and Thursday there's a club 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.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a planning meeting for 2018
on Wednesday. Saturday sees setting up for Jamboree on the Air.
Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Friday sees a club night. Details
from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is having a talk on swimming
pool maintenance by David, G6VMI. Contact Andy Briers, G0KZT, via
email to secretary<at>catsradio.org.
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 Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having
supper at Saigon, Felixstowe. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by
email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on
1.980MHz. Contact Alan Ralph, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
On Tuesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding a discussion
evening. For more details, email vic<at>rakewell.com.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is planning for
JOTA. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having the latest
news from the RSGB from the Deputy Regional Manager, Vic. Details
from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is running the Hernia Cup.
Contact David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF<at>alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is preparing for JOTA.
Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a table top sale.
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 having a
lecture. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is having a presentation on QRP by Tony
Fishpool. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society Club is having an
archives evening. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
digimodes by G0UGO. Details from John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a club
night. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is discussing
contests. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
a low cost audio filter from Screwfix by Tony, G2NF. Contact Laurence
James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on RAE Bedford. Contact John Burnett, via email to
john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 2m
from 7.30pm. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening
with the GB3VH Repeater Group. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on
01582 413 345.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
portable appliance testing by Scott, G8EQY. Contact Richard, G4AWP,
on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Details from Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on 0747 630 1044.
On Friday Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
surplus equipment sale. Details from Kim Brown, G6JXA, on
07812 735 507.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM and
showing the latest Tx Factor. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on
01749 670 085.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Plymouth Radio Club is holding a club night. Contact David
Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is discussing the
calendar for 2018. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a video evening
plus a relax and chat session. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Poole Radio Society Amateur is having a talk by Colin
Redwood, G6MXL on radio awards. For details, email
secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and
business meeting. Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
On Saturday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has its Advanced course at
Davis Hall. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Sunday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society is running the North East
Wales Net from 9pm on 145.425MHz. All are welcome to join in. For
details, email marchesars<at>hotmail.co.uk.
Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a text night on Tuesday.
Wednesday sees the net from 7.30pm on 145.300MHz. More information
from Eifion Parry, via email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
its AGM. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is discussing a technical
topic. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
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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