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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 15th 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 discussion of the
current state of LF. 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 video night. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees a JOTA station from 1st Bulkington Scout HQ.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
and general operating evening on Monday. The 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 a prize bingo night on Monday.
Thursday sees the Intermediate course continue. Contact Sandra
Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and
a formal meeting on Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net via GB3LS.
On Saturday the shack is open and G5FZ is on the air. Contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting rally stock on Monday and
has the regular coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma Gordon,
M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<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 pre-AGM discussion night. For
details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3GR on
Wednesday. Friday sees a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on
0796 906 2859.
Solihull Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM and Committee Forum
on Thursday. Saturday sees JOTA activities. For details, email
SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz FM. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
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 HF
DXing by Pete, G4XEX. For more information contact Peter D Rivers,
G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
magazine and book review. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Kidderminster Repeater Group is having a talk on the
BC-221 frequency meter by John Scott, G8UAE. Contact Paul Higginson,
via email to g7ezh<at>krg.club.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society Club is holding its AGM at
7.30pm prompt. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on Arduinos for beginners. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH,
on 07824 737 716.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Details form John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society enters its 60th year
as a club. Contact Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.
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.
The AGM is on Wednesday and JOTA activities at Bardley Wood run from
Friday to Sunday. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on Monday on
super speed broadband its impact on the amateur by David Stansfield,
G0EVV. Saturday sees JOTA activities from 9am at the House on the
Hill, Hill Head Road. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting 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.
Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night on Tuesday. Friday
sees a net on ±433.525MHz from 2pm with Neil, M6NAE. Details from
Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
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
Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having an equipment
maintenance night with Greg, M0TXX. For details, email
info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
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 Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and is on the air. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society meets in The Old Sun Inn
Haworth from 8pm. Contact Geoff Priestley, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.
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 talk
on transformers by G8ZCJ. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Details
from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
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.
Next Saturday and Sunday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is taking
part in JOTA with Isle of Man Scouts at the Grandstand in Douglas.
Club meetings are normally held from 7.30pm 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.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
evolution of DXpeditions. 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
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is preparing for JOTA on Tuesday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees the JOTA station at Monikie Scout Hall.
Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating and training evening. Next Saturday and Sunday sees
activities for JOTA. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is watching RSGB and TX Factor videos.
More details from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a surplus equipment
sale. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is holding its AGM.
More information from Ron Stratton, via 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 Thursday Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society is getting up
to general amateur radio shenanigans Contact Lyndsay Keogh, MM6KEO,
on 07786 885 566.
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 is having a talk on
operating your station remotely by Tony, MM0TMZ. For details, see
www.wosars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. 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 there's a chat and fix-it evening with John,
G8MNY 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 its net on Monday on
1.980MHz. Tuesday sees a net on 145.400MHz. Contact Alan Ralph, via
email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting and
skills night on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the net from 9pm, starting on
145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a meeting and night on the air
on Tuesday. Thursday sees a 2m FM open net from 7.30pm. More
information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a construction evening. Details
from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
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 having a visit and talk by
the RSGB representative. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on
01582 413 345.
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 Bury St Edmonds Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on FreeDV, the digital voice codec for HF and other low SNR channels.
For details, email g3lpt<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on ezNEC
antenna modelling software by Quin Collier, G3WRR. 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 a junk
sale. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Colchester Radio Amateurs has its AGM. Contact Tony,
2E0FTQ, on 0783 177 4669.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding an old fashioned
junk sale. Contact Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening at
The Chequers, Rowhook. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is preparing for
JOTA. For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is visiting STFC
Chilbolton Observatory with Mike, M1ELK. Contact Laurence James,
G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
autumn junk sale. Contact John Burnett, via email to
john<at>hobart-europe.co.uk.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night
and table top sale. Details from Dennis Conway, M0YDC, on
0747 630 1044.
Next Saturday and Sunday Dover Radio Club is taking part in Railways
on the Air. More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
Next Saturday and Sunday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is taking part
in Jamboree on the Air. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email
to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Next weekend Darenth Valley Radio Society is taking part in JOTA at
Halstead, Kent. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Sunday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is having a social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Clansman radios by Chris, G0FJY. Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on
01237 422 833.
On Monday Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is having a construction
evening. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a talk on the
RNLI. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night, open to all. Details from Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on
0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice with G3MYM on Thursday.
Friday sees a construction and on the air evening at Sparkford. Next
Saturday sees the Advanced course continue at Davis Hall, then a
celebration of the club's 71st anniversary and 75 years since El
Alamein at Sparkford. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday Poole Radio Society is having an activity night, Saturday
and Sunday sees activities for JOTA. For details, email
secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club Relax and Chat Evening +
Prep for JOTA. 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 having an introduction to WSPR
by John, MW0JW. More information from John Pritchard, MW0JWP, on
0751 503 1025.
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 has its net on Wednesday the net from
7.30pm on 145.300MHz. Next Saturday sees GB1BSW on the air from
Brymbo Heritage Wrexham. More information from Eifion Parry, via
email to mw6eyu<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on SOTA by
David, GW8NZN. 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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