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Next, the Local News for Sunday 5th July 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.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in VHF NFD today and the UKAC
on Tuesday. Wednesday sees shack activities and G5FZ on the air. The
club net is on Thursday on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Next Saturday sees
the regular Surgery plus G5FZ on the air, alongside a special event
station at Boultham Park and an activation of GB2CWP at East Kirkby.
For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
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. More information from Robert Bird, by
email to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
Wythall Radio Club is taking part in VHF NFD today and has its club
net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm. The Intermediate exam is on
Monday, alongside the 80m Club Contest CW. Tuesday sees a Morse
class, free ‘n' easy evening and the 144MHz UKAC Contest. The
regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30pm on Friday. Next
Sunday the club is helping to provide communications for the Wythall
Fun Run from 8am, then there's the club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL at
8pm. Contact 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 the start of the Castles
on the Air event at Kenilworth Castle. Next Sunday GB4BLC goes on the
air at Bramcote. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an out of
doors /P operating evening on Monday, weather permitting. The club
net is on Wednesday on 145.550MHz. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 144MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
radio operation and projects. Next Saturday sees the VHF NFD
post-mortem. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
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. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
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.
On Wednesday Salop Amateur Radio Society Club holds its CW net from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz then its club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. Thursday
sees a committee meeting. Details by email to
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an informal evening on
Wednesday. Next Sunday sees the club barbecue. Contact Andrew, M0NRD,
on 07969 062 859.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on RAYNET
by Eric, G0GAL on Wednesday. Next Sunday it's Lions Day on Wheels
with the Telford Lions Club, promoting amateur radio. More details
from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
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 Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society holds its club net on
145.275MHz. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part
in the 2m UKAC. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to
m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is on the air
on 2m from Markfield. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having an
introduction to the Intermediate licence by Rod, G0FBY and Don,
G4CYG. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Amateur Radio Society is
having a natter night. Contact Trev, M0TPX, on 07972 232 757.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
07808 078 003.
On Thursday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its club net
on 145.475MHz from 9.30pm. Details from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email
to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
On Friday Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group Club is viewing videos
& photos. 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.
Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the WAB 144MHz QRP Contest
today from 1000 to 1400 GMT. On Monday it's the 80m CC CW. Tuesday
sees a demonstration station at Thwaite Mill for the WWII Day. The
club net is on Wednesday from 7.30pm on ±145.575MHz. Next Sunday
there's a demonstration station at Shelley Gala. More information
from Darran, G0BWB, on 07974 423 227.
Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society is having a contest
weekend debrief on Tuesday. Friday sees an on the air night. Contact
Darrell, G0FUO, on 07887 423 221.
Stockport Radio Society is having a talk on Repeaters on Tuesday with
Dave and Kath Wilson. Saturday sees the Stockport Radio Society Rally
at Walthew House. Contact Heather Stanley, on 07506 904 422.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.400MHz from 7.30pm pm Wednesday. Thursday sees a net in
association with the West Yorkshire branch of RAFARS on 145.350MHz
from 7pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a visit by David
Stansfield to talk about JOTA. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night
operating M0RCU. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night and operating the club station. Details from John E Rodway,
G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Otley Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 2m UKAC
and having a club night. Details from David, M0HLL, on 01423 522 618.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is holding the G3GBH Cup
quiz. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
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 reviewing its
construction project. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact
Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
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.
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 Lothians Radio Society is holding its summer pub night.
Details from Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society Club is closed. Details
from Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Livingston & District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, via email to
catherine_197<at>msn.com.
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.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is taking part in VHF NFD today and
there is a club meeting on Friday. Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on
01273 845 103.
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. Next
Sunday sees the club's 80th anniversary garden party. Contact John,
G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its regular breakfast
meeting today from 9am. On Wednesday there's a talk on 3D printing
and amateur radio by Jonathan Hare, G1EXG. Contact Gordon Hutchinson,
2E0GTG, on 07801 599 470.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its monthly meeting on Monday
from 7.30pm, including a Show and Tell session. Tuesday sees the
144MHz UKAC from 1900UTC. The 12wpm CW net is on 7.028MHz from 10am
on Wednesday, followed by 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.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2FX from
Landguard Museum, Felixstowe. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by
email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
barbecue. For more information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is getting ready for the
McMichael Rally. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
telecoms under the sea by Bernard Logan at Oaklands Museum. Details
by email from secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having talks about the
work of a radio amateur at the BBC by Tony Crake. 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 is having a natter night. Contact Gary
Elesmore, M1AJV, via email to gary.acsccc<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on VHF/UHF
contesting by the Cam Hams. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 419 204.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is on the air in the
Spinney. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a discussion
on the KISS principle with Steve, G0PQB. More information from Mike,
G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter
night. Contact Lyne Smith, via email to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
getting started in ATV by Noel Matthews, G8GTZ. Details from Pete,
G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a 2m
pedestrian fox hunt, seeking Ian Taylor, G3ORG. Contact Paul
Bradfield, G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.
On Thursday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening
with the GB3VH repeater group from 7.30pm at the Rose and Crown Pub,
Sandridge. Contact Peter, G4HSO, via email to g3v<at>btinternet.com.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a 2m fox
hunt starting from Foxton Village Hall, with Mike, M0BLP. Details
from David, M0ZEB, on 01353 778 093.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on Google
Maps by Brian, G0UKB. Contact Quintin Gee, M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.
On Friday Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
planning meeting for the 2015 summer camp. Details from Kim Brown,
G6JXA, on 07812 735 507.
On Saturday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
summer barbecue for members, their families and friends. Details from
Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its monthly repeater net on GB3EX
from 7.45pm on Tuesday. The HF club net is on Wednesday from 7.45pm
on 3.675MHz. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is on the air on
Wednesday. Friday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.500MHz. Details
via email from tsgarc<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a natter night. Contact
Paul, G3SDH, via email to g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Riviera Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.425MHz at
8pm. Contact rivieraarc<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a debriefing
following VHF NFD. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. Contact Jonathan, M0ZGB, via email to
m0zgb<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on attenuators
by G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
Cornish Radio Amateur Club is spending next Saturday setting up for
their rally, which takes place next Sunday. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is operating kite portable with
2W0CHV. Contact Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF, on 07833 620 733.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a social evening.
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 Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
barbecue and is on the air. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a general meeting.
Contact Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email to 2w0ljc<at>mail.com.
On Friday Newport Amateur Radio Society commences operating GB4BB for
the Battle of Britain. Details from 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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