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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 5th of November 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. Rugby ATS is
holding a committee meeting and hut maintenance session today.
Tuesday sees the 144MHz UKAC plus radio operation and projects. Next
Saturday the HF & VHF shack is on the air, alongside project
activities. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
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 free
'n easy evening. 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 committee forum &
project discussion evening. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an auction
plus 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.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a shack night on
Monday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz, 8pm, and
there's a club night on Friday. For details contact Paul Gamble,
G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on
145.325MHz. On Friday there's a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is having a ragchew on Monday and has
its regular coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there's a
session sorting old equipment for dismantling. Contact Gemma, 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 shack night and committee meeting.
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 from 8pm.
On Saturday the shack is open and G6COL is on the air. Contact Pam,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the West London Radio and
Electronics Show. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by an
open meeting. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz. 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 has its net on
3.777MHz LSB. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk
sale. Contact radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club asks ‘are you
an hoarder?'. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
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 watching the
RSGB Video by Don Baines, M1KTA, on being the DX working QRP. Details
from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net on or around
145.450MHz at 8pm. For details, email SolihullRadioClub<at>gmail.com.
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.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Monday and
preparing for the rally. Saturday sees the Fog on the Tyne Rally.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Stockport Radio Society has an Advanced class on Monday. Tuesday sees
an in-house surplus sale and on Friday it's the club net on
433.525MHz at 2pm with Neil, M6NAE. Details from Heather Stanley,
M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is meeting as normal on
Tuesday with Anthony, G0WFG continuing the Intermediate course. On
Wednesday there's an open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm and Thursday sees
a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Details from Martin,
M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is open from 7pm on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. Details from William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Macclesfield & District Radio Society has its shack on the air. 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 natter
night and putting the shack on the air. Details from John E Rodway,
G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Monday Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society is having a
beef dip night. For details, email radio<at>wears.org.uk.
On Tuesday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
nigh and is on the air. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night and Foundation
training. Contact John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. Details from Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on
0791 931 5547.
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 Keighley Amateur Radio Society is meeting from 8pm in The
Old Sun Inn, Haworth. Details from 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 lightning protection by Peter, G3XGE. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a bring in
something interesting evening. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a junk sale. 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
On Monday Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club is having an open meeting
with a talk by Nathan Prentice on Raspberry Pi applications in
amateur radio. Contact David Calderwood, G4VHO, via email to
calderwood110<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday and Tuesday West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club is operating a
special event station from 9am to 6pm at C-More Flying School's
fly-in, at Whitebridge Road, Carrickmore, Co Tyrone BT79 9HL. For
details, email info<at>wtarc.org.uk.
Mid-Ulster ARC is holding a registration evening from 6 to 7.30pm on
Tuesday for their forthcoming Foundation training classes. Visit them
at Turkingtons Construction, Mahon Road Industrial Estate, Portadown
BT62 3EH to find out more. Contact Dave Parkinson, 20SJV, on
07967 043 982.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a VHF hands-on
session. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
training evening. 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 talk by James
Gentles, GM4WZP. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
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
night. Contact Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by
Bill, MM6WWS on his involvement in the early days of the original
Radio Scotland on 242m. For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with an invitation from Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting
Society for any club to take part in their grand inter-club quiz,
planned for next Monday, the 13th of November. Individuals, or teams
of up to 6 players representing clubs, are invited to compete for
prizes and the Sutton & Cheam Trophy. Most questions will be amateur
radio based but there will be two general knowledge rounds and one
special 3dB bonus round. All are welcome, including families. Wine,
beer and hot food will be available throughout the evening. For more
details contact Terry, G4CDY on 0208 660 7555.
Now for 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 talk on the Metropolitan Police
Communications System by Jeffery Bolper. On 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.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having its monthly
breakfast meeting today. Wednesday sees a lecture. Contact Al, M0OAL,
via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday on
1.980MHz. Tuesday sees a net on 145.400MHz. Details from Alan Ralph,
via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m SSTV open net from 7.30pm
on Tuesday. On Thursday there's a 2m FM open net from 7.30pm. More
information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Essex Ham is running its online Foundation course on Monday,
alongside the Essex Ham 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 Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a construction
evening. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having an
RSGB presentation on VHF propagation. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday New Forest Amateur Radio Society is having a talk and
practical session on making and using simple test equipment by Chris,
G4CWS. You will be able to make a simple piece of test equipment of
your own; some tools are available but you are welcome to bring you
own soldering iron, cutters and so on. The evening is open to
non-Members, who are asked for a GBP 2 temporary membership fee. Tea
and coffee will be supplied. For details, contact Richard, M0RBF, on
01425 612 612.
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 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on urban
noise and SDRs by William Poel, G8CYK. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Tuesday Chertsey Radio Club is having a social on-line gathering.
Contact James Conduit, M6FLT, via email to
chertseyradioclub<at>hotmail.com.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is having a quiz versus
Chesham club. For details, email vic<at>rakewell.com.
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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Nick
Henwood, G3RWF on how to be heard without spending loads of money.
Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a junk sale.
Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is holding a
junk sale from 8.30pm. Contact Nicky, secretary<at>brats-qth.org
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a visit from
Mark Haynes of Kenwood. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on
02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a demo of Minos
and ON4KST and the 6m contest station. Contact John, G6LNU, on
01235 223 250.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is holding its
AGM. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a show
and tell evening. Contact David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society WSJT-X. For details
email Steve, G3PND, via info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club I holding its
annual construction contest with Robin, G4IWS. Contact Laurence
James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
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 by
Martin, G3ZAY on the International Geophysical Year, including
Antarctica, Sputnik and radio. Contact Richard, G4AWP, on
0770 229 5300.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on green
radios by Rhodri, M0RHO. Contact Paul, G6MCX, on 01725 578 004.
On Friday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night.
Details from Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has nets from 7.30pm on
144.250MHz CW and 8pm via GB3DA. Details from Patrick Higham, G8JLM,
on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. More from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club starts its Christmas
preparations. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club considers which amateur band to
go on with G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a Bring and Buy.
Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Poole Radio Society is having a talk and practical
demonstration of what goes on underneath the covers of transceivers
by Charles Riley, G4JQX. 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.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is holding a junk sale. 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.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.
Wrexham Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday 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 having a
talk on how to make radio signals go round corners by Ray, GW7AGG.
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.
On Sunday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Patrick
Hill on operations. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
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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