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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 26th 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. Worksop
Amateur Radio Society has a Foundation exam today, alongside a
Raspberry Pi workshop and the Advanced course. Tuesday sees a club
night and on Thursday there's a talk on SOTA. Details on
0789 062 6684.
Wythall Radio Club has its regular net at 8pm today and next Sunday
on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. Monday sees a curry night and on Tuesday
there's a talk by Steve, G3ZVW on his desert island challenge. On
Saturday there's a club trip to ML&S. 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. On Friday there's a talk by Bob, G4GEE on
the changes in amateur radio over the last 40 years. Contact John,
G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is holding an EGM 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 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 from 8pm.
Friday and Saturday see parts 1 and 2 of the talk on shack equipment.
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 holding a discussion on the
Christmas party 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 work in the shack. Contact Gemma, M6GKG,
by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM and a club
meeting on Monday. Tuesday sees a DMR open net on GB7FW slot/local2
from 7.30pm Details from Robert, 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 discussion on NFD. For details,
email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Malvern Hills RAC is having an informal evening on Tuesday. Wednesday
sees the club net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on
01905 351 568.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a debrief from Hamfest on
Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. On
Saturday the shack is open from 9.30am with G5FZ on the air. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Burton Amateur Radio Club has its net from 10am on 145.575MHz.
Contact Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG, via email to info<at>Burton-ARC.co.uk.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society is having a Morse night followed by
a Clean Up Your Shack video. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044 .
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
01246 456 625.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a
talk by John, G8RIM on heat treatment metallurgy. Contact Clive,
G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a video
afternoon. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Tuesday Rugby ATS has radio operation and projects. Contact Steve,
G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has training classes and
will be planning its Christmas party. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on recharging and caring for batteries by G6UDX. 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 Saturday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is having its
Christmas dinner. 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.
On Wednesday there's a Real Ale night. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has its usual
meeting from 7pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, with training
classes and a session operating digimodes. On Wednesday there's an
open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm. 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 has a radio night on Tuesday. Wednesday sees
a net from 2pm on 3.675MHz and on Friday there's a net from 2pm on
433.525MHz. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
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
Bolton Wireless Club is looking at a 3-band Moxon with Mick, M0ICK.
For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is holding a fox hunt
with Greg, M0TXX. 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 watching a
video on Bletchley Park. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night and Morse
training. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a film
night. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. More information from 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 meets in The Old Sun Inn
Haworth at 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 amateur radio for the disabled by Dave, G0BJK. Details from Ron,
G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is discussing purchases
made at the Spennymoor rally. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is discussing common mode
baluns and chokes. For details, see www.G0NWM.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society has 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 talk on the new FT8
mode by Garry, MM6KYW. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating and training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a discussion evening. More
details from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
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 Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a
normal club night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
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 holding its
construction competition, hosted by John, GM0KTO. 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. Horsham
Amateur Radio Club has a fox hunt this morning. Next Saturday sees
the club Christmas event at The Chequers, Rowhook. Details from
Alistair, G3ZBU, on 07855 268 666.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon
today. 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 its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. Thursday sees a club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm and
on Friday there's a club net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John,
G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 1.980MHz on
Monday. On Wednesday there's a talk on Worked All Britain by Dave,
G3SQA. Details from Alan Ralph, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm on Monday, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Next Saturday sees the Essex YL Net
on GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a steak night in
Petts Wood on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the regular net from 9pm,
starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a quiz evening on
Wednesday. Next Sunday sees a breakfast meeting. Contact Al, M0OAL,
via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 2m FM from
7.30pm. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
surplus equipment sale. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is holding its AGM and
watching an RSGB film. Contact David Browning, M6DJB, via email to
djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
plus Bright Sparks. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is having a
club night. Details from Nicky, via email to
secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is discussing SDR.
For details email Steve, G3PND, via
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is holding its
Christmas social event. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night and social evening. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has it net on 145.525MHz.
Details from Paul, G6MCX, on 01725 578 004.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas
dinner. More information from Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is holding its Christmas social
event. Contact Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Saturday Leiston Amateur Radio Club has its Christmas lunch.
Details from John, G4XVE, via email to secretary<at>larc.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk on HF propagation by
Professor Cathryn Mitchell. Details from Shaun O'Sullivan, G8VPG, on
01225 873 098.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. More information from Martin Jones,
G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having an open house
and on the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has a problem solving and committee meeting
on Thursday. Friday sees a construction and on-air session at
Sparkford. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club has its Christmas buffet at
1st Shepton Scout Hall. Contact David Edwards, on 01749 670 085.
On Friday North Bristol ARC has a relax and chat evening, alongside
training classes and radio operation. 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 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 steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Tuesday Rhondda Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on all
things antenna related by Andy, the proprietor of G-Whip. Details
from Helene, MW6HLG, on 07900 252 524.
On Wednesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society has an open net from
7.30pm on 145.300MHz. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its net,
starting on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550MHz. Contact Ray,
GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is discussing the club
programme for 2018. 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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