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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 10th of December 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. Tuesday there's a Morse Class followed by a committee
meeting. On Saturday it's the club Christmas party. 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 it's the Christmas social night.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is holding its
Christmas meeting 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.
On Friday there's a mince pie evening. 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. Thursday ses the club Christmas dinner at the Pyewipe
Inn. On Friday there's a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is checking the aerials and feeders on
Monday and has its regular coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday.
Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact
Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas party
on Monday. On Tuesday there's an open net on 70.475MHz FM from
7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Malvern Hills RAC is having its Christmas get-together on Tuesday.
Wednesday sees the club net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave,
G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
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 talk & demo on meteor scatter by
Nik, M5DND. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and taking part
in the 70cm UKAC on Tuesday. On Thursday there's a technical night
and 6m UKAC. Details by email to info<at>g3rcw.org.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibbles and natter night on
Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. On
Saturday the shack is open from 9.30am with G6COL 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 Monday
Leicester Radio Society is having a Morse night followed by committee
meeting. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding a club meeting. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
01246 456 625.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having
session on a SDR kit build by Quentin, M0OAE. Contact Clive, G0CHO,
on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. For details, email radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is discussing
operating procedures and what the controls do on your rig. More
information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding its
Christmas meeting. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas
party from 7.30 pm. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
mince pie and mulled wine social evening, with a presentation by RSGB
Examinations Quality Manager Dave Wilson, M0OBW. Details from John
Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.300MHz from 7pm. Details from Ed O'Neill, via email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is holding an informal
chat. Contact Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.
On Saturday Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is meeting at
Chasewater Park. Details from Lynn Briggs, M6LIN, on 0192 244 9668.
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 continues its Foundation and
Intermediate courses on Monday. Next Saturday sees an Intermediate
project session plus the Christmas meal at Gateshead Bowling Green
Club. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Monday
by Paul, G3OSR on HF Propagation. Thursday sees the Christmas dinner.
Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night. On
Thursday there's a club net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Friday sees a
net on 433.525MHz from 2pm. 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 holding an open evening and table-top sale.
For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has the shack on the
air. 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 Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society continues its
Foundation and Intermediate training, along with operation on digital
modes. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Tuesday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Contact Andy Morgan, GD1MIP, via email to GD1MIP<at>manx.net.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club has a Morse class and a club night.
Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a beer &
hotpot evening. More information 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 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 discussing
band plans and allocations. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is closed. 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 Sunday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having its Christmas
get-together and GB17YOTA day. All are invited to have a Christmas
bite and activate the GB17YOTA call. Details from Dave Parkinson,
20SJV, via email to muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having its Christmas meal.
Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
social evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having 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 holding its Christmas
party. 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 regular
club night. For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
[Note to Newsreaders: we were specifically asked to include the
following item "complete"; it is reproduced here as received.]
"This coming Friday (15th Dec) the West Of Scotland Amateur Radio
Society is having it's Christmas party at the Club's premises with
entertainment provided by John - GM0KTO and his band - the Black
Diamonds Havana Band . All amateurs are welcome to come along and
enjoy the festivities. For further information please checkout the
Club's website www.wosars.org.uk selecting the Programme tab."
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. 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.
Today, Thames Amateur Radio Group is having revision session and exam
for local candidates on the Bath Distance Learning Course. On Friday
there's a TARGet night with practical radio projects. Patrick Higham,
G8JLM, 01621 855 461, patrick.higham<at>virgin.net
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm
on 145.275MHz FM. on Thursday it's the Christmas social evening.
Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is holding its AGM. 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 Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
Christmas social evening. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is holding its Christmas curry
night. Details from Stephen, G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a bun fight, festive
food plus a bring and buy. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on
01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding its Christmas
party at the home of G3MEH. For details, email vic<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a social evening.
Contact David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF<at>alphadene.co.uk.
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 Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is holding its AGM
and Christmas party. Details from Kevan Pugh, 2E0WMG, on
0776 654 3784.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is holding
Christmas dinner. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas
party. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz
at 8.30am and a cafe meeting at 12.30pm. Contact John, G3DQY, on
01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. Details
from Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
Christmas party and annual awards evening. Contact Al, M0OAL, via
email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group has its club net, starting on 145.500MHz
at 7.30pm. Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is holding its
Christmas party. Contact Nicky, via email to
secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Colchester Radio Amateurs is holding its Christmas party.
Contact Tony, 2E0FTQ, on 0783 177 4669.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society Club is holding its AGM.
More information from John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having its
Christmas meal at the Jolly Farmer, Manston. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via
email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having its
Christmas dinner. More information from David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net on Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La Haye,
M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
mince pie night. Details are at http://www.sadars.co.uk/
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m open net from
7.30pm. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having mince pies
and a quiz. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.525MHz.
Details from Paul, G6MCX, on 01725 578 004.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas
quiz. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Sunday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is holding its
Christmas social evening. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
The Torbay ARS Training Team will be running an Intermediate
practicals and Foundation and Intermediate exam day on 27th January.
The expected cost is around GBP 45 including exams and room hire.
Anyone is welcome to apply for the Foundation, but the Intermediate
is only open to club members. Applications must be received by Friday
15 December. A Foundation course is planned for early in the New
Year, expected to run over 1-2 club nights plus a weekend. Cost is
expected to be about GBP 65 including exam charges. The relevant
contact details can be found on www.tars.org.uk on the Contacts &
Training Pages.
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
Christmas party. Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society holding its Christmas
party. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is holding its annual
quiz. Contact Keith, M0TMO, on 01747 851 260.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas
social evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice with G3MYM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having its Christmas
meal. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas
party. 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 Wednesday and Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio
Society is holding a YOTA Show and Tell event for young enthusiasts
by club members. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
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 North Wales Radio Society is holding its Christmas party.
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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