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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 17th 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. Burton
Amateur Radio Club has its net today, Thursday and next Sunday on
145.575MHz from 7.30pm. On Wednesday there's a shack night. Contact
Mike Lewis, M0XMX, on 0785 068 5961.
Wythall Radio Club has its regular net at 8pm today and next Sunday
on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. Tuesday there's a Morse class then a briefing
on the Christmas contest. 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 an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is holding 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 moving to 80m SSB. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and
a formal meeting on Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net via GB3LS
from 8pm and on Saturday the shack is open with G6COL on the air from
9.30am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
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 natter night in the shack. 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 checking the aerials and feeders on
Monday and has its regular coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday.
Friday is the final meeting, cleaning the shack before Christmas.
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 mince pies evening. For details,
email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having its Christmas party on
Tuesday. On Thursday there's a technical night with the 4m UKAC and
FMAC. Details by email to info<at>g3rcw.org.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society is holding its Christmas party. Contact
Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio is having
a meeting. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz FM from 8pm. 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 Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a fish &
chip supper at Zanfish. Details from radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its
Christmas social evening with drinks and nibbles. The club will
reopen on Sunday 7 January. Contact Ed O'Neill, via email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
darts and mince pies evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on radio interference by Mark Rider. Contact Lynn Briggs, M6LIN, on
0192 244 9668.
On Tuesday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding its
Christmas gathering. For more information contact Peter D Rivers,
G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC has its net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm.
Note that due to the recent bad weather, the Christmas gathering has
been postponed to the 19th of January. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on
01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is closed. Details from
Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having its
Christmas meal. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
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 it's the Christmas party. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding its AGM and social
evening on Tuesday. Friday sees the club 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 and
Thursday. Wednesday sees the Christmas social evening. Details from
William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Now back to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Angel of
the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air and continues its
Foundation and Intermediate courses. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a film
night. 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 holding its
party at Jacobs Joint. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is closed. Contact John, 2E0DCV, on
0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a shack
night. 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 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 holding its
Christmas party. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding its
Christmas social. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is meeting for a social
pint and chat. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For
details, see www.G0NWM.com.
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 RSGB by
Andy. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating 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 Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on the Fishbox
antenna by Austen, MM6OOP. Details from 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 holding its
regular club night. For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
On Saturday Dundee Amateur Radio Club commences its SSTV contest,
which runs until the 30th. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
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. On Monday there's an informal pre-Christmas session with a
chat and fix-it evening by John, G8MNY. 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.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas
quiz and mince pies evening on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its winter snack and chat
evening on Tuesday. On Thursday there's a 2m open net from 7.30pm.
More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. The club is closed on Friday.
Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its Christmas social
evening. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170 or see the club's new
website, http://cprec.btck.co.uk.
On Monday Basingstoke ARC has a presentation considering why to use
amateur radio given the presence of mobile phones. Contact Alan,
G3UQW, on 01256 883 838.
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 Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has its
Christmas noggin video and mince pies. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on
145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.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 North Kent Radio Society is holding an EGM and will be
having mince pies. Contact Stephen, G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
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 Morse in the back room. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz from 8.30am and a cafe meeting at 12.30pm. Contact John,
G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has multi band
nets. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group club has its net, starting on 145.500MHz
at 7.30pm Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is holding a
club night. Contact Nicky, via email to secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding its Christmas drinks
and buffet evening. Contact Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio is closed. Contact
Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Horsham Amateur Radio Club is holding a social evening at
the Cricketers Arms, Wisborough Green. Details from Alistair, G3ZBU,
on 07855 268 666.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is closed. Contact Paul,
G6MCX, on 01725 578 004.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a net from 7.30pm on
144.250MHz CW then voice from 8pm via GB3DA. Contact Patrick Higham,
G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has its end of year awards
ceremony. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is closed. Contact
Mark, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an open house
and on air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a mince pies evening on Thursday.
Friday sees construction and on-air activities at Sparkford. Details
from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a relax and
chat evening. 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 Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is holding a club night.
Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.
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 club is closed. 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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