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Next, the Local News for Sunday the 24th 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
The Local News for this broadcast covers the two weeks until the 7th
of January. For brevity, some contact details have been omitted this
time.
We start with clubs that have more than one event in the period.
Burton Amateur Radio Club has nets each Sunday and Thursday on
145.575MHz from 7.30pm. On this Wednesday and next there's a shack
night. Contact Mike Lewis, M0XMX, on 0785 068 5961.
Wythall Radio Club nets at 8pm today and on Sunday the 7th on
145.225MHz or GB3WL. Each Tuesday there's a Morse class. The next
nibbles night in the shack is on Friday the 5th. Details from Chris,
G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is closed on the two
Mondays. The main nets are on Wednesdays from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz
FM, and there's also a net on the Thursdays, starting on 145.475MHz
from 7.30pm, often moving to 80m SSB. Friday the 5th sees a net on
432.220MHz USB from 7.30pm. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595,
daytime.
Leicester Radio Society is closed on Christmas Day. On Thursday the
28th there is a YOTA special event station from 10am to 4pm, to which
all are welcome, and there will be lots of family-friendly
activities, drinks and so on. The club is closed on New Year's Day.
Details from Sandra on 0793 027 4044.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having shack nights on Friday
the 29th. The Thursdays see club nets on 145.325MHz from 8pm, whilst
on Friday the 5th there's a surplus sale and club night. Details from
Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day
and New Year's Day. Friday the 29th sees a session chatting about
members' new toys. The regular coffee morning in the shack resumes
at11am on Tuesday the 2nd. Thursday the 4th sees training classes
with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday the 5th there's work in the
shack. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its Christmas Day
net from 10.30am on 145.275MHz FM. On Boxing Day there's a coffee
morning at Dunelms Café. New Year's Day a club net from 8pm sees on
145.275MHz FM. Contact Mike Lewis, M0XMX, on 0785 068 5961.
Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is closed on Boxing Day.
Tuesday the 2nd sees a junk sale. For details, email
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is closed on Boxing Day.
Tuesday the 2nd sees a natter night. For details, email
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
Malvern Hills RAC is closed on Boxing Day. The Wednesdays see a club
net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net each Tuesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Each Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from
8.30pm. Thursday the 4th sees a natter night and committee meeting.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is closed on the 27th. Thursday the 28th sees
the club net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Saturday the 30th the shack
is open with G6COL on the air from 9.30am. For more information
contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is closed on the 27th. Wednesday the
3rd sees an open meeting with a chat about members' new toys. Details
from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on
Wednesday the 27th instead of a meeting. On Friday the 29th the club
is hosting GB17YOTA, for which help is invited. Wednesday the 3rd
sees a club forum discussing the forthcoming year. Details from John
Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on both Thursdays from
8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. There's a radio workshop evening on Friday the
29th. On New Year's Day at 11am it's the first round of the G2FDC 2m
DF Trophy, then there's the open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and or
7.16MHz ± QRM SSB. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. South
Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is closed on
Christmas Day. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
On Friday 29th RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On New Year's Day 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 the 4th Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the use
of aircraft scatter and ON4KST. Details on 0789 062 6684.
On the 5th Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On the 5th Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night or half-marathon around Pinchbeck. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC,
on 0775 461 9701.
On the 7th Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is activating
Walton on the Hill for SOTA. See m0spa.com for more information.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
The Local News for this broadcast covers the two weeks until the 7th
of January. For brevity, some contact details have been omitted this
time.
We start with clubs that have more than one event in the period.
Keighley Amateur Radio Society has normal opening throughout the
Christmas period There is also a meeting on Thursday the 28th at The
Old Sun Inn, Haworth from 8pm. Details from Geoff Priestley, G7JZM,
on 0777 489 1641.
Denby Dale Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and
the next two Sundays. There's no meeting on Boxing Day. Tuesday the
2nd sees a bring and tell evening, then on Wednesday the 3rd it's a
fish and chip or curry supper. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is closed over the Christmas and New
Year period.
Wearside Electronics and Radio Society is closed on Christmas Day,
re-opening on Monday the 8th to continue the Foundation, Intermediate
and Advanced training For details, email radio<at>wears.org.uk.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is closed on Boxing Day but
Tuesday the 2nd sees the resumption of normal activities with a
meeting as usual, plus training classes and activities on digital
modes. Wednesday the 3rd sees an open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm and on
Thursday the 4th there's a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from
7pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Blyth Radio Club is closed on Wednesday the 27th. Wednesday the 3rd
sees a club night with Morse training. Contact John, 2E0DCV, on
0191 237 1729.
Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club has a net on Wednesday the 27th on
145.575MHz. The club is closed on the 28th. Friday the 29th sees a
club night, and on Thursday the 4th it's a computer QSO night. Friday
the 5th sees another club night. Contact Anthony Elliott, M0VED, on
0792 699 8014.
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is holding an open evening on
Wednesday the 27th and Wednesday the 3rd. More information from Peter
Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
On Friday the 29th Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Friday the 5th sees a discussion on what Santa brought for
Christmas For details, see www.G0NWM.com.
Stockport Radio Society is having a radio night at HQ on Wednesday
the 27th, plus an HF net on 3.675MHz from 2pm with Don, G8WPL.
Tuesday the 2nd sees a radio night, and on Friday the 5th there's a
net from 2pm on 433.525MHz FM. Details from Heather, M6HNS, on
07506 904 422.
On Friday the 29th East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is discussing
what members got for Christmas. Friday the 5th sees a discussion on
New Year's resolutions. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK,
on 01642 475 671.
Now back to the traditional listing in date order. Bolton Wireless
Club and Macclesfield & District Radio Society Club are closed on
Christmas day.
On the 28th Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding training
classes and a normal club night. Contact Gail, M3GBB on
0191 372 0473.
Sheffield & District Wireless Society Club is closed on the 3rd.
Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
The Local News for this broadcast covers the two weeks until the 7th
of January. On Boxing Day Livingston and District Amateur Radio
Society is closed. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On the 29th Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
On the 29th West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having its
regular club night. For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
Dundee Amateur Radio Club runs its PSK contest from the 31st December
to the 6th January. New Year's Day to the end of January sees
activities for the MM0RDA HF SSB trophy. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on
0776 370 8933.
On the 5th Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a quiz with Charlie,
MM0GNS. More information from Derek, MM0OVD, on 0744 793 1941.
On the 5th Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
The Local News for this broadcast covers the two weeks until the 7th
of January. For brevity, some contact details have been omitted this
time.
We start with clubs that have more than one event in the period. We
start with clubs that have several events this week. Surrey Radio
Contact Club has its net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today, next Sunday
and Sunday the 7th. Both Thursdays see a club net on 70.300MHz from
8pm. On both Fridays there's a club net on 145.350MHz from 8pm.
Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having an informal net
on 145.375MHz at 8pm on Boxing Day. Tuesday the 2nd sees a club net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz
on both Wednesdays. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday the 27th Southdown Amateur Radio Society has an FM net
on 145.275MHz from 8.30am then a cafe meeting at 12.30pm. Next
Wednesday sees an FM net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am; a Hailsham shack
meeting from 10.30am; a cafe meeting at 12.30pm; then a CW net on
144.060MHz from 7pm Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On both Wednesdays Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its
net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has multi band nets on
Wednesday the 27th. On Wednesday the 3rd there's a tea and chat
night. Contact Al, M0OAL, via email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Bittern DX Group is closed on Thursday the 28th. Thursday the 4th
sees a net starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm Details from Peter,
G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society has a club night on
Thursday the 28th. Thursday the 4th sees a committee meeting. Contact
Nicky, via email to secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on both
Thursdays from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Friday 5th sees a club meeting.
Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a there's a 2m open net from
7.30pm on both Thursdays. On Tuesday the 2nd there's a 2m SSTV open
net from 7.30pm. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Thames Amateur Radio Group has a net on Friday the 29th from 7.30pm
on 144.250MHz CW then voice from 8pm via GB3DA. Friday the 6th sees a
talk on first steps in pedestrian mobile by Nigel, M0ICH. Contact
Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
Essex Ham continues its online Foundation course on New Year's Day.
Saturday the 6th sees a net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. On Sunday the 7th it's the Essex YL
Net on GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Society of Harrow has a net on New Year's Day from 8.15pm on
145.500/145.350MHz FM. Friday the 5th sees a talk on test equipment
by Peter, G3YXZ and Brian, G3YKB. On Sunday the 7th there's a club
net on 1938kHz LSB at 12 noon. Details from Linda, G7RJL, via email
to lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on Wednesday the
3rd from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Friday the 5th sees a video
evening featuring the BITX40 QRP transceiver and antenna analysers.
Visitors are always welcome. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Itchen Valley
Amateur Radio Club is closed on Christmas Day but is holding a net on
145.525MHz. Details from Paul, G6MCX, on 01725 578 004.
On the 28th Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is closed. Contact
David, M0VTG, via email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On New Year's Day Burnham Beeches Radio Club is closed. Contact
Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On New Year's Day Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net
from 9pm on 144.275MHz. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
On the 2nd Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on
145.400MHz. More information from Alan Ralph, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
On the 4th Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
welcome back meeting. Contact David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On the 5th Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On the 5th Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding a radio night
Peter, G4AKG, 01444 239 371
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
The Local News for this broadcast covers the two weeks until the 7th
of January. We start with clubs that have several events in the
period. South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is closed on the 28th. On
the 4th there's a review of progress and plans by the committee.
Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has its table-top rally at Sparkford from
10am on the 29th. Thursday the 4th sees a quiz, compiled by G8UED and
on Friday there's construction and on-air activities at Sparkford.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting on the 3rd
and the main club meeting on Thursday the 4th. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
Now back to the traditional listing in date order. Blackmoor Vale
Amateur Radio Society is holding its Boxing Day Net on 2m and 40m
from 11am. There is no evening meeting that day. Details from Keith,
M0TMO, on 01747 851 260.
On the 29th North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a video plus
relax and chat evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On the 3rd Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On the 4th Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a review
of the forthcoming programme, plus Ian Dawe will show a video. More
information from Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
On the 5th Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
Finally, Riviera Amateur Radio Club, based in Torquay, will be
celebrating its 6th anniversary in January. Describing itself as an
active, lively club that provides Foundation and Intermediate
training, it also runs Special Event stations and likes to socialise.
See www.rivieraARC.org.uk for details.
NEWS FOR WALES
The Local News for this broadcast covers the two weeks until the 7th
of January. On Wednesday 27th and Wednesday the 3rd Wrexham Amateur
Radio Society has an open net from 7.30pm on 145.300MHz For details,
email steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
North Wales Radio Society is closed on the 28th. Thursday the 4th
sees a general meeting. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net on the
28th, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550MHz. Sunday the
7th sees a junk or pre-owned sale and Buildathon. Contact Ray,
GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On New Year's Day Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
On New Year's Day 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 the 2nd Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a social
evening and on the air night. Details from Andy, GW0JLX, on
0776 828 2880.
And that's the end of the local news for this week prepared by the
Radio Society of Great Britain. With the holiday season in full
swing, the next bulletin will be broadcast on 7 January 2018.
Items for inclusion in the that news bulletin can be emailed to
gb2rs<at>rsgb.org.uk to arrive by 10:00 on the Thursday before
transmission. In the meantime may we wish you all seasons'
greetings and a Happy New Year.
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