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Next, the Local News:

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 and next Sunday on 
145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a shack night and 
on Thursday there’s a club net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. 
Contact Mike Lewis, M0XMX, on 0785 068 5961.

Rugby ATS is holding a committee meeting and hut 
maintenance session today. Tuesday sees the 433MHz UKAC 
plus CW practice, radio operation and projects. Next Saturday 
the HF & VHF shack is on the air, alongside project activities 
and an introduction to contesting by Steve, G8LYB. Contact 
Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is running a SOTA 
activation at Walton on the Hill today. Tuesday and Saturday 
see meetings at Bolehall Manor Club, Tamworth. See 
m0spa.com for more information.

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 committee meeting. The regular nibbles 
night in the shack is on Friday from 7.30pm. 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 the annual dinner at The Holyhead. Contact 
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a 
talk by John Rowing on Monday about platform to train CCTV 
system used on London Underground stations. 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. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm on 
432.220MHz USB. 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 programme planning evening 
and club night on Friday. For details contact Paul Gamble, 
G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

South Birmingham Radio Society is making further tests on the 
70cm repeater 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@gmail.com.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on 
Monday. Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz from 
7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to 
rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

Malvern Hills RAC has part 1 of the talk on digimodes by 
Roger, G4BVY 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 video 
evening. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on 
Tuesday and taking part in the 70cm UKAC and FMAC. On 
Thursday there’s a technical night and 6m UKAC. Details on 
0789 062 6684.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On 
Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class then a free 
and easy evening plus a committee meeting. Contact Sandra 
Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society Club 
has its net on 145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, 
G0CHO, on 01608 664 488. 

On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding 
a committee meeting. For details, email radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is 
holding an open forum on construction and safety techniques. 
More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has its 
club net on 145.275MHz. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 
424 465.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a 
committee meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, 
G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is 
holding a committee meeting and putting the club callsign 
GX3ZME on the air. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 
07824 737 716.

On Thursday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has 
its net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Contact Ed O’Neill, via 
email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having 
a club night. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.

On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having 
a club night. More information from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 
0775 461 9701.

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. 

Stockport Radio Society has its net on Tuesday from 7.30pm 
on 51.550MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 
145.375MHz FM and Friday sees a net from 2pm on 
433.525MHz FM. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 
07506 904 422.

Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club has its net on Wednesday on 
145.575MHz. Friday sees the AGM, for members only. Contact 
Anthony Elliott, M0VED, on 0792 699 8014.

Now back to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air and 
holding a Foundation exam. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 
01914 770 036.

On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is on the air. 
For details, email info@gx4mws.com.

On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack 
night. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to 
littlewood20@btinternet.com.

On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is 
having a natter night and on the air evening. Details from John 
E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a 
committee meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 
01244 343 825.

On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night with 
Morse training. More information from John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 
237 1729.

On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is 
holding a committee meeting. More information from Peter 
Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.

On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having 
a training and social night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 
0788 406 5375.

On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is 
preparing for the rally. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 
693 999.

On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding its 
AGM. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.

On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a 
want it or fling it night. 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

The position of DRM 82 for Co Down has become available, as 
Bobby, MI0RYL will be stepping down in 2018. If you would be 
interested in volunteering as part of an active Region 8 team 
then contact Philip Hosey, MI0MSO, via email to 
rm8@rsgb.org.uk.

NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club re-opens. Contact 
Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.

On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is meeting at the 
Edinburgh Cine and Video Society where Peter, GM4DTH will 
present archive films about radio in civil aviation. Contact Mike 
Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to 
secretary@lothiansradiosociety.com.

On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a 
radio discussion evening. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 
01975 651 365.

On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a 
talk on electronic tokens presented & chaired by Hugh, 
GM6AQR. For details, email wosars@gmail.com.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and 
EAST ANGLIA

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Essex 
Ham has the Essex YL Net on GB3DA today from 8pm. 
Monday sees the Essex Ham Net on GB3DA from 8pm, with 
chatroom and audio feed at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, 
M0PSX, via email to news@essexham.co.uk.

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@outlook.com.

Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am 
today and next Sunday. On Monday it’s the Construction 
Contest. 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.

Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having an update on the 
Bluebell Railway on Monday by David Jones. On Wednesday 
the club net is on 145.275MHz FM at 8.30am; then there’s a 
cafe meeting at 12.30pm Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 
319.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On 
Sunday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its net on 
144.575MHz from 11am. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 
909.

On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society 
having a natter night. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by 
email to pjw@btinternet.com.

On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open 
net from 9pm on 144.275MHz. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via 
email to g3wie@fparc.org.uk.

On Monday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has 
its net on 1.980MHz. Details from Alan Ralph, via email to 
secretary@padarc.co.uk.

On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is 
preparing for the Canvey Rally alongside a natter night. 
Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.

On Tuesday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is holding 
its annual dinner at Le Chateau, Croydon. More information 
from Terry Giles, G4CDY, via email to 
secretary@catsradio.org.

On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club is holding a quiz 
night. Contact John, G4XVE, via email to 
secretary@larc.org.uk.

On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is preparing 
for the Canvey Rally. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 
07986 070 040. 

On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding its 
annual dinner. For details, email vic@rakewell.com.

On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding its 
AGM. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to 
M0XDF@alphadene.co.uk.

On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has 
its net on 145.400MHz from 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 
01689 878 089.

On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has 
its net from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, 
G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is 
having a discussion amongst members about their other 
hobbies and interests. Details from Kevan Pugh, 2E0WMG, on 
0749 352 1049.

On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is 
having a club night. Contact Nicky, via email to 
secretary@brats-qth.org.

On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having 
John’s Code Club Kids ISS presentation. Details from Ian, 
2E0DUE, via email to secretary@g0hrs.org.

On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is 
having a natter night. More details from David, M0VTG, via 
email to secretary@hunts-hams.co.uk.

On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio 
Society has its net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from 
Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.

On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having 
an insight into the oil and gas industry with John Turner, ex-BG 
Group. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.

On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is 
having a presentation on PowerPoint by Ken, G4YRF. Details 
from David, G8UOD, on 01234 742 757.

On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an 
open net from 7.30pm on 2m FM. More information from 
Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns@taarc.co.uk.

On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having 
a discussion on how to enjoy and win contests, led by G4AWP. 
Contact Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.

On Friday Guildford & District Radio Society is having a talk on 
pirate radio by Mike Senior, G4EFO, RSGB Region 10 
Manage. More information from Timothy Dabbs, G7JYQ, on 
020 8241 9396.

On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio 
night. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.

On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has nets from 
7.30pm on 144.250MHz CW then from 8pm via voice on 
GB3DA. Contact Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.

NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

On Monday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is looking at 
winter projects. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 
085.

On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a 
construction, operating and natter night. Details from Martin 
Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.

On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is 
watching the Macau XX9D video. Contact Keith, M0TMO, on 
01747 851 260.

On Tuesday Bristol RSGB Group is holding its AGM. More 
details from Shaun O'Sullivan, G8VPG, on 01225 873 098.

On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk and 
demo of a one transistor transmitter by G3MYM. Details from 
Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.

On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night 
with business meeting. Contact John, via email to 
G4VUD@tars.org.uk.

NEWS FOR WALES

Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk 
or pre-owned sale and Buildathon today. On Thursday there’s 
a talk on commercial test equipment including spectrum 
analyser design and use by Dave, GW7ONS. Contact Ray, 
GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.

On Monday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a club 
night. Details from Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.

On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society is running the 
North East Wales open net from 9pm on 145.425MHz. For 
details, email steven.bobby20@yahoo.co.uk.

On Wednesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society has an open 
net from 7.30pm on 145.300MHz. For details, email 
steven.bobby20@yahoo.co.uk.

On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a 
discussion on technical topics for 2018. Contact Liz Cabban, 
GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.


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