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Next, the Local News for Sunday 14th January 2018
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.
Wythall Radio Club has its net at 8pm today and next Sunday on
145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there's a Morse class and the results
of Christmas contest. 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 a charity quiz.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having informal
activities 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 then moving to 80m SSB. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm
on 432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class and free 'n' easy evening
on Monday. On Saturday members will be taking part in the RSGB AFS
data contest from 2 to 6pm. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044.
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 shack night and committee meeting on Friday. For details
contact Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>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.
Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday plus CW
practice, radio operation and projects. Next Saturday the HF & VHF
shack is on the air, alongside project activities and training.
Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
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 on batteries by Richard, G3VZG.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday plus
taking part in the 23cm UKAC and FMAC. On Thursday there's a
technical night, 4m UKAC and FMAC. Details on 0789 062 6684.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Wednesday by Barry Cook on the 'flying-laptop' satellite. Saturday
sees a walk up the Long Mynd with Paul, M0PLA and Stiperstones SOTA.
Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 an
illustrated talk by Pete Watts, G0FQB on amateur radio in the digital
age. For details, email radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on transistors by Andrew, G7SEG. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC has its net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm.
Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has its shack on the air,
plus a ragchew and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Thursday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having
a presentation on the work of AROS by Mark Jones. Contact Bob, G8BFF,
on 0792 876 9767.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
FT8 mania by G4LWB. Contact Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM at 7.30pm, Pinchbeck Hub. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on
0775 461 9701.
On Saturday Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club is visiting the
Wall Roman site. See M0SPA.com for more information.
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 an update on the RSGB by RM4, Ian. Details from
Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Stockport Radio Society has a talk by Pete, M0PTB on Tuesday
explaining antenna feeders. On Thursday there's a committee meeting
and Friday sees a net from 2pm on 433.525MHz FM. Next Saturday and
Sunday it's the Foundation course. Details from Heather Stanley,
M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club has its net on Wednesday on 145.575MHz.
Friday sees a club night. Contact Anthony Elliott, M0VED, on
0792 699 8014.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3GR on
Wednesday from 8pm. Friday sees a club meeting. Contact Andrew,
M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
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 invites members to
discuss their favourite circuits. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK,
on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society has its annual
construction competition. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is holding a Foundation training
evening. More information from John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is discussing VHF
NFD. More information from Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has its Awards
Night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
by Peter, G3XGE, on Weather 6. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a bring in
something interesting evening. For more information contact Alistair,
G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is discussing antennas for
small gardens. For details, see www.G0NWM.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Coverage of the GB2RS news broadcasts for Region 8, Northern Ireland,
is improving with the addition of two new DMR repeaters and the use
of social media. GB7HZ in Strabane, kept by Michael Conaghan, MI0HOZ,
operational since the 28th of December, with TG8/S2 now available for
reception of GB2RS broadcasts. GB7MF in Magherafelt, kept by Jackie
Doyle, MI0JPD, has also been approved and the relevant NoV Issued.
This repeater it is hoped will go live shortly, with GB2RS available
from switch-on. The reading team has also been experimenting with a
live stream to a Facebook Group, GIOTA, for GI On The Air, with great
success thus far. This has meant that GI amateurs who are away from
home or out of linked repeater coverage can now hear the Sunday
broadcast from wherever they are, provided of course they have
internet access. Best report so far has been from David, 2I0BSA, from
Southern Iraq!
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club night and
training evening. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & District Radio Club is holding an AFS
debrief. More details from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is holding 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 a quiz night.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a presentation by Jason,
GM7VSB. Contact Derek, MM0OVD, on 0744 793 1941.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding a club
night, chaired by Jack, GM4COX. 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. 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,
and on Thursday there's a talk on magnetic loop antennas by T
Brockman, G4TPH. Details from Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today and
next Sunday. On Thursday there's a club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm.
Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 1.980MHz on
Monday. On Tuesday there's a club net on 145.400MHz. Details from
Alan Ralph, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM and
programme planning evening on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the net on
145.400MHz from 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday from 7pm
on 145.475MHz. On Wednesday there's a social night at the clubhouse,
to which visitors are welcome. Thursday sees a net from 7pm on
1967kHz. Contact Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is holding a club meeting on
Tuesday. On Thursday there's an 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. On Friday there's a club meeting.
Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club is having a discussion on internet
resources led by Mark, 2E0ECN. Contact Peter, G0KQA, on 01256 414 454.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having a discussion on field
events, contests and DX picnics. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on
01753 647 101.
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 Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 9pm
on 144.275MHz. More details from 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. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
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 Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz at 8.30am; then a cafe meeting 12.30pm. Contact John,
G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is having a
bring and talk evening. Contact Nicky, via email to
secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a planning meeting
for 2018. Details from Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is discussing
aerials in members' gardens. Contact David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a meet the
committee evening. Details from Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a practical radio
projects evening. More information from Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on
01621 855 461.
On Sunday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its net on
144.575MHz from 11am. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is having a memory
lane evening with mini talks by members. Details from Alan Fisher,
M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact
Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Wednesday Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
AGM. Details from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM from 7pm. Contact Terry, 2E0XTM, on 01841 540 142.
On Thursday Poldhu Amateur Radio Club is running special event
station GB2GM to mark the anniversary of first two way contact with
Cape Cod. Details from Keith Matthew, G0WYS, on 01326 574 441.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
meeting. More information from Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice on Thursday with G3MYM.
Friday sees construction and on-air activities at Sparkford. Details
from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
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 Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Details from Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on antenna
building by Danny, GW7BZR. More information from John Pritchard,
MW0JWP, on 0751 503 1025.
On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society is running the North East
Wales open net from 9pm on 145.425MHz. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a social and on
the air evening. More information from Andy, GW0JLX, on 07768 282 880.
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 having a night on the air.
Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
On Thursday Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on repeater building by G1KDZ. Details from Peter, GW0DFK, on
0773 177 1319.
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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