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Next, the Local News for Sunday 21st 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 news from Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association that
they will be running a Foundation Licence course on the weekend of
the third and fourth of March, with the exam on the 11th. If you are
interested in joining the course, please make contact as soon as
possible via email to training<at>g5bk.uk.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. 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 regular nibbles night in the
shack is on Friday from 7.30pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on
0771 041 2819.
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 video night.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
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 is having a Morse class on Monday followed by
a talk on radio waves from the stars by Keith, G6UBP. Thursday sees a
drop-in session for a cuppa and biscuits with Alex, G8FCQ from noon
to 5pm. 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, and
there's a shack night and projects update on Friday. For details
contact Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
Tuesday sees a DMR open net from 7.20pm on GB7FW slot/local 2.
Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Malvern Hills RAC is having an informal evening on Tuesday. Wednesday
sees the club net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on
01905 351 568.
Rugby ATS has CW practice and training, radio operation and projects
on Tuesday. On Saturday there's a presentation and discussion by
Steve, G8LYB on using Minos for contesting & PC troubleshooting, plus
the HF & VHF shack will be on the air alongside radio operation and
projects. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 0178 857 8940.
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<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society 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<at>gmail.com.
Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club has a meeting on Tuesday at
Bolehall Manor Club. Saturday sees a visit to Chasewater Country
Park. For details, see M0SPA.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday. On
Thursday there's an introduction to APRS. Details on 0789 062 6684.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Burton
Amateur Radio Club has its net today on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm.
Contact Mike Lewis, M0XMX, on 0785 068 5961.
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 Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having
another brush with art with Albert, G1KSC. More information from
Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having mini
talks. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting
and review of 2018 rallies to visit. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on
GB3GR from 8pm. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
second winter projects evening. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH,
on 0782 473 7716.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on off-grid radio by Nick, G4BMH. Details 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 continues its Foundation course today.
Tuesday sees a Skills Night and on Friday it's the net from 2pm on
433.525MHz FM. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the conclusion of the
Foundation course and exam. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on
0750 690 4422.
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.
Now back to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Angel of
the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having an open charity evening with
pasty and peas and a table top sale. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is working on the
club project. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is watching a
video. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a surplus
sale. 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 planning for
Radioactive. More information from Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on
0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a
technical and training evening. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
0788 406 5375.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is discussing
digital radio, including D-Star and other formats. Details from Ron,
G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding a shack
meeting. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is discussing whether we
are hoarders. 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
On Wednesday West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club is discussing the
Raspberry Pi and its uses in amateur radio. For details, email
info<at>wtarc.org.uk.
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 having a chat about
the Field Day programme. More details from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email
to dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a talk on 3D printing
by Neil Gillies. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
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 construction
and on the air evening. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by
Alan, GM0USI on operating portable on 10GHz. For details, see
www.wosars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with a note from Worthing and District Amateur Radio Society
that they have moved premises. The club now meets at Lions Hall, 21
Roberts Road, Lancing BN15 8AR. For details contact Al, M0OAL, via
email to information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Hastings
Electronics and Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday on
144.575MHz from 11am. On Wednesday there's an operating, chat and on
the air evening. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
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<at>outlook.com.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today and
next Sunday. Monday sees a chat and fix-it evening with John, G8MNY.
On Thursday there's a club net on 70.300MHz from 8pmand Friday sees a
net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 9pm
on 144.275MHz. Friday sees club station G3CNO on the air plus a
review of winter projects. Details from Chris, G3WIE, via email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday on
1.980MHz. On Tuesday there's a members' show and tell on their
favourite radio. Details from Alan Ralph, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a
Foundation course and exam. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 is having a
talk on the British Antarctic Survey by Rob Blackwell, M0NIL. More
information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is conducting
PAC / PAT testing. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a practical
evening on ham radio yesterday, discovered today with David Smith,
M0SXD and Paul Ives, G3NIW. Contact David Browning, M6DJB, via email
to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
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 Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.400MHz from 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. Details
form Richard, G3ZIY, on 01342 843 545.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net at
8pm on 145.525MHz (S21) ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society Radio is on the air and
having a natter night. Details from Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk via Skype by
David Shoaf from Elecraft. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its FM net on
145.275MHz at 8.30am, then a cafe meeting at 12.30pm. Contact John,
G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a social evening
at the Beautiful South Restaurant. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group Club is meeting at the Crown to plan the
2018 club events calendar. Following the closure of the previous
location the club has found a new venue, Aylsham & District
Ex-Servicemens Social Club 64 Hungate Street, Norwich NR11 6AA.
Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is having a
club night. Contact Nicky, via email to secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is holding an
exam. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
the RSGB by Steve Thomas, M1ACB. More information from David, M0VTG,
via email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
magnetic loops by Rael Paster, M0RTP. Contact Laurence James, G2DD,
on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is running its
construction contest. Details from David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its 2m FM open net
from 7.30pm. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Contact Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night
and table top sale. Details from Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a CW net at 7.30pm on
144.250MHz then a voice net on GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Patrick
Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is having an HF
evening. Details from Keith, M0TMO, on 01747 851 260.
On Wednesday Gordano Amateur Radio Group is having a club night. More
information from Malcolm, G4KPM, via email to mal<at>g4kpm.co.uk.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having an open house
and on air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a problem solving
evening and committee meeting. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is holding its construction
competition. Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a quiz night.
Contact 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<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a club
net, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on Bletchley
Park by Peter, GW4UWD. 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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