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Next, the Local News for Sunday 4th February 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 clubs that have several events this week.
Burton Amateur Radio Club has a club net on 145.575MHz at 10am today
and next Sunday. On Wednesday there's a shack night. There's another
club net on Thursday at 7.30pm 145.575MHz. Details from Mike Lewis,
M0XMX on 0785 068 5961.
Today, Rugby ATS meets from 2 to 4pm for hut maintenance and
management. On Tuesday they are taking part in the 2m UK Activity
Contest as well as CW practice and training, radio operation and
projects. On Saturday the HF & VHF shack is on the air and they will
look at practical construction of simple filters, stubs,
braid-breakers and EMC countermeasures. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
01788 578 940 for more information.
Today and next Sunday Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or
GB3WL from 8pm. There's a Morse class and social evening on Tuesday.
Details from Chris, G0EYO on 07710 412 819.
On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net at 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM SSB. The Thursday open net is at
8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a talk
on Satellites as Digital Repeaters by Dave, G4BCA. The main 2m FM net
is on 145.475MHz at 7.30pm on Wednesday. The Thursday net starts on
145.475MHz FM at 7.30pm then normally moves onto 80m SSB. On there's
a net at 7.30pm on 432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime for details.
On Monday, Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a Shack
Night then a club net on145.325MHz at 8pm on Thursday. Friday sees a
trip to the Derby Radio Museum at 7pm. More details from Paul Gamble,
G1SGZ, by email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk
On Tuesday Salop Amateur Radio Society has a club net on GB3LH from
8.30pm. The Wednesday club net is on GB3LH from 8.30pm. On Thursday
there's a video night. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in the shack from
11am on Tuesday, visitors are welcome. Thursday sees training classes
with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday they are sorting stock for the
Wythall Rally. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night plus taking part
in the 2m FM and UK Activity Contests on Tuesday. On Thursday there's
a technical night and the 6m UK Activity Contest. Details on
0789 062 6684 or by email to info<at>g3rcw.org.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by free and easy
night. More information from Sandra Morley, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio is having
a club talk. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has a club net
on 145.275MHz FM at 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 Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding a club net
at 8pm on 145.275MHz FM. GB1FWW will also be on air. For more
information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Graham 2E0GIJ on 0783 120 1407.
On Tuesday members of Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club will
be on air from home. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs Club has a club net on
145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting
with an equipment review and training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
GB3GR from 8pm. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting and GX3ZME will be on the air. Details from John
Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from
7pm to 8pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed O'Neill, by email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. More from Roger Hancock, G4BBT on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & DARC is having a club night. Contact John,
G4OJS on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Spalding & DARS is having a club night. Details from Graham
Boor, G8NWC on 0775 461 9701.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news that Humber Fortress DX ARC is planning a
Foundation course, starting on Monday the 26th of February at 7pm and
continuing for 6 weeks. It will take place at Cottingham Road Baptist
Church, Hull. For details, contact John Cunliffe, G6LNV, on
01482 447 355.
Leeds RAYNET is looking for RAYNET operators to assist with the
Harewood House half-marathon and 10k run on the 25th of February. For
detail contact Graham Belt, G0SCV, via email to
controller<at>leedsraynet.org.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Halifax & District
Amateur Radio Society will be operating on digital modes on Tuesday
and the training of Foundation and Intermediate students will
continue. On Wednesday here's an open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm and a
joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm on Thursday. Details
from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Stockport Radio Society is watching the Peter I DXpedition video on
Tuesday. On Friday the net is from 2pm on 433.525MHz FM. The
Intermediate course is next Saturday and Sunday. Details from Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Wednesday Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club has a club net on
145.575MHz and a club night on Friday. Details from Anthony Elliott,
M0VED on 0792 699 8014.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has a shack night operating GX3RCM.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Nancy, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is on the air. For
details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night and the club station is on the air. Details from John E Rodway,
G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
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 has a show and
tell evening. Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH on 0788 406 5375.
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 Hull & District ARS is holding its AGM. Contact Tony,
G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a
surplus equipment sale. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For
details, see www.G0NWM.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Wednesday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from Harry, GI4JTF on 0289 042 2762.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Tam, MM0TGB is the GB2RS newsreader in District 23 of Region 2 and
he's looking for another newsreader – or two – to join him. If
you are an RSGB Member in that area who has the time and equipment to
join the schedule, please contact Ken via email to
gb2rs.manager<at>rsgb.org.uk.
On Tuesday 6 February Dundee Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the
VHF contest. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & District Radio Club is having a club night.
More details from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having a normal
club night, all welcome. More information from Ron Stratton, via
email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society having a talk
entitled Your Shack is Where You Find It with Jack, GM4COX. For
details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Details from Lance, 2M0HEO, by email to lancedavisedmonds<at>gmail.com
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. The
Essex Ham online Foundation course continues today. On Monday the
Essex Ham Net is on GB3DA, 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at
www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Today and next Sunday, Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a net
144.575MHz from 11am. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
Today and next Sunday, Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz
at 9.30am. There is a club night on Monday. On Thursday the club net
is on 70.300MHz at 8pm and on Friday on 145.350MHz at 8pm. Contact
John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
On Monday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio is holding a club net
on 1.980MHz at 8pm and on Tuesday on 145.400MHz at 8pm. Details from
Alan Ralph, by email to, secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
On Monday the Radio Society of Harrow net starts on 145.500MHz at
8.15pm and then moves to 145.350MHz. On Sunday the club net is
on1938kHz LSB at 12 noon. More from Linda, G7RJL, by email to,
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
On Monday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Neil Povey on
Hailsham FM. On Wednesday there's a net on 145.275MHz at 8.30am, a
shack meeting at 10.30am and cafe meeting at 12.30pm. Contact John,
G3DQY, on 01424 424 319 for more information.
On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club is holding a 2m SSTV
open net from 7.30pm. On Thursday there's a 2m FM simplex open net
from 7.30pm. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a talk on DX working and Bouvet.
Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has an evening
of PAC / PAT testing. More information from 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 Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.400MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net at
8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170 for
more.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a show &
tell evening. Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772, has more
information.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Peter
Richmond, M0HBL on a century of amateur radio. Contact Chris Danby,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group has a net starting on 145.500 at 7.30pm
before moving to 145.400MHz if free. Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on
01603 879 552.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society has a quiz
night. Details from Nicky by email to secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society has a talk on Bernard
Radio Books by Steve, G0PQB. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on
02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter
night. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, by email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Contact David, M0VTG by email to secretary<at>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 has a talk on the
Portsdown digital ATV project by Noel Matthews G8GTZ. Contact
Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk
given by the construction competition winners. Details from David,
G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk on the
life, achievements and adventures of Marconi by Peter, M0DCV. More
from Richard, G4AWP on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding an on the air
night. More from Peter, G4AKG on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night starting at
7.30pm Details from Robbie, M0HVC on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has its net at 7.30pm for CW on
144.250MHz and then from 8pm for voice on GB3DA. 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. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI on
01934 613 094.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on pile-ups in Africa, the A25UK story by Tony Bettley. More
from Ian, G0GRI on 01225 864 698.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night with a
business meeting. Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is holding a film night. More
information from John Pritchard, MW0JWP, on 0751 503 1025.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has an on air club night,
social and an update on the 10GHz beacon project. Details from Andy,
GW0JLX on 07768 282 880.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Mark Harper,
MW1MDH on HF weather fax. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk
on modern marine radio, current equipment and techniques by Dave,
MW0PRI. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society has a technical topic meeting.
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.
Our thanks to Andy G4TNU for providing this RSGB feed.
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