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Next, the Local News for Sunday 11th 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.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today
and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class and committee meeting.
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 and Friday sees a skittles night. Contact John,
G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is closed.
The main net is on 145.475MHz FM at 7.30pm on Wednesday. The Thursday
net starts on 145.475MHz FM at 7.30pm then normally moves onto 80m
SSB. On Friday there's a net at 7.30pm on 432.220MHz USB. Contact
Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime for details.
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class on Monday followed by a
committee meeting, and on Wednesday will participate in the 80m Data
contest. For details 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. The latest
TX Factor will be screened on Friday. For details contact Paul
Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society is checking equipment on Monday.
Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning from 11am. Thursday sees
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by
email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
On Tuesday there's an open net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. Details from
Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has an HF operating
evening from 7pm on Tuesday. The club net is on Thursday from 7pm on
145.300MHz FM. Contact Ed O'Neill, via email to M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
Malvern Hills RAC is having a Show and Tell Evening on Tuesday.
Wednesday sees the club net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave,
G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 432MHz UKAC on Tuesday alongside CW
practice, training radio operation and projects. Saturday sees the HF
& VHF shack on the air, a committee meeting plus training radio
operation and projects. Next Sunday is the festive lunch at Barby
Sporting Club. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has club nets on GB3LH from 8.30pm on
Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday there's a demonstration of MINOS
Logger. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday and
taking part in the 70cm UKAC and FMAC. Thursday sees a technical
night plus the 4m UKAC and FMAC. Thinking Day on the Air activities
take place next Saturday and Sunday. Details on 0789 062 6684.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a quiz and pancake social evening
on Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net on GB3LS from 8pm. On
Saturday the shack is open. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3GR from 8pm on
Wednesday. Friday sees a club meeting and part 2 of the introduction
to the Raspberry PI and Arduino. Next Saturday sees an exhibition at
the Do Something New event at Grantham Museum. Contact Andrew, M0NRD,
on 0796 906 2859.
Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
Countdown-style quiz and social evening on Friday. Next Sunday sees a
junk sale from 9am at Bromley Hall, Pode Hole PE11 3RU. Contact
Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a
talk on data modes. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. Details from Graham 2E0GIJ, on 0783 120 1407.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk by RSGB DRM Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a net on
28.500MHz. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting followed by training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
bowls evening with the LWVH Bowls Club. Details from John Humphreys,
M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
More information from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
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 visit by
Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM, RSGB 131 DRM. Contact Phil, G4LWB, on
01664 567 972.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news for clubs that have several events this week.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Intermediate course today.
Tuesday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 51.550MHz FM and on Thursday
there's a net from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz FM. On Friday there's a net
from 2pm on 433.525MHz FM. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on
07506 904 422.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM on Monday.
Next Saturday sees activities for Thinking Day on the Air at Trefoil
House, South Shields. Next Sunday the club is on the air. Contact
Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a training and
digimodes meeting on Tuesday. Wednesday sees an open net on GB3HD
from 7.30pm and on Thursday there's a joint net with RAFARS on
145.350MHz from 7pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
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.
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is making final rally preparations
on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees the Radioactive Rally at Nantwich.
More information from Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bolton Wireless Club is holding its AGM. For details, email
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
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 is watching a
video on Japanese Morse, courtesy of Norman Kendrick. Details from
John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society holding a Bring & Buy
Sale starting at 7.30pm.There is no charge but participants are asked
to make a donation on the night to the Sea Cadets. Contact Andy
Morgan, GD1MIP, via email to GD1MIP<at>manx.net.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a
technical and training evening. More information 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 Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night/On the air. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is meeting in The Old Sun
Inn at Haworth. Contact Geoff Priestley, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a new
members' evening in the shack. 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 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 operating on 6m and 4m. For
details, see www.G0NWM.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is preparing for Thinking Day on
the Air activities, which take place on Saturday. Contact Martin,
2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk. Next Saturday and Sunday sees a special event weekend. Details
from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having an RSGB film night. More
details from Dougie, MM6KNR, via email to
dougie<at>digitalmaker.co.uk.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a club night. 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 having ten-minute talks
by members. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
holiday operating with beach-front antennas by Bob, GM4DLG. Details
from Lance, 2M0HEO, via email to lancedavisedmonds<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
check night with John, MM0JXI. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society having a club night,
chaired by Alan, GM4TOQ. For details, see www.tinyurl.com/wosars.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Hastings
Electronics and Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday from 11am
on 144.575MHz. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon
today. Monday sees a net on 145.500MHz or 145.350MHz FM from 8.15pm.
On Friday there's a there's a talk by Michael Kushner on black
propaganda radio. 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 and
Friday sees a net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday from
8pm on 1.980MHz. On Wednesday there's an operating evening. Contact
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. Friday sees a club meeting. Details
from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is at the Raspberry Pi DoJo at
Kent & Canterbury University Broadstairs Campus on Friday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees GB1TBU activated for Thinking Day on the
Air. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Essex Ham has a 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 holding a
rig clinic. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is watching TX
Factor 17. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. For details, email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding a discussion
evening. For details, email vic<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding a bring and show
evening. 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 Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net at
8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is holding its Foundation
practical. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. More information from Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR,
0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is watching the HF
Propagation talk by Steve Nichols, G0KYA, followed by a Skype Q&A
session. Contact Kevan Pugh, 2E0WMG, on 0749 352 1049.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal
evening. 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 having a natter night.
Details from Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group has its net from 7.30pm, stating on
145.500MHz and then QSY. Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is having a
talk on Aviation in Medway by James Preston. For details, email
Nicky, via secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk by Ian Burns,
G0AFH, explaining surface mount technology. Details from Dave Lee,
G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is discussing DXpeditions. More
information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter night with tea and biscuits. Contact David, G8UOD on
01234 742 757.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m open net from
7.30pm. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having part 3 of
the talk on the History of Portsmouth by local historian Andrew
Negus. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
Details from Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night from 7.30pm.
Contact Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is looking at practical radio
projects. Details from Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by G3ZXX
on the dipole antenna. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. More information from Martin Jones,
G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Astronomy by Colin and is also looking at the Raspberry Pi. Details
from Keith, M0TMO, on 01747 851 260.
On Tuesday Poldhu Amateur Radio Club is having a visit by Mike Jones,
DRM region 11. Contact Keith Matthew, G0WYS, on 01326 574 441.
Poole Radio Society has changed its venue and day of the week. From
now on, meetings will be held on Thursdays from 7.30pm at St
Aldhelm's Church Hall, 401 Poole Road, Branksome, BH13 6BT.
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 having a talk
on the ICOM 7300 by Richard, G3MRT. Contact Terry, 2E0XTM, on
01841 540 142.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a club
meeting. Details from Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse Practice with G3MYM on Thursday.
Friday sees a construction and on-air session 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 Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
evening. Details from Craig, MW0MXT, on 0738 833 8987.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is discussing possible summer
activities. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
On Thursday Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society is holding
its construction competition. For more information contact 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.
Our thanks to Andy G4TNU for providing this RSGB feed.
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