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Next, the Local News for Sunday 4th March 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 and Thursday sees
a club net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Mike Lewis, M0XMX
on 0785 068 5961.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am on
50.220MHz USB today and next Sunday. Tuesday sees QRS CW from 8pm on
3540-3550kHz. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Rugby ATS is conducting hut maintenance session and holding a
committee meeting today. Tuesday sees the 144MHz UKAC, CW practice,
training, radio operation and projects. On Saturday the shack is on
the air along with radio operation and projects. Contact Steve,
G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm
today and next Sunday. Monday sees a natter night and committee
meeting and on Saturday there's a CW net from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today
and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class and preparations for
Hamfest. 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.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a talk on
Monday by Mark Tanner, M0MTT on BBC micro:bit embedded systems. The
main net is on 145.475MHz FM from 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 its quarterly open meeting on Monday.
Thursday sees the Foundation course continue. For details contact
Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday.
Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On Friday there's
a shack night and committee meeting. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email
to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on
145.325MHz. On Friday there's a club night and Saturday sees another
session refurbishing and extending the shack. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there's a session sorting rally stock.
Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Worksop ARS is having a club night and taking part in the 2m UKAC on
Tuesday. Thursday sees a technical night and the 6m UKAC. Details on
0789 062 6684.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibble and natter night on
Wednesday. On Thursday it's the club net from 8pm on 145.375MHz and
next Saturday sees new licensee mentoring plus the shack open from
9.30am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting on Wednesday and putting GX3ZME on the air. Friday sees
portable operations on the field or a debrief on Marconi. Details
from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
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 has its net, starting
on 145.275MHz at 8pm then moving to 70cm. GB0GW will also be on the
air. Contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Details from Graham, 2E0GIJ, on 0783 120 1407.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on Albert's engine. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club has its 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, ragchew and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net from
8pm on GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed O'Neill, via email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society Net, 8pm, 145.450MHz Roger
Hancock, G4BBT, 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night John, G4OJS, 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night Graham Boor, G8NWC, 0775 461 9701, secretary<at>sdars.org.uk,
www.sdars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale
Radio Club has its net on GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday.
The construction competition is on Wednesday. Details from Darran,
G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Intermediate course on Monday.
Tuesday sees a talk on C4FM Fusion. On Friday there's a net from 2pm
on 433.525MHz FM. Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Tuesday and
putting G3NWR on the air. Wednesday sees a portable appliance testing
evening. On Thursday there's an ATV night on the air. Details from
William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North ARC continues its Intermediate and Foundation
courses and is on the air. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is on the air. For
details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is putting GX3RCM on the air.
Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night and operating the club station. Details from John E Rodway,
G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Monday Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society continues
its training classes and is having a talk and demo of 3D printing by
Ronnie, M6WHE. For details, email radio<at>wears.org.uk.
We apologise that Chester Radio Club's calendar details are incorrect
in this month's RadCom. On Tuesday there is a quiz night versus
Wirral Club. Full club programme information can be found at
www.chesterdars.org.uk. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club has its net on Wednesday on 145.575MHz.
Details from Anthony Elliott, M0VED, on 0792 699 8014.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
feeding dipoles for multiband use. More information from Peter Paul
Fox, G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
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 and is on the air. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is looking at
activities for the shack. 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.Now we return to the traditional listing in
date order.
On Friday Hartlepool ARC is having a club night. Contact Anthony
Elliott, M0VED, on 0792 699 8014.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For
details, see www.G0NWM.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society continues its Foundation
course alongside a social evening. Contact Charles, on 0790 050 0775.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Sunday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on DMR by
John McCullough, GI4BWM. Everyone is welcome, members and visitors
alike. Details from Dave Parkinson, 20SJV, via email to
muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club has its VHF contest. Contact
Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
training and operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a talk on Dave's shack. 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, to which all are welcome. More information from Ron
Stratton, via email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is hosting the Grampian
Repeater Group AGM. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire ARS is having a club night. Details form
Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
the latest developments from the RSGB by Region 1 Manager Tony,
MM0TMZ. Details are at www.tinyurl.com/wosars.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Essex Ham
continues its online Foundation course today. Monday sees the net on
GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>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<at>outlook.com.
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday
from 11am on 144.575MHz. The Annual General Meeting has been brought
forward and will now take place this Wednesday, the 7th. Details from
Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today and
next Sunday. On Monday there's a surplus equipment sale. Thursday
sees 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.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from
8pm on 1.980MHz. On Tuesday there's a net on 145.400MHz from 8pm.
Contact Alan Ralph, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society Club is holding its AGM on Monday at
8pm. On Wednesday there's an FM net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, a
Hailsham shack meeting at 10.30, a cafe meeting at 12.30 and a CW net
on 144.060MHz at 7pm. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.400MHz from 9pm on Wednesday. Next Sunday the Intermediate course
continues. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Saturday sees the Intermediate
Licence Practical Assessment Course and Exam. Places available please
contact Marc Litchman at info<at>lefars.org.uk. Details from Dave De
La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Burnham Beeches Radio Club is having an operating evening. Details
from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm
on 144.275MHz. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
homebrewing and kit building by Phil, G4FVZ, including a look at a
GBP 50 SSB transceiver. Contact Phil Gould, G4FVZ, on 07802 636 998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society Club has its
net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from 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 Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is having a natter night and on
the air evening. Contact Stephen Osborn, G8JZT, on 07985 753 370.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz (S21) ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on
01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk via Skype by
Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA on understanding and using propagation
predictions. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group has an open net from 7.30pm on
145.500MHz. Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is having a
talk by Philip Morris on Kent Search and Rescue. Contact Nicky, via
email to secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a talk on
alternative uses for Facebook by Steve, G0PQB. More information from
Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3LW
from 8pm. Contact Selim, M0XTA, on 07510 900 731.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a club
night. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Details from David, M0VTG, via email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk or film. For details, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the evolution of the ‘death ray' by Peter Butcher. Contact Laurence
James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having
presentation on Arduino by Don, G4LOO. Details from David, G8UOD on
01234 742 757.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
constructors' evening. Contact Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
computer logging by G4UDU. More information 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 has a CW net from 7.30pm on
144.250MHz, moving at 8pm to voice via GB3DA. Contact Patrick Higham,
G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group is having a club night and on
the air evening. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0776 565 7542.
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 Wednesday Burnham on Sea Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Brian S Mudge, on 01278 683 645.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night
preparing for the rally. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is finishing the
refurbishment of the G0XRC shack and testing equipment. Contact Mike,
G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.
On Wednesday Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk on Goonhilly to the moon and back by G4LDR. There is a GBP 2
admission fee for non-members. Contact Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698.
On Thursday Poole Radio Society is having an activity night. For
details, email secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a cheese and
wine evening. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by G3MYM on
Britain to New Zealand on QRP in 1925. Details from Rodney Edwards,
M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and
business meeting. Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
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 an update on
the 10GHz beacon project plus an on the air and social evening.
Details from Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact
Eifion Parry, via email to wrexham.ars<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk by Richard, MW0RCZ on railway signalling and telegraphy – and
running a preservation railway. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is discussing a technical
topic. 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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