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Next, the Local News for Sunday 11th 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 and on Thursday it's the Constructors' Exhibition.
Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm
today and next Sunday. Monday sees a club equipment maintenance
session 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. Friday sees a digital radio workshop. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
and operating evening. 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 a Morse class, free 'n easy evening and a
committee 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. On Friday there's a surplus
sale. 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 is checking equipment for Field Day on
Monday and has its regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on
Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL.
Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is closed on Monday. Tuesday
sees an open net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird,
via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
March Malvern Hills RAC has a talk on Tuesday by Matt, G8XYJ and
Dave, G4OYX on getting going with microwaves. On Wednesday the club
net is 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. On Saturday the
shack is on the air along with radio operation and projects. Contact
Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Worksop ARS is having a club night and taking part in the 2m UKAC and
FMAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees a technical night and the 4m UKAC plus
FMAC. Details on 0789 062 6684.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is watching the RSGB video on HF & VHF
Propagation on Wednesday. On Thursday it's the club net from 8pm on
GB3LS and next Saturday sees new member induction plus the shack open
from 9.30am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from
8pm on GB3GR. On Friday there's a club meeting. Contact Andrew,
M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its main construction
competition on Wednesday. On Friday there's a surplus sale. Details
from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 12
March South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night. Contact A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
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 part
1 of a talk on crystal radio sets. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a Used
Equipment and Book Sale. More information from Don, G4CYG, on
01926 424 465.
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 is having a club night.
Details from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303
On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is having part two of
the talk on radars and microwaves by Howard, G6KQP. Details from
Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
construction contest. More information 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 is taking part in the WAB Contest today, and has its net
on GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday. The Foundation course is
on Wednesday. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Intermediate course on Monday.
Tuesday sees a net from 7.30pm on 51.550MHz FM. Thursday sees a net
from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz FM and on Friday there's a net from 2pm on
433.525MHz FM. Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Tuesday and
putting G3NWR on the air. Wednesday sees a practical night. On
Thursday there's an ATV night on the air. Details from William
Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
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 we return to the traditional listing in date order.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has an aerials demo
on how to start by David Stansfield, G0EVV. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is looking at Aurora both Visual and
Radio with Evan M0TJU. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a science
related film night with Greg, M0TXX. For details, email
info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club as a talk on antennas by
David, G6DCT. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com for more information
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has an evening
looking at the history of the club. Details from John E Rodway,
G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting, and the full club programme information can be found at
www.chesterdars.org.uk. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
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 training and
social night. More 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 Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night including getting on the air. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on
01430 423 837 for more information.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
on Spring Equinox and Greyline Propagation by Ron, G3SVW. Details
from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club a social pint and chat.
For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is looking at mobile set up
and operating. For details, see www.G0NWM.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Today, the 11th of March, Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk from John McCullough GI4BWM on DMR. Everyone is welcome, both
members and visitors. More from Dave Parkinson, 20SJV, by email to
muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a construction and
tuition evening. More from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
on Understanding HF propagation, all are welcome. Details from Len
Paget, GM0ONX, by email to Klarcinfo<at>gmail.com
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk. 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 Lothians Radio Society is looking at Microwave Antenna
Test Ranges with John McCormick. Contact Mike, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group has a normal club
night, all welcome. More information from Ron Stratton, via email to
mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is running a Beginners
Guide to Contesting. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is holding a regular club night and
members can check the Club Forum site for updates. Derek, MM0OVD,
0744 793 1941, has more details.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a
construction night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Details from Kevin, 2M0KVM, 0772 509 6279.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night chaired by Alan, GM4TOQ. For further information see
tinyurl.com/wosars
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Today and
next Sunday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is running an
Intermediate course, with the exam on the 18th. On Wednesday there's
a Net on 145.400MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Today and next Sunday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a Net
on 144.575MHz from 11am to 12 noon. Details from Gordon, on
01424 431 909.
Today and next Sunday, the Radio Society of Harrow Club has a net on
1938kHz LSB at 12 noon. Monday sees a net o 145.500 then 145.35MHz FM
at 8.15pm. the AGM is on Friday. Details from Linda, G7RJL by email
to lcasey100<at>outlook.com
Today and next Sunday Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz
at 9.30am. The 70.300MHz is at 8pm on Thursday and the 145.350MHz net
is at 8pm on Friday. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
On Monday Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club has an informal
and operating evening with a club evening on Thursday. More by email
from secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk
On Monday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on
1.980 at 8pm. Then on Wednesday there an evening of club equipment
familiarisation and operating plus a talk on restoring Vintage radio
by Tony Thompson. Information from Alan Ralph, by email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. with a club meeting on Friday. Details
from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional date order. On Monday Essex Ham has
a net on GB3DA at 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 club is having
a natter night. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has a net open to all at
8pm on 144.275MHz. More details from Chris, G3WIE, by email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a rig
clinic with Equipment checking. More information from Edwin, G0LPO,
on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club is watching the
Secret Wireless War: Black Propaganda. Details from
Secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk
On Tuesday Leiston Amateur Radio Club has a talk on vintage radio by
Iain Moffatt, G0OZS. Details from John, G4XVE, by email to
secretary<at>larc.org.uk
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society has a club net with the initial
contact on 145.500MHz at 8pm. Contact Stephen Osborn, G8JZT by email
to secretary<at>nkrs.info
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society has a talk on the Log40M
software by Terry Genes, G4POP. Details from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on
07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding its AGM. Email
vic<at>rakewell.com for more information
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net at
8pm on 145.525MHz (± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society has a Morse night with
G4FAA. Details from Mike, G8AXA on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is having an
introduction to construction evening with Craig, M0XSG. Details by
email to sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group has a talk on the
Internet - Freedom & Safety by Jonathan, G0DVJ. Details from 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 an FM Net on
145.275MHz at 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30pm, and a CW net on
144.060MHz at 7pm. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a Spring
Surplus/Junk Sale. Details from Keith, G8RPA, by email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net
On Thursday Bittern DX Group is holding a 2m net calling on
145.500MHz at 7.30pm. members and licenced non members will be
welcomed. Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society has a club
night. Details from Nicky via email to secretary<at>brats-qth.org
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society has a talk on Recollections for
a life in radio by Colin Wooff, G3SPJ. More from Dave Lee, G8ZZK on
0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on GB3LW
from 8pm. Details from Selim, M0XTA on 07510 900 731
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is discussing
power supplies, how good is yours? More information from David, G8UOD
on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a visit by Bryan
Jerrard, from Portchester to give a talk on History and Language - is
it all a load of codswallop? Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846
for further details.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
More from Peter, G4AKG on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
Robbie, M0HVC on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a visit from the Mayor of
Castle Point. Details from Patrick Higham, G8JLM on 01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group is looking at Bill, G2AIW's EME
Project and also putting the HF / VHF stations on the air. More from
Ian, G0OFN on 0776 565 7542
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
operating and natter night. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club has a social evening. Details
from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More from Terry, 2E0XTM on 01841 540 142
On Thursday Poole Radio Society is having an activity night. Details
by email from secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a Spring Table Top
Sale. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
On Friday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has an evening of construction
and on-air at Sparkford. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
evening. More from Craig, MW0MXT on 0738 833 8987.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding the Annual General
Meeting. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
On Thursday Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
surplus equipment sale. More information 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.
Our thanks to Andy G4TNU for providing this RSGB feed.
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