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Next, the Local News for Sunday 18th 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 its 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 the regular lunch,
followed by QRS CW from 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. 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 members' feedback evening 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 the
Wythall Hamfest, which takes place next Sunday. 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 on Friday there's a radio workshop evening.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
and operating evening on Monday. 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 Morse class followed by talk on DMR
on Monday. The club is open for a cuppa and chat on Thursday from
noon to 5pm, then the Foundation course continues at 7pm. For details
contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and
a formal meeting on Wednesday. On Thursday it's the club net from 8pm
on 145.375MHz and next Saturday the shack is open from 9.30am. For
more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nunsfield House ARG is having a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees
the club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there's a talk
explaining the S-meter. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington ARC has its net on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On
Friday there's a club night and Saturday sees a session refurbishing
and extending the shack. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is spending Monday checking equipment
for field day event. The regular coffee morning in the shack is from
11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy,
G8OWL. The trailer gets loaded with rally stock on Friday, and next
Sunday there's a club stand at the Wythall Rally. Contact Gemma,
M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside CW
practice, training, radio operation and projects. Thursday sees a
curry night. On Saturday there's a talk or discussion, plus the shack
is on the air along with radio operation and projects. Contact Steve,
G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Midland ARS is holding a general meeting on Wednesday, with the shack
on the air and training classes. Next Sunday sees a visit to Wythall
Radio Rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
Worksop ARS is having a club night and taking part in the 23cm UKAC
on Tuesday. Thursday sees a talk on vintage radios by 2E0KSH. Details
on 0789 062 6684.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
junk sale. 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 is operating GB0GW on
20m PSK31 and having a talk on PSK mode. 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. More information from Graham, 2E0GIJ, on 0783 120 1407.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
annual dinner at The Horse, Shepshed. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC has its net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm.
Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
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 having a
visit by RSGB President Nick Henwood, G3RWF. Details from John
Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Contact Ed O'Neill, via email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. Details from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District ARC 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 clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale
Radio Club has its net on GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday.
In a change to the previously published information, Wednesday sees a
talk and demonstration of resuscitation by Ian Dorrington. Details
from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Wakefield & District Radio Society meets for its weekly social
evening from 7pm today and next Sunday. Contact Charles, on
0790 050 0775.
Stockport Radio Society concludes its Intermediate course on Monday
with the exam. Tuesday sees preparation for the NARSA rally. On
Friday there's a net from 2pm on 433.525MHz FM and next Saturday the
contest group starts the 48-hour WPX SSB contest. Contact Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is at the Church of the Good
Shepherd on Tuesday, operating on digital modes. On Wednesday there
is an open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm. Thursday sees a joint net with
RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Contact Martin, M0GQB, on
01422 341 317.
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 ARC continues its Intermediate and Foundation
courses. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a talk on
drones. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night
operating GX3RCM. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is planning for
the NARSA rally. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
We apologise that Chester Radio Club's calendar are incorrect in this
month's RadCom. On Tuesday there is a talk on radiophony by Paul
Darlington, M0XPD. 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 setting up and
testing equipment for 6m, 4m and 70cm. 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 talk on
and demonstration of data modes by Jeremy, 2E0EGS. 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 holding its
equinox Christmas party. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a vintage
equipment night. 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
As mentioned in the main news, next Sunday sees the Causeway Coast
Glens Amateur Radio Club Radio Rally at Bushmills Community Centre,
14 Dunluce Road BT57 8QG. There is on-site parking and on-site
disabled parking. Doors open from 11am to 4pm, with disabled guests
gaining access at 10.45am. Admittance is GBP 3. Light refreshments
will be available including tea, coffee, sausage rolls and
sandwiches. There will be a Bring & Buy, RSGB Book Stall and trade
stands. Contact Stevie Morrow, MI0ULK, on 0754 492 3956.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club tuition night.
Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a
training and construction night, to which all are welcome. Details
from Len Paget, GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
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 fishing rods and
their uses. 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 taking part in the RSGB
80m hands on SSB Contest. 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
APRS by Andy, GM7GDE. 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. Bromley &
District Amateur Radio Society concludes its Intermediate course with
the exam today. On Tuesday there's a club night, and Wednesday sees
the club net on 145.400MHz from 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
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 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. On Monday there's a chat and fix-it evening with John,
G8MNY. 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.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm
on 144.275MHz. On Friday there's a talk by G4NNS on studying the
shape and motion of our galaxy from the back yard. Details from
Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
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.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Basingstoke Amateur Radio Club is having a discussion on digital
modes led by Alan, G3UQW. Contact Peter, G0KQA, on 01256 414 454.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is holding its AGM, along with
drinks and nibbles. Details from Charles, G0SKA, on 01753 647 101.
On Monday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is running an Essex Skills
Night from 7pm at Danbury Village Hall with Colin Page, G0TRM. For
more information, email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
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 Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is having presentations
by members about what's on their workbench. Details from Phil Gould,
G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.
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 holding a club forum and
introducing the club committee. Contact Stephen Osborn, G8JZT, on
07985 753 370.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a presentation on
television by Dr Roger Bleaney, M0RBK. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG,
on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Bury St Edmunds ARS is on the air and having a general
chat from 7.30pm at Rougham Control Tower, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9XA.
Contact Tony, G4VSB, by email to g4vsb<at>btinternet.com
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding a table top sale.
Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz
at 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30, and a CW net on 144.060MHz at
7pm. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
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
meal at PWCA. For details, email Nicky, via
secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a talk on the
very basics of Ham Radio Deluxe by Mike, G4RNW. 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 talk
on DXing in Africa by RSGB Chair Nick Henwood, G3RWF. Contact Ian,
2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
antennas by David Sylvester, G3RED. David, M0VTG,
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD,
on 0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is holding a
club evening. For details, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
spring junk sale. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District ARS is holding its AGM. Contact
David, G8UOD, on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
introduction to the new remote club radio station by Richard, G4AWP.
Details from Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society March is having a radio
night and table top sale. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. Contact
Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has its net from 8pm via GB3DA.
More information from Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group is having a presentation by the
local RSGB Deputy Regional Manager. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on
0776 565 7542.
Next Saturday and Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society
commences its Intermediate course. More information from Paul, G4YQC,
by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has its main meeting.
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 Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is putting G0XRC on HF & VHF
and having a talk on the basics of computers. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on
01395 274 172.
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 an open house
and on the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio has Club Morse practice with G3MYM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a presentation night.
Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
On Sunday Callington Amateur Radio Society is running the Callington
Rally. Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
activating SOTA by Allan Jones, GW4VPX. Details from Andy, GW0JLX, on
0776 828 2880.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on 2m DX by
Mike Bryant, GW6NLP. Contact Eifion Parry, via email to
wrexham.ars<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is visiting the Police HQ in St
Asaph. 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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