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Next, the Local News for Sunday 25th 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. There's a coffee morning on Tuesday at Dunelms Café. 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.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is visiting the Wythall Radio Rally
today, and discussing the visit and purchase on Wednesday, alongside
training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am on
50.220MHz USB today. Tuesday sees 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. Monday sees a First Aid refresher course with Eamonn, M0MEB.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has a stand at the Wythall Rally
today. The trailer gets unloaded on Monday, along with a rally
debrief. The regular coffee morning in the shack is from 11am on
Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL.
There is no meeting this Friday. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Sunday Wythall Radio Club is running the Wythall Hamfest today,
then has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today and next
Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class and post rally review.
Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM SSB. Thursday sees an open net
from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. There is no meeting on Friday. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an informal
and operating evening on Monday. On Friday there's a net at 7.30pm on
432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society has its Morse class on Monday followed by
talk on getting started on DMR by Chris, G0WUS. The Foundation course
continues from 7pm on Thursday. For details contact Sandra Morley,
G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
RAF Waddington ARC has its net on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On
Friday there's a club night. Friday also sees the start of RAF
Binbrook Special Event Station GB6BK, which continues until Sunday.
Saturday sees work continue on the shack extension and refurbishment.
Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
Nunsfield House ARG is having a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees
the club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there's club night.
Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
Tuesday sees a DMR open net on slot/local 2 GB7FW from 7.30pm.
Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Malvern Hills RAC is having an informal evening on Tuesday. Wednesday
sees the club net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on
01905 351 568.
Worksop ARS is having a club night on Tuesday. Thursday sees a
technical night. Details on 0789 062 6684.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its main net on
Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. The Thursday net starts on
145.475MHz FM at 7.30pm then normally moves onto 80m SSB. Contact
Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime for details.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a talk on IRLP, repeater use and
data modes on Wednesday. On Thursday it's the club net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Next Saturday the shack is open from 9.30am and next
Sunday it is open from 9.30am with GB2CWP from 10am in NAAFI. Contact
Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on Thursday
from 7pm on 145.300MHz. Friday sees a discussion of new band plans.
Contact Ed O'Neill, via email to M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
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 Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Graham, 2E0GIJ, on 0783 120 1407.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Rugby ATS has radio operation, projects, CW practice and
training. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
On Wednesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding its
AGM. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
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 holding its
AGM. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.450MHz.Contact 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 Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.
Next Sunday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society commences 28 days
operating GB2FWW at Main Street, Great Bowden. For more information
contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
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.
Wednesday sees the Foundation course. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
Stockport Radio Society is having a skills night on Tuesday. On
Wednesday there's a net from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz FM and Friday sees
a net from 2pm on 433.525MHz FM. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS,
on 07506 904 422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Tuesday and
putting G3NWR on the air. Tuesday sees an ATV night on the air and on
Wednesday there's a hands-on night. 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 Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on waterfalls but
not as we know them by Richard, G4HGI. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a club
maintenance 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 Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having an update on
GB7WX and all things DMR by Graham, G7NEH and Paul, 2E0SQK. Contact
Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
Foundation exam. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
On Wednesday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is setting up and
testing 2m and 23cm equipment. More information from Peter Paul Fox,
G8HAV, on 0791 931 5547.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a
technical and training evening. Contact 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 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 airing the
IC-7300. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. For more
information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. For
details, see www.G0NWM.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society meets for its weekly
social evening from 7pm. Contact Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.
On Sunday York Radio Club has its breakfast meeting from 10am. For
details, see www.yorkradioclub.uk.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
As mentioned in the main news, today 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 talk on satellites
by Peter, GM1CMF. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
entitled dusk to dawn, to which all are welcome. Contact 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 & District Radio Club is having a video
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 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 having a construction
and on the air evening. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Aberdeen ARS is having a club night. Contact Fred Gordon,
GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire ARS is having a club night. Contact Kevin,
2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
West of Scotland ARS is closed this Friday.
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. On Wednesday there will be a showing of the ESA film
Hubble-15 years of Discovery. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
Radio Society of Harrow has its 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. Next Sunday sees an outdoor event at Old Redding car
park from 2pm. 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. 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.
Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm on Monday, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Next Sunday sees the online
Foundation course continue. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Monday by Brian Nichols and Charles Wright on Felixstowe and offshore
radio. Next Saturday and Sunday it's the Intermediate course. More
information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its club meal on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees the net on 145.400MHz from 9pm. Contact Andy,
G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
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. Next Sunday sees the club taking part in the 70MHz contest.
Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on 2D laser
cutters by Bob, M0RHE. Contact Ray, G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.
On Monday Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is having an
informal night and operating evening. For details, email
secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Monday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on
1.980MHz from 8pm. Contact Alan Ralph, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation on digital voice. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. For details, email secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a talk by Bob
Burns, G3OOU on one route through product design. Contact David
Browning, M6DJB, via email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society Club has its net, starting on
145.500MHz at 8pm. Details from Stephen Osborn, G8JZT, on
07985 753 370.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on space
weather effects on HF propagation by Dr Colin Forsyth of the Space
Plasma Physics Group at the Department of Space & Climate Physics at
the UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory. Details from Richard,
G3ZIY, on 01342 843 545.
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 Radio is on the air and
having a natter night. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is having a natter
night. For details, email sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having
presentations by the winners of the construction contest. Contact
Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
plus Bright Sparks. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group has its monthly meeting. Details from
Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is having a
club night. Contact Nicky, via email to secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Dover Radio Club is having an introduction to Logger32.
More information from Aaron, 2E0FQR, on 0771 465 4267.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3LW
from 8pm. Contact Selim, M0XTA, on 07510 900 731.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is closed.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. There is no meeting on Friday.
Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Friday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is helping Berkshire
RAYNET with the Maidenhead Easter 10k. Contact Laurence James, G2DD,
on 0758 470 6625.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames ARG has its net via GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Patrick,
G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group is meeting in the bar. Details
from Ian, G0OFN, on 0776 565 7542.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Today, Callington ARS is running the Callington Rally. Details from
John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Monday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is having an afternoon
social meeting. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
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 Gordano Amateur Radio Group is having a club night.
Contact Malcolm, G4KPM, via email to mal<at>g4kpm.co.uk.
On Thursday Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More details from Terry, 2E0XTM, on 01841 540 142.
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 talk on
canals, waterways and narrowboats by Mark, M0SKV. Details from Andrew
Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a problem solving and
committee evening. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is closed.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a junk sale.
Details from Craig, MW0MXT, on 0738 833 8987.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has its club
net, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550MHz. Contact Ray,
GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on exam
changes by Dave Wilson, M0OBW. 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 next week's
bulletins can be emailed to gb2rs<at>rsgb.org.uk to arrive by
09:00 on Monday 26 March.
Our thanks to Andy G4TNU for providing this RSGB feed.
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