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Next, the Local News for Sunday 10th August 2014
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 clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio
Club has a club stall at Wythall Carnival today from 10am and the
club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. On Tuesday
there's a Morse class at 7.45 and a committee meeting at 8.30pm. The
regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30 on Friday. Details
from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net at 8pm on Monday on
145.375MHz. Friday sees the third round of the G4ZMC Trophy. Contact
John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday at 8pm on
145.325MHz. Thursday sees a committee meeting. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting out equipment for the
Telford Rally on Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is
at 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy,
G8OWL. Next Sunday is the Rugby ATS Radio Rally at Princethorpe
College. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is meeting on Monday from
7.30pm at Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club. The 4m open net is on Tuesday
at 7.30pm on 70.475MHz. More information from Robert Bird, by email
to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the 432MHz UKCC on Tuesday.
Wednesday sees shack activities and a natter night. The simplex net
is on Thursday on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Next Saturday there's GB2CWP
at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre plus the usual mentoring and
surgery. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the UKAC 432MHz on Tuesday, alongside
other radio operation and projects. Saturday sees preparations for
the Rugby ATS Rally, which takes place next Sunday at Princethorpe.
Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is continuing its
Intermediate course on Wednesday and having a data night. Friday sees
a club night and a talk in the Garden Room. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on
07584 025 156.
Central Radio Amateur Circle is having a night on the air on
Thursday. Saturday sees operations at Barr Beacon. More information
from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a picnic and
operating session at Saul Junction. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Northampton Radio Club is having a natter night including a
debrief on the 2m DF hunt, plus running a Foundation exam. Details
from John, G4CZB, on 01604 832 584.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is on the air
and having a natter night. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email
to m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is conducting
EME operations from the Glenmore. More information from Chris, G1ETZ,
on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a bring a rig night. Details
from Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on
145.525MHz at 8pm. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
Hamfest preparation meeting. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Sunday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has a club table at
the Rugby Rally. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX,
on 01858 432 105.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news that a new club, Wearside Electronics & Amateur
Radio Society has been formed in Sunderland. The first meeting is on
Monday from 7pm at the 2nd Herrington Scout Hut, Crow Lane, New
Herrington SR3 3TE. Plans include Intermediate and Full training,
tea, coffee and homemade pie. Details are on QRZ.com under the club
callsign G0BNK, which is used with the kind permission of the widow
of the late Bob Butler.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Today and next
Sunday Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running its regular Solder
Sunday from noon. Tuesday sees a planning meeting for the Halton
rally. The Grumpy Club is on Thursday from 10am. Details from Ken
Hatton, G3VBA, on 01928 733 234.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Monday and
continues its Foundation and Intermediate classes. On Friday there's
a club meal from 6.30pm at Prima Ristorante. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is testing all stations today.
Monday sees a talk on test equipment for spectral analysis, frequency
checking and vector network analysis. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV,
on 01606 553 401.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bolton Wireless Club is having a QRP follow-up with George Dobbs,
G3RJV. For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding a table
top sale. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is having a picnic and
portable operation from Llyn Brenig. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP,
on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is having a Sea Cadets
kite antenna night at FY7 8PG. Contact John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on
07940 815 659.
On Wednesday Denby Dale radio club has a club net from 7.30pm on
±145.575MHz. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a maintenance
evening. Contact Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
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 a
discussion on future talks. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a technical
forum. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society is starting its
radio fun weekend at Pheonix Park. Contact Darrell, G0FUO, on
07887 423 221.
On Sunday Chorley & District Amateur Radio Society is operating
GB2MYA, for Fleetwood Model Yachts. Details form Mark, G1PIE, by
email to procter_family<at>sky.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Saturday Grey Point Fort Amateur Radio Society commences
operations for the UK & Ireland Heritage Award, continuing until the
30th August. Details from Stephen McFarland, GI4RNP, on 02891 852 731.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has its Sunday club today and
next Sunday from 9am to 1pm. On Tuesday there's a club night from
7pm. Thursday sees a construction evening. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by
email to mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday
from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects
and operating. The weekly club meeting is on Thursday. Contact John
McGowan, by email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is holding an on-air
activity night on Wednesday. Saturday sees the start of the
Lighthouse Weekend event operating GB2LBN for Lighthouse Barns Ness.
More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Lighthouse and
Lightship Weekend on Thursday. Saturday and Sunday sees Lighthouse
Weekend operations at Walker Park, Aberdeen. Details from Fred
Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Thursday and making
final preparations for International Lighthouses and Lightships
Weekend, and will be on the air for the event next Saturday and
Sunday. Contact Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via www.gm4riv.org.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is holding a pub night. Contact
Alan J Masson, GM3PSP, on 0131 623 4580.
On Friday Border Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Details from Alex, GM8BDX, on 01890 830 607.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is demonstrating amateur radio to
the public at Sandford Mill museum today and next Sunday. On Thursday
there's a Morse class in The Bell, Danbury CM3 4DT plus a training
class at Danbury Village Hall CM3 4NQ. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on
01245 469 008.
Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club has a CW net on 28.050MHz
at 8.30 and an FM net on 29.140MHz at 9pm today and next Sunday.
Tuesday sees a net on 145.450MHz at 9pm and on Saturday there's a
club night at the shack. Contact Tim Ward, 2E0TJW, on 07810 481 182.
South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Terry Howchen,
G1FBW on Tuesday about software for circuit design and Veroboard.
Saturday sees GB2HB on the air at Island Yacht Club to commemorate
the 70th anniversary of the crash of B17 aircraft Heavenly Body II at
Canvey Point. Contact Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is attending a barbecue at the
QTH of G4RWW. Details from Steve Beal, G3WZK, on 01883 620 730.
On Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
Details from Keith, G4JED, via email to info<at>wkars.org.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact Andy, M0HAK, via email to andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is having talk on
transmitter stuff by Tony, G0OVA. More information from Neville,
G4SPD, on 01252 404 816.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is holding a social
evening and barbecue. Contact Michael Topple, 2E0GUI, via email to
michael.2e0gui<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is conducting the NARC Trophy
fox hunt. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a barbecue in
the Spinney. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Friday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
discussion evening. Details from John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is on the air plus
holding a natter night, bring and buy and CW practice evening.
Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a club
net with Dave, M0DHO & Tom, G0VQR. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on
01189 695 697.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio evening.
Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
On Saturday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club starts its
International Lighthouse weekend event at North Foreland Lighthouse.
Contact Chrissie Turner, via email to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Sunday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is at Newbury
Youth Festival. More information from Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with an announcement by Itchen Valley Radio Society that due
to circumstances beyond their control, there will not be a meeting on
Friday 22 August.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Flight Refuelling
Amateur Radio Society is running its Hamfest rally from 9am today at
Cobham Sports and Social Club, Merley, Wimborne. Next weekend sees a
Foundation course on Saturday and Sunday. Also next Sunday there's a
talk on the Cobweb antenna by Mark, 2E0VOV. More information from
John, G4POF, by email to g4pof<at>hotmail.com.
Poole Radio Society is at the Flight Refuelling Hamfest today. The 2m
FM net is on Wednesday at 8pm. There's an activity night on Friday
and next Sunday sees a day in the park. Contact Bill Coombes, G4ERV,
on 01202 246 515.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having an introduction to WSPR in the
Moose Centre at 7pm on Monday. The 2m net is on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm
on Tuesday and the HF net on Friday 3.675MHz at 7.45pm. Contact Nick,
M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a briefing on Thursday for
International Lighthouses and Lightships weekend. Next Saturday and
Sunday sees the station on the air for that event. Details from
Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday
Plymouth Radio Club is having an illustrated talk on FLdigi by Ian
Harley, G6BJJ, RAYNET Group Controller for West Devon. Details from
David Beck, 2E0DTC, by email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Devon & Cornwall Repeater Group is at the Engine House
Compton Park Callington from 2pm. All are welcome. Details are online
at www.gb3pl.co.uk.
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
having an electronics and project night. Contact John Rowden, M0HFH,
on 07743 697 063.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having mini talks. Details
from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Cornish Radio Amateur Club commences three days operating
GX4CRC at the West of England Steam Engine Rally. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a social evening.
Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is closed.
Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a technical topics
evening. For more information contact Liz Cabban via email to
lizcabban<at>vodafoneemail.co.uk.
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.
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