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Next, the Local News for Sunday 6th May 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.
Rugby ATS has a meeting of the hut maintenance and management
committee today, then taking part in the 144MHz UKAC on Tuesday,
alongside projects, CW practice and training. Next Saturday sees the
shack on the air plus a session constructing a 40m Pixie transceiver.
Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today
and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class followed by a club
meeting. 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. On Friday there's a committee forum plus
fish & chip supper. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
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 club night
and preparation for Mills on the Air. 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 and on Friday there's a club night. Saturday sees a Pubs
and Clubs session from Pyewipe, G0RAF. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting equipment for Field Day on
Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is from 11am on
Tuesday, and visitors are very welcome. On Friday there's a session
sorting rally stock. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net on Tuesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from
8.30pm and on Thursday there's a natter night and committee meeting.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short Wave Club shack is watching the RSGB HF & VHF
propagation video on Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm
on 145.375MHz. Next Saturday the shack is open from 9.30am with new
licensee mentoring, and next Sunday sees a Mills on the Air special
event at Eliss Mill from 9.30am. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is spending Wednesday
portable on the field or a debrief on Marconi & GB50TEL, depending on
the weather. From next Friday to next Sunday GB50TEL is on the air
for the Kit and Balloon festival from Telford Town Park. 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. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.275MHz FM, Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
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 from 8pm,
starting on 145.275MHz and then moving to 80m SSB. Also, GB4GW will
be on the air. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
junk sale. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is visiting Brandon
Marsh and having lunch with M6ENC. Details from Don, G4CYG, on
01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. More information from Ed O'Neill, via
email to M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
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.
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.
Next Saturday and Sunday sees activity for Mills on the Air, and next
Sunday from 10am it's also the WAB contest. Details from Darran,
G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is running GB2HLS for SOS Radio Week
today at Hoylake Lifeboat Station, Wirral, CH47 3AL. Tuesday sees a
natter night and on Wednesday G3NWR is on the air. The ATV night on
the air is on Thursday; call in on 144.750MHz to arrange contacts.
Contact William Davies, G4YWD, 0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club has a breakfast meeting at 10am today. The club net
is on Wednesday at 8pm on 145.450MHz and on Thursday there's a club
night. For details see www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is closed on Monday. Next
Saturday and Sunday see activity for Mills on the Air. Details from
John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Stockport Radio Society has a net on Tuesday 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. Details from Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Macclesfield & District Radio Society has its shack on the air. For
details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club and Sheffield Amateur Radio
Club are both closed on Monday.
On Tuesday Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a social
evening. Details from Mark, M0NOM, on 07917 653 012.
On Tuesday Warrington Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email to secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Contact John,
2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a bring and buy
evening. More information from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
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 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 having part 8
of the talk on weather by Peter, G3XGE. 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.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Tuesday Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group is having a talk by Mr
George Busby on the Gilnahirk Listeners. There will be tea and coffee
provided and all are very welcome. More details from Elizabeth Forde,
on 0785 544 2839.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club night and
training evening. More information from Martin, 2M0KAU, on
0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a club
evening. 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
talk. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is discussing the RSGB Convention
lecture Amateur Deep Space Reception by Paul Marsh, M0EYT. Contact
Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on DXing
by Gavin, GM0GAV. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has its first
144MHz DF hunt, meeting in the CO-OP car park east from 6.30pm. More
information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Kevin, 2M0KVM, on 0772 509 6279.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a talk on
Arduino computer developments by Len, GM0ONX. For further details see
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. The net on GB3DA is
from 8pm on Monday, with chatroom and audio feed at www.essexham.net.
Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
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 net on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon today
and next Sunday. Monday sees a club net on 145.500MHz 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. 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 1.980MHz
from 8pm on Monday. On Wednesday there's a natter night and planning
session for Mills on the Air. Contact Alan Ralph, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening and
equipment calibration night on Monday. Wednesday sees 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.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is running GB1RNLI all month
from Margate Lifeboat Station. On Thursday there's a club night and
next Saturday and Sunday sees GB1DW on the air from Drapers Mill at
Margate for Mills on The Air. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its nets on Wednesday and
Thursday from 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. More information from Gordon,
M0WJL, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3LW from 8pm on
Thursday. Friday sees a club night with radio operations. Details
from Selim, M0XTA, on 0751 090 0731.
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on
Thursday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees GB2DWM on the air from Duloe
Windmill, St Neots, for Mills on the Air weekend. Contact David,
M0VTG, via email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club has a computer clinic on Thursday with
Keith, G8RPA. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for Mills on
the Air. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having an introduction to
the spectrum analyser on Friday by David, G0LRD. Next Saturday and
Sunday sees Mills on the Air activities from Cattell's Mill,
Willingham. Details from Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
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 Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society invites new operators
to ask questions of the club panel. More information from Phil Gould,
G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a QRP
evening and preparing for Mills on the Air. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on
01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club has Foundation
training and a club meeting. For details, email
secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact
Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
public safety communications by Steve Storey, G3ZPS. Details from
Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society has an evening on the air
with G4VRS. For information, email avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net,
starting at 9pm on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
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 Farnborough & District Radio Society is holding a
skittles evening from 6pm at the Jolly Farmer, Blacknest. For
details, email sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group has its annual quiz
with Colchester Radio Amateurs. More information from Kevan Pugh,
2E0WMG, on 0749 352 1049.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on getting
started in amateur television by Noel Matthews, G8GTZ. Contact Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is holding its
AGM. Details from Nicky, via email to secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a discussion
on QSL cards v eQSL led by Steve, G0PQB. More information from Mike,
G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net 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 having a
talk or film. For details, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
video night. Contact David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Mills on
the Air. Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. More
information from Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has its net via GB3DA from 8pm.
Contact Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on antenna
theory by Michael, M0MDC, plus the shack will be on the air on HF and
VHF. Details from Ian, G0OFN, on 0776 565 7542.
Next Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is running
GB2WTM at Woodbridge Tide Mill for National Mills Day. More
information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is watching a video
on antenna selection for G6 DXpeditions. Details from Keith, M0TMO,
on 01747 851 260.
On Thursday Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Terry, 2E0XTM, on 01841 540 142.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a briefing for Mills on
the Air on Thursday. GB0SBM will be on the air for that event next
Saturday and Sunday. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by G3MYM on
the first four radio amateurs. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a relax and chat
plus operating evening. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and
business meeting. Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
On Saturday Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club is taking part in Mills
on the Air from Burcott Mill. More information from David Edwards, on
01749 670 085.
NEWS FOR WALES
Marches Amateur Radio Society is running the North East Wales open
net on Monday from 9pm on 145.425MHz. Friday sees an open net on
51.725MHz from 7.30pm. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on VHF fox hunting by Ray, GW7AGG. 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 radcom<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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