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Next, the Local News for Sunday 17th June 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.
Lincoln Short Wave Club is running GB4CTM from Coventry Transport
Museum as part of Museums on the Air Weekend today. Monday sees an
open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM SSB and on
Thursday there's an open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. The Portable
Challenge is on Friday. Next Saturday and Sunday GB6CGC will be on
the air from The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth Airfield LE17 6JJ,
commemorating the 65th anniversary of Coventry Gliding Club. Contact
Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today
and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's a Morse class and club meeting.
Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Lincoln Short Wave Club is holding a committee meeting is running a
special event station on Monday. On Wednesday there's a formal
meeting. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm via GB3LM. Next Saturday
the shack is open from 9.30am plus there's East Kirkby Museums on the
Air from 10am in NAAFI. 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 club night.
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. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
07971 166 250.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
projects, CW practice and training. Next Saturday sees the shack on
the air, preparation for VHF NFD plus a talk on using Minos. Contact
Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
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 talk on PSUs by Ken, G8DIR and
Richard, G3VZG. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is conducting informal
activities. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by a fun
evening bingo night. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net on
145.275MHz FM from 8pm. 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 is operating GB4GW on
2m and 70cm all mode, alongside a Bring and Buy night. For more
information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club natter and is
having a construction evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
annual barbecue on the field. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a club night. Contact
Roger, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District ARC is having a club night. Contact
John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Dale Radio Club is taking part in the WAB contest from 10am today,
plus there's the club net on GB3HD from 10.30am today and next
Sunday. Wednesday sees a club night. Contact Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
Warrington Amateur Radio Club is having a club night tonight. Next
Sunday also sees a club night, with a barbecue if the weather is
kind. Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email to secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society meets on Tuesday from 7pm
and will be working on FT8. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3HD from
7.30pm and on Thursday there's a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz
from 7pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night from 7pm on
Tuesday. Wednesday sees G3NWR on the air from 7pm.On Thursday G3NWR
is on the air for an ATV evening, call in on 144.750MHz to arrange
contacts. Details from William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
On Wednesday York Radio Club has its net from 8pm on 145.450MHz.
Thursday sees a club night form 8pm. For details, see
www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a talk. Contact Nancy
Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a talk on
funny stories from the fire service. For details, email
info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is holding a technical and
practical hands-on evening. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Southport & District Amateur Radio Club is putting G2OA on
the air. More information from Brian Woods M0SSN, on 0777 169 5525.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys ARS is having a social night. Details
from John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society has a radio night. Contact Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society has a surplus sale.
Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
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 talk on a digital
drive for a magnetic loop antenna. Contact Gordon, G3WOV, on
01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding its
summer bring and buy evening. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding a normal
club night plus training classes. Contact Gail, M3GBB on
0191 372 0473. For details see www.barac.org.uk
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night
from 8pm at The Old Sun Inn, Haworth. Details from Geoff Priestley,
G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.
On Thursday Quantum Amateur Radio & Technology Society is holding a
sell & swap night from 8pm at Cottage Lane Mission, Cottage Lane,
Ormskirk L39 3NE. Admission is GBP 3 for non members, GBP 1.50 for
members. Refreshments and pizza are available. For details see
www.g7lfc.me.uk.
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 a
microphone night. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding a shack
meeting and on the air night. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on
01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a night on the
air. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society meets for its weekly
social evening from 7pm. Contact Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Tuesday Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group is holding its club
barbecue at Downshire Secondary School, Downshire Road Carrickfergus.
All are very welcome; please be there for 7.30pm. Details from
Elizabeth Forde, on 0785 544 2839, or email
elizabethforde64<at>yahoo.com.
On Tuesday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having a QRP night with a
competition to see the furthest you can make contact with using as
little power as possible. More information from the club secretary
Dave, 2I0SJV, via email to muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club night and
training session. 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. Contact
Len Paget, GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating and training evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on
01506 433 846.
On East Kilbride Amateur Radio Society is having a club night from
7pm at the Murray Owen Centre. Club call MM0YEK will be on the air,
plus there will be a talk on APRS by Andy, GM7GDE. Contact Robert
Johnstone, MM6RXJ, via email to mm6rxj<at>ears-club.uk.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM
from 8pm sharp. Contact Jack, GM4COX vial www.tinyurl.com/wosars.
Next Saturday and Sunday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
Museums weekend. Details from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Hastings
Electronics and Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday on
144.575MHz from 11am. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is taking part in
International Museums Weekend today, next Saturday and next Sunday,
operating GB1MSM from Manston Spitfire Museum. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE,
via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org
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.
Next Saturday sees an outdoor event at Old Redding car park from
2-5pm. 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.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday from
8pm on 1.980MHz. On Tuesday there's a net on 145.400MHz from 8pm.
Details from Alan Ralph, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
direction finding by Steve, 2E0DIZ on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the
club net, starting at 9pm on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club meets on Tuesday. On Thursday it's
the club net from 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. Next Saturday sees GB2HFF
operating at Saint Peter & Saint Paul's Church from 9am to 4pm for
Horndon Feast & Fayre. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email
to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. On Friday there's a talk on Morse
code by Andy Kersey, G0IBN. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. 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 Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm
on 144.275MHz. Details from Chris, G3WIE, via email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club is meeting at
the Sea Cadets HQ, Long Close, SN15 3JZ. For details, email
secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is having a talk on the latest
radio technologies by Ian, G7PHD. Contact Stephen Osborn, G8JZT, on
07985 753 370.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding an antenna shootout.
Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is attending a barbecue
hosted by G7VFV. For details, email avrs<at>rakewell.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 having a humorous talk on
how NOT to win NFD by Quin Collier, G3WRR. Contact Chris Danby,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz
from 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30pm and a CW net on 144.060MHz
from 7pm. Contact John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group club has its net from 7.30pm on
145.500MHz. Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding a DF Hunt. Details
from Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is sorting
out the caravan. Contact secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is visiting
Moonraker. Contact David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the history of astrophotography by Peter Howell, M0DCV. Details from
Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society is having a club night
with the shack on the air. Details from Selim, M0XTA, on
07510 900 731.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a Windmills
Evening at Jack and Jill Mills. More information from Peter, G4AKG,
on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night from 7.30pm.
Contact Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group is having a presentation on FT8
by G0MRF. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0776 565 7542.
Next Saturday and Sunday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is taking part
in Museums On the Air. Contact Keith, G8RPA, g8rpa<at>arrl.net
Next Saturday and Sunday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is
taking part in Museums on the Air weekend, operating GB2RRM at Ramsey
Rural Museum. Details from David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
Next Sunday Shoreham Coast Watch Special Event Station GB1SCW will be
operating from the National Coast Watch Lookout on Shoreham Beach,
BN43 5HY. This will be to mark the work of coastal watch communities.
Activity will be centred on HF and VHF bands.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
capacitance loaded antennas by Terry, G4CHD. Details from Alan
Fisher, M6CCH, on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding its main
meeting. More information from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is holding a club
evening. Contact Keith, M0TMO, on 01747 851 260.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is looking at Arduino,
Raspberry Pi, programming and applications. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on
01395 274 172.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a social evening.
Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from Terry, 2E0XTM, on 01841 540 142.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a briefing
for VHF NFD. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
activity night. Contact Jonathan, M0ZGB, on 0789 409 0423.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice with G3MYM.
Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a relax, chat
and operating. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night Contact
John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
Next Saturday and Sunday Riviera Amateur Radio Club is operating
GB100RAF, hoping to operate around the clock, and will be sending
special QSLs. For details, email rivieraarc<at>gmail.com
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD night. More
information from Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Wednesday Arfon Repeater Group is holding its AGM from 7.30pm at
The Institute Building, Pavilion Hill, Caernarfon. Contact John C
Richards, GW0AQR, via email to jcr<at>johncr.org.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a talk on using a
spectrum analyser by Martyn Doig, GW4CQZ. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU,
on 0776 019 0355.
On Thursday Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society is holding
a fox hunt plus a barbecue on the beach. Details 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 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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