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Next, the Local News for Sunday 1st July 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 an open net today and next Sunday from
10am on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there's a club night and Thursday
sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Contact Rob McCracken,
G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.
Lincoln Short Wave Club has GB2CWP on the air today from 10am in
NAAFI for the East Kirkby Squadron Reunion. On Wednesday there's a
natter and nibbles night and on Thursday it's the repeater net via
GB3LM from 8pm. Saturday sees the regular surgery & open shack from
9.30am plus VHF/UHF National Field Day, which continues into Sunday.
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 club night,
including watching the latest TX Factor. 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.
Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is visiting the Hermitage
Model Railway in Whitwick on Tuesday. Next Saturday sees a club
barbecue celebrating the 60th anniversary at the home of Phil, G4DCI.
More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 144MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside CW
practice, training, radio operation and projects. On Friday is setup
day for VHF NFD, which members will participate in on Saturday and
Sunday. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society club has its CW net on Tuesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. On Wednesday there's a club net from 8.30pm on
GB3LH. Thursday sees preparations for VHF NFD. Next Saturday and
Sunday sees VHF NFD at the Long Mountain site. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for VHF NFD on
Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees G3ZME/p on the air for the
VHF NFD from IO82NN. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.275MHz.
Details from Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
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 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. Contact Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is reflecting on the Victor
5 visit. More information from John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from 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 a club night. Details from Darran, G0BWB,
on 0797 442 3227.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is operating its special
event station GB13COL all week. Wednesday sees a club night Contact
Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars<at>gmx.com.
Oldham Radio Club has a C4FM net today from 9.30am on FCS004-55.
Wednesday sees a 2m FM net, then on Thursday there's the construction
competition and Intermediate course. Next Sunday there's a D-Star net
REF 14B. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.
Stockport Radio Society is operating a special event station today at
Manchester Airport Transport and Aviation Festival. Tuesday sees a
radio night and on Friday there's preparation for the rally, which
takes place on Saturday. Next Sunday sees a special event station at
AVRO Air Fair. Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
York Radio Club has its breakfast meeting at 10am today. The club net
is on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz and on Thursday there's a club
night from 8pm. For details, see www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and
practical evening on Monday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities
for VHF NFD. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night from 7pm on
Tuesday. On Wednesday G3NWR is on the air and Thursday sees the G3NWR
ATV night; call in on 144.750MHz from 7pm to arrange contacts.
Details from William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk and demo on
Wednesday by Bill, G4ZVB on getting going on FT8. Next Saturday and
Sunday sees G5TO/P on the air for VHF NFD at Wharncliffe Estate,
IO93FL. Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is holding training classes and
is on the air. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is putting its shack
on the air. 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 taking part in the
144MHz UKAC Contest. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
RSGB VHF 2m contest basics. More information from Mark, M0NOM, on
0791 765 3012.
On Tuesday Warrington ARC 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 talk by M1ASR.
Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding a normal
club night and training classes. 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 an
aerial and propagation clinic with G3SVW. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a shack
meeting. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
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 Saturday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
annual rally at Donaghadee Community Centre, Parade, Donaghadee
BT21 0HB. It's just 100m from the harbour. There is free car parking.
Doors open at 11.30am and admission is GBP 3. There are disabled
facilities, Harry's RSGB bookstall, traders, a Bring & Buy, a raffle
and refreshments. For details please contact Harry, GI4JTF, on
0289 042 2762.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
A Member has asked us to mention that St Andrews First Aid offers
free First Aid and CPR talks to local Scottish community groups,
including amateur radio clubs and many more organisations. If you are
involved in a club or society, not necessarily connected with amateur
radio, this information could help save a life. The main St Andrews
website is at www.firstaid.org.uk and details of the free talks, plus
a booking form, are at https://tinyurl.com/y9x232jg
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a VHF contest and practical
evening on Tuesday. Next Saturday and Sunday see members taking part
in VHF NFD. Details from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having an
operating evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
on 145.575MHz and GB3BI from 8pm. Contact John, GM0OTI, on
01463 791 444.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night at 21 Rose Street, Glasgow. For details, see
www.tinyurl.com/wosars.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in VHF NFD. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Essex Ham has
its online Foundation course today. Monday sees the club net on GB3DA
from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at www.essexham.net. Next
Saturday it's the Essex YL Net on GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete,
M0PSX, via news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club is giving demonstrations of amateur
radio at Fort Purbrook Family Fun Day today. Monday sees an open net
from 8pm on 144.275MHz. Details from Chris, G3WIE, via email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday
on 144.575MHz from 11am. Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2NWA
today for the Air Britain Fly-In at North Weald Airfield. Thursday
sees the club net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La
Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Radio Society of Harrow has its net on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon today
and next Sunday. On Thursday there's a club net on 145.500MHz FM from
8.15pm and Friday sees a club night in the shack. 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. The annual barbecue is on Monday. 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 Monday from
8pm on 1.980MHz. Tuesday sees a club net from 8pm on 145.400MHz.
Friday sees the start of the three-day weekend radio camp. Contact
Alan Ralph, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has an open 2m SSTV net from
7.30pm on Tuesday, which is also the start of activities for RNLI SOS
Month. Thursday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 145.500MHz. More
information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. On Friday there's a talk on compact
VHF and UHF aerials by Bob, G3OOU and Damien, 2E0EUI. Contact Bob,
G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3LW from 8pm
on Thursday. Friday sees a club night with on-air activities. For
details, email m0xhs<at>outlook.com.
Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is having a club evening
on Monday. Thursday sees a session sorting out the weeds around the
mound. For details, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club has a club night
and continues its Intermediate course. For details, email
secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is having a natter night and
putting the club station on the air. Details from Stephen Osborn,
G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
starting on 145.500MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Folkestone Repeater Group is having a talk on radio
scanning. For details, email admin<at>folkestonerepeatergroup.org.uk.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
characterising HF antenna performance using WSPRlite and DXplorer.net
by Richard Newstead of Sotabeams. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group club has its net from 7pm, starting on
145.500MHz. Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on SOTA for
beginners by Richard Perzyna, G8ITB. More information from Dave Lee,
G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on 999 emergency public safety comms by Steve, G3ZPS. Contact
David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night
and preparing for National Field Day. Details from Peter, G4AKG, on
01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night from 7.30pm.
More information from Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group is watching the RSGB
Understanding Propagation video. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0776 565 7542.
Next Saturday and Sunday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is
taking part in the RSGB VHF NFD. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email
to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Cornish Radio
Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting on Wednesday and its main
meeting on Thursday. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee meeting on
Thursday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees G4WAW/P on the air for the
RSGB VHF National Field Day. Contact Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
0783 869 5471.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by G3MYM on Thursday on
direct conversion receivers. On Friday there's a construction and
on-air session at Sparkford. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday,
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction, Morse
tuition and operating evening. Details from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is having a club
evening. Contact Keith, M0TMO, on 01747 851 260.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having part 3 of the
explanation of digital, data modes and computers, looking at add-on
boards and connecting to the internet. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on
01395 274 172.
On Wednesday Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk by G3ZXX on a practical approach to building a simple beam
antenna. Admittance is GBP 2. Contact Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a field
operations evening at Sea Walls. 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.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society is having a barbecue at its
new venue, Patrick Hill. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening.
Contact Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a social
evening and putting the club call GW4YCT on the air at Cwmduad
Community Centre, SA33 6XN. For more information contact Andy,
GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.
Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is holding a fox hunt on Tuesday. Next
Saturday and Sunday sees activities for the RSGB VHF National Field
Day. Contact Eifion Parry, via email to wrexham.ars<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a general meeting.
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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