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Next, the Local News for Sunday 8th 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 is taking part in VHF NFD today. Wednesday is
a ten-minute talks night and on Thursday it's the net on 145.375MHz
from 8pm. Saturday sees attendance at Boultham Summer Fair from 9am
plus licensee mentoring and open shack from 9.30am. For more
information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
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.
Salop Amateur Radio Society is taking part in VHF NFD today at their
Long Mountain site. On Tuesday there's a club CW net from 4.30pm on
144.070MHz and Wednesday sees a club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. On
Thursday there's a natter night. For details, email. For details,
email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday.
Thursday sees the club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there's
a talk on animal photography by Ken, G3OCA. Contact Paul Gamble,
G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting gear for contests on
Monday. Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from
11am, where visitors are very welcome. Thursday sees training classes
with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is having a club meeting on
Monday. Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm.Next
Saturday sees the club callsign on the air from 1pm at Middleton
village fete. Details from Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 432MHz UKAC on Tuesday along with CW
practice, training and projects. Next Saturday sees HF & VHF
activities in the shack and a VHF NFD post mortem. Contact Steve,
G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday
Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an open forum
on ATUs and matching. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a talk on the Salop Repeater
Network by Dave, G4VZO. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is running
direction finding experiments with M0JDB. For details, email
midwarwicks<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting and training classes. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting and putting club callsign GX3ZME on the air.
Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
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. Details from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District ARC is having a club night. Contact
John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is taking part in Castles on
the Air from Kenilworth Castle. 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. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Oldham Radio Club has a C4FM net today and next Sunday from 9.30am on
FCS004-55. Wednesday sees a 2m net from 8pm. On Thursday there's a
club night and Intermediate course. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on
0740 276 3203.
Stockport Radio Society is operating a special event station today at
AVRO Air Fair today. Tuesday sees a net on 51.550 FM from 7.30pm and
on Friday there's net on 145.375 FM from 7.30pm. Contact Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is taking part in VHF NFD
today. Monday sees a fox hunt. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
Warrington Amateur Radio Club is having a club night on Tuesday. Next
Sunday sees GB2TAC on the air from Hooton Park Contact Jeff, G1DYN,
via email to secretary<at>warc.org.uk
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
digimodes operating night plus Foundation and Intermediate training.
On Wednesday there is an open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm. Thursday sees
a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Contact Martin,
M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
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.
York Radio Club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz and
on Thursday there's a club night from 8pm. For details, see
www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on exploring SDR with GNU Radio
by Ross, G6GVI. For details, send an email to
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is having a film
night. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is operating GX3RCM. Contact
David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a social
evening. Details from Mark, M0NOM, on 0791 765 3012.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Contact John,
2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Contact Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars<at>gmx.com.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the RSGB
Club Contest and having a video evening. Details from Gordon, G3WOV,
on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a social
and training evening. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
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 a talk
on the discovery of the neutron by G8RSI. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is meeting in The Old Sun
Inn at Haworth from 8pm. Details from Geoff Priestley G7JZM on
07774 891641
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society has its social evening
from 7pm. Contact Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.
Next Sunday West Manchester Radio Club is running the Red Rose QRP
Festival. Details from Les, G4HZJ, on 0779 626 4569.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Today, a crew of six from Bushvalley Amateur Radio club, MN0GKL, will
be leaving Carrickfergus harbour bound for the Maiden Islands and one
of the lighthouses. The islands are 13 miles off the north coast of
Northern Ireland, WAB D41 and IOTA EU-122. The club will be operating
on HF/VHF & UHF bands. The exact time and island are tide dependant
but looks to be late afternoon. Please keep an eye on all social
platforms as they will be publishing live information. This will
hopefully also be a WW Flaura and Fauna Activation.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is taking part in VHF NFD today. Tuesday,
Friday and Saturday see special event station MB18FIFA on the air.
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 is having a
club night and CW training. Contact John, GM0OTI, on 01463 791 444.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is closed due to the
Glasgow Fair. For details, see tinlyurl.com/wosars.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Peterborough
& District Amateur Radio Club concludes its weekend radio camp today.
The club net is on Monday from 8pm on 1.980MHz. Tuesday sees a club
net from 8pm on 145.400MHz. On Wednesday there's a natter night and
planning for Museums on the Air. Contact Alan Ralph, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Radio Society of Harrow has its net on 1938kHz LSB from 12 noon today
and next Sunday. Monday sees the club net starting on 145.500MHz at
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.
Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club is having an informal and
operating evening on Monday. Thursday sees the quarterly business
meeting. For details, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a net on Wednesday from 7.30pm
on 145.500MHz. Thursday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 145.500MHz.
More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email to
acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is setting up on Friday for
the IARU Contest, which takes place next Saturday and Sunday. Contact
David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Hastings
Electronics and Radio Club has its net today on 144.575MHz from 11am.
Details from Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
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. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
On Monday Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Duncan,
G6DPW on the Global Marine Distress & Safety System. Details from
Ray, G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.
On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is having an update on
the RSGB by Steve Thomas, M1ACB, RSGB General Manager. Other local
clubs and amateurs are welcome to attend. More information from Phil
Gould, G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.
On Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society is having an introduction
to 3D printing by Dan, M0HOW. Details from Keith, G4JED, via email to
info<at>wkars.org.uk., www.wkars.org.uk
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its
construction contest. More information from Edwin, G0LPO, on
01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club has a regular
club meeting and continues its Intermediate course. For details,
email secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society is holding a discussion
evening. For information, email avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its nett
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz and then QSY. 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 Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a talk about
marine radio by Chris, M0KPU. Details from Mike, G8AXA, on
0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is having a natter
night and debrief from VHF Field Day. Contact Mel, M0JMR, via email
to sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society club is
having a natter night. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal
evening. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Log 40m software by Terry Genes, G4POP. More information from Terry
Howchen, G1FBW, on 0798 607 0040.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group has its club net starting on 145.500MHz
at 7.30pm. Details from Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding a DF hunt. More
information from John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a club
night. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
nigh. Details fromt David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
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 Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
construction show and tell evening. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on
0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is mucking around with wire
in the Spinney. Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has its Summer
social at Foxton Village Hall from 7.30pm, which includes
demonstrations, conversation and refreshments. All are welcome. Bring
any bits of kit you would like to demonstrate. More details from
Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society is having a talk about
Nicolai Telsa by Brian, G3YKB. For details, email
m0xhs<at>outlook.com.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has its chairman's
barbecue. 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 has a club night with HF /
VHF on the air. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0776 565 7542.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is operating G4WAW/P today for VHF
National Field Day, and will be dscommissioning the site on Monday.
Thursday sees a de-brief from the event. Contact Andrew Jenner,
G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Monday Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on EME by
Brian, G4NNS. Details from David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
Morse tuition and operating evening. More information from Martin
Jones, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society is watching the HF
Propagation video. Contact Keith, M0TMO, on 01747 851 260.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a barbecue at Ham
Hill. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
spacecraft by Dennis. 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.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an on the air
evening. Contact Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
barbecue and HF on the air night. 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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