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Next, the Local News for Sunday 29th 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.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is holding a shack night on
Monday. Thursday sees a club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday
they've a shack night combined with part 2 of their projects evening.
Details from Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net from 8pm
on 145.325MHz and on Friday there's a club night. More info from Bob,
G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250
Rugby ATS has the HF and VHF shack on the air on Tuesday together
with CW training and practice, and is on the air again on Saturday,
including radio operation and projects. On Sunday from 2-4pm they are
doing hut maintenance and holding a management committee meeting.
Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society is holding a coffee morning
in the shack from 11am, and on Friday it is a session sorting rally
stock. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibble and natter night on
Wednesday from 7.30pm in the shack. Thursday sees its club repeater
net from 8pm on GB3LM. On Saturday they hold their regular surgery
and open shack from 9.30am. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Today,
Leicester Radio Society is participating in the second and final day
of the IOTA contest. For details contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044.
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 Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Salop Amateur Radio Society has its CW net from 4.30pm on
144.070MHz. For details email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is hosting an open shack,
general meeting, and training classes. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting with club call GX3ZME on the air. More from John
Humphreys, M0JZH on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Email Ed O'Neill, M0TZX, on
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
Also on Thursday, Solihull Amateur Radio Society runs a net from 8pm
on 145.450MHz. Details from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303
On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a talk on getting
started with SSTV. More info from Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Today Oldham Radio Club has a C4FM net, FCS004-55 from 9.30am.
Wednesday sees their 2m FM net, and on Thursday there's a club night
and Intermediate course. Next Sunday sees a D-Star net on REF 14B
from 9.30am. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Monday from
7pm. On Wednesday there's a practical look at methods of moving
concrete, and Thursday sees G3NWR ATV on the air; call in on
144.750MHz to arrange contacts. More details from Bill Davies, G4YWD,
on 0780 488 4245.
Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society is operating on FT8 on
Tuesday, and continuing its Foundation revision and Intermediate
training. Wednesday sees its open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm. On
Thursday there's a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm.
Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
York Radio Club holds its net on Wednesday at 8pm on 145.450MHz. On
Thursday it's having a club night from 8pm, and Sunday sees its
breakfast meeting at 10am. Go to www.yorkradioclub.uk for more
information.
On Tuesday Warrington Amateur Radio Club is having a club night talk
and practical session. Thursday sees a coffee morning and operating
session. On Sunday afternoon it's their solder Sunday plus more
operating. Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email to secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Denby Dale Radio Club has its net on GB3HD from 10.30am and continues
its participation in the IOTA Contest from Holy Island. More info
from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air.
Contact Nancy, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield and District Radio Society is holding an
equipment maintenance night. For details email Greg, M0TXX, via:
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 Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding an
auction, run by Mike, G4EZM. Details from John Rodway, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester and District Radio Society has a pie and pint
night. More from Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is hosting a
discussion on logging tools and techniques. Contact Mark, M0NOM, on
0791 765 3012.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night at 6.30pm. Further info from Michael, G7TWX, on
0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is giving a talk on the
Micsig oscilloscope by Tony, G0AZQ. Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on
01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield and District Wireless Society is holding a
home construction talk and demo by Colin, M5FRA. More info from
Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a normal club
night from 7pm. Contact Gail, M3GBB on 0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society has its regular club
meeting in The Old Sun Inn, Haworth, from 8pm. Call Geoff Priestley,
G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641 for further details.
On Thursday Ripon and 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
demonstration by G4MVU of remote operation of the IC-7300. Details
from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has its shack meeting.
Contact Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club has a night on the air.
Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield and District Radio Society has a social evening
from 7pm. Contact Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a regular club night on Tuesday.
On Sunday they visit the Criarnlarich Rally. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU,
on 0776 370 8933.
Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
145.575MHz on Wednesday from 8pm. Sunday sees its club net on
145.575MHz from 8pm. More details from John, GM0OTI, on
01463 791 444.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday
Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has an operating
evening. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. For further is at wosars.org.uk.
On Saturday the Edinburgh and District Amateur Radio Club is holding
a field day with portable operating on 144MHz. Further info from
Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with a request from Shefford and District Amateur Radio
Society, which celebrates its 70th birthday in October. They would
like to hear from all current and past members to help mark the
anniversary. Please contact David on 01234 742 757, email
davide.lloyd<at>ntlworld.com or check their website, www.sadars.co.uk
Loughton and Epping Forest ARS is running a weekend Foundation course
over the 23rd and 24th of September. The course takes place at All
Saints House in Chigwell Row, Essex. For details, contact Marc
Litchman, M0TOC, on 0748 480 4135 or via email to
marc<at>lefars.org.uk
Now for news from clubs that have several events this week.
Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club is holding its Rally,
Electronics Fair and Car Boot Sale today from 9am at Kington Langley
Village Hall and Fields, Kington Langley, Chippenham, Wiltshire,
SN15 5NJ. Entry is GBP 2. Tuesday sees an intermediate training
course and a regular club meeting. Contact Brian via email to
secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
Radio Society of Harrow has its net today and next Sunday from 12
noon on 1938kHz LSB. Today also sees an outdoor event at Old Redding
car park from 2 to 5pm. Monday sees a net on 145.500MHz at 8.15pm.
More information 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 Thursday there's a club net on 70.300MHz and on
Friday they're on 145.350MHz, both nets starting at 8pm. Further
details from John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
On Monday Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA from 8pm, with a chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Saturday sees the YL net on GB3DA
from 8pm. Next Sunday they start the online Foundation course.
Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society holds its club meal on
Tuesday. On Wednesday it's the club net from 9pm, starting on
145.500MHz and QSY. Further info from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net on Wednesday
from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. Friday sees the Summer Social and
Buffet. For more details contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society holds its Hailsham Shack meeting on
Wednesday at 10:30am. On Wednesday it has its FM Net on 145.275MHz
from 8.30am; a cafe meeting at 12.30, and a CW net on 144.060MHz from
7pm. Saturday sees its club barbecue starting at 12 noon. Next
weekend also sees activities for the 432MHz Low Power Contest.
Details from Tom, M6ONX, via email to secretary<at>sars.club.
Loughton and Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. On Friday there's a talk on 999
emergency public safety comms by Steve Shorey, G3ZPS. Saturday sees
an informal evening at All Saints House from 7pm. Details from Dave
De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
From Thursday to next Monday, celebrating five decades of offshore
broadcasting, Martello Tower Group is operating GB5RC from MV Ross
Revenge, home to Radio Caroline since 1983. It's in the Blackwater
Estuary, near Mersea Island and Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. Operation
will be on 80m, 40m, 20m, 17m and 10m, SSB and various datamodes. For
further information contact Keith, G6NHU, via email to
g6nhu<at>me.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has its open net from 8pm on
145.275MHz. Email Chris, G3WIE, via g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk for more
information.
On Monday Peterborough and District Amateur Radio Club runs a net at
8pm on 1.980MHz. Contact Alan Ralph, G8XLH, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society holds a club
net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. More from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Email David, M0XDF, via M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Fareham and District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
club night and bar meeting. Contact Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on
0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
contesting for little pistols by Dan Zeitlin, K2YWE. More from Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is giving a talk on DXing for
beginners by Fred, G3SVK. Further info from Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on
0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
GB3LW. Email m0xhs<at>outlook.com for details.
On Thursday Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club has a club
evening. Enquiries to secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Friday Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has an on air night.
Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club has a club night from 7.30pm.
Further details from Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is discussing data modes, led by
Jon, M0KGX and Huw, M0LHT. For more info contact Patrick Higham,
G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a social meeting from 8pm
in the bar at Whitton Community Centre, Percy Road, Twickenham,
TW2 6JL. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
Next Sunday Colchester Radio Amateurs are running Foundation
training, plus a 6m net on 50.225MHz. More from Tony, 2E0FTQ, on
0783 177 4669.
Next Sunday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is taking part in
the RSGB 2m low power contest from 2 to 8pm. Details from Ian,
2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from two clubs that have several events this week.
Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting on
Wednesday. Thursday sees their main meeting. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has a mini talk on Thursday. Friday sees a
construction and on air event at Sparkford. Contact Bob
Harris, G8UED, on 01963 440167.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bristol RSGB Group has its annual dinner. Email John, G4DVV, to
johnthomas<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
On Monday Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club are having an afternoon
social meeting. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Monday Weston-Super-Mare Radio Society has a construction, Morse
tuition and operating evening. More info from Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Blackmoor Vale Amateur Radio Society has its club evening.
Contact Keith, M0TMO, on 01747 851 260.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club has its barbecue and social
evening. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274 172.
Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club is closed throughout August,
resuming meetings on 6 September. Enquiries to Mark Chanter, M0WMB,
on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club hosts a darts
tournament. For more information contact Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
0783 869 5471.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a relax and chat
evening, together with operating and its committee meeting. Details
from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Contact Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on0787 849 4337.
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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