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Next, the Local News for Sunday 5th August 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 on 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.
Also today, Rugby ATS has hut maintenance and is holding a management
committee meeting from 2 to 4pm. On Tuesday there's UKAC 144MHz CW
practice and training, radio operation and projects, and Saturday
sees them preparing for the rally. For more details contact Steve,
G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a shack night on
Monday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday
they're holding a projects evening. Details from Paul, G1SGZ, via
email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on Monday on
145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there's a committee meeting. More from
Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.
On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society is having a coffee morning
in the shack from 11am. On Friday they will be sorting rally stock.
Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club are holding a VHF activity
night on Wednesday, and Friday sees a club night. Details from John,
G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibble and natter night on
Wednesday starting at 7.30pm in the shack. Thursday sees a net on
145.375MHz from 8pm. On Saturday there's a new licensee mentoring
session and open shack from 9.30am. For more information contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.300MHz
from 7pm to 8pm, and next Sunday there's a visit to Bletchley Park.
Further info from Ed O'Neill, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a venue change to
their evening meeting. It will now be at Saul Junction Canal for
operating and a picnic from 6pm. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has its club open all day for
president's day, radio operation and a cuppa; in the evening there's
a fish and chip supper. Further details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More from Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.275MHz. Contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is operating on
2m from Wymeswold. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open
meeting. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net
via GB3GR. More from Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing
for Hamfest and showing an RSGB video. Details from John Humphreys,
M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. Further info from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a barbecue and
portable night at Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa. For further details
contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Oldham Radio Club is holding a D-Star net on REF 14B today from
9.30am. On Wednesday they have a 2m FM net from 8pm. Thursday sees a
club night and Intermediate course. Next Sunday they have a C4FM net,
FCS004-55, from 9.30am. More details from Mike, M1CVL, on
0740 276 3203.
Today and next Sunday Warrington Amateur Radio Club is holding a
solder Sunday and operating afternoon. On Tuesday there's a
presentation, operating & technical help evening. Thursday sees a
coffee morning and operating session. Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email
to secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
York Radio Club is holding a breakfast meeting today at 10am.
Wednesday sees their club net at 8pm on 145.450MHz, and on Thursday
they are having a club night from 8pm. See www.yorkradioclub.uk for
more information.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society will be operating on FT8
this Tuesday, and continuing its Foundation revision and Intermediate
training. Wednesday sees its open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm. On
Thursday it has 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 on Tuesday from
7pm, which also sees the start of their Foundation course. On
Wednesday there's a film night, 7 for 7.30pm. Thursday sees G3NWR ATV
on the air; call in on 144.750MHz to arrange contacts. Further
information from Bill Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday the
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air and continues its
Intermediate and Foundation courses. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has its shack on the
air. Email Greg, M0TXX, via info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is closed. Contact David,
G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday South Tyneside Amateur Radio Society is on the air from
7.30pm. All are welcome to pop along for a cuppa and see what goes
on. Contact via email to starsradioclub<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a
practical session, putting the club on the air and holding a natter
night. Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is running a session on improving
your transmit audio, given by Roland Myers, G8LUL. More from Heather
Stanley, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a club
night from 6.30pm. Further info from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is hosting a talk on premium
receivers, by John, G6KJK. Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on
01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has its social
night & training session. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a normal club
night at Stanley Village Hall, Crook 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. Further details from
Geoff Priestley, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.
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 hosts a talk on
Lecher Lines by G8RSI. Further details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a social pint
and chat. For more info contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society has its 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 other
than Bushvalley's ILLW plans mentioned in the Main News.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is visiting the Criarnlarich Rally today.
On Tuesday there's a VHF contest and practical session. Contact
Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society has its club net today on
145.575MHz from 8pm. This Wednesday and next Sunday it will hold its
club night, from 7.30pm on both days. More from John, GM0OTI, on
01463 791 444.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a club night this
Thursday. Friday sees its 25th Annual Mini-Rally Night. More
information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Wednesday
Lothians Radio Society hosts an informal pub night. Contact Mike
Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact Fred, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. See wosars.org.uk for details.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Colchester Radio Amateurs have their Foundation training today, as
well as a net on 50.225MHz. Tuesday sees a net on 433.425MHz FM from
7pm and their Top Band net is on 1.925MHz from 7.45pm. On Wednesday
there's a 2m net on 145.350MHz from 7pm, and on Thursday it's the 80m
net on 3.685MHz, again from 7pm. Contact Garry, M0MGP, on
0774 031 8521.
Essex Ham start their online Foundation course today. Further details
on this at www.hamtrain.co.uk. On Monday they have a net on GB3DA
from 8pm, with a chatroom and audio feed at www.essexham.net. For
more details contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Radio Society of Harrow hold a club net today and next Sunday on
1938kHz LSB from 12 noon. Monday sees a club net starting on
145.500MHz at 8.15pm. More from Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. On Monday there's a short talks evening, led by Quin,
G3WRR, Ray, G4FFY and John, G8IYS. They've a net on Thursday on
70.300MHz and on Friday on 145.350MHz, both starting at 8pm. Further
info from John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night and bar
evening on Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday they're operating as
GB0PKF at the Portsmouth Kite Festival. For more details contact
Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3LW
from 8pm, and on Friday it's their club night with radio operating.
Contact via email to m0xhs<at>outlook.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Today
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is taking part in the RSGB 2m
Low Power contest. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Martello Tower Group continues operating GB5RC from MV Ross Revenge
today and tomorrow, marking five decades of offshore broadcasting.
Activity will be on 80, 40, 20, 17 and 10m, using SSB and datamodes.
Contact Keith, G6NHU, via email to g6nhu<at>me.com.
On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is preparing for SSB
Field Day and has at a venue change to upstairs at the Irish Centre,
Bletchley MK2 2HX. More from Phil Gould, G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net
on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club holds a regular
club meeting and continues its Intermediate training course. Contact
via email to secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is having a natter night and
planning for International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. More
from Stephen Osborn, G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society hosts a discussion evening.
Details from avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is having a barbecue.
Details from David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF<at>alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net at
8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a datamodes
update by Mike, G8AXA. Further info from Mike, G8AXA, on
0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is having a natter
night. More from Mel, M0JMR, via email to
sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Southdown ARS has an FM net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, a
cafe meeting at 12.30pm and a CW Net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. Details
from Tom, M6ONX, via email to secretary<at>sars.club.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club hosts an informal evening
with Morse practice in the computer room. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV,
on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night. Enquiries to 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. More info from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Lowestoft District & Pye ARC is having a talk and film.
Contact secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Thursday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a barbecue in the
Spinney. Further info from Keith, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Friday Cambridge & District ARC meets at 7.30pm. Contact Richard,
G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a natter night.
Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group holds its social meeting from
8pm in the bar at Whitton Community Centre, Percy Road, Twickenham.
More from Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding a construction,
Morse tuition and operating session. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is running a 2m
collaborative fox hunt. More from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
0783 869 5471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk on aerial
radiation patterns, given by G3MYM. Further info from Bob
Harris, G8UED, on 01963 440167.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is giving a talk on Number
Stations, by Dave, G7BYN. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli ARS is having a social evening. More from Steve
Williams, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society is running the North East
Wales open net from 9pm on 145.425MHz. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Monday Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club is operating HF at the
Wireless in Wales Museum, Lenten Pool, LL16 3LF. Visitors are most
welcome. Further information from Hugh, GW0WWQ, on 01745 710 147.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is on air along with a
club night and social evening. Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.
On Tuesday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
Enquiries to Eifion Parry, via email to wrexham.ars<at>gmail.com.
Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is closed this week.
Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
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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