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Next, the Local News for Sunday 12th 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 an open net today and next Sunday from
10am on 145.575MHz, and also on Thursday from 8pm. On Wednesday
there's a club night, with non-members very welcome. Contact Rob,
G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.
Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a visit to Bletchley
Park today, and on Thursday there's a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm to
8pm. Further info from Ed, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
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 shack night and Projects Evening - Part 4. 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 club night. More from Bob,
G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.
On Monday South Birmingham Radio Society is doing work in the shack,
and on Tuesday there's a coffee morning in the shack from 11am.
Visitors are welcome. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday,
and Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. All are
welcome to join in. On Wednesday they are operating an SES with
callsign GB4MOA for Museums On the Air at Staffordshire Regiment
Museum, Whittington, near Lichfield from 10am to 4pm. HF/VHF/DMR are
the modes they hope to use depending on operator cover. More from
Robert, 2E0ZAP, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is taking part in the UK Activity
Contest on 432MHz, having CW practice and training, radio operation
and projects on Tuesday, and on Saturday they'll be setting up for
the RATS Rally 2018 at Princethorpe, where they'll be in attendance
next Sunday. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
On Wednesday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a talk by Andy
Gilfillan, G0FVI on Antennas for small gardens, starting at 7.30pm.
Thursday sees their club repeater net GB3LM on air from 8pm, and on
Saturday they're holding a New Member Induction & Open Shack from
9.30am. For more information contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is running a club net on GB3GR
on Wednesday, and on Friday there's a club night. Enquiries to
Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by a
committee meeting. Contact Sandra, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. More from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club meets for a talk on
Drones and Wire Aerials by Nigel, G4XTF at 7.30pm. Contact Dave,
G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society holds a barbecue at
Fred's with M6ENC. Enquiries via email to midwarwicks<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has a general meeting,
shack on the air and training classes. More from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society hosts a Family
& Friends Evening with refreshments. For details contact John, M0JZH,
on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Northampton Radio Club is having a club night from 8pm.
Details from Odette, M6KZW, on 07500 274309.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having its club
night. Enquiries to John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society hosts the G4ZMC Portable
Trophy 3rd Round – at Parkfield Road, Newbold- on-Avon. For details
contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
Finally, next Sunday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society will be
operating an SES at Gumley Cricket Ground. More from Peter, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Oldham Radio Club has a C4FM Net, FCS004-55, today from 9.30am, and
on Wednesday it's a 2m FM net from 8pm. Thursday sees their Annual
General Meeting, and next Sunday they have a D-Star net on REF 14B
from 9.30am. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.
Warrington Amateur Radio Club is holding a ‘Solder Sunday' and
operating afternoon today and next Sunday. On Tuesday evening there's
a talk by Evan Duffield, M0TJU, on Aurora visual & radio from 8pm.
Thursday sees a coffee morning & operating. Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via
email to secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society will be operating a portable
station from Blackshaw Head on Tuesday. On Wednesday there's an open
net on GB3HD from 7.30pm, and Thursday sees a joint net with RAFARS
on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Stockport Radio Society runs a 6m net this Tuesday on 51.550 FM, and
on Thursday there's a 2m net on 145.375 FM, both at 7.30pm. More from
Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and
continuation of the Foundation course on Tuesday from 7pm. On
Wednesday there's SSB Field Day planning and preparation, and
Thursday sees G3NWR ATV on the air; call in on 144.750MHz to arrange
contacts. Next Saturday and Sunday they are operating GB2BHL from
Bidston Hill Lighthouse, ILLW 0180. Further information from Bill,
G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club has its club net on Tuesday on 145.450MHz and on
Thursday it's having a club night; both at 8pm. Enquiries via email
to contactus<at>yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air and
continues its Intermediate and Foundation courses, as well as
planning for Museums on the Air. Contact Nancy, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is holding a social evening at the
Tavern Fayre. Enquiries via email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a radio-related
film night. For details email Greg, M0TXX, to info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is running a technical and
practical hands-on session. More from David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding an SSB
NFD/ 2m Trophy discussion. Details from John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Durham & 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 hosting a talk on Amateur
Radio DMR by Graham, M1ASR. For details contact Gordon, G3WOV, on
01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is running a DF
Hunt. Ask Krystyna, 2E0KSH on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding a normal
club night from 7pm at Stanley Village Hall, Crook, Co. Durham, where
their latest candidates will be studying for the Foundation,
Intermediate and Full exams. Contact Gail, M3GBB, on 0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society has its regular club
meeting at The Old Sun Inn, Haworth from 8pm. More from Geoff, G7JZM,
on 0777 489 1641.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact David, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio & Computer Club hosts its 70th
birthday party. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a shack meeting and
will be on the air. Enquiries to Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club runs a club night on the
air. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
Finally, on Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society meets for its
weekly social evening from 7pm. Further info from Charles, M0OXO, on
0790 050 0775.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Carrickfergus Amateur Radio
Group will be hosting Lighthouses on the Air in the carpark at Larne
Leisure Centre. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the
craic. There will be a barbecue on the Saturday. For further info
please contact Liz, MI6GHA on 0785 544 2839.
Next Saturday and Sunday, as part of the Lighthouses on the Air
weekend, the Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club, MN0GKL, will be
operational on Rathlin Island's East, West and Rue Point Lighthouses
on VHF/UHF & HF Bands from 10am-7pm. These two days will be for the
activation of the Lighthouses Rathlin West, UK0217, Rathlin Upper
Lower, UK0055-56, and Rue Point, UK0185.MN0GKL. For live updates see
all social media platforms, the club's QRZ page, MN0GKL, and their
website at www.bushvalley-arc.co.uk. Contact Jason, MI3UIW, on
0779 331 4313 or via email to gi0azb<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. On
Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is doing equipment preparation in
readiness for participating next Saturday and Sunday in the
International Lighthouses and Lightships Weekend. More from Martin,
2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Thursday.
Next Saturday and Sunday they too will be operating as part of ILLW
at Tod Head Lighthouse. Contact Fred, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.
On Sunday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night from 7.30pm. Contact John, GM0OTI, on 01463 791 444.
On Friday the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night at its Glasgow premises. For further information go to
www.wosars.org.uk.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton ARC participates in
the International Lightships and Lighthouses Weekend at Barns Ness,
GB2LBN. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Today and next Sunday the Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on
1938kHz LSB from 12 noon, and Monday sees another club net starting
on 145.500MHz at 8.15pm. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net on 1905kHz today and next Sunday
from 9.30am. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm, and on Friday
it's on 145.350MHz from 8pm. More from to John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club holds an
informal/operating evening on Monday, and Thursday sees a club open
night. Enquiries via email to secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
Colchester Radio Amateurs hold a 70cm net on Tuesday at 7pm on
433.425 FM, and a Top Band net at 7.45pm on 1.925MHz. On Wednesday
there's a 2m net on 145.350MHz from 7pm, and Thursday sees an 80m net
on 3.685MHz from 7pm, and they hold a meeting at the Observatory.
Next Saturday and Sunday they will operate GB6NT, from Naze Tower,
Walton CO14 8LE, for ILLW. They will be operating across the bands on
Phone, FT8, CW & PSK, from early Saturday morning through to Sunday
4pm. They will post updated frequencies on their Facebook page.
Further info from Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net on Wednesday at
8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM and on Saturday they're going to see Angels
One Five at the David Lean Cinema. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on
01737 552 170.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday, as part of
International Lighthouse / Lightships on the air Weekend, they will
be operating a QRV special event station, GB0TBW, from Trinity Buoy
Wharf. Details from Dave, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.
On Monday Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA at 8pm, with a chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is operating
from the Aviation Museum. More from Paul, G4YQC, via email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday the Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is hosting a talk by Ray,
G4LUA, on The oscilloscope and its uses. Additional info from Ray,
G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.
On Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society holds its regular club
meeting – this time an informal natter night with potential for
some on-air operating, from 8pm. Further details from Keith, G4JED,
on 01732 446 331.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society tells the story
of RAF Ridgewell. Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club holds its
Intermediate training course and regular club meeting. Enquiries via
email to secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. More 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 Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night and bar. Details from Chris, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk on the American
Radio Relay League by Bob, NQ1R. Further info from Chris Danby,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society 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 Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is holding a talk by Pete
Sipple, M0PSX, on A Beginners' Guide to Raspberry Pi for Amateur
Radio. Enquiries to Dave, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its club net on
GB3LW from 8pm. Info via email to m0xhs<at>outlook.com
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid-Sussex ARS has a radio night & table-top sale. More
from Peter, G4AKG on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group holds a social meeting in the
bar from 8pm. For further information contact Ian, G0OFN, on
0795 620 3495.
Next Saturday and Sunday Hilderstone Radio & Electronics Club will be
operating for International Lighthouses on the Air from Joss Bay,
GB1NFL. Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Saturday North Kent Radio Society will operate the ILLW club
station G4CW at Crossness Lighthouse, SE London. The club will be
running HF and 2m stations from the banks of the River Thames near to
Thamesmead/Abbey Wood (TQ478815) and beside the Crossness
lighthouse/beacon. More details from Stephen, G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. On
Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club will be holding a briefing
in preparation for International Lighthouses and Lightships on the
Air Weekend. Next Saturday and Sunday they will be operating GB0CCC
for ILLW. Contact Andrew, G7KNA, on 0783 869.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club holds a Field Day on Thursday at
Galhampton. On Friday they are doing construction and will be on-air
at Sparkford. Saturday sees a coffee morning and table-top sale at
Sparkford. More from Bob, G8UED, on 01963 440167.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.
On Monday Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club has a barbecue and /P.
Contact David, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding a construction,
Morse tuition and operating session. Enquiries to Martin, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Plymouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night and
confirming its SSB weekend. Details from David, 2E0DTC, via email to
d.beck123<at>outlook.com.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club has a talk on Codes &
Cryptography. Contact Mike, G1GZG, on 01395 274172.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club has a social evening. More
from Steve, G7VOH on 01209 844 939.
Finally on Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club hosts a Relax and
Chat evening with operating and preparation for Lighthouses on the
Air Weekend. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD night, and
next Saturday and Sunday it is putting on GB1BPL for International
Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend. Contact Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on
0787 849 4337.
On Thursday Porthmadog & District Amateur Radio Society will not be
holding a meeting. Enquiries to Peter, GW0DFK, on 0773 177 1319.
On Saturday Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club is doing HF
operating at the Wireless in Wales Museum, Lenten Pool, Denbigh
LL16 3LF. More from Hugh, GW0WWQ, via email to mc0wiw<at>gmail.com.
Finally, next Saturday and Sunday Wrexham Amateur Radio Society will
be participating in the International Lighthouses on the Air event,
Further information from Eifion Parry via email to
wrexham.ars<at>gmail.com.
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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