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Next, the Local News for Sunday 19th 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 its open net on 145.575MHz today and
next Sunday at 10am, and on Thursday at 8pm. Wednesday sees their
club night. Contact Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is running the RATS Rally at
Princethorpe today. On Tuesday they're taking part in the UKAC on
1296MHz, as well as having CW practice and training, radio operation
and projects. On Saturday there'll be a rally post-mortem. Further
details from Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday at
7.30pm. Wednesday sees a formal meeting at 7.30pm and on Thursday
there's a simplex net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Next Saturday, Sunday
and Bank Holiday Monday they will be operating a Special Event
Station at the Fir Park Wings & Wheels from 9am each day. For more
information contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group holds its Shack Night on Monday,
and on Thursday there's a club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Friday
sees a club night and British Inland Waterways on the Air
preparation. Enquiries to 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, and on Friday there's a club barbecue and
official opening of the shack. More from Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.
South Birmingham Radio Society will be working in the shack on
Monday, and on Tuesday they host a coffee morning in the shack from
11am. Friday sees them getting ready for the Telford Hamfest. Contact
Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Next Saturday they will be joining in with
Waterways on the Air at Fazeley Mill Marina by Drayton Manor Theme
Park near Tamworth, from 10am until 4pm, using HF, VHF and DMR. The
callsign will be GB4FCM. Further information can be found at
www.g3rsc.co.uk.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club has a VHF activity night on
Wednesday. Friday sees a club night. For more info contact John,
G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. Today and Monday
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society will be operating a special
event station at Gumley Cricket Ground. Enquiries to Peter, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society is giving a Morse class followed by
an RSGB lecture. More from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has a video evening
showing another vintage DVD. Further details via email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club will be working
from Andrew's allotment. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a review of
rally visits for next month. Enquiries to Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society holds a QRP
event on the village hall field. Further info from John, M0JZH, on
0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.300MHz from 7pm to 8pm. More from Ed, M0TZX, via email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull ARS has a net at 8pm on 145.450MHz. Contact
Roger, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society holds a radio workshop and a
night on the air. More 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.
Oldham Radio Club has a D-Star net on REF 14B today from 9.30am, and
Wednesday sees their 2m FM Net from 8pm. On Thursday there's a club
night and the Intermediate course continues, and on Sunday it's their
C4FM net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on
0740 276 3203.
Today and next Sunday Warrington Amateur Radio Club is holding a
solder Sunday and operating afternoon. On Tuesday evening there'll be
a presentation or operating and technical help. Thursday sees their
coffee morning and more operating. More from Jeff, G1DYN, via email
to secretary<at>warc.org.uk
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is operating GB2BHL today from Bidston
Hill Lighthouse, ILLW 0180, as part of International Lighthouse and
Lightship Weekend. On Tuesday there's a natter night from 7pm and the
Foundation course continues. Wednesday sees SSB field day planning
and preparation at 7pm. The G3NWR ATV net is on Thursday; call in on
144.750MHz FM. Enquiries to Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club has a net on Wednesday on 145.450MHz from 8pm, and
Thursday sees a club night, again at 8pm. Further info via email to
contactus<at>yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Angel of
the North Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk. More from Nancy, G7UUR, on
01914 770 036.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society Club has a talk by
Greg, M0TXX. 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 Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society holds a Fox Hunt.
Further info from John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society hosts a radio night. Details from
Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night from 6.30pm. More from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club runs a fox hunt with Richard,
G4YTV. Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has a social night
and training. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club holds its normal club
night from 7pm, where their latest candidates will be studying for
the Foundation, Intermediate and Full exams. Enquiries to Gail,
M3GBB, on 0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society will begin
operating GB250CC to mark Captain Cook's first voyage in Endeavour.
The big day will be next Saturday the 25th, the actual day Cook
sailed. This will run through until the 19th of September. Details
from Nigel, G0BPK, via email to g0bpk<at>roydmoor.com.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society will be making SSB
Field Day preparations. More from David, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is running a
Morse night. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club hosts a technical forum.
For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
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 Sunday Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club continues operating as part
of International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend at East Light
House, Rathlin Island. The club will be operational from 10am to 7pm
at Rathlin West, UK0217, Rathlin Upper Lower, UK0055-56, and Rue
Point, UK0185 using MN0GKL, on HF, VHF and UHF. For live updates see
all social media platforms, the club's QRZ page, MN0GKL, and their
website at www.bushvalley-arc.co.uk.
On Thursday Bushvalley ARC hosts a lecture on The Secret Listeners of
Gilnahirk from 7.30pm at the United Services Club, 8 Roe Mill Road,
Limavady BT49 9DF. Gilnahirk Wireless Station was officially switched
off in 1978 after 38 years of full-time operation. What is now
described as Northern Ireland's best kept secret of WWII is finally
out in the open. With firm connections to the work of Bletchley Park
and the Code Breakers, this lecture will for the first time reveal
the contribution made by those in Northern Ireland. It is a must for
anyone with an interest in military history. Entry is free, as is car
parking, and there's a talk-in channel operating on 145.450MHz from
6.30pm.Contact Jason, MI3UIW, on 0779 331 4313 or email
gi0azb<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is today participating in the
International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend at Tod Head
Lighthouse. Thursday sees their club night. Contact Fred, GM3ALZ, on
01975 651 365.
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is preparing for the Montrose Rally on
Tuesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees them at the Montrose Rally, an
air enthusiast and amateur radio rally, from 10am to 4pm both days,
at postcode DD10 9BD. Entry is free, or GBP 5 for a table. For
further information, or to arrange a table, contact Martin, 2M0KAU,
on 0776 370 8933.
Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a club night on
Wednesday and next Sunday, at 7.30pm on both days. Enquiries to John,
GM0OTI, on 01463 791 444.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Wednesday
Lothians Radio Society hosts an informal pub night. Contact Mike,
MM0MLB, via email to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com
On Friday the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society holds a talk by
Jim, GM0UIN, on designing custom chips and sensors and lab-in-a-pill
technology. For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
Next Sunday CQ Scotland.com, part of the Mid Lanarkshire Amateur
Radio Society, and funded by the RSGB Legacy Committee, will be at
the Montrose Rally. A Buildathon is planned for those new to
electronics and amateur radio, with the opportunity to solder up a
fun, free electronic project kit. Spaces are limited, so please
register your interest now with David, MM0HQD, via email to
info<at>cqscotland.com or call 073 88 395 695. Donations of
electronic components for the kit giveaways will be most welcome on
the day.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Today Colchester Radio Amateurs continue into their second day
operating their special event station, GB6NT, at Naze Tower, Walton,
for International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. They will be
operating across the bands on phone, FT8, CW and PSK through to 4pm.
On Tuesday they hold a net on 433.425 FM from 7pm, and a Top Band net
on 1.925MHz at 7.45pm. Wednesday sees a net on 145.350MHz at 7pm.
Contact Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society today continues
operating its special event station, GB0TBW, from Trinity Buoy Wharf,
as part of International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. Thursday
sees the net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday, Sunday and Bank
Holiday Monday they are holding a Field Weekend at the Kelvedon Hatch
Secret Nuclear Bunker. Details from Dave, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Today and next Sunday Radio Society of Harrow has its club net on
1938kHz LSB from 12 noon. Monday sees a club net from 8.15pm on
145.500MHz, and next Sunday there's an outdoor event at Old Redding
car park from 2pm to 5pm. Enquires to 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 Chat, Fix-it and Skills session.
Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm, and on Friday there's a
net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. More info from John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its club meeting on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a net on 145.500MHz from 9pm. For more
details contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
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. Next Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
they're at the Festival of Transport. Further info from Tom, M6ONX,
via email to secretary<at>sars.club.
Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on Thursday on GB3LW
from 8pm. Friday sees a club night with radio operating. Contact
Selim, M0XTA, on 0751 090 0731.
As mentioned in the Main News, next Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Guildford & District RS, Wey Valley ARG and the Guildford Repeater
Group will be celebrating 100 years of amateur radio in Guildford,
running a special event station over the Bank Holiday weekend on HF,
VHF and digital modes, and possibly DMR on the Guildford repeater
GB7GF. Visitors are welcome at the Guildford Model Engineers HQ,
London Road, Guildford GU1 1TU. Enquiries to Timothy, G7JYQ, on
020 8241 9396, or via sec.gdrs<at>virginmedia.com.
Now we return to the usual 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 Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is completing final
preparations for their rally on Sunday the 26th. They also notify a
venue change to the upstairs room at the Irish Centre, Manor Fields,
Watling Street, Bletchley MK2 2HX. Further details from Phil, G4FVZ,
on 0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. More from 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 Tuesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society has a video
presentation by Dr Joe Taylor, K1JT, on Data Modes including JT65,
WSPR and FT8. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is hosting a musical appreciation
night. Contact Stephen G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
On Tuesday Verulam ARC holds its annual fox hunt. More from Greg,
M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Further information from David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club hosts a net at
8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society Radio is on the air and
having a natter night. Details from Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Fareham & District ARC is having a club night. Enquiries
to Chris, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society has a natter night.
More from Mel, M0JMR, via email to sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club is holding a
construction contest at 7.30pm at the Taplin Centre. Details from
Gordon, on 01424 431 909.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk by Hank, W6SX,
on antennas for little pistols. Contact Chris, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society has a talk on radio
astronomy by Jason, M0YJW. Further info from David, M0VTG, via email
to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk
On Thursday Lowestoft District & Pye ARC is having a club night.
Enquiries to secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club presents a Club TX
Factor video, shown by David, M0ZEB, at 7.30pm. More from Richard,
G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Mid Sussex ARS is having a natter night. Contact Peter,
G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
Finally, on Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group holds a social
meeting, in the Whitton Community Centre bar, Percy Road, Twickenham
from 8pm. Enquiries to Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has two events this week: they will
be operating GB0CCC today for International Lighthouses and
Lightships on the Air, and on Thursday they've an open house and on
air night. Contact Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group holds a Show & Tell evening. Further
information from John, G4DVV, by email to
johnthomas<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
On Monday Weston-super-Mare Radio Society has DF hunt. More from
Martin, G7UWI, on 01934 613 094.
On Wednesday Gordano Amateur Radio Group has its club night.
Enquiries to Malcolm, G4KPM, via email to mal<at>g4kpm.co.uk.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having Morse practice with
G3MYM. Contact Bob, G8UED, on 01963 440167.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club hosts an interactive talk
on magnetic loop antennas by Dave, G3ZXX. 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 and
club night. Further details from Steve, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society hosts an illustrated talk
on rig comparison by Peter, GW4JQP, at 7pm. Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on
0776 828 2880.
On Thursday Marches Amateur Radio Society hosts the North East Wales
net from 9 to 10pm on 145.425MHz. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Saturday, Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club is operating a
portable station at the Denbigh Show, Lon Felin Field, Ystrad Road,
Denbigh LL16 4RH. There will also be an exhibit by the Wireless in
Wales Museum in the main marquee. There is a small charge for
admission to the Show. Contact Hugh, GW0WWQ, via email to
mc0wiw<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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