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Next, the Local News for Sunday 26th 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 on 145.575MHz today and
next Sunday at 10am, and also on Thursday at 8pm. Wednesday sees
their club night. Contact Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club will be operating a special event station at
the Fir Park Wings & Wheels today from 9am. On Wednesday there's a
talk by Adrian, M0NWK, and Thursday sees a simplex net on 145.375MHz
from 8pm. Next Saturday and Sunday the club is participating in the
RSGB's SSB Field Day. For more information contact Pam, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday, and
on Thursday there's a club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a
talk on valve amplifiers and classes by Mike, G6CZD. 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 night. More from
Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm, and on Tuesday there's a DMR open net on
slot/local 2GB7FW from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees them operating a GB4MOA
at Staffordshire Regiment Museum at Whittington near Lichfield as
part of their discovery days using HF, VHF and DMR. The station will
be on air from around 10am till 4pm. Further information from Robert,
2E0ZAP, on 01827 288483.
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is on the air this Tuesday as well
as running CW practice and training. Next Saturday there's an antenna
presentation and discussion on magnetic loops, with members Dan and
Sid sharing their experiences. There'll be another on the air session
too, with radio operation and projects. Next Sunday from 2 to 4pm
they're holding a management committee meeting, alongside hut
maintenance. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a contest logging
workshop with M0JDB on Tuesday, and on Saturday the club is taking
part in the SSB Field Day. More info via email to
midwarwicks<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in the shack on
Tuesday at 11am. On Friday and Saturday they'll be loading the
trailer for the Telford Hamfest, where they will be running a club
stand next Sunday. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Midland Amateur Radio Society holds a members' discussion on holiday
trips on Wednesday. Next Sunday they'll be at the Telford Hamfest.
More from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its final Hamfest
preparation evening next Wednesday, and on Saturday they're
participating in the Bath-style Buildathon in Telford at the Park Inn
Hotel, mentioned in the main news. Next Sunday they will be at the
Telford Hamfest. Enquiries to John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society will be operating at
Crickley Hill. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime only
please.
Leicester Radio Society is closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is closed on Tuesday.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open forum on aerials. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs Club has an informal meeting.
Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
GB3GR. Details from Stewart, M0SDM, on 0794 408 5111.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.300MHz from 7pm. More from Ed, M0TZX, via email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Northampton Radio Club is having a club night from 8pm at
The Obelisk Centre. Further information from Odette, M6KZW, via email
to odettedawkins<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. Enquiries to Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.375MHz in lieu of the normal meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
0795 877 7363.
On Saturday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society begins operating
GB6GW, which will run until the 28th of September. For more
information contact Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
Next Sunday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from
8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. Details from Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Sunday Wythall Radio Club has a net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm.
Contact Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Today, Oldham Radio Club has its C4FM net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am,
and on Wednesday there's a 2m FM net from 8pm. Thursday sees a
construction group and Intermediate course, and next Sunday it's
their D-Star Net on REF 14B from 9.30am. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on
0740 276 3203.
Warrington Amateur Radio Club is holding its regular solder Sunday &
operating afternoon today. On Tuesday evening there'll be a
presentation or operating and technical help. Thursday sees their
coffee morning and more operating. Details from Jeff, G1DYN, via
email to secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is closed on Bank Holiday
Monday. Next Saturday and Sunday they'll be competing in the SSB / 2m
Trophy. More from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is operating on digital
modes on Tuesday. On Wednesday it's the club net on GB3HD from
7.30pm, and Thursday sees a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from
7pm. Planning is underway for Churches and Chapels on the Air on the
8th of September. For more information contact Martin, M0GQB, on
01422 341 317.
Stockport Radio Society holds a skills night on Tuesday and on
Wednesday there's a 2m net on 145.375MHz FM from 7.30pm. Enquiries to
Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Tuesday from
7pm, when the Foundation course also continues. On Wednesday there's
SSB Field Day planning and preparation from 7pm. Thursday sees G3NWR
on the air for ATV; call in on 144.750MHz FM to arrange contacts. On
Friday it's the SSB Field Day setup from 5pm, and next Saturday and
Sunday is SSB Field Day weekend itself. Contact Bill Davies, G4YWD,
on 0780 488 4245.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is doing shack admin for SSB
Field Day, and taking part in the event next Saturday and Sunday.
Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
York Radio Club has a net on Wednesday on 145.450MHz from 8pm, and on
Thursday it's a club night, again at 8pm. Sunday sees a breakfast
meeting at 10am. Further info via email to
contactus<at>yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. Angel of the North
Amateur Radio Club, Bolton Wireless Club and Sheffield Amateur Radio
Club are closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is carrying out an
activation from Teggs Nose Car Park. For details, email Greg, M0TXX
via email to info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Contact Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a meal
out. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club holds a normal club
night and training session. Further info from Gail, M3GBB on
0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night
in The Old Sun Inn, Haworth at 8pm. More from Geoff Priestley, G7JZM,
on 0777 489 1641.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for
SSB Field Day. Contact David, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a
mini-lecture night. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club has a night on the air.
For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society meets for its weekly
social evening from 7pm. Enquiries to Charles, M0OXO, on
0790 050 0775.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
The RSGB Region 8 Team is hosting GB100RAF in the STEM Village,
that's Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, on the 1st and 2nd
of September at the 2018 Portrush Airshow, AirWaves. Mid Ulster
Amateur Radio Club will provide their display trailer for the weekend
and RAF Amateur Radio Society members will facilitate the GB100RAF
call sign. The team is aiming to run the SES for the full weekend as
part of the ongoing RAF100 commemorations, whilst demonstrating
amateur radio and its technological diversity to the general public.
Clubs and amateurs from around the region are welcome to come along
and join the fun. The team would be delighted if you can stay to chat
to visitors, pass on some of your passion for the hobby and even take
a turn at operating GB100RAF. The team hopes to be operating on
VHF/UHF and HF, posting more detail via social media during the days
if possible. QSL information for GB100RAF is via G8FC, the club call
sign of HQ RAF Amateur Radio Society.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
From 10am today, Dundee Amateur Radio Club is at the Montrose Air
Enthusiast and Amateur Radio Rally, mentioned in the main news.
Tuesday sees a club night, and next Saturday and Sunday they
participate in the SSB Field Day and 2m contest. Details from Martin,
2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society holds a Construction & On the air
night on Thursday. Next Saturday and Sunday it's SSB Field Day at
Clashindarroch. More information from Fred, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. Today Inverness &
District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night from 7.30pm
Contact John, GM0OTI, on 01463 791 444.
Today CQ Scotland.com, part of the Mid Lanark Amateur Radio Society,
and funded by the RSGB Legacy Committee, will be running a Buildathon
at the Montrose Rally, as mentioned in the main news. Please bring
along any donations of electronic components for distribution as free
electronic kits to the next generation. More from David, MM0HQD, on
0738 839 5695.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night at its Glasgow premises. For further information please visit
their website at www.wosars.org.uk.
Next Saturday and Sunday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club is
out portable for the 144MHz Trophy Contest. Enquiries to Norman,
GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Today and next Sunday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club holds a
morning net on 144.575MHz from 11am to noon. Enquiries to Gordon,
M3YXH, on 01424 431 909.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is holding a field
weekend at the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker today and Monday.
Thursday sees its net on 144.725MHz from 8pm. Details from Dave,
M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Radio Society of Harrow holds a net today and next Sunday at 12 noon
on 1938kHz LSB, and from 2pm to 5pm today there's an outdoor event at
Old Redding car park. Monday sees a club net starting on 145.500MHz
at 8.15pm. Next Saturday and Sunday sees SSB Field Day and the
Intermediate course. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com
Southdown Amateur Radio Society is at the Festival of Transport today
and tomorrow. On Wednesday it 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. More from Tom, M6ONX, via email to secretary<at>sars.club.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm, and on Friday
there's a net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. For further details contact
John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
On Monday Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA from 8pm. Saturday sees the
Essex YL net on GB3DA at 8pm, and on Sunday it's the start of the
online Foundation course. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club has an informal/operating
evening on Monday. Thursday sees a club night. More information via
email to secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has a club meal on Tuesday,
and on Wednesday there's a net on 145.500MHz at 9pm. Further info
from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club holds its Intermediate
training course and regular club meeting on Tuesday. Next Saturday
and Sunday it's SSB Field Day at Green Road, Corsham SN13 9PW.
Contact events<at>g3vre.org.uk for details.
On Tuesday Colchester Radio Amateurs hold a net on 433.425MHz FM from
7pm, and a Top Band net on 1.925MHz from 7.45pm. On Wednesday they've
a net on 145.350MHz from 7pm, and Thursday sees a net on 3.685MHz
from 7pm. Enquiries to Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club holds its club meeting on Friday.
Next Saturday and Sunday sees SSB Field Day and the 144MHz contest.
Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in SSB Field Day and the 2m Trophy Contest. More from
Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. As mentioned in the
main news, a joint special event station is being run today to
celebrate 100 years of amateur radio in Guildford. Visitors are
welcome at the Guildford Model Engineers HQ, London Road, Guildford
GU1 1TU. Enquiries to Timothy, G7JYQ, on 020 8241 9396.
Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has a holiday
season club net on 145.400MHz at 8pm. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is holding its August
Bank Holiday Annual Rally at the Ernulf Academy, St Neots, as
mentioned in the main news. Further details from David, M0VTG, via
email to secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter night and watching TX Factor 18. More from Edwin, G0LPO, on
01376 324 031.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net on
145.375MHz from 8pm. Enquiries to David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net from
8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has a film night.
Details from Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
and Bright Sparks session. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 898 308.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on GB3LW
from 8pm. For more details email m0xhs<at>outlook.com.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a fox hunt. Contact
Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club has a club night from 7.30pm.
Contact Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group hosts a social meeting at 8pm
in the bar of the Whitton Community Centre. Enquiries to Ian, G0OFN,
on 0795 620 3495.
On Saturday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be operating at
the shack from 9am to 2pm. Details from Martin, M0MJU, via email to
m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
Next Saturday and Sunday Farnborough & District Radio Society is
having SSB field activities and a barbecue. Further info from Mel,
M0JMR, via email to sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
Next Saturday and Sunday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is
participating in the RSGB 2m Trophy and SSB National Field Day.
Contact Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Next Sunday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is running GB2CTM
at Canvey Island Transport Museum. For more information contact
Terry, G1FBW, on 0798 607 0040.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has a construction, Morse
tuition and operating evening. Contact Martin, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Tuesday Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club has an afternoon social
meeting. Enquiries to David, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a talk on real life
in Thailand by David, 2E0GHO. More from Andrew, G7KNA, on
0783 869 5471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a problem solving
session. Contact Bob, G8UED, on 01963 440167.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is watching a video.
Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Next Saturday, Sunday and Monday Plymouth Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in SSB Field Day and the Backpackers contest. For more
information contact David Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to
d.beck123<at>outlook.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a net
starting on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550MHz. Next Saturday
they're at the Across Wales Walk. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society holds the North East Wales
net from 9-10pm on 145.425MHz. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
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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