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Next, the Local News for Sunday 2nd September 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
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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.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its net today and next
Sunday at 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. On Tuesday there's a Slow CW
session at 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. More from Derek, G3NKS, on
01242 241 099.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is participating in the RSGB's SSB Field Day
today. On Wednesday there's a nibble and natter night from 7.30pm in
the shack. Thursday sees its club net via GB3LM at 8pm, and on
Saturday it hosts a surgery and open shack from 9.30am. For more
information contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Telford Hamfest today, being
held at the Coalbrook Museum in Telford. On Wednesday it holds an
open meeting with training classes. Enquiries to Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is holding a management committee
meeting today from 2pm to 4pm, alongside hut maintenance. On Tuesday
it is the UK Activity Contest on 144MHz, CW practice and training,
together with radio operation and projects. Saturday sees HF & VHF
radio operation, projects and possibly some practical construction
too. Further details from Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
South Birmingham Radio Society is manning a club stand today at the
Telford Hamfest, and Monday sees them unloading the trailer and
conducting a rally review. On Tuesday it's their coffee morning in
the shack from 11am, and Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there's work in the shack. More from Gemma,
M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is attending the Telford
Hamfest today. On Wednesday it's holding a committee meeting, and the
club call, GX3ZME, is on the air. Contact John, M0JZH, on
0782 473 7716.
Wythall Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday from 8pm on
145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there's a Morse Class and club night.
More from Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819.
Leicester Radio Society holds an open meeting this Monday, and next
Sunday they are running a seaside SES at the Pumping Station. Further
information from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
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
committee meeting. 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.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on
144.070MHz, and Wednesday sees a club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. On
Thursday there is a natter night and committee meeting at 8pm. For
details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society will not be meeting,
as the school venue is closed. Enquiries to Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has a net on
145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society hosts a club net on
145.275MHz. More from Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society holds a Junk Sale.
For details, email radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club members will be
on air from home on 2m. Further information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its 2m net
on 145.300MHz FM from 7pm to 8pm. Enquiries to Ed, M0TZX, via email
to M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net at 8pm on
145.450MHz. Contact Roger, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. More from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is running a Great Egg Race.
Full details 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.
Today, Oldham Radio Club has D-Star Net on REF 14B from 9.30am, and
on Wednesday there's a 2m FM net from 8pm. Thursday sees a club night
and Intermediate course, and on Saturday they are participating in
the Churches on the Air event. Next Sunday it's the turn of their
C4FM Net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on
0740 276 3203.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society continues with day two of the SSB Field
Day weekend today. On Tuesday it's having a natter night from 7pm,
when the Foundation course also continues. Wednesday sees an SSB
Field Day post-mortem at 7pm. On Thursday G3NWR is on the air for
ATV; call in on 144.750MHz to arrange contacts. Next Saturday there's
a working party upgrading their lighting for energy efficiency as
well as field testing LED lamps. Full details from Bill, G4YWD, on
0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club is holding a breakfast meeting today at 10am. On
Wednesday it has a net on 145.450MHz at 8pm, and Thursday sees their
club night, again at 8pm. Further info via email to
contactus<at>yorkradioclub.uk.
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air on Monday and
continues its Foundation and Intermediate courses. Next weekend it
will be operating a special event station from 10am to 3pm at The
Bowes Railway, Gateshead NE9 7QJ, as part of the Heritage Weekend.
They will be setting up from 8.30am in the Guards Van on the
platform, as part of the guided tour. Entry is free. The suggested
frequencies are: 2, 40 and 80m. For more information contact Nancy,
G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.
Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee meeting on
Wednesday, and on Saturday they are taking part in Churches on the
Air. Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday,
Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a Shack on the Air night.
More from Greg, M0TXX, via email to info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has a club night. Further info
from David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society hosts a barbecue
at the farm, from 6.30pm. If the weather is bad, it will hold a
natter night at the club instead. Contact John, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Monday the Western FM Repeater Group has its AGM at 7.30pm in the
North Cheshire Radio Club venue at Morley Green Social Club, Wilmslow
SK9 5NT. Enquiries to Julian, M0JPW, on 0792 171 0850.
On Tuesday night Chester & District Radio Society is taking part in
the UK Activity Contest. Full details from Bruce, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society has a club meeting. More from
Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
On Wednesday the Radio Amateur Old Timers' Association holds its AGM
and annual get-together to mark its diamond jubilee. The event opens
at 11am with the AGM starting at 1.15pm. The venue this year is the
Brunswick Inn in central Derby, very near the main railway station.
For enquiries contact Ian, G4EAN via email to GenSec<at>RAOTA.org.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a club
night from 6:30pm. Details from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society has a club night.
Contact John, M6BHP, on 0798 000 3293.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society holds its AGM and
election of club officers for 2018/19. Full details from Krystyna,
2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club runs its normal club
night and training courses. Further information from Gail, M3GBB on
0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society has a club night.
More from David, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club hosts a talk on
Bits from the Intermediate Syllabus, by Ron, G3SVW, who is the club
contact on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a talk on Auroras
by Doug, G4DZU. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club will not be holding a meeting.
For details of future events and their recent change of venue visit
their website at www.g0nwm.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society meets for its weekly
social evening from 7pm. Contact Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.
On Saturday Quantum Amateur Radio & Technology Society sees Christ
Church, Coventry, celebrate its 60th anniversary. To coincide with
both Churches on the Air and Heritage Open Day they will be running a
VHF phone and HF FT8 special event station, using the callsign
GB6CCC. Visitors are welcome. Further details are available at
www.g7lfc.radio.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Thursday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society holds its Annual
General Meeting at The Boathouse in Groomsport at 7.30pm. Contact
Harry, GI4JTF, on 0289 042 2762.
On Saturday Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club, as part of CHOTA 2018,
will be at Dungiven Parish Church, Main Street, Dungiven, Co
Londonderry BT47 4LB from 10am to 4pm, operating as MN0GKL.
Admittance is GBP 3. Attractions include an auction, family-friendly
facilities, catering, a talk-in and trade stands. Enquiries to Ian,
GI0AZB, on 07713 678 922 or via email to gi0azb<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Today Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society continues its SSB Field Day at
Clashindarroch, and on Thursday it holds a junk sale. Contact Fred,
GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
Dundee Amateur Radio Club also continues today with day two of its
SSB Field Day and 2m contest. Tuesday sees its club night and another
2m contest. Further information from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society hosts its Solder Group this
Wednesday at 6.30pm - a technical meeting to investigate, develop,
test and implement circuit ideas. On Friday there's a talk by Jack
GM4COX on Liposuction and how he lost weight. For details, visit
their website at www.wosars.org.uk.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has a club night.
More from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
Also on Friday, Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society has its regular
club night at 7pm. For full details of this and future events visit
their new website at www.MLARS.co.uk or contact Joseph, 2M0JHY, via
email to mlarsclub<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society, which celebrates its 70th
birthday in October. Would like to hear from all current and past
members to help mark the anniversary. Please contact David on
01234 742 757 or check the website, www.sadars.co.uk
Next news from clubs that have several events this week. Today Essex
Ham marks the start of their online Foundation course. See
www.hamtrain.co.uk for details. On Tuesday it's their net on GB3DA
from 8pm, with chatroom and audio feed at www.essexham.net, and
Saturday sees them operate the Essex Air Ambulance SES. Full details
from Pete, M0PSX, via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club today continues its Field Day
weekend and a 144MHz contest. On Monday it hosts an open net from
8pm on 145.275MHz. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
Today and next Sunday Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its
Sunday morning net on 144.575MHz from 11am to 12 noon. Enquiries to
Gordon, M3YXH, on 01424 431 909.
The Radio Society of Harrow holds a net today and next Sunday at 12
noon on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net starting on 145.500MHz at
8.15pm. On Friday there's a review of club equipment by Peter, G3YXZ.
Next Saturday and Sunday see a continuation of the Intermediate
course. Further information from Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
at 9.30am. On Monday there's a talk on Echo Satellites by George,
M0TPH. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz at 8pm, and on Friday another
net on 145.350MHz, also at 8pm. Details from John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
On Monday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has an HF net on
1.980MHz at 8pm. Tuesday sees their VHF net on 145.400MHz, also at
8pm. On Saturday they will be operating from Peterborough Cathedral,
as part of Churches on the Air, as GB900PC. More from Alan, G8XLH,
via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its monthly meeting on Monday at
8pm. On Wednesday there's lots going on: an FM net on 145.275MHz at
8:30am, a Hailsham Shack meeting at 10:30am, a cafe meeting at
12:30pm, and a CW net on 144.060MHz at 7pm. Full details from Tom,
M6ONX, via email to secretary<at>sars.club.
Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be operating at the shack on
Tuesday from 9am to 2pm. On Saturday, as part of CHOTA, they will be
operating from St. George's Church, Brede as GB0STG from 9am onwards.
For more information contact Martin, M0MJU, via email to
m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on Wednesday at
8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. On Friday they've a practical session on
Building a Compact VHF Aerial, led by Damien, 2E0EUI. Contact Bob,
G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
Thames Amateur Radio Group hosts a guest speaker from Kent on Friday,
Denis G0OLX / G8CUX, who will talk on Phoenix DMR, at 8pm. Next
Saturday and Sunday the Foundation course takes place. Enquiries to
Patrick, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Friday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society will activate
GB4GCT during the opening ceremony to commemorate the reopening of
the Greenham Control Tower. Operation will continue through next
Saturday and Sunday on 80, 40, 20, 17, 12, and 10m SSB and CW with
the objective of working those who had a connection with Greenham
Common Air Base during the Cold War. A special event QSL card will be
available as well as an award for working the most band slots. Logs
will be on Club Log and Logbook of The World after the event. More
details at www.nadars.org.uk or via Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. Today Cambridge &
District Amateur Radio Club continues its participation in the HF SSB
Field Day and 2m Trophy Contest. More from Richard, G4AWP on
0770 229 5300.
Today South Essex Amateur Radio Society is operating a special event
station from Canvey Island Transport Museum, on GB2CTM. Full details
from Terry, G1FBW, on 0798 607 0040.
On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society hosts a Post-Rally
Bring & Buy Sale. Enquiries to Phil, G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a net at
8pm on 145.375MHz. Further info from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club will not be
meeting, due to their relocation to Kington Langley Village Hall,
with effect from the 18th of September. Enquiries via email to
secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is having an on-air and natter
night. Contact Stephen, G8JZT, via email to secretary<at>nkrs.info.
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 on
145.500MHz from 9pm. For details contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club hosts Tim Duffy, K3LR, for a
Skype talk on Contesting and DX Engineering. Enquiries to Chris,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society hosts a talk on 35 years as an
amateur radio journalist, by Don Field, G3XTT. Further information
from Dave, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on GB3LW
from 8pm. For details, email m0xhs<at>outlook.com.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172. The club is running a Foundation course again on the
23rd and 24th of September at All Saints House in Chigwell Row,
Essex. It concludes with the Foundation Exam. There is parking
available, and the venue is a short distance away from Hainault Tube
Station on the central line. Anyone whishing to enquire about a place
on the course should contact Marc Litchman, M0TOC on 07484 804135.
On Thursday Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club hosts a club
night. For more info, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter
night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society will be doing preparations
for the Haywards Heath Town Day. Full details from Peter, G4AKG, on
01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night from 7.30pm.
More from Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has preparation for their Open
Evening as well as a regular club night, with HF and VHF on the air.
Enquiries to Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
Next Saturday marks the start of International Air Ambulance Week,
and Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club will be operating an SES
from the 8th through to the 16th from Manston Spitfire Museum, as
GB1KSS. More from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Also on Saturday, Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society will be
operating, as part of Churches on the Air, from St Mary's, Buckden.
Contact David, M0VTG, for more details via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
The Bath Radio Classes team will be running a Foundation course from
the 12th of September. This will be their last under the current
syllabus. Classes will be on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9pm at the
Scout HQ in the centre of Bath. Cost will be about GBP 60 including
textbook, exam and room hire. An Intermediate course will follow on
in October. Full details from Steve, G0FUW via e-mail
g0fuw<at>tiscali.co.uk
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has a construction, Morse
tuition and operating evening. Contact Martin, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club will be testing their
instrumentation & equipment. Enquiries to Mike, G1GZG, on
01395 274 172.
Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting on
Wednesday, and Thursday sees its main meeting. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club hosts an open
meeting from 7.30pm at Burraton Community Centre. Further information
from Mark, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club holds a DX Challenge.
More from Andrew, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk on Oscillators, by
G3MYM. Contact Bob, G8UED, on 01963 440167.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club holds a relax & chat
night, with operating and preparation for Churches on the Air. For
more details contact Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening
and operating GB1PCA . a Special Event for Prostate Cancer
Awareness. Full details from Steve, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Monday Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club has its regular
meeting and HF operating at the Wireless in Wales Museum, Lenten
Pool, Denbigh LL16 3LF. Contact Hugh, GW0WWQ, via email to
mc0wiw<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society holds the North East Wales
net from 9 to 10pm on 145.425MHz. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is on air at its club
night & social, from 7pm at Cwmduad Community Centre, SA33 6XN.
Enquiries to Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society host a talk on Radio Caroline
by David Crawford. Contact Liz, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
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.
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