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Next, the Local News for Sunday 16th 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 they host a club lunch,
and later there's a slow CW session at 8pm on 3540 to 3552kHz.
Thursday sees a talk on Unreal Radio by Tim, G4VXE, and next Saturday
and Sunday they're operating a Fun Field Day using G5BK/P. Further
information from Derek, G3NKS on 01242 241 099.
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 an Ask the
Panel session, with technical questions and answers. Enquiries to
Chris, G0EYO on 0771 041 2819.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is showing
an RSGB DVD on Propagation. On Wednesday it's their regular club net
from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees another club net from
7.30pm on 145.475MHz again, then moving to 80m SSB. On Friday, again
from 7.30pm, there's a net on 432.220MHz SSB. For more information
contact Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday at
7.30pm in the shack. On Wednesday there's a formal meeting at 7.30pm,
and Thursday sees its club net via GB3LS at 8pm. Saturday is a new
member induction and an open shack from 9.30am. To find out more
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
regular club night. Contact Paul, G1SGZ via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on Monday from 8pm
on 145.325MHz, and on Friday there's a club night. More from Bob,
G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.
On Tuesday Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is taking part in the
UK Activity Contest on 1296MHz plus CW practice and training.
Saturday sees the shack on the air, plus radio operation and
projects. Enquiries to Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940.
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's a natter night at 8pm. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society is hosting a coffee morning in the
shack on Tuesday from 11am, and Thursday sees training classes with
Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma, M6GKG by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Leicester
Radio Society has a Morse class followed by a free and easy
construction night. More from Sandra, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon & District Radio Society has a net on
145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Further information from Clive, G0CHO on
01608 664 488.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Robert via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society hosts a talk on SSTV
by Mick, 2E0XVX. Full details from Peter, G4XEX on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has a session
entitled Shades of the Wireless Set 38. Enquiries via email to
radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk on
Setting up your Station by Andrew, G7SEG. More information from
Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society holds a general meeting,
along with training classes and the shack on the air. Contact Norman,
G8BHE on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society hosts a talk on
Baluns across the RF Spectrum. For more contact John, M0JZH on
0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a 2m net
on 145.300MHz FM from 7pm to 8pm. Email Ed, M0TZX for more details,
via M0TZX<at>yahoo.com
On Thursday Northampton Radio Club hosts a guest speaker, Dr Stuart
Eves, who will be giving a talk on Space Communication & Traffic
Control. This is open to all amateur radio enthusiasts, members,
guests and visitors. Further details from Odette, M6KZW via email to
odettedawkins<at>gmail.com
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a club night. Contact
Roger, G4BBT on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club holds its club
night. More from John, G4OJS on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society will operate G2FDC in the
4th round of the 2m DF Trophy, starting at 8pm. Full details from
John, G8SEQ on 0795 877 7363.
On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society holds its AGM and will
be planning their future programme of events. Enquiries to Phil,
G4LWB on 01664 567 972.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Today, Oldham Radio Club has their 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 next Sunday it's the turn
of the C4FM Net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am. More from Mike, M1CVL on
0740 276 3203.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society holds a quiz
night, led by Les, 2E0DYY. On Wednesday there's a committee meeting.
Enquiries to John, G4FRK on 01253 862 810.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is meeting as normal on
Tuesday at 7pm. The club radio will be operating on FT8. 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. Contact Martin, M0GQB on
01422 341 317.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a natter night on Tuesday from 7pm,
when the Foundation course also continues. Wednesday sees a 2m fox
hunt from 7pm. On Thursday G3NWR is on the air for ATV; call in on
144.750MHz to arrange contacts. Full details from Bill, G4YWD on
0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club has a net on Wednesday at 8pm on 145.450MHz, and
Thursday sees their 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 has a round-up from the rally, plus a
talk. More from Nancy, G7UUR on 0799 076 0920.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society holds a maintenance &
social evening. Enquiries to Greg, M0TXX via email to
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 Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society hosts a talk on The
Battle of Britain and its relevance to Amateur Radio, by Dave
Roberts, GW4NZN. For more, contact Bruce, M0CVP on 01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society holds a radio night. Further info
from Heather, M6HNS on 0750 690 4422.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a club
night from 6:30pm. Enquiries to Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192,
dadars<at>gmx.com.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society has its club night from
7.30 to 9.30pm in Northallerton. Contact John, M6BHP on 0798 000 3293.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club hosts a video night. More
from Gordon, G3WOV on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society will be conducting
the practical tests at the shack in Ballasalla. All candidates are
urged to attend. Full details from Nigel, GD6AFB on 01624 620469.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society hosts an
illustrated talk by Peter, G3PHO on Operating in the IOTA Contest
from Culatra Island, CR5CW. For more, contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH on
0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club hosts a normal club
night with continuing training for exams from 7pm. Enquiries to Gail,
M3GBB on 0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is having its regular
natter night in The Old Sun Inn, Haworth from 8pm. Contact Geoff,
G7JZM on 0777 489 1641.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from David, G3UNA on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club hosts a talk on
Microwave Portable Operation in the UKACs, given by Dave, G4JLG.
Enquiries to Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society hosts a shack meeting
and will be on the air. Details from Russell, G0FOI on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets to see what
bargains came from the Fog on the Tyne Rally. For more information
contact Alistair, G4OLK on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For
details, email mail<at>g0nwm.com
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
Advance notice of the Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group Rally that
will take place on Saturday the 20th of October in the Downshire
Secondary School, Downshire Road, Carrickfergus. Doors open at 12
noon. For any more information call Liz Forde, MI6GHA on
0785 544 2839.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society has its regular club
meetings today and next Sunday from 10am-2pm, and on Thursday from 7
to 9pm, where licence tutoring is also available. Enquiries to Jess,
MM3RCR, via email to jessicarose2007<at>msn.com
The West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society hosts The Solder Group
this Wednesday at 6.30pm for a technical meeting to investigate,
develop, test and implement circuit ideas. On Friday the club will be
closed. For details, visit www.wosars.org.uk
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society holds its construction competition
judging this Thursday. Next Saturday and Sunday they will be
operating for Railways on the Air in Crathes. Full details from Fred,
GM3ALZ on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and tuition, from 7pm. Contact Joseph, 2M0JHY via email to
mlarsclub<at>gmail.com.
On Saturday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club holds its
second 144MHz DF Hunt. Meet in the CO-OP car park (east) at 6.30pm
for a 7pm start. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ on 01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
Advance notice now for the Essex CW Amateur Radio Club CW Boot Camp
held on the 27th of October at the 3rd Witham Scout & Guide HQ,
located at the rear of Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall
End, Witham, Essex CM8 2HE. Doors open at 8.30 for registration and
the event runs from at 9am to about 4.30pm. Parking is free. Entry is
GBP 10, which includes free sausage rolls, drinks and cakes. For more
information contact Andy, G0IBN on 0745 342 6087 or via email to
g0ibn1<at>yahoo.com
Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society, celebrates its 70th
birthday in October and would like to hear from all current and past
members to help mark the anniversary. Please contact David on
01234 742 757, or check their website, www.sadars.co.uk
Now the news from clubs that have several events this week. Today
Essex Ham will be operating the Essex Air Ambulance SES. On Monday
there's a net from 8pm on GB3DA, with a chatroom and audio feed at
www.essexham.net. Full details from Pete, M0PSX via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Today and next Sunday, Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its
morning net on 144.575MHz from 11am. Contact 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 club night. 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 it hosts a Fix-it and Skills session, led by
John, G8MNY. On Thursday there's a net on 70.300MHz at 8pm, and
Friday sees another net on 145.350MHz, also at 8pm. Enquiries to
John, G3MCX on 020 8688 3322.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has an HF net on Monday
from 8pm on 1.980MHz, and on Tuesday there's a VHF net on 145.400 MHz
at 8pm. Contact Alan, G8XLH via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society holds a club meeting on
Tuesday, focussing on Aerials. On Wednesday there's a net on
145.500MHz from 9pm. More from Andy, G4WGZ on 01689 878 089.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a net on Thursday
from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Next Saturday they will be activating and
operating GB2RGM for Railways on the Air weekend. Also next Saturday
and Sunday, they hold the Foundation Course and Exam. For details on
the course contact Marc Litchman, G0TOC, via email to
marc<at>lefars.org.uk. For all other enquiries, contact Dave, M0MBD
on 0798 016 5172.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club will be hosting a
talk on The History of Transistors, by Rob, M0RZF at 7.30pm. Next
Saturday and Sunday, as part of Railways on the Air (ROTA), they will
be running a special event station GB4MHR at Medstead & Four Marks
Railway Station on The Watercress Line. For full details contact
Stuart, G0FYX on 02392 472 846.
Next Saturday and Sunday Dover Amateur Radio Club, as part of ROTA,
will be operating an SES from Shepherdswell Station at Station Road,
Shepherdswell, Kent, CT15 7PE, from 9am to 5pm. The following revised
frequencies have been suggested - 3.65, 7.15, and 14.25MHz, and
talk-in GB3KS. Further details from Aaron, M0IER on 0771 465 4267.
Harlow & District Amateur Radio Society will also be participating in
ROTA next Saturday and Sunday at North Weald Station, from 10am.
Please come and join them at the Epping and Ongar Railway, Station
Road, North Weald, CM16 6AB. For more information contact Jackie,
2E0SIJ via email to secretary<at>g6ut.com.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Fort
Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on 145.275MHz.
Contact Chris, G3WIE via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society runs a club
construction competition. More from Phil Gould, G4FVZ on
0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Enquiries to Edwin, G0LPO on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be operating at the
shack from 9am to 2pm. For more info, email Martin, M0MJU on
m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club holds a regular
club meeting from 6.30pm at its new venue - Kington Langley Village
Hall. Then, from 8 to 8.30pm there's a presentation by a visiting
speaker, Tom Roberts, G0CAJ. For further information, email
secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society hosts a talk on J39 Steam Engine
Refurbishment by Stephen Osborn, G8JZT. You can contact Stephen via
email to secretary<at>nkrs.info.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club has a talk on Software Defined
Radio, presented by Greg Beacher, M0PPG, at 8pm. More from Greg on
01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an Open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its
regular net at 8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. Enquiries to Bob, G3OOU on
01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club hosts Mark, M0DXR with a talk
on Kenwood. Contact Chris, G0DWV on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has an FM net on
145.275MHz at 8:30am, 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.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society hosts a talk entitled EME
Dxpedition to Belize by Iain McFadyen, G4JMM. Further information
from Dave, G8ZZK on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
144.700MHz FM from 8pm. For more email Selim, M0XTA on
M0XHS<at>outlook.com.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society gives a talk on
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum by David, G8UOD. You can contact David on
01234 742 757.
On Thursday Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club has a regular
club night. Enquiries via email to secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night.
Contact Peter, G4AKG on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club holds a club night from 7.30pm. More
from Robbie, M0HVC on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group has a TARget Nite from 8pm, with
practical radio projects. Further details from Patrick, G8JLM on
01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a club night from 8pm, with
HF & VHF on the air. You can contact Ian, G0OFN on 0795 620 3495.
Next Saturday and Sunday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society
will be running the Foundation Course (subject to numbers). More
information from Paul, G4YQC by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Also next Saturday and Sunday, Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society
will be participating in Railways on the Air from the Nene Valley
Railway. Full details from David, M0VTG via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club too will be taking part in ROTA next
Saturday and Sunday. More from Keith, G8RPA via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Finally, next Saturday and Sunday, as part of RAF 100 celebrations,
GB100RAF will be operating from RAF Neatishead Radar Museum, near
Norwich, between 10am and 4pm. For more information please contact
the RAFARS RAF100 Event Coordinator via email to RAF100<at>rafars.org.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding its Annual Rally today at
the Campus Community Centre in Worle near Junction 21 of the M5.
There are 55 tables with many of the well-known traders in
attendance. It is open from 10am until 3pm; tickets are GBP 3.00, and
under 16's are free. On Monday the society will conduct a post-rally
analysis. Further details from Martin, G7UWI on 01934 613 094.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club holds an Autumn Table-Top Sale this
Thursday. Trading starts at 8pm prompt. Next Saturday and Sunday they
will be operating GB0SDR as part of Railways on the Air. Enquiries to
Andrew, G7KNA on 0783 869 5471.
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a relax & chat evening this
Friday, including operating and preparation for Railways on the Air.
Next Saturday and Sunday, as part of ROTA, the club will be operating
next to the station building at Avon Valley Railway. They also have
permission to work ‘Railway Mobile' from live rolling stock, so may
have a second station signing /M. They will be using the callsign
GB0AVR for Avon Valley Railway. The event coincides with Avon
Valley's 1940s weekend, so lots of people will be in period costume,
with vintage vehicles, both civilian and military. Full details from
Mat, G7FBD via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Wednesday
Exmouth Amateur Radio Club runs an operating night, using its G0XRC
station on HF & VHF; it will also host a talk on Computers Explained
Part 4 – Interfacing with Rigs. Contact Mike, G1GZG on
01395 274 172.
On Thursday Cornish Radio Amateur Club has a social evening. Details
from Steve, G7VOH on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club holds an open
meeting from 7.30pm at Burraton Community Centre. More from Mark,
M0WMB on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club holds a session on WSPR from
Justin Lindars Radio. Contact Bob, G8UED on 01963 440 167.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD night. It
will also be operating special event station GB1PCA for Prostate
Cancer Awareness. Full details from Steve, MW6CCG on 0787 849 4337.
On Monday Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club meets as usual for HF
operating at the Wireless in Wales Museum, Lenten Pool, Denbigh
LL16 3LF. Visitors to the Club and/or the Museum are most welcome.
Enquiries to Hugh, GW0WWQ, via email to mc0wiw<at>gmail.com
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society hosts a talk on
illustrated Digital Modes - Part 1, by Peter, GW4VRO at 7pm. More
from Andy, GW0JLX on 0776 828 2880.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society will be operating PSK, HF and
VHF at the shack. Contact Liz, GW0ETU on 0776 019 0355.
On Thursday Porthmadog and District Amateur Radio Society has an
on-the-air night. Further information from Peter, GW0DFK on
0773 177 1319.
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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