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Next, the Local News for Sunday 23rd 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
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.
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 to 3552kHz. Contact Derek, G3NKS on
01242 241 099.
Wythall Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday from 8pm on
145.225MHz or GB3WL. Tuesday sees a talk on Digital Audio Desks by
Martin, G8VXX. Enquiries to Chris, G0EYO on 0771 041 2819.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society holds an informal
meeting on Monday. 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.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On
Thursday from 8pm there's a club net on 145.325MHz. Friday sees a
review of new projects. Contact Paul, G1SGZ via pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on Monday from 8pm
on 145.325MHz, and from Wednesday through to Saturday the club will
be preparing, attending and assisting at the National Hamfest. On
Friday they will be holding a Bring & Buy sale at Hamfest. More from
Bob, G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is holding an open meeting and
rag-chew on Monday, sorting stock for their next rally. On Tuesday
they host an open coffee morning in the shack from 11am, and Thursday
sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. 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 a DMR open net on slot/local 2 GB7FW from 7.30pm.
Enquiries to Robert via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society holds a committee meeting on
Monday. Tuesday sees a club outing to the National Hamfest. Further
details from Peter, G4XEX on 01858 432 105.
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has a radio operation and projects
session on Tuesday, plus CW practice and training. Saturday sees the
shack on the air, and a presentation and discussion on transverters,
led by Steve, G8LYB. Contact Steve for more information on
01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on
144.070MHz. 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.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is attending the National Hamfest, setting up
on Wednesday and Thursday, and then working on Friday and Saturday.
To find out more, contact Pam, G4STO on 01427 788 356.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Leicester
Radio Society has Morse practice followed by a discussion on club
constitution changes. More from Sandra, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon & District Radio Society hosts a talk
on RAYNET by Clive, G0CHO from 8pm. Further information from Clive on
01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is on the air. For
details, email radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club holds a
practical evening. More from Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC has an informal meeting. Contact Dave,
G4IDF on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a talk on the
mcHF QRP transceiver by M0OAE. For details, email
midwarwicks<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has its AGM, meeting
review and training classes. Further detail from Norman, G8BHE on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society invites members
to bring along a shack item. Enquiries to John, M0JZH on
0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.300MHz FM from 7pm. Email Ed, M0TZX for more details, via
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. Contact Roger, G4BBT on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District ARC has a club night. Contact John,
G4OJS on 0788 967 8303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society will not hold a meeting, but
there is an open net on 145.375MHz instead. 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.
Today, Oldham Radio Club has their C4FM net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am,
and on Wednesday there's a 2m FM net from 8pm. Thursday sees a club
night, with their construction group meeting and continuation of the
Intermediate course. Next Sunday it's the turn of their D-Star Net on
REF 14B, from 9.30am. More from Mike, M1CVL on 0740 276 3203.
On Monday Stockport Radio Society runs its Advanced tutorial session
2. Tuesday sees a skills night, and on Wednesday from 7.30pm there's
a net on 145.375MHz FM. Contact Heather, M6HNS on 0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a natter night on Tuesday from 7pm.
Wednesday sees G3NWR on the air 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. Thursday
sees their club night at 8pm. Friday and Saturday see a visit to the
National Hamfest. For details, email contactus<at>yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Angel of
the North Amateur Radio Club holds Foundation and Intermediate exams.
More from Nancy, G7UUR on 0799 076 0920.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club has a meeting with a talk. For
details, email boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society will be activating at
Teggs Nose. Enquiries to Greg, M0TXX via email to info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has a shack night, operating
GX3RCM. Contact David, G6DCT via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society holds a
construction contest. Details from John, G4FRK on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society hosts a talk on Morse and
More by Keith Williams, GW4OKT. Further information from Bruce, M0CVP
on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a club
night from 6.30pm. Contact Michael, G7TWX on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club hosts a demo of FT8 by Rick,
M0CZR. More from Gordon, G3WOV on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society hosts The Chair's
50th Birthday Pie & Peas Party at the Rutland bar, Rutland Hotel,
S10 2PY. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club hosts a normal club
night with training from 7pm. Enquiries to Gail, M3GBB on
0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Ripon & District ARS has a club night. Contact David,
G3UNA on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club hosts a night in
the radio room. Details from Ron, G3SVW on 01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a night on the
air. For more, contact Alistair, G4OLK on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk on the evolution
of club DXpeditions. 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
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society will today be operating for Railways
on the Air in Crathes. On Thursday there will be a talk given by
their construction competition winner. Full details from Fred, GM3ALZ
on 01975 651 365.
Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society has its regular club
meetings today and next Sunday from 10am, and on Thursday from 7 to
9pm, where licence tutoring is also available. Enquiries to Jess,
MM3RCR via email to jessicarose2007<at>msn.com.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society hosts the Solder Group on
Wednesday at 6.30pm. On Friday there's a club night from 8pm to
discuss the winter programme. For details, visit www.wosars.org.uk.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Tuesday Dundee
Amateur Radio Club has a club night and tuition. Contact Martin,
2M0KAU on 0776 370 8933.
On Friday and Saturday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club will
be visiting the National Hamfest in Newark. Enquiries to Norman,
GM1CNH on 0774 094 6192.
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.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society will today continue
operating GB2RGM for Railways on the Air weekend. It also holds day 2
of the Foundation Course and Exam. On Thursday there's a net from 8pm
on 144.725MHz, and on Friday there's a talk by former Concorde pilot
Stephen Bohill-Smith about his efforts to restore a C54 Skymaster
aircraft, 7pm for 8. Fuller details from Dave, M0MBD on 0798 016 5172.
Today and next Sunday, Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its
net on 144.575MHz from 11am. On Wednesday there's a photos
presentation by Alan Harding, from 7.30pm at the Taplin Centre.
Contact Gordon, M3YXH on 01424 431 909.
Radio Society of Harrow holds its regular net today and next Sunday
at 12 noon on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a club net starting on
145.500MHz at 8.15pm, and next Sunday they've an outdoor event at Old
Redding car park from 2 to 5pm. 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 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.
On Monday Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club has an informal
operating evening, and Thursday sees their regular club night. For
more information, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has an HF net on Monday
from 8pm on 1.980MHz, and on Wednesday there's a talk by Derek,
G3KHZ, on Operating in Bangladesh. Contact Alan, G8XLH via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society hosts a club meal on
Tuesday, and on Wednesday there's a net on 145.500MHz from 9pm. More
from Andy, G4WGZ on 01689 878 089.
Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on Thursday from 8pm
on 144.700MHz FM. On Friday there's a general club night with radio
operating. For details email Selim, M0XTA, via M0XHS<at>outlook.com.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. Today, Dover
Amateur Radio Club continues with its Railways on the Air weekend,
operating from 9am to 5pm at Shepherdswell Station, CT15 7PE. Likely
frequencies are 3.65, 7.15 and 14.25MHz, with a talk-in on GB3KS.
Full information from Aaron, M0IER on 0771 465 4267.
Harlow & District Amateur Radio Society also continues its Railways
on the Air weekend today from North Weald Station, CM16 6AB, from
10am. More from Jackie, 2E0SIJ via email to secretary<at>g6ut.com.
Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club continues its Railways on the
Air weekend today, operating GB4MHR at Medstead & Four Marks railway
station on The Watercress Line. Contact Stuart, G0FYX on
02392 472 846.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club continues its Railways on the Air
weekend today. For details, email Keith, G8RPA, via g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Monday Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Enquiries to Pete, M0PSX via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter night. More information from Paul, G4YQC by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm
on 145.275MHz. For details, email Chris, G3WIE, via
g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
On Monday the Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk on the TV
broadcast 700MHz clearance by Andrew, G8UUG. Further details from
Ray, G4LUA on 0118 981 4174.
On Tuesday Braintree & District ARS is having a natter night. Contact
Edwin, G0LPO on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be operating at the
shack from 9am to 2pm. All queries to Martin, M0MJU via email to
m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club holds its weekly
meeting from 7.30 at its new venue, Kington Langley Village Hall.
Enquiries to secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society hosts a presentation on
small transmitting loops by Professor Mike Underhill, G3LHZ. Contact
David, M6DJB via email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has its open net from 8pm
on 145.375MHz. More from 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 Darenth Valley Radio Society is on the air and having a
natter night. Contact Mike, G8AXA on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society hosts a talk on
microwaves by Colin, G8BCO. Further details from Mel, M0JMR via email
to sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society has a
presentation on using Logprint for your QSLs by Rob, G4LMW, whom you
can contact for more info on 0797 088 5614.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has an informal evening and
Bright Sparks session. Contact Chris, G0DWV on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz
from 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30pm and a CW net on 144.060MHz at
7pm. Details from Tom, M6ONX via email to secretary<at>sars.club.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club hosts a talk.
Details from Ian, 2E0DUE via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society has part 2 of a
presentation on the Royal Observer Corps by John, M0JWS. Further
information from David, M0VTG via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has an introduction
to 3D printing for the radio amateur by James Patterson, from 8pm at
Woodford Park Leisure Centre. Contact Laurence, G2DD on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society holds a session
on Preparing for CQWW. The club celebrates its 70th anniversary in
October and would like to hear from past members. Enquiries to David,
G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club will hold a
constructors' evening from 7.30pm. Members are encouraged to bring
along any recent home built kits or projects, then be prepared to
talk about it for 5 minutes, More from Richard, G4AWP on
0770 229 5300.
On Friday Great Yarmouth Radio Club has a club night and radio
operating session from 7.30pm. For details, email Simon, M0TRJ, via
g3yrc.radioclub<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society is going out on a skittles
evening, as its hall venue is closed. Full details from 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 Thames Amateur Radio Group has a CW net at 7.30pm on
144.250MHz followed by a club net on GB3DA. The controller will be
Debs, 2E0PTD. Further information from Patrick, G8JLM on
01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group hosts a talk on an Introduction
to the Raspberry Pi. Enquiries to Ian, G0OFN on 0795 620 3495.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Today North Bristol Amateur Radio Club, as part of Railways on the
Air weekend, 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. On Friday there's a talk on Watches, by Paul, G8YMM. Full
details from Mat, G7FBD via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Also today, South Bristol Amateur Radio Club will be operating
callsign GB0SDR, as part of Railways on the Air. On Thursday they
host an open house and on air night. More from Andrew, G7KNA on
0783 869 5471.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday the
Bristol RSGB Group hosts a further talk on HF propagation by
Professor Cathryn Mitchell. Contact John, G4DVV by email to
johnthomas<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has a construction, Morse
tuition and operating evening. Further details from Martin, G7UWI on
01934 613 094.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee meeting,
together with Morse practice. Enquiries to Bob, G8UED on
01963 440167.
NEWS FOR WALES
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Marches Amateur Radio Society holds the North East Wales net on
Monday from 9pm on 145.425MHz. Thursday sees a junk sale. For
details, email steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club meets on Monday for HF operating
at the Wireless in Wales Museum, LL16 3LF. Next Saturday and Sunday
club station MC0WIW will be operating to support the museum and
Denbighshire's Open Doors weekend. Enquiries to Hugh, GW0WWQ via
email to mc0wiw<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Llanelli
Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale, plus running GB1PCA for
Prostate Cancer Awareness. More from Steve, MW6CCG on 0787 849 4337.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a club
net starting on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550MHz. Contact Ray,
GW7AGG on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society will be discussing a technical
topic. For details, contact Liz, GW0ETU on 0776 019 0355.
On Friday Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society starts its
Intermediate class. Further information from Rob, MW0CVT on
0797 471 7152.
Next Sunday Pencoed Amateur Radio Club hosts a table top sale at
Pencoed Rugby Football Club, CF35 5PB. Doors open at 9.30am. Entry is
GBP 2. More from Madeline on 0773 837 5775.
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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