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Next, the Local News for Sunday 30th 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
Regular GB2RS newsreader Reg Woolley, G8VHI is looking for an
additional newsreader to help when he is unavailable due to his work
shift pattern. His news-reading covers the Midlands area and he uses
both 2m and 70cm. If you are interested, please drop an email to
gb2rs<at>rsgb.org.uk.
Now for 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.
Wythall Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday from 8pm on
145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday it's a free & easy social evening.
Enquiries to Chris, G0EYO on 0771 041 2819.
South Birmingham Radio Society is checking equipment in the shack on
Monday, and on Tuesday they host an open coffee morning in the shack
from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL,
and on Friday they've an open meeting and rag-chew. More from Gemma,
M6GKG by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On
Thursday from 8pm there's a club net on 145.325MHz, and Friday sees a
projects night. Further info from Paul, G1SGZ via email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society holds a talk on Monday
entitled Amateur Radio on a Budget, by Sean Pearce, 2E0SFQ. 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. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699 595, daytime.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on Monday from 8pm
on 145.325MHz, and Friday sees a regular club night. For more
information contact Bob, G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society will be operating a special
event station, GB6FWW, from the 1st to the 28th October at Mail
Street, Great Bowden. On Monday it has an open net on 145.275MHz.
Enquiries to Peter, G4XEX on 01858 432 105.
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has a radio operation and projects
session on Tuesday, including taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity
Contest plus CW practice and training. Saturday sees the shack on the
air, and a discussion on antennas. Next Sunday, from 2 to 4pm, there
will be hut maintenance, and the club's management is holding a
committee meeting. Contact Steve, G8LYB 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 and committee meeting, starting at
8pm. For details, contact Eamonn, M0MEB via email to
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibble and natter night on
Wednesday from 7.30pm in the shack. Thursday sees the club repeater
net on GB3LM from 8pm and on Saturday there's the regular surgery &
open shack from 9.30am. More from Pam, G4STO on 01427 788 356.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a club net on Wednesday from
8pm on GB3GR. On Friday there's a Show and Tell night. Further
details from Stewart, M0SDM on 0794 408 5118.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. Today Cheltenham
Amateur Radio Association holds a net from 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB.
Contact Derek, G3NKS on 01242 241 099.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society runs a Morse class from 7 to
7.30pm, followed by a discussion of club constitution changes.
Enquiries to Sandra, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Email Robert, 2E0ZAP via
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com for more details.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has a junk sale.
For info, email radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
AGM, with an 8pm start. Further information from Chris, G1ETZ on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society hosts an open meeting,
rag-chew and training classes. Contact Norman, G8BHE on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting, and the club call GX3ZME will be on the air.
Enquiries to John, M0JZH on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a 2m net,
from 7 to 8pm, on 145.300MHz FM. Email Ed, M0TZX for details on
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. More from Roger, G4BBT on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club has a club night.
Contact John, G4OJS on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society hosts a talk on Reflections
on Iceland. Full details from John, G8SEQ on 0795 877 7363.
Next Sunday Northampton Radio Club is visiting the Royal Signals
Museum in Dorset. It is open to all members, guests and amateurs from
other clubs too. Enquiries to Odette, M6KZW via email to
odettedawkins<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Denby Dale Radio Club has its club net today and next Sunday from
10.30 to 11.30am via the GB3HD repeater. On Wednesday there's a
surplus sale being held at Denby Dale Pie Hall, and all next Sunday,
from 5am to 11pm, they are taking part in the WAB HF Contest. Contact
Darran, G0BWB on 0797 442 3227.
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 the Intermediate course continuing, and next Sunday
it's the turn of the C4FM Net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am. More from
Mike, M1CVL on 0740 276 3203.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a natter night on Tuesday from 7pm,
and registration for the Intermediate course. Wednesday sees the AGM
at 7pm, followed by construction competition judging. On Thursday
G3NWR is on the air for ATV, with talkback on 144.750MHz. 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. Next Sunday they've a
breakfast meeting at 10am. Further information via email to
contactus<at>yorkradioclub.uk
Next Saturday Central Lancashire Amateur Radio Club is holding its
monthly club meeting at 11am. Next Sunday there's an FM Top Band net
on 1.940MHz from 11am. Email Peter, G3UCA for more details via
g3uca<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Angel of
the North Amateur Radio Club will host a training taster from 7 to
9pm, inviting those interested to come along and enrol for Foundation
or Intermediate courses, or just take to the air. Contact Nancy,
G7UUR on 0799 076 0920.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is on the air.
Details from Greg, M0TXX via email to info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk by Steve, M1ERS
on PSK31 operation. More from David, G6DCT via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society runs a practical
session, and the club will be on the air. Enquiries to John, G4FRK on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is taking part in the UK
Activity Contest. Further information from Bruce, M0CVP on
01244 343 825.
On Tuesday Stockport Radio Society is holding a club meeting. Contact
Heather, M6HNS on 0750 690 4422.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club has a club night & Foundation training.
Details from John, 2E0DCV on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a club
night from 6.30pm. More from Michael, G7TWX on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society has a club night from
7.30 to 9.30pm in Northallerton. Enquiries to John, M6BHP on
0798 000 3293.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club hosts a video night. Details
from Gordon, G3WOV on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has a club
meeting. For further information contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH on
0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club runs a normal club
night from 7pm, where the latest candidates will be studying for the
Foundation, Intermediate and Full exams. Contact Gail, M3GBB on
0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society hosts a club
night. More information from David, G3UNA on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club hosts a
constructors' clinic with Ged, G8RSI. Full details from Ron, G3SVW on
01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society will be doing a QRP SSB
kit appraisal. Contact Russell, G0FOI on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a .bring in
something interesting' evening. Further information from Alistair,
G4OLK on 01642 475 671.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Advance notice now for the Galashields Radio Rally, due to take place
on the 21st of October. Held in the Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street,
Galashiels TD13JX, doors open at 11.15am, with disabled visitors
gaining access at 11am. There will be traders, a Bring & Buy and
refreshments available on site. Admission is GBP 2.50. Our apologies
for missing this information from RadCom.
We continue with news from clubs that have several events this week.
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 secretary<at>gm6nx.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 holds a 2m VHF contest. More from Martin, 2M0KAU
on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has a training and
construction night. Full details from Len, GM0ONX via email to
klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society has a club
net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Contact John, GM0OTI on 01463 791 444.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has a club night.
Further information from Bob, GM4UYZ on 01875 811 723.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a club
night and tuition, from 7pm. Email Joseph, 2M0JHY for more details
via mlarsclub<at>gmail.com.
Next Saturday and Sunday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a Field Day with portable operating on 433MHz. Enquiries to
Norman, GM1CNH on 0774 094 6192,
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs with several events this week. Today
and next Sunday, Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a net on
144.575MHz from 11am. Contact Gordon, M3YXH on 01424 431 909.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society today continues
operating GB2RGM for Railways on the Air weekend, and Thursday sees a
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave, M0MBD on 0798 016 5172.
The Radio Society of Harrow holds a net today and next Sunday at 12
noon on 1938kHz LSB. Today they've also an outdoor event at Old
Redding car park from 2 to 5pm. On Friday there's an EGM at
Lincolnsfields Centre, starting at 8pm. 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 an autumn surplus equipment sale. 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.
Essex Ham has a net on GB3DA from 8pm on Monday, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Tuesday marks the start of the online
Foundation course (visit www.hamtrain.co.uk for details). Next Sunday
sees the Essex YL Net on GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete, M0PSX via
email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club hosts an open net on Monday from 8pm
on 145.275MHz. On Friday it holds its AGM in the marquee on top of
the fort. Next Saturday and Sunday is their Field weekend, including
an RSGB DX contest, and a 23cm Trophy contest. Full details from
Chris, G3WIE via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
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 145.400MHz
at 8pm. More from Alan, G8XLH via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its monthly meeting on Monday at
8pm, where Bob Downhill will be speaking on GEE nav alternative. 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. Further information from Tom, M6ONX via
email to secretary<at>sars.club.
Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society will be operating at the shack on
Tuesday and next Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Enquiries to Martin, M0MJU
via email to m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club hold their regular weekly
meeting on Tuesday from 7.30 to 9pm, while on Thursday they start the
Foundation course with an induction evening from 7 to 9pm . a
chance to meet other candidates and the trainers in an informal
setting, to ask questions and learn about the course content. For
more details, email secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a 2m SSTV net on Tuesday at
7.30pm on 144.500MHz. Thursday sees a FM net on 145.500MHz from
7.30pm. Contact Gordon, M0WJL via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society holds a net on Wednesday
from 9pm on 145.500MHz. Next Sunday sees day one of the Foundation
course. More from Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on Wednesday at
8pm on 145.525MHz, ± QRM. On Friday there's a talk introducing power
supplies, by Bob Burns, G3OOU. Contact Bob on 01737 552 170.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Milton
Keynes Amateur Radio Society host a talk on The Trials and
Tribulations of Community Radio Broadcasting, by Mick Bannister, Ops
Director at Secklow Sounds Ltd. More from Phil, G4FVZ, on
0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a club net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Edwin, G0LPO on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society holds its regular club meeting
from 8pm. Enquiries to Stephen, G8JZT via email to
secretary<at>nkrs.info.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Details from David, M0XDF via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a club
night and bar. Further info from Chris, G7MFR on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club hosts a Skype talk by Bob
Heil. More details from Chris, G0DWV on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society celebrates its
70th anniversary and would like to hear from all current and past
members to help mark the anniversary. Please contact David, G8UOD on
01234 742 757, or check their website at www.sadars.co.uk.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society holds a junk sale. Details from
Dave, G8ZZK on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
144.700MHz FM from 8pm. Email Selim, M0XTA, via M0XHS<at>outlook.com.
On Thursday Harlow & District Amateur Radio Society hosts an
introduction to the Intermediate course at 7pm. It will run every
Tuesday evening over 10 weeks. Enquiries to Jackie, 2E0SIJ via email
to secretary<at>g6ut.com if you are interested in enrolling or even
just taking your practicals & exam.
On Thursday Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club has a regular
club evening. For more, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group hosts a talk on Isolated DXing,
given by guest speaker John, G4LTH, Vice-Chair of Acorns (Thurrock
ARC). It starts at 7.30 for 8pm and will be a presentation on his
experience of operating portable in remote locations. Contact
Patrick, G8JLM on 01621 855 461.
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 has a radio night. More
from Peter, G4AKG on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club has a club night at 7.30pm.
Enquiries to Robbie, M0HVC on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has its club night, with HF &
VHF on the air, from 8pm. Contact Ian, G0OFN on 0795 620 3495.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Torbay ARS is accepting applications for its next Foundation Course
from the end of September. All interested parties can find further
information from the Training Team pages at www.tars.org.uk. The
course will be held over the weekend of the 7th to the 9th of
December and costs GBP 67.50 including exam fees. Contact
training<at>tars.org.uk for further information.
On Wednesday Cornish Radio Amateur Club holds a committee meeting,
and Thursday sees their main club meeting. Full details from Steve,
G7VOH on 01209 844 939.
This Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club hosts a talk on The First
Lady Radio Hams, by G3MYM. On Friday there's construction and
operating at Sparkford. Contact Bob, G8UED on 01963 440167.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Weston
Super Mare Radio Society has a construction, Morse tuition and
operating evening. More information from Martin, G7UWI on
01934 613 094.
On Wednesday Exmouth Amateur Radio Club has Morse practice. Contact
Mike, G1GZG on 01395 274 172.
On Thursday Poole Radio Society hosts a talk at 7.30pm, the subject
still to be confirmed. For details, email secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club holds an open
meeting from 7.30pm at Burraton Community Centre. Enquiries to Mark,
M0WMB on 0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a 2019 calendar
planning meeting. More from Andrew, G7KNA on 0783 869 5471.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a committee meeting,
followed by a relax & chat evening with operating. Further details
from Mat, G7FBD via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a club night. Contact John
via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
Today Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club is operating the Club
station MC0WIW in support of the Museum and Denbighshire's Open Doors
weekend. On Monday it meets for HF operating at the Wireless in Wales
Museum, Lenten Pool, LL16 3LF. Full details from Hugh, GW0WWQ, via
email to mc0wiw<at>gmail.com.
Also today, Pencoed Amateur Radio Club has a table-top sale at
Pencoed Rugby Football Club, The Verlands, Felindre Road, CF35 5PB.
Doors open at 9.30am and entry is GBP 2. Enquiries to Madeline on
0773 837 5775.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society has a social evening.
Contact Steve, MW6CCG on 0787 849 4337.
On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society holds the North East Wales
net from 9pm on 145.425MHz. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has an on air & social
night from 7pm at Cwmduad Community Centre, SA33 6XN. Further
information from Andy, GW0JLX on 0776 828 2880.
On Friday Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society starts their
new Foundation class. More from Rob, MW0CVT on 0797 471 7152.
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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