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Next, the Local News for Sunday 21st October 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 clubs that have several events this week. Burton
Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 10am on 145.575MHz today and
next Sunday. Wednesday sees an open club night and on Thursday
there's an open net from 8pm on 145.575MHz. Details from Rob, G6EIH,
on 0781 214 6333
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society concludes its two-day Jamboree
on the Air event today. Wednesday sees a club net from 8pm on GB3GR.
More information from Stewart, M0SDM, on 0794 408 5113.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today
and next Sunday. Tuesday sees three 15-minute talks by members.
Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is closed on Monday.
Wednesday sees the main net on 145.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Thursday's
net starts on 145.475MHz FM at 7.30pm then moves to 80m SSB. On
Friday there's a net at 7.30pm on 432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne,
2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday.
Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Friday is
watching the latest TX Factor. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on
145.325MHz. On Friday there's a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on
0797 116 6250.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
On Tuesday it's the DMR open net on slot/local 2 gb7fw from 7.30pm.
Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS has CW practice and is on the air on Tuesday. Next Saturday
sees a discussion on preamplifiers and noise figure by Steve, G8LYB.
Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net on Tuesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees a net from 8.30pm on GB3LH and
Thursday sees the AGM. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its coffee morning in the shack
from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave,
G8OWL. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club has a talk on photography with a mobile phone
by Alistair, M0TEF on Wednesday. On Thursday it's the club net from
8pm on 145.375MHz and next Saturday sees the shack open from 9.30am.
For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday
Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on RF and
power connections by Andrew, G7SEG. Contact Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having an informal evening. Contact
Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is planning its
programme for 2019. For details, email midwarwicks<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has a general meeting,
shack on the air and training classes. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk by
the self-styled .DX Commander' Callum McCormick, M0MCX. More
information from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed O'Neill, M0TZX,
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. Contact Roger, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a radio workshop
and night on the air. Details from John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has an FM Top Band net on 1.940MHz
from 11am today and next Sunday. Monday sees a net around 70.450MHz
from 9pm and next Saturday there's a Top Band AM net from 11am on
1.940MHz. For details contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to
g3uca<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
Today and next Sunday Denby Dale Radio Club has its net from 10.30am
via GB3HD. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Oldham Radio Club concludes its two-day Jamboree on the Air event
today, operating GB2GMN from the Scout HQ, Middleton, from 9am. On
Wednesday there's a 2m FM net from 8pm. Thursday sees the
Intermediate course and construction group evening. Next Sunday is
the D-Star net, REF 14B, from 9.30am. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on
0740 276 3203.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Advanced tutorial on Monday.
Tuesday sees a Skills Night. Next Saturday and Sunday sees
participation in the CQ Worldwide SSB 48hr Contest. Contact Heather,
M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has an address by its new
Chairman on Monday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees participation in
the CQ WW SSB Contest. Details from John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Wirral Amateur Radio Society continues its Intermediate
course alongside a natter night. On Wednesday there's a social
evening and G3NTI food night, GBP 4 for members and GBP 7 for
non-members. Thursday sees G3NWR on ATV, with talkback on 144.750MHz.
Contact Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club has its club net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz.
Thursday sees a club night from 8pm. For details see
www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Hartlepool
Amateur Radio concludes its two-day Jamboree on the Air event today,
operating GB0TVS from the Hartlepool Scout Centre. Contact Stan,
G7VGM, via email to stan.g7vgm<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club continues its
Foundation and Intermediate courses, alongside a round-up from JOTA.
Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a construction
night. Email info<at>gx4mws.com for info.
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 is having an introduction
to split frequency working by Glynn, GW4MVA. Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on
01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club has a club night, with Foundation &
Morse training. Contact John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night from 6.30pm. Details from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has a talk from Port Health
Inspector M0INM. Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a social
and training evening. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a normal club
night and training from 7pm. Contact Gail, M3GBB on, 0191 372 0473.
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 has more on the
Intermediate syllabus by Ron, G3SVW. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact
Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is looking at contesting. For
details, email mail<at>g0nwm.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society has its 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
As many local amateurs will know, there has been a resurgence in all
things amateur radio in the Scottish Borders and Carlisle area. In
response to calls for a get-together, a brainstorming session is to
be held at Houghton Village Hall, Carlisle on Tuesday the 23rd of
October from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The meeting is being hosted by Colin,
G6LSO, Frank, M6LPH, and George, M3BSF. All amateurs are welcome to
turn up on the night. You can contact Colin, G6LSO in advance on
0771 116 1889, or via email to G6LSO<at>icloud.com.
Today, Dundee Amateur Radio Club is visiting the Galashields rally.
Tuesday sees a club night with training. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on
0776 370 8933.
Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club is at the Galashiels rally
today. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.
Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is meeting on Tuesday.
Contact Len Paget, GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night from 7.30pm. Contact John, GM0OTI, on 01463 791 444.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a technical question
and answer session with Dave, GM4ZNX. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB,
via email to secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder
Group meeting. Friday sees a club night discussing the winter
programme. For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and training from 7pm. Joseph, 2M0JHY, mlarsclub<at>gmail.com,
www.MLARS.co.uk.
Next Saturday and Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is
taking part in the CQWW SSB Contest. More information from Bob,
GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Bromley &
District Amateur Radio Society concludes its Foundation course today.
Wednesday sees the club net, starting at 9pm on 145.500MHz. Contact
Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Essex Ham concludes its JOTA event at Belchamps today. Monday sees
the regular net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and audio at
www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has a net on 144.575MHz from 11am
today and next Sunday. Wednesday sees an on the air night. Contact
Gordon, M3YXH, on 01424 431 909.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its third and final
day of JOTA with Market Deeping Scouts today. Monday sees the club
net from 8pm on 1.980MHz and on Wednesday there's a talk by David,
G4ETG, on LF reception. Details from Alan, G8XLH, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Radio Society of Harrow has its net today and next Sunday from noon
on 1938kHz LSB. Monday sees a net from 8.15pm, starting on
145.500MHz. Contact Linda, G7RJL, via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has nets today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. Thursday sees a net on 70.300MHz from 8pm. Friday 8pm
sees a net on 145.350MHz. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm
on 145.275MHz. Friday sees a club meeting in room FP-1. Contact
Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club is having an informal and
operating evening on Monday. Thursday sees a club evening. For
details, email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club has its regular
meeting from 7.30pm. Thursday sees the Foundation course continue.
For details, email secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
Colchester Radio Amateurs has a net on Tuesday from 7pm on 433.425,
FM, followed at 7.45pm by a move to 1.925MHz. On Wednesday there's a
net from 7pm on 145.350MHz and Thursday sees a net on 3.685MHz LSB,
also from 7pm. Contact Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Thursday from
8pm on 144.700MHz FM. On Friday there's a general club night with
radio operations. Contact Selim, M0XTA, via email to
M0XHS<at>outlook.com.
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk on Thursday
about cyber security by Regional Cyber Crime Prevent Officer
Stephanie Frankish. Next Saturday and Sunday should see participation
in the CQWW contest. Details from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its net on
Thursday from 8pm on 144.725MHz. On Friday there's a fish and chip
night. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Chertsey
Radio Club is running their #missionzero astro_pi training session
today, teaching children how to use the SenseHat and get their Python
code run on the International Space Station early next year. This
takes place at the Egham Raspberry Jam at Gartner UK, The Glanty,
TW20 9AW. Contact James Preece, M0JFP, via email to
chertseyradioclub<at>hotmail.com.
Harlow & District Amateur Radio Society has its second and final JOTA
day today. Details from Jackie Simkins, 2E0SIJ, via email to
secretary<at>g6ut.com.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club ends its JOTA weekend today. Contact
Keith, G8RPA, via g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has its Worked
All FDARS competition. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on EME then
and now by Peter Blair, G3LTF. Contact Ray, G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.
On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society Club has its AGM.
Contact Phil, G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
natter night and watching TX Factor 19. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on
01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating at the
shack from 9am to 2pm. More information from Martin, M0MJU, via email
to m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a talk on
Logger 32 by Mike Potter, G4PFF. Contact David Browning, M6DJB, via
email to djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
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 Crawley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on FPGAs by
Alister, G3ZBU. More details from John Longhurst, G3VLH, on
01342 714 402.
On Wednesday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.525MHz +/- QRM. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a natter night
and discussing the programme for 2019. Details from Mike, G8AXA, on
0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Fareham & District ARC is having a film night. Contact
Chris, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is looking at the
Elecraft K2 20 years on, by Kevin, G7BCS. Details from Mel, M0JMR,
via email to sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on ferrites & baluns by Mike, G8HKS. Contact Rob, G4LMW, on
0797 088 5614.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the life
and death of stars by astronomer Paul Money. Details from Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown ARS has an FM net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, a
cafe meeting at 12.30; then a CW net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. Contact
Tom, M6ONX, via email to secretary<at>sars.club.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society has a joint meeting with
Radlett U3A Astronomy branch. Contact Mike, G4RNW, on 020 8950 0658,
email michael.stewart5<at>ntlworld.com, or see www.g3asr.co.uk
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has its autumn junk
sale from 8pm. Contact Laurence, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is having part
1 of a talk on feeding antennas by Richard, G3NII. Contact David,
G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Thursday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its net from
7.30pm on 145.500MHz. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email
to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a surplus
sale. Further details from Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Great Yarmouth Radio Club is having a club night with radio
operation. Contact Simon, M0TRJ, via email to
g3yrc.radioclub<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact
Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a club & on the air night.
Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
On Saturday Essex CW Club runs its CW Boot Camp at 3rd Witham Scout &
Guide HQ, CM8 2HE. Doors open 8.30am, entry GBP 10. Free parking,
sausage rolls, drinks & cakes. Contact Andy, G0IBN on 0745 342 6087.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
As reported in last week's main news, Mid Cornwall Beacon and
Repeater Group confirms that 2m repeater GB3NC has had its full logic
refitted and is back to normal operation. See www.gb3nc.org.uk for
info.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
Morse tuition and operating night. Details from Martin, G7UWI, on
01934 613 094.
On Wednesday Newquay & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Contact Terry, 2E0XTM, on 01841 540 142.
On Thursday Poole Radio Society is closed.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having an open house
and on air night. Details from Andy Jenner, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
constructing vintage and antique radio equipment by G3MYM. Contact
Bob Harris, G8UED, on 01963 440 167.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
historical radio control by Dave, G7BYN. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via
email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night with
speaker. Contact John, via email to G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an on the air
evening. Details from Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Monday Marches Amateur Radio Society is running the North East
Wales net from 9pm on 145.425MHz. For details, email
steven.bobby20<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Monday Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club meets for HF operating
at the Wireless in Wales Museum. Contact Hugh, GW0WWQ, via email to
mc0wiw<at>gmail.com.
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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