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Next, the Local News for Sunday 28th 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 advance notice that Cheltenham Amateur Radio
Association will be running a Foundation course will over the weekend
of 19th and 20th January 2019, followed by the exam on Sunday the
27th of January. For further details please contact Barry via email
to training<at>g5bk.uk.
Now for clubs with several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio
Club has an open net on 145.575MHz today at 10am. Wednesday sees the
regular 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. Tuesday sees a demo on 6cm operation by Matt,
G8XYJ. Enquiries to Chris, G0EYO on 0771 041 2819.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday.
Friday sees a club night. More from Paul, G1SGZ by email to
pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on
145.325MHz. On Friday it's a regular club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA
on 0797 116 6250.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has informal
activities 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,
starting on 145.475MHz then moving to 80m SSB. On Friday from 7.30pm
there's a net on 432.220MHz SSB. Further info from Anne, 2E1GKY on
01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society has a talk on Monday by Sam Hunt, M1FJB on
the Leicestershire DMR repeaters and the proposed analogue repeater
GB3EMB. The Foundation course begins on Thursday. Saturday sees
GB2LWF starting its month-long activation to mark 100 years since the
end of World War One. Contact Sandra, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL, and on Friday they're doing work in the shack. More
from Gemma, M6GKG by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is on the air on Tuesday, plus
there's CW practice and training. Saturday sees the shack on the air,
with radio operation and projects. On Saturday there's an antenna
discussion, with the shack on the air. On Sunday from 2pm there's hut
maintenance and 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 from 8pm.
Enquiries to Eamonn, M0MEB, by email to
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a used equipment sale on Wednesday
at Aisthorpe Village Hall, 8pm prompt. Thursday sees the club
repeater net on GB3LM from 8pm and on Saturday there's a surgery &
open shack from 9.30am. Further details from Pam, G4STO on
01427 788 356.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. 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 Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club holds a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a club net on
GB3GR from 8pm. Contact Stewart, M0SDM on 0794 408 5113.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society convenes its new
committee, with planning for the coming year. Enquiries to Norman,
G8BHE on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society hosts a
soup-and-a-roll Halloween social. Details from John, M0JZH on
0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net from
7pm on 145.300MHz FM. More from Ed, M0TZX via email to
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.
From Thursday until the 28th of November, Welland Valley Amateur
Radio Society will be operating GB8GW from Main Street, Great Bowden.
Full details from Peter, G4XEX on 01858 432 105.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club has a club night.
Contact John, G4OJS on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has a bangers & mash
evening. Contact John, G8SEQ on 0795 877 7363.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Central
Lancashire Amateur Radio Club has an FM top band net today and next
Sunday on 1.940MHz from 11am. On Monday there's a net around
70.450MHz FM at 9pm. Next Saturday it's the monthly club meeting at
11am. Enquiries to Peter, G3UCA via email to
g3uca<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
Denby Dale Radio Club has its club net today and next Sunday from
10.30am via GB3HD. On Wednesday there's a real ale night. For
details, 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. The
Intermediate exam is on Thursday, and next Sunday it's the turn of
their C4FM net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am. More from Mike, M1CVL on
0740 276 3203.
Today Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society completes its CQ
Worldwide contest entry today. On Monday there's a talk on the
Raspberry Pi by Ray, M0RGV. Full details from John, G4FRK on
01253 862 810.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a natter night on Tuesday from 7pm,
when the Intermediate course also continues. Wednesday sees G3NWR on
the air from 7pm. On Thursday G3NWR is again on the air for ATV, with
talkback on 144.750MHz. Enquiries to Bill, G4YWD on 0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club has a net on Wednesday at 8pm on 145.450MHz. Thursday
sees the club night at 8pm. Next Sunday sees a breakfast meeting at
10am. Further information 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 continues the Foundation and
Intermediate courses and is on the air. Contact Nancy, G7UUR on
0799 076 0920.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a social night.
Contact Greg, M0TXX via email to info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has a shack night, operating
GX3RCM. More from David, G6DCT via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society has a presentation by
Dave, G4JMF on the IC-7610, and Dave, G3UFO will be talking about his
new microwave transmitter. Contact Bruce, M0CVP on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club has a club night. Further info from
John, 2E0DCV on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a club
night from 6.30pm. Enquiries to Michael, G7TWX on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society has an operating night
from 7.30pm. Details from John, M6BHP on 0798 000 3293.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by John,
G3XYF on his shack. More from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a club
meal out. For details of the venue, contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH on
0788 406 5375.
On Wednesday Stockport Radio Society holds a net on 145.375MHz FM
from 7.30pm. Contact Heather, M6HNS on 0750 690 4422.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a normal club
night with training from 7pm. Enquiries to Gail, M3GBB on
0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society has a club night.
More information from David, G3UNA on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a talk
on DMR radio and hotspots by Steve, M6PPF. Further details from Ron,
G3SVW on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a shack meeting.
Details from Russell, G0FOI on 01274 875 038.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a social pint
and chat. For more information, contact Alistair, G4OLK on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club is having a club night where
Foundation & Intermediate training continues. Contact Stan, G7VGM via
email to stan.g7vgm<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is closed. Please note new
venue for subsequent meetings, at Tynemouth Scouts HQ, 31-35 Norfolk
Street, NE30 1NQ. All enquiries via email please to mail<at>g0nwm.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society has its weekly social
evening from 7pm. More from Charles, M0OXO on 0790 050 0775.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
[Note to Newsreaders: Please ensure you include the first item about
the Licence for Life, which we are rotating around the Regions over a
period of weeks.]
Please note, although the current UK amateur radio licence is known
as a ‘licence for life', all radio amateurs are required to
revalidate their licence at least every five years. This means every
licence holder must contact Ofcom to confirm or update the details on
the licence database. The quickest way to revalidate is simply to
access the licensing system and confirm or re-confirm your details
online via the Ofcom website, or by email to
spectrum.licensing<at>ofcom.org.uk. Links to the Ofcom website as
well as a helpful article about the Licensing Portal, Registration
and Revalidation can be found on the RSGB website at
tinyurl.com/GB2RS-0930A
On Thursday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is having its
annual surplus equipment sale, held as usual in the Boathouse,
Groomsport, from 7.30pm. Admission is GBP 2. There will be
refreshments and ample free car parking. Full details from Harry,
GI4JTF on 0289 042 2762.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Stirling &
District Amateur Radio Society has its regular club meetings today
and next Sunday from 10am to 2pm, and on Thursday from 7 to 9pm, when
licence tutoring is also available. Enquiries to Jess, MM3RCR via
email to secretary<at>gm6nx.com.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is participating in the
CQWW SSB Contest today. On Friday there's a club night. More
information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Tuesday Dundee
Amateur Radio Club is having a talk. For details contact Martin,
2M0KAU on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has a training and
construction night. To find out more, email Len, GM0ONX on
klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a junk sale. Contact
Fred, GM3ALZ on 01975 651 365.
On Friday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night from 8pm. For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs with several events this week. Radio Society of
Harrow has a net today and next Sunday at noon on 1938kHz LSB. Today
they've also an outdoor event at Old Redding car park from 2 to 5pm.
On Monday there's a net from 8.15pm, mostly on 145.350MHz FM. Friday
sees an equipment sale at Blackwell Hall from 8pm. Further details
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 from 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. Next Saturday
there's the Essex YL Net on GB3DA from 8pm, and next Sunday marks the
start of the online Foundation course via www.hamtrain.co.uk. Contact
Pete, M0PSX via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club meal on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a net on 145.500MHz from 9pm. To find
out more, contact Andy, G4WGZ on 01689 878 089.
Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly meeting on
Tuesday at 7.30pm. The Foundation course continues on Thursday at
7pm. Also starting on Thursday, the club will be active throughout
November with GB1WWI to commemorate the ending of World War One.
Enquiries by email to secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
Colchester Radio Amateurs has a net on Tuesday from 7pm on 433.425MHz
FM, followed by a Top Band net on 1.925MHz from 7.45pm. Wednesday
sees a net on 145.350MHz from 7pm, and on Thursday it's the turn of
an 80m net on 3.685MHz LSB, also from 7pm. Next Sunday there's a net
on 50.225MHz LSB, again from 7pm. Further information from Garry,
M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a net on Wednesday at
8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. On Friday they've a talk on Network Radio
by Martin Butler, M1MRB. More from Bob, G3OOU on 01737 552 170.
Now we return to the usual listing in date order. Today Hastings
Electronics and Radio Club has a net on 144.575MHz from 11am. Contact
Gordon, M3YXH on 01424 431 909.
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 Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on
1.980MHz from 8pm. More from Alan, G8XLH via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
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 is in shack from 9am to
2pm. For more info, email Martin, M0MJU via m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. Further details from David, M0XDF, via email to
M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club holds a grand junk
sale. Contact Chris, G7MFR on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
and a Bright Sparks session. Enquiries to 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 from 7pm. Email Tom, M6ONX via secretary<at>sars.club.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society hosts a talk on Australia by
Nigel, G1BUO. Full details from Dave, G8ZZK on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. More from Dave, M0MBD on 0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club has a regular
club evening. Email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk for details.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has part 2 of
the talk on feeding antennas by Richard, G3NII. More from David,
G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society club is having
a natter night. Further information from Paul, G4YQC by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
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 surplus equipment
sale. Contact 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 Whitton Amateur Radio Group Club hosts a session on
satellite equipment activation at 8pm. For details, contact Ian,
G0OFN on 0795 620 3495.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group holds its AGM at 8pm. Contact
Patrick, G8JLM on 01621 855 461.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group hosts a talk on the Goonhilly Satellite
Station. Contact John, G4DVV, by email to
johnthomas<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society holds a construction, Morse
tuition and operating night. More from Martin, G7UWI on
01934 613 094.
Wednesday sees the start of the Bath Radio Classes Intermediate
course. This will be their last under the current syllabus. Classes
will be on Wednesday evenings 7-9pm at the Scout HQ in the centre of
Bath. An Advanced course will follow on in January. To find out more
about costs and enrolling, contact Steve, G0FUW via email to
g0fuw<at>tiscali.co.uk.
Cornish Radio Amateur Club holds a committee meeting on Wednesday,
with the main club meeting on Thursday. Details from Steve, G7VOH on
01209 844 939.
Thursday sees Poldhu Amateur Radio Club activating callsign GB100MPD,
MPD having been the callsign used by the Poldhu Wireless Station
during World War One. They will operate it throughout November.
Further information from Keith, G0WYS on 01326 574 441.
On Thursday Poole Radio Society hosts a talk on Fusion, C4FM and
Wires-X, given by a representative from Yaesu. Fuller details
available via email to secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club has its AGM from
7.30pm at Burraton Community Centre. Enquiries to Mark, M0WMB on
0781 054 8445.
Thursday marks the start of South Bristol Amateur Radio Club's
Christmas events. More from Andy, G7KNA on 0783 869 5471.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a relax, chat and
operating evening. Contact Mat, G7FBD, via email to
g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. For
details, email G4VUD<at>tars.org.uk.
Next Saturday the Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society hosts a
Train the Trainers course at Cobham Sports and Social Club, BH21 3DA.
To book a place contact Sue via email to frars.training<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society holds a junk sale. More from
Steve, MW6CCG on 0787 849 4337.
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 Monday Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club meets for HF operating
at the Wireless in Wales Museum, Lenten Pool, DENBIGH, LL16 3LF.
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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