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Next, the Local News for Sunday 4th November 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. Rugby Amateur
Transmitting Society has hut maintenance and a committee meeting
today. Tuesday sees the 144MHz UKAC, plus CW practice and training.
Next Saturday the shack is on the air, with radio operation and
projects. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has informal
activities and an exam on Monday. On Wednesday it's the club net from
7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees a net from 7.30pm on
145.475MHz, then moving to 80m SSB. On Friday there's an SSB net from
7.30pm on 432.220MHz. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society is running GB2LWF throughout November to
commemorate 100 years since the end of World War 1. There's a Morse
class on Monday plus a bonfire night prize bingo. The Foundation
course continues on Thursday. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on
0793 027 4044.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On
Tuesday it's the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz. Friday sees a
projects & social evening. 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 there's a committee meeting. Contact Bob, G3VCA
on 0797 116 6250.
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday on
145.275MHz. Next Sunday sees a special event station on the air to
mark Armistice Day. Details from Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
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 presentation on Field Day by Al, M0UAL from 8pm.
Enquiries to Eamonn, M0MEB, by email to
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack on Tuesday from 11am. The AGM is on Wednesday from 8pm and on
Friday there's work in the shack. More from Gemma, M6GKG by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibble and natter night on
Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.375MHz. On
Saturday there's mentoring and open shack from 9.30am. Further
details from Pam, G4STO on 01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing on date order. On Monday 5
November Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.275MHz FM. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk by Tim. M0ZRR on the role of CSI. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting
with ragchew and training classes. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. 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. Contact Ed O'Neill, M0TZX, via email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. More information from Roger Hancock, 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 holding a committee forum
and project discussion. Details from 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 there's an AM net on 1.940MHz from
11am. Contact Peter, G3UCA via email to g3uca<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
Denby Dale Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and
next Sunday. On Wednesday there's a talk on the 555 timer chip by
G4GCX. Contact Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Oldham Radio Club has a C4FM Net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am today.
Wednesday sees the club 2m FM net from 8pm and on Thursday there's a
club night. Next Sunday sees the club D-Star Net - REF 14B from
9.30am. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.
York Radio Club has its breakfast meeting from 10am today. Wednesday
sees a club net from 8pm on 145.450MHz and on Thursday there's a club
night. For details, see www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Stockport Radio Society continues its Advanced course on Monday.
Tuesday sees a club meeting. Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on
0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society continues its Intermediate course
alongside a natter night on Tuesday. On Wednesday it's the chairman's
night and on Thursday there's the G3NWR ATV night with talkback on
144.750MHz. Details from Bill Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club continues its Foundation and
Intermediate courses, along with the shack on the air. Contact Nancy
Bone, G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society is on the air. For
details, email 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 Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night and on the air evening. Details from John, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a surplus
sale. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.
On Wednesday Durham & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. Contact Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a general club
discussion. Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk
on baluns by John Whitworth, 2E0DXK. Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH,
on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a club night
and continues its Foundation, Intermediate and Full courses. Contact
Gail, M3GBB on, 0191 372 0473.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is reviewing
club activities and the future. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on
01619 693 999.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club meets for a night on the
air. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club is having an open night, junk
sale with a traders' stall, pie and peas, and a talk on light wave
communications by Charles, G4DXP. Details from Stan G7VGM, via email
to stan.g7vgm<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is holding a junk sale. 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
Grey Point Fort Amateur Radio Society is operating GB1WWC from
Carrickfergus Castle for 28 days from Thursday. Permanent special
callsign GB0GPF will also be on the air from Grey Point Fort. A
special QSL is available. On Friday school children, members of the
public, Cubs, Scouts and Guides will be invited to send greetings
messages. Contact Stephen McFarland, GI4RNP, on 028 9185 2731.
On Friday Antrim & District Amateur Radio Society is having a 2m SSB
night. More information from Roger Bradley, on 07788 207 215.
On Friday Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on YOTA 2018
by Nathan, MI0NPR. Contact David Calderwood, G4VHO, on 07842 910 076.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
[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
Stirling & District Amateur Radio Society club meets from 10am to 2pm
today and next Sunday. Thursday sees a club meeting from 7pm. Details
from Jess, MM3RCR, via email to secretary<at>gm6nx.com.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder Group meeting on
Wednesday. Friday sees a club night to discuss the winter programme.
For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on repeaters by
Ian, GM4AUP. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a
training and construction night. More information from Len Paget,
GM0ONX, via email to klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.575MHz and GB7BI slot 1. Contact John, GM0OTI, on
01463 791 444.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on telescopes by
Alexander MacKinnon. More information from Derek, MM0OVD, on
0744 793 1941.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and tuition. Contact Joseph, 2M0JHY, via email to
mlarsclub<at>gmail.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Colchester
Radio Amateurs has a net from 7pm today and next Sunday on 50.225MHz
LSB. Tuesday sees a net from 7pm on 433.425MHz FM then a Top Band net
from 7.45pm on 1.925MHz. On Wednesday there's a net from 7pm on
145.350MHzand Thursday sees a net from 7pm on 3.685MHz LSB. For
details contact Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Essex Ham starts its online Foundation course at www.hamtrain.co.uk
today. Monday sees the club net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Radio Society of Harrow has a net today and next Sunday at noon on
1938kHz LSB. On Monday there's a net from 8.15pm, mostly on
145.350MHz FM. 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. Monday sees an inter-club quiz with CATS. 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.
Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club meets on Tuesday from
7.30pm. On Thursday the Foundation course continues. For details,
email secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society club has its net on 144.700MHz FM
from 8pm on Thursday. Friday sees the AGM. Contact Selim, M0XTA, via
email to M0XHS<at>outlook.com.
Harwell Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on Thursday by Don
Summers on the history of Grove Airfield in WW2. Next Saturday the
club celebrates its 60th anniversary with radio-related activities
and displays at Chilton Village Hall, near Didcot, from noon to 5pm.
More details from John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
Now we return to the traditional 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 Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 8pm on 145.375MHz. Details from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society meets from 8pm. Contact Stephen
Osborn, G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
On Tuesday Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its SSTV net from
7.30pm on 144.500MHz. More information from Gordon, M0WJL, via email
to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
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 Southdown Amateur Radio Society has an FM net on
145.275MHz from 8.30am; a Hailsham shack meeting at 10.30am, a cafe
meeting at 12.30; and a CW net from 7pm on 144.060MHz. Contact Tom,
M6ONX, via email to secretary<at>sars.club.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net,
starting on 145.500MHz at 9pm. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Crawley Amateur Radio Club has a talk by Brian Spiby
about how he was a Cold War spy. Contact John Longhurst, G3VLH, on
01342 714402.
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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a quiz where
everyone is guaranteed to get at least one question right - because
its their own. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a round table
discussion about Eastcote. Details from Mike, G4RNW, on 020 8950 0658.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is holding its
AGM. More information from Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to
secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has from
8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Lowestoft District & Pye Amateur Radio Club is having a
talk or watching a film. Email secretary<at>ldparc.co.uk for details.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is discussing
members' old rigs. Contact David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Thursday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is holding a junk sale.
Contact Keith, G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a social
evening in lieu of the talk on ATV which has been postponed. Details
from Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Great Yarmouth Radio Club is having a club and on the air
night from 7.30pm. Contact Simon, M0TRJ, via email to
g3yrc.radioclub<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a natter night.
Contact Peter, G4AKG, on 01444 239 371.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night from 7.30pm.
Details from Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group is having a club night and on
the air evening. Details from Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Torbay Amateur Radio Society is accepting applications for its next
Foundation course, which will be held over the weekend of the 7th to
the 9th of December. The cost will be GBP 67.50 including exam fees.
Full details are in the Training section of the club website at
www.tars.org.uk.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a construction,
Morse tuition and operating night. Contact Martin Jones, 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 has an activity night & intermediate
training from 7.30pm. For details, email secretary<at>g4prs.org.uk.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is reviewing the year
with photos, videos and QSL cards. Contact Andy Jenner, G7KNA, on
0783 869 5471.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a Bring and
Buy. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and
business meeting. 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. Next Sunday sees Remembrance Day special event station
GB1BAF on the air. Contact Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Tuesday Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a social and on
the air evening. Details from Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is rattling
radio ruminations with Robin, GW1LWA. More information from Ray,
GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
Next Sunday the Radio Officers Association Amateur Radio Society
continues running its special event station GB100WWI at South
Foreland Lighthouse to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the
ending of the First World War. The station will be operated by a team
of ex-Marine and Coast Station Radio Officers using CW only on all
amateur bands, subject to prevailing propagation conditions. QSLs
will be via eQSL and LotW only. Contact Peter Gavin, M0URL, on
0772 632 1322.
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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