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Next, the Local News for Sunday 9th December 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 a net from 10am on 145.575MHz today and next
Sunday. Wednesday sees an open club night and on Thursday there's a
net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.
Wythall Radio Club has its net from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL today
and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class followed by a talk on
antennas for tricky locations. Contact Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has its Christmas meal
on Monday. There's a club net on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz
FM, and another on Thursday from 7.30pm, also on 145.475MHz FM, which
usually moves to 80m SSB. Friday sees a club net from 7.30pm on
432.220MHz SSB. More information from 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
there's a committee meeting and shack night. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via
email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on
145.325MHz. On Thursday it's the Christmas dinner. Contact Bob, G3VCA
on 0797 116 6250.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its Christmas party at
Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club from 7.15pm on Monday. Tuesday sees an
open net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 432MHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday
alongside CW practice, training and projects. Next Saturday sees the
shack on the air, with training and projects. Contact Steve, G8LYB,
on 01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its CW net on Tuesday from 4pm on
144.070MHz. Wednesday sees a club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH and on
Thursday there's the Christmas mince pie evening. Enquiries to
Eamonn, M0MEB, via email to salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack from 11am on Tuesday. On Friday, it's the Christmas party. More
from Gemma, M6GKG by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society has Morse practice and a committee meeting.
Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has a quiz,
organised by Ron, 2E0EKW Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open forum on 160m and 2m DF fox hunting. More information from
Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding its Christmas meeting.
Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has its Christmas
meeting. For details, email midwarwicks<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has its Christmas party
from 7.30pm. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
Christmas meal. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. Contact 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 having a video night and
an introduction to the 2019 project. More information from John,
G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Denby Dale
Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am today and next Sunday.
Contact Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society completes its Foundation course
with the exam today. The club's AGM is on Tuesday at the Sea Cadet
Hall, 7.30pm prompt. Wednesday sees a shack meeting, where Richard
continues his Advanced training. Details from Nigel, GD6AFB, on
01624 620469.
Oldham Radio Club has a club D-Star net – REF 14B 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 C4FM net, FCS004-55, from
9.30am. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a table top sale
on Monday. The Christmas meal is on Thursday. Details from John,
G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
Stockport Radio Society has a radio night on Tuesday. Thursday sees
the club net on 145.375MHz FM from 7.30pm. Contact Heather Stanley,
M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and
Intermediate training on Tuesday. On Wednesday G3NWR is on the air
from 7pm. On Thursday it's the G3NWR ATV night, with talkback on
144.750MHz. Details from Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club has its club net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz.
On Thursday there's a club night from 8pm. For details, see
www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Macclesfield & District Radio Society is holding its Christmas party.
For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is holding an open evening and
table-top sale. For details, email boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night
operating GX3RCM. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Bury Radio Club is having a club night. More information
from Laurence, G4KLT, via email to radioG4KLT<at>gmail.co.
On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Details from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas
quiz night. Details from John Earland, M6BHP, on 0798 000 3293.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has its Christmas Party.
Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is holding its
Christmas dinner at the Rutland. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a club night
and training evening. Contact Gail, M3GBB on, 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 holding its
Christmas party. 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 Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on coaxial
cable and connectors by Neil, G4SHJ. Details from Stan G7VGM, via
email to stan.g7vgm<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas
‘do'. For details, email mail<at>g0nwm.com.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Wednesday West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club is having a meeting
night. More information from Philip, MI0MSO, on 0784 902 5760, or via
email to info<at>wtarc.org.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas meal.
Details from Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club is having a club
meeting. Contact Len Paget, GM0ONX, via email to
klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is holding
its AGM. Details from Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society is having its
Christmas party. Contact John, GM0OTI, on 01463 791 444.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is holding its Christmas curry
night. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder
Group meeting from 6.30pm. Friday sees the Christmas social from 8pm.
For details, see www.wosars.org.uk.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and tuition. More information from 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. Hastings
Electronics and Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday from 11am
on 144.575MHz. Contact Gordon, M3YXH, on 01424 431 909.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net at noon today and next
Sunday on 1938kHz LSB. On Monday it's the Christmas social in the
shack. 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.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having an informal and
operating evening on Monday. Thursday sees a film and/or talk. More
information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from
8pm on 1.980MHz. Wednesday sees the Christmas social. Contact Alan,
G8XLH, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its Christmas social
evening on Tuesday. Next Saturday sees the club net from 8pm on
145.375MHz. More information from Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
Colchester Radio Amateurs has a net on Tuesday from 7pm on
433.425MHz, moving to 1.925MHz at 7.45pm. On Wednesday there's a net
from 7pm on 145.350MHz and Thursday sees a net from 7pm on 3.685MHz
LSB. Contact Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society has its net on Tuesday from 8pm on
144.700MHz FM. Friday sees a general club night with radio
operations. Contact Selim, M0XTA, via email to M0XHS<at>outlook.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via
email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having its
Christmas noggin, video & mince pies. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night and
mince pies. Contact Ray, G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club has its weekly
meeting from 7.30pm. For details, email secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday South Essex Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas
social, evening. Contact Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 0798 607 0040.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is holding its annual bun fight
from 8pm. Contact Greg Beacher, M0PPG, on 01582 413 345.
On Wednesday Aylesbury Vale Radio Society has its Christmas
get-together hosted by G3MEH. For details, email avrs<at>rakewell.com.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas
social. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to M0XDF<at>alphadene.co.uk.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio has its net from 9pm,
starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
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 holding a quiz, fish &
chips evening. Details from Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is holding its
Christmas dinner. More information from Mel, M0JMR, via email to
sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Harwich Amateur Radio Interest Group is holding its AGM
and Christmas social. Contact Kevan Pugh, 2E0WMG, on 0749 352 1049.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is holding its
Christmas dinner. Details form Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas
party. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is holding its
Christmas party. Details from Nicky, via email to
secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is holding its Christmas
fish and chip supper. Contact Mike, G4RNW, on 020 8950 0658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. Contact
John, G6LNU, on 01235 223 250.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio Society is having a club meal. Contact
Ian, 2E0DUE, via email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a mince
pies and chat night. More information from David, M0VTG, via email to
secretary<at>hunts-hams.co.uk.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net from 8pm on 144.725MHz. Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on
0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
club mince pie evening. Contact David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Thursday Southgate Amateur Radio Club has its AGM. Contact Keith,
G8RPA, via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having its
Christmas coffee, mince pies and quiz. Details from Richard, G4AWP,
on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Great Yarmouth Radio Club is having a club night and radio
operation from 7.30pm. Contact Simon, M0TRJ, via email to
g3yrc.radioclub<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is holding its
Christmas meal at The Crofton. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on
02392 472 846.
On Friday Langdon Hills Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas
social night. Details from Stuart Hayter, G6RAQ, on 01268 413 121.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding its Christmas
quiz. 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 Whitton Amateur Radio Group is holding its Christmas dinner
and 30th anniversary celebration. More information from Ian, G0OFN,
on 0795 620 3495.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday Mid Somerset Amateur Radio Club is holding an equipment
sale and Christmas supper. More information from David Edwards,
G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is holding a construction,
Morse tuition and operating night. Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, via
email to g7uwip<at>googlemail.co.uk.
On Tuesday Poldhu Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas bring a
plate evening. Details from Keith Matthew, G0WYS, on 01326 574 441.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas
social for members, their family and guests. Contact Andy Jenner,
G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has its Christmas lecture on
Smith Charts by Bob, G8UED. Contact Bob Harris, G8UED, on
01963 440167.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding its Christmas
Party. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
[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 Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having a social evening.
Contact Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Monday Wireless in Wales Amateur Radio Club is on the air on HF.
Contact Hugh, GW0WWQ, via email to mc0wiw<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
quiz night. Details from Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a quiz and buffet
evening. Contact Liz Cabban, GW0ETU, on 0776 019 0355.
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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