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Next, the Local News for Sunday 24th February 2019
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.
Wednesday sees an open club night and on Thursday there's an open net
on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its net today from 8.30pm on
50.220MHz SSB. Tuesday sees slow CW from 8pm around 3545kHJz. Contact
Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
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 club night
and other activities. Contact Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has nets on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz FM and 7.175MHz SSB. Wednesday sees a DMR net on talk
group 2345974 from 8.30pm and on Thursday there's a net from 7pm on
50.175MHz SSB. On Friday there's a club night. Contact John, G8SEQ,
on 0795 877 7363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having informal
activities on Monday. There's a club net on Wednesday from 7.30pm on
432.220MHz SSB, and another on Thursday from 7.30pm 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.
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class on Monday followed by a
bingo night. The Intermediate course continues on Wednesday. More
information from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday.
Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and Friday is a
club night with part 2 of the talk on how to operate the Icom
IC-7300. 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 Friday there's a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA on
0797 116 6250.
South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting on Monday. The
regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am.
Wednesday sees a curry and stew evening with rice and chips from
7.30pm in the dining room at Hampstead House. Thursday sees training
classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there's a session
sorting stock for the Wythall Hamfest. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG,
by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting.
Tuesday sees a DMR open net on GB7FW slot/local 2 from 7.30pm.
Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Salop Amateur Radio Society Club has its CW net on Tuesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz. On Wednesday it's the club net on GB3LH from
8.30pm and on Friday there's a talk on fox hunting. For details,
email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Now back to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Hinckley
Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has a Morse practice net on
144.525MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM, on
0778 992 9730.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having a
review of the Yaesu FT-991A by Ron. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on
01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is closed.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More details from Graham, 2E0GIJ, via email to
secretary<at>dadars.com.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding an informal meeting. Contact
Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by
M0OAE on how SDR works. For details, email midwarwicks<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has training classes plus
planning for local rallies. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its Under a
Fiver competition. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having
a practical activity session. Contact Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM, on
0778 992 9730.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on
145.450MHz. Contact Stu, G4KUR, via email to
solihullradioclub<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is taking part in
the RSGB 80m CC CW contest. For more information contact Peter D
Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. More information from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society Club is having a
social meeting. Contact Steve, 2E0WCG, on 01780 764 419.
On Saturday Lincoln Short-Wave Club has its regular 9.30am surgery &
open shack. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
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.
On Wednesday there's a committee meeting and Thursday sees the RSGB
80m CC CW. Contact Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.
Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its Top Band net on 1.940MHz
from 11am today and next Sunday. Next Saturday sees the monthly
meeting, commencing at 11am. Details from Peter, G3UCA, via email to
g3uca<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
Oldham Radio Club has a C4FM Net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am today.
Wednesday sees a 2m FM net from 8pm and on Thursday it's the
construction group & Foundation class. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on
0740 276 3203.
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net from 10.15am today
and next Sunday on 3.637MHz SSB. Tuesday sees a net from 8pm around
145.575MHz FM. On Thursday it's the club quiz. Details from Ron,
G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
Stockport Radio Society has a skills night on Tuesday. On Wednesday
there's a net on 145.375MHz FM from 7.30pm. Friday sees a net from
7.30pm on 433.575MHz and on Saturday it's the Intermediate exam.
Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a natter night on Tuesday, and on
Wednesday G3NWR is on the air. Thursday sees an ATV on-air and
construction night. Details from Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
York Radio Club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz.
Thursday sees a club night with training, and next Sunday it's the
breakfast meeting from 10am. For details see www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Bolton Wireless Club has a club meeting. For details, email
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding an
auction. Contact John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a club night and
training evening from 7pm. Details are at www.barac.org.
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 club and on the
air night. More information from Stan, G7VGM, via email to
stan.g7vgm<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society a social and on the air
night. For details see www.wdrs.club.
Next Saturday and Sunday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is
taking part in the 144 & 432MHz AFS Super League contests from
1400-1400GMT. More information from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on
0788 406 5375.
Next Sunday Warrington Amateur Radio Club has a Solder Sunday from
1pm to 4.30pm. Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email to
secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Tuesday Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group will host a talk and
presentation by John, GI7UGV on modern day amateur television.
Commencing at 7.15pm, it will take place in Downshire School,
Carrickfergus, BT38 7DA. All visitors and members are very welcome to
attend. For details, see https://gi0lix.home.blog/
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
We start with advance news that the GMDX Group is running a CW Boot
Camp on Sunday the 10th of March. It will take place in Throsk at the
Stirling & DARS clubhouse. The fee for the day is just GBP 10;
pre-registration is essential. Running from 9.30 to 4.30pm, there
will be groups for up to 12WPM, 12 to 20WPM, and 20WPM and above,
plus all-together talks and activities. For further details, email
gmdxgroup<at>gmail.com.
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club night with Foundation
training on Tuesday. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has a club night.
Contact 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 FM and GB7BI slot 1. Contact John, GM0OTI, via
email to InvernessRadioSociety<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a club night. Contact
Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder Group meeting on
Wednesday. Friday sees a club night. Details are at Tiny.url/wosars.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a construction &
on the air night. Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club has a club net.
Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Contact Bob Bower, GM4DLG, via email to info<at>gm4riv.com.
On Friday Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on capacitors by
Andy Mair, MM6AGM. Contact Derek, MM0OVD, on 0744 793 1941.
On Friday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and tuition. Details 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. Burnham
Beeches Radio Club has its net from 10.30am on 145.500MHz today and
next Sunday. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to
ebytronics<at>gmail.com.
Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society is at the Rainham Radio
Rally today, followed by a debrief on Thursday. Next Saturday sees a
coffee morning. Contact Nicky, via email to
secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday
from 11am on 144.575MHz. On Wednesday it's the AGM, followed by a
‘bring your mystery thing' session. Contact Gordon, M3YXH, on
01424 431 909.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net at noon today and next
Sunday on 1938kHz LSB. Today there's also shack activities from 2pm.
On Monday there's a net from 8.15pm, settling around 145.350MHz. On
Friday there's a talk on RF proximity fuzes by Erich, M0NQU. Contact
Linda, G7RJL via email to lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. Thursday sees a net from 8pm on 70.300MHz and on Friday
there's a net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Contact John, G3MCX, on
020 8688 3322.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday from
10.30am on 145.450MHz FM ± QRM. More information from Keith, G8RPA,
via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Monday Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Next Saturday it's the Essex YL Net
on GB3DA from 8pm and next Sunday it's the online Foundation course.
Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm
on 145.275MHz. Next Sunday there's an open net from 6.30pm on
433.450MHz. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating at the shack from 9am
to 2pm on Tuesday and Saturday. Thursday sees the club net on GB3ES
from 8.15pm. Details from Martin, M0MJU, via email to
m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Next Sunday sees the Intermediate
course. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net on Wednesday
from 8pm on 145.525MHz ± QRM. On there's a talk on the fundamentals
of amateur digital radio by David How, G0PAR. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on
01737 552 170.
On Wednesday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club is watching a
DVD on refurbishing an RCO. Thursday sees the club net, from 8pm on
1.980MHz. Contact Alan, G8XLH, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Hilderstone Radio Society is having a natter night on Thursday. On
Friday it's the Big Bang Science Festival. Contact Ian, G0PDZ, via
email to secretary<at>g0hrs.org.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. More information
from Ray, G4LUA, on 0118 981 4174.
On Monday Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
shack safety and grounding by Andy Roberts, M0GYK. Details from Phil
Gould, G4FVZ, on 0780 263 6998.
On Tuesday Braintree & District ARS is having a CW presentation.
Contact Edwin, G0LPO, on 01376 324 031.
On Tuesday Camb-Hams has its net on GB3PI from 8pm. For details, see
www.camb-hams.com.
On Tuesday Dorking & District Radio Society is having a practical
evening on J-Pole and Slim Jim antennas with Tom Ellinor, G4DFA.
Contact David Browning, M6DJB, via email to
djb.abraxas<at>btinternet.com.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a natter night
and on the air evening. Contact Mike, G8AXA, on 0788 415 7776.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is considering life
from the other side. Details from Mel, M0JMR, via email to
sec<at>farnboroughradio.org.uk.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is watching the
TJ2TT DXpedition DVD. Details from Rob, G4LMW, on 0797 088 5614.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
plus Bright Sparks and Morse in the computer room. Contact Chris
Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a talk on the
RSGB in wartime by Steve, G0PQB. Contact Mike, G4RNW, on
020 8950 0658.
On Thursday Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
Baldock by Jim Loughlin, G4DKW. Contact Malcolm, M0OLG, on
01480 214282.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
the influences on the ionosphere from 2WW bombing by Chris Scott,
Professor of Space & Atmospheric Physics at the University of
Reading. Contact Laurence James, G2DD, on 0758 470 6625.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is discussing
background noise. More information from David, G8UOD on
01234 742 757.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the RSGB by Peter Onion, RR12 and Dave De La Haye, DRR123.
Details from Dave De La Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
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. Contact
Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on the
Raspberry Pi by 2E0ONE. Contact Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on
01621 855 461.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has its shack on the air.
Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
On Sunday Colchester Radio Amateurs has the 6m net from 7pm on
50.225MHz LSB. Contact Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has its regular nets today, Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and next Sunday. Friday sees a club
meeting. Details from Kerry Knight, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a club night.
Contact Martin Jones, G7UWI, via email to g7uwip<at>googlemail.co.uk.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3EW from 7.45pm on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a talk on best operating practice for
data modes by Slade, 2E0SQB and Harry, M0IHT. Next Sunday sees the
Exeter Radio & Electronics Rally from 10.30am at America Hall, De la
Rue Way, EX4 8PW. Admission is GBP 2 and there will be trade stands,
a Bring and Buy, and catering. Contact Ivor, G6ATJ, via email to
g6atj<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has an open house and on
air night. Contact Andy Jenner, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a general club
meeting. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale and
running GB4SDD for St David's Day. Details from Steve Williams,
MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a club
net, beginning on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.550MHz. Contact Ray,
GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday Blackwood and District Amateur Radio Society's Pixie
Challenge comes to an end. See www.gw6gw.co.uk for details.
Newport Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Thursday.
Next Sunday sees a net from 10am on 3.704MHz. Details from Margaret,
GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289.
On Friday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society has a get-together for St
David's Day. Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.
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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