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Next, the Local News for Sunday 3rd March 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. Wythall Radio
Club has its net from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL today and next
Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class followed by rally preparation.
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 curry night at Masala Jacks.
Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a talk on
FT8 by Barry Eames, M0HFY on Monday. There's a club net on Wednesday
from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, 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.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has Morse practice on
Monday from 8pm on 144.525MHz FM. On Tuesday there's the 2m UKAC, and
Thursday is an on the air evening. Contact Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM, on
0778 992.
Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class on Monday followed by a
talk on antenna modelling by Brian, M0YBX. The Intermediate course
continues on Wednesday. Details 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 showing TX Factor 22. 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 talk by Dr Chris Oxley, M0IUA on
thermal measurement and other topics. Contact Bob, G3VCA on
0797 116 6250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is checking the aerials and feeders on
Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from
11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact
Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<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 committee meeting and natter night.
For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibble and natter night on
Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net on GB3LM from 8pm. Next
Saturday it's a new licensee mentoring and open shack day from
9.30am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Now back to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society has its net on145.275MHz
FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net,
starting on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via
email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has its net from 7pm
on 145.275 FM and at 8pm is taking part in the RSGB 80m CC DATA
contest. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk
sale. For details, email radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
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
talk on linear motors by Jeff, 2E0EUL. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open meeting with
training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
committee meeting. Contact 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, via email
to M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
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 Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. More information from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Central Lancs
Amateur Radio Club has its Top Band net on 1.940MHz from 11am today
and next Sunday. Details from 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 Monday it's the 80m CC data contest and Wednesday
sees the construction competition. Contact Darran, G0BWB, on
0797 442 3227.
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has its net from 10.15am
today and next Sunday on 3.637MHz SSB. Tuesday sees a net from 8pm on
145.575MHz FM. On Thursday there's a talk on more weather systems by
Peter, G3XGE. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has Solder Sunday from 1pm to 4.30pm
today and next Sunday. Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email to
secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
York Radio Club has its breakfast meeting from 10am today. Wednesday
sees the net from 8pm on 145.450MHz. On Thursday there's a club night
with training. For details see www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Stockport Radio Society has a talk on online examinations by Dave,
M0OBW on Tuesday. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm on 433.575MHz.
Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a natter night on Tuesday. On
Wednesday it's the formal opening of RSTC & Lecture theatre. Thursday
sees an ATV on-air and construction night, then next Saturday and
Sunday it's the High Band ATV Activity weekend. Details from Bill,
G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on
Wednesday. Thursday sees an open net on GB3HD from 7.30pm and on
Friday it's the joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Details
from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is having a demo of VHF
propagation by David Stansfield, G0EVV. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on
0799 076 0920.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night and putting the club on the air. Contact John, G4FRK, on
01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Bury Radio Club meets at its new venue, Trackside Activity
Centre in Bolton St, for a session on building practical 2m aerials
with G0GPH. For details see www.buryradiosociety.org.uk.
On Wednesday Colburn & Richmondshire District Amateur Radio Society
is on the air. Contact Chris, G4FZN, via email to
secretary<at>crdars.org.uk.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is having a practical
session and workshop on antenna building. Details from John Earland,
M6BHP, on 0798 000 3293.
On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre is having a club
night. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 01912 371 729.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society has its annual
presentation evening at the Rutland Hotel from 8pm. More information
from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a club night and
training evening from 7pm. Details are at www.barac.org.
On Thursday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and on the air evening. Details from Tony, G0WJK, on
01430 423 837.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night
in The Old Sun Inn, Haworth. Details from Geoff Priestley, G7JZM, on
0777 489 1641.
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 has an update on the club
project. More information from Stan, G7VGM, via email to
stan.g7vgm<at>gmail.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society has a social and on the
air night. For details see www.wdrs.club.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Thursday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on aerials by Harry Squance, GI4JTF. Details from Harry, GI4JTF, on
0289 042 2762.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
The GMDX Group is running a CW Boot Camp on 10 March at the home of
Stirling & District ARS, Unit 68, Bandeath Industrial Estate, Throsk
FK7 7NP. The day will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm, with groups for
under 12wpm, up to 20wpm, and 20wpm and up. At times the groups will
combine for talks and group CW activities. The fee for the day is
GBP 10, cash only, and you will need to bring a Morse key with 3.5mm
jack and 3.5/6.35mm adapter, high impedance headphones, a writing pad
and pencil or pen, a name badge with your callsign and a mug plus
your lunch. Drinks and biscuits will be provided. This event is open
to all, however places are limited, so it is important that you
pre-register your interest by email to gmdxgroup<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club has its net.
Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has an activity
and training night. Contact Len Paget, GM0ONX, via email to
klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Inverness & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. Contact John, GM0OTI, via email to
InvernessRadioSociety<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder
Group meeting. Friday sees a club night with Jack, GM4COX in the
chair. For details see Tiny.url/wosars
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Lomond Radio Club is having a club night. Details form
Barrie, GM4HEL, via email to gm0kzx<at>googlemail.com.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
antenna modelling by Brian Howie, GM4DIJ. Contact Bob Bower, GM4DLG,
via email to info<at>gm4riv.com.
On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and tuition. More info from Joseph, 2M0JHY, via email to
mlarsclub<at>gmail.com.
From today to next Sunday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club
has activity days. 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 continues its Intermediate course
today. On Wednesday it's the net from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz.
Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
Burnham Beeches Radio Club has its net from 10.30am on 145.500MHz
today and next Sunday. On Monday there are exams from 6pm, followed
by an EGM and AGM from 8pm. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to
ebytronics<at>gmail.com.
Colchester Radio Amateurs has a net today from 7pm on 50.225MHz LSB.
Tuesday sees a net on 433.425MHz FM from 7pm, followed by a Top Band
Net on 1.925MHz from 7:45pm. On Wednesday there's a net from 7pm on
145.350MHz and Thursday sees a net on 3.685MHz LSB from 7pm. Contact
Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Essex Ham continues its online Foundation course 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.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net today and next
Sunday from 6.30pm on 433.450MHz. Monday sees an open net 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.
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its 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 there's a net from 8.15pm, settling
around 145.350MHz. Contact Linda, G7RJL via email to
lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
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.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a net today and next Sunday on 1905kHz
from 9.30am. On Monday there's a surplus equipment sale and on
Tuesday there's a net on 51.51MHz from 8pm. 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.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society Club is holding its AGM at ESSC on
Monday from 8pm. On Wednesday there's an FM net on 145.275MHz from
8.30am, a Hailsham shack meeting at 10.30am, a cafe meeting 12.30pm
and a CW net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. Contact Tom, M6ONX, via email to
secretary<at>sars.club.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday from
8pm on 1.980MHz. On Tuesday there's a net from 8pm on 145.400MHz.
Contact Alan, G8XLH, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society is operating at the shack on
Tuesday from 9am to 2pm. Thursday sees the club net on GB3ES from
8.15pm. Details from Martin, M0MJU, via email to
m0nuc.bsars<at>gmail.com.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its 2m SSTV net on Tuesday
from 7.30pm on 144.500MHz. Thursday sees the voice net from 7.30pm on
145.500MHz Contact Dave, M5ABP, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Whitton Amateur Radio Group has its shack on the air on HF and VHF on
Friday. Saturday sees a club visit to Bletchley Park. Contact Ian,
G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on FT8
and other digital modes by Roger, M0RLC. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
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 Camb-Hams has its net on GB3PI from 8pm. For details, see
www.camb-hams.com.
On Tuesday Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Jim Salmon,
2E0RMI on his interest in offshore radio. For more information, email
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk.
On Tuesday Chippenham & District Amateur Radio Club has a club
meeting. Details from secretary<at>g3vre.org.uk.
On Tuesday North Kent Radio Society is having a talk on millimetric
microwaves by Chris, G0FDZ, one of the UK's most experienced GHz
bands practitioners. Contact Stephen Osborn, G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.
On Wednesday Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk by
Phil on operating on 13cm. Contact Jeremy, on 0798 218 3413.
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 Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club is having a show
and tell session by the construction challenge winner or winners.
Contact Chris Jenkins-Powell, G7MFR, on 0781 749 8772.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on how to
get from 1kHz to 2GHz for less than GBP 100 with the SDRPlay RSP by
Steve, G0KYA. Contact Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Bredhurst Receiving & Transmitting Society has a talk on
Secret Chatham by Dr Philip MacDougal. Contact Nicky, via email to
secretary<at>brats-qth.org.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society has its annual construction
contest. Details from Dave Lee, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has its
net using G4ONP on 144.625MHz FM from 8pm. Details from Dave De La
Haye, M0MBD, on 0798 016 5172.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is discussing
making your antennas work. More information from David, G8UOD on
01234 742 757.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club invites its members
to being a recent constructional project and talk about it for five
minutes. Contact Richard, G4AWP, on 0770 229 5300.
On Friday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society is having a general club
night with radio operating. Details from Selim, M0XTA, via email to
M0XHS<at>outlook.com.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by John,
G8JBJ entitled to earth or not to earth. 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 Thames Amateur Radio Group has a CW net from 7.30pm on
144.250MHz, followed by a voice net from 8pm on GB3DA. Contact
Patrick Higham, G8JLM, on 01621 855 461.
On Saturday Marsham Amateur Radio Society has its club meeting from
1pm to 3.30pm. Contact Steve, on 0758 130 5310.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Today, the Exeter Radio & Electronics Rally takes place from 10.30am
at America Hall, De la Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW. Admission is
GBP 2, with under 16s free. There will be trade stands, a Bring and
Buy, and catering will be available. Details from Pete, G3ZVI, on
0771 419 8374.
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has its regular nets today, Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and next Sunday. Friday also sees a
business meeting from 7.30pm. Details from Kerry Knight, M0KRE, on
0772 599 9973.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has a club night. Contact
M0JOG, on 0750 066 8674.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
On Wednesday Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee
meeting. Thursday sees the main meeting. Details from Steve, G7VOH,
on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by
G3SPI on film on mobile phones. Details from Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on
0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a cheese &
wine evening. Contact Andy Jenner, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on maximising
aerial radiation. Details from Bob Harris, G8UED, on 01963 440167.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a Bring & Buy
sale. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
Newport Amateur Radio Society is having net from 10am on 3.704MHz
today and next Sunday. Thursday sees a net on 144.700MHz. Details
from Margaret, GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is operating a special event
station for St David's Day, GB4SDD. Details from Steve Williams,
MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Wednesday Cardiff University Amateur Radio Society has its regular
shack night. Contact Derek, MW0LNA, via email to
officers<at>cardiffars.org.uk.
On Wednesday Meirion Amateur Radio Society has a general knowledge
quiz night, compiled and hosted by Mike, 2W0WMW. Details are at
www.meirion-ars.info.
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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