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Next, the Local News for Sunday 31st 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 advance news from Lincoln Short-Wave Club that John
Dunthorne from the Cleethorpes Astronomical Society will be giving a
talk on 50 years from Apollo and Spaceship earth on Wednesday the
10th April. All are welcome to attend, for 7.30pm prompt at the
Village Hall, Aisthorpe. For more information contact Pam Rose,
G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Coventry Amateur
Radio Society has nets on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and
7.175MHz SSB. On Wednesday there's a DMR net on Talk Group 2345974
from 8.30pm. Thursday sees a net from 7pm on 50.175MHz SSB and on
Friday there is a projects evening. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
0795 877 7363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has DF hunt practice
on Monday. On Wednesday there's a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz
FM. Thursday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz, then moving
to 80m SSB and on Friday there's a club net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz
SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has a Morse practice
net on Monday from 8pm on 144.525MHz FM. Tuesday sees participation
in the 2m UKAC and on Thursday there's a practical evening. Details
from Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM, on 0778 992 9730.
Leicester Radio Society has an open meeting on Monday and on
Wednesday starts its Foundation course. 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 on Friday
there's a discussion on portable operating on hills and mountains.
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 demonstration of Chirp by Mark, M0WMS
and Ben, M0ORY. Contact Bob, G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.
South Birmingham Radio Society is working in the shack on Monday and
has the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday.
Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma
Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Hereford Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday and next Sunday
from 10.30m on 3.77MHz. The AGM is on Friday. Contact Duncan, M0OTG,
via email to duncanjames<at>supanet.com.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on
144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm, then on
Thursday there's a natter night and committee meeting. For details,
email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Wythall Radio Club has a Morse class, free & easy and workshops
evening on Tuesday. Next Sunday sees a net from 8pm on GB3WL or
145.225MHz. More information from Chris Skelcher, G3YHF, on
0795 839 5904.
Now back to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
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,
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 is taking part in the RSGB 80m CC CW. 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 transverters by Albert, G1KSC. More information from Chris,
G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open meeting and
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
or around 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.
On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having a social
meeting. Contact Steve, 2E0WCG, on 01780 764 419.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
social night at The Hub. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.
On Saturday Rugby ATS is having a talk from 2pm by Ted, G7BQM on what
Leclanche started. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Central Lancs
Amateur Radio Club has its net on 1.940MHz LSB from 11am today and
next Sunday. Next Saturday sees the monthly club meeting from 11am.
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. There's participation on Monday in the RSGB 80m CC CW
contest and Wednesday sees a talk on a few ideas and experience of
opertable and SOTA operating by Nick, G4IWO. Contact Darran, G0BWB,
on 0797 442 3227.
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net today from 10.15am
on 3.637MHz SSB. On Thursday there's a talk on acoustic noise and
vibration by Peter, G3XGE. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
Stockport Radio Society completes its operations today for the CQ WPX
SSB 48hr Contest. On Tuesday there's the second part of the look at
HF propagation by Evan, M0TJU and on Thursday there's a committee
meeting. Friday sees the net from 7.30pm on 433.575MHz. Contact
Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is running a Griffin Trust special event
today. Tuesday sees a natter night, and on Wednesday it's the
President's Night. Thursday sees the regular ATV on-air and
construction night, then next Saturday and Sunday it's the ATV
activity weekend. Details from Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Oldham Radio Club has a simplex C4FM Fusion net from 7.30pm on
Monday. Wednesday sees a 2m FM net from 8pm and on Thursday there's a
committee meeting and Foundation training. Next Sunday sees a C4FM
net, FCS004-55, from 9.30am. Details from Mike, M1CVL, on
0740 276 3203.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club meeting on
Tuesday. On Thursday there's a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz
from 7pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
York Radio Club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz.
Thursday sees a club night with training and next Sunday there's a
breakfast meeting from 10am. For details see www.yorkradioclub.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Today,
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has a Solder Sunday from 1-4.30pm.
Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email to secretary<at>warc.org.uk.
On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air and
conducting Foundation and Intermediate exams. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter
night and on the air evening. Contact John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
club night. More information from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is building a Pixie
transceiver. Details from John Earland, M6BHP, on 0798 000 3293.
On Wednesday Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Society has part 1 of
a talk on DMR from 7.30pm at Norden Old Library, Rochdael OL11 5XE.
Details from Robert, M0NVQ, on 0777 811 3333.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk
on RSGB matters by Mark, G0MGX. More information from Krystyna,
2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland RAC has a club night and training
evening. Details are at www.barac.org.
On Thursday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and on the air evening. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night
at The Old Sun Inn, Haworth. Details from Geoff Priestley, G7JZM, on
0777 489 1641.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Details from Stan, G7VGM, via email to stan.g7vgm<at>gmail.com.
On Sunday Spen Valley ARS has a shack meeting. Details from Russell,
G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
On Thursday Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
surplus equipment sale from 7.30pm at the Boathouse, Groomsport.
There is ample free car parking, admission is GBP 2 and refreshments
are available. Contact Harry, GI4JTF, on 0289 042 2762.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 80m CC
CW contest on Monday. There's a Solder Group meeting on Wednesday and
Friday sees a talk on using FT-8 on VHF, including aircraft scatter,
by Robert, GM4GUF. Next Saturday it's the GMDX Convention in
Stirling. Details are at Tiny.url/wosars.
Dundee Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the VHF contest on
Tuesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for Airfields on
the Air. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having a club nigh on
Friday. Next Sunday sees the start of a week of activity days. More
information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
Edinburgh & District ARC has its net on Monday. 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 has its net
from 8pm on 145.575MHz and GB7BI slot 1. Contact John, GM0OTI, via
email to InvernessRadioSociety<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale.
Contact Fred Gordon, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Lomond Radio Club has a club night. Email Barrie, GM4HEL,
via gm0kzx<at>googlemail.com.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Frank
Clayton-Smith, GM3JKS. 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 evening. More info 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. Monday sees a club night. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email
to ebytronics<at>gmail.com.
Hastings Electronics and Radio Club has its net from 11am on
144.575MHz today and next Sunday. Contact Gordon, M3YXH, on
01424 431 909.
Radio Society of Harrow has its club net at noon today and next
Sunday on 1938kHz LSB. Also today there's an outdoor event at Old
Redding car park from 2pm. On Monday there's a net from 8.15pm that
settles on 145.350MHz and on Friday there's a talk on BH by Peter,
G3YXZ. Next Sunday sees an open shack from 10am-3pm. Contact Linda,
G7RJL via email to lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club has its net from 10.30am on 145.450MHz
FM ± QRM today and next Sunday. More information from Keith, G8RPA,
via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm on Monday. Next Saturday sees
the Essex YL Net on GB3DA from 8pm and next Sunday the online
Foundation course starts. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society has its AGM on Monday.
Next Saturday and Sunday sees the second weekend of the Intermediate
course. Info from Paul, G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm
on 145.275MHz. Next Sunday sees an open net from 6.30pm on
433.450MHz. Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.
On Monday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club Net, 1.980MHz,
8pm. Contact Alan, G8XLH, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
On Tuesday Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its net
from 8pm on 145.400MHz. Contact Alan, G8XLH, via email to
secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has its monthly meeting on
Monday. Wednesday sees a talk on 3D printing by 2E0UND. Contact Alan,
G8XLH, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.
On Monday Southdown ARS has its monthly meeting. On Wednesday there's
an FM net on 145.275MHz from 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30, then a
CW net on 144.060MHz from 7pm. For details, see www.sars.club.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a talk on Monday by Vic Rogers,
G6BHE on a not-so-great canal journey. On Thursday there's Foundation
and Intermediate training. Email secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk for info.
Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has its SSTV net on Tuesday from
7.30pm on 144.500MHz. Thursday sees an FM net from 7.30pm on
145.500MHz. Contact Dave, M5ABP, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.
Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has its net from 8pm on
145.525MHz ± QRM. Friday sees a Pixie construction evening. Contact
Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Monday Surrey Radio Contact Club has its AGM. Contact John, G3MCX,
on 020 8688 3322.
On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 8pm 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 North Kent Radio Society is having a talk on antenna
modelling by Ian Keyser, G3ROO. Details from Stephen Osborn, G8JZT,
on 0798 575 3370.
On Wednesday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on
01689 878 089.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. Contact
Chris, G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society is having a talk on small
transmitting loops by Mike Underhill, G3LHZ. Details from Dave Lee,
G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has its spring
junk sale. More information from David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a club night.
Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society has a surplus 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 Thames Amateur Radio Group is looking at programming DMR
code plugs. 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.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has nets today on 14.270MHz at 9.30am,
then on 145.575MHz at 12 noon. Details from Kerry Knight, M0KRE, on
0772 599 9973.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has a club night. Contact
M0JOG, on 07500 668674.
On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM.
Details from John, G4PBN, on 01822 835 834.
Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding a committee meeting on
Wednesday and the main meeting on Thursday. Details from Steve,
G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
portable appliance testing by M0WMB. Contact Mark Chanter, M0WMB, on
0781 054 8445.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee
meeting. Contact Andy Jenner, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having mini talks on Thursday. On Sunday
they host the QRP Convention. Details from Bob Harris, G8UED, on
01963 440167.
On Friday Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting.
Contact Matt, M3MMZ, on 0736 848 7996.
On Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is preparing for Airfields
on the Air. Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society has an Advanced exam next
Saturday. Next Sunday sees a committee meeting. Details from Sue,
M0PSZ, via email to info<at>frars.co.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
Newport Amateur Radio Society has its net on 3.704MHz from 10am
today. Details from Margaret, GW4SUE, on 01633 665 289.
On Monday Dragon Amateur Radio Club is looking at building baluns.
More information from John Pritchard, MW0JWP, on 0751 503 1025.
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is having an on the air
night. Details from Steve Williams, MW6CCG, on 0787 849 4337.
On Wednesday Cardiff University Amateur Radio Society has its regular
shack night Derek, MW0LNA, officers<at>cardiffars.org.uk
On Wednesday Meirion Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Bob,
GW0AYQ on the licencing updates and exam syllabus changes coming up
in 2019. For details, see www.meirion-ars.info.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is holding a general meeting.
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.
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