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Next, the Local News for Sunday 27th October 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 an announcement by Solihull ARS of a new activity award
they are running during the winter months. It starts today, Sunday
the 27th of October, the day we put our clocks back to GMT. Called
The Midlands Inter-Club GMT Award, it is an attempt to reverse the
current decline in local on-air activity, primarily on our under-used
VHF bands. Full details are at www.solihullradioclub.co.uk/award
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association announces that their next
Foundation course will be held over the weekend of 18th and 19th of
January 2020. The exam will be on the following Saturday, the 25th of
January. For more information and to register for the course, contact
Barry via email to training<at>g5bk.uk.
Now for clubs that have more than one event this week. RAF Waddington
Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the Newark Air Museum 1940s
weekend today. The club net is on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz.
Friday sees a meeting at the shack. Details from Bob, G3VCA, on
0797 116 6250.
Wythall Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday from 8pm on
GB3WL or 145.225MHz. Tuesday sees a Morse class, club and workshop
evening. More information from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.
South Birmingham Radio Society is planning for its AGM on Monday. On
Tuesday it's the open coffee morning in the shack and Thursday sees
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by
email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has nets on Monday on 145.375MHz FM
and 7.175MHz SSB, both at 8pm. Wednesday sees a DMR net on Talk Group
2345974 from 8.30pm and on Thursday there's a net on 50.175MHz SSB
from 7pm. On Friday there's a bangers & mash night. Contact John,
G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday.
Thursday sees a net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Friday there's a
talk on free radio software by Richard, M0PUR. Contact Paul, G1SGZ,
via email to pr<at>nharg.org.uk.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is closed 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.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is having a presentation and
demo on FT8 on Monday. Tuesday sees a DMR open net from 7.30pm on
slot/local 2 GB7FW. Details from Robert Bird, via email to
rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS has activities and contests on Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm and
on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a junk sale on Wednesday. Thursday
sees a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm and on Saturday it's newcomers'
mentoring and open shack from 9.30am. Contact Pam, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Leicester Radio Society has a construction and free & easy night.
More information from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Stourbridge & District Amateur Radio Society has an
informal and on the air night. Contact John, M1EJG, on 01562 700513.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs Club has its net from 8pm
on 145.350MHz FM. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is planning its Christmas
party, other social events and training classes. Details from Norman,
G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on the Royal Observers Corps by Hugh Roberts. Contact John,
M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed, M0TZX, via email to
M0TZX<at>yahoo.com.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm, on
or around 145.450MHz FM and will also be operating GB73EU. More info
from Stu, G4KUR, via email to solihullradioclub<at>gmail.com.
On Friday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a social and CW
training evening. Contact Steve, 2E0WCG, on 01780 764 419.
On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has a radio and
Q&A session. Contact Graham, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.
Next Sunday Burton Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.575MHz from
10am. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.
Next Sunday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its net from
8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. Contact Derek, G3NKS, via email to
secretary<at>g5bk.uk.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Bury Radio
Club has a net today and next Sunday from 6pm on 144.550MHz. Tuesday
sees the club HF station night. For details, see
www.buryradiosociety.org.uk
Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday
from 11am on 1.940MHz LSB. Saturday sees the monthly club meeting at
11am. Contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca<at>blueyonder.co.uk.
Oldham Radio Club has its net this morning and next Sunday on XLX305
OARC, Module A. On Wednesday there's an FM net from 8pm, starting on
145.500MHz and Thursday sees a construction group night. Details from
Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.
Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Tuesday.
It's Bob's food night on Wednesday, and Thursday sees an ATV on-air &
construction evening. Details from Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.
Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a meeting at the Church
of the Good Shepherd on Tuesday. Wednesday sees an open net on GB3HD
from 7pm and on Thursday there's a joint net with RAFARS on
145.350MHz from 7pm. Contact Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.
Stockport Radio Society has a net on Wednesday from 7.30pm on
145.375MHz FM. On Friday there's a net from 7.30pm on 433.575MHz.
Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.
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.
Newton le Willows Amateur Radio Club is having a club night on
Thursday. Saturday sees the Activity Club and exams, Details from
Lee, M0LGL, on 0741 483 6945.
Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Saturday from
7pm on 145.425MHz. Next Sunday sees a net from 7pm on 50.575MHz. More
information from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.
Next Saturday and Sunday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is
taking part in the 144MHz CW Marconi Contest. More information from
Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air and continues its
training courses. Contact Nancy, G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club Radio is having a talk on
Communication In WW2 by Rob Thompson. For details, email
boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a construction
night. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.uk.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
night. Details from John, M6BHP, on 0798 000 3293.
On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre has a club night
with Morse training. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 01912 371 729.
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 has a club and on
the air night. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.
On Thursday, Keighley Amateur Radio Society has a natter night in The
Old Silent Inn, Hob Lane, Stanbury from 8pm. Details from Geoff,
G7JZM on 0777 489 1641.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night. More information from David, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club has a want it or fling it
night. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is closed. For details, email
mail<at>g0nwm.com.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society having a social evening
and on the air night from 7pm. Contact Charles, M0OXO, on
0790 050 0775.
Next Sunday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has its net from
10.30am on 3637kHz SSB. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
The Scottish Microwave Round Table will take place in Burntisland in
Fife next Saturday, the 2nd of November. The programme includes talks
by Sam Jewell, G4DDK on ‘Icom IC9700: How does it measure up as a
VHF DX transceiver?', Martin Hall, GM8IEM on ‘Constructing a 13cm
home station around the Kuhne MKU23 G4 transverter'; Heather Lomond,
M0HMO on ‘Beginning with GNU SDR' and Mark Hughes, GM4ISM on
‘Microwave EME'. Other attractions include a construction
competition, a test equipment bench and an evening dinner. Please
note, for safety reasons at the venue, booking is essential. Further
information including the programme and booking information is online
at www.gmroundtable.org.uk.
On Monday Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club has its net.
Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.
On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club night with
training. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.
On Tuesday Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has an activity
and training night. Contact Len, GM0ONX, via email to
klarcinfo<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a talk on 6m operation
in Afghanistan. Contact Andy, MM0FMF, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a Solder Group meeting on
Wednesday and a club night on Friday. For details, see wosars.club
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a construction & on
the air evening. Contact Fred, GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
Details from Clive, GM4FZH, via email to info<at>GM4RIV.org.
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, tuition and radio operations. For details, see
https://mlars.co.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with clubs that have more than one event this week. Burnham
Beeches Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday from 10.30am on
145.500MHz. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to ebytronics<at>gmail.com.
Radio Society of Harrow continues its Intermediate course today, and
has an outdoor event this afternoon from 2-5pm at Old Redding car
park. Friday sees an equipment sale at Blackwell Hall from 8pm and
next Sunday the shack is open from 10am-3pm. Details from Linda,
G7RJL via email to lcasey100<at>outlook.com.
Essex Ham has its net on GB3DA from 8pm on Monday, with chatroom and
audio feed at www.essexham.net. Saturday sees the Essex YL Net on
GB3DA from 8pm. Contact Pete, M0PSX, via email to
news<at>essexham.co.uk.
Colchester Radio Amateurs has nets on Tuesday from 7pm on 433.425MHz
FM and at 7.45pm on 1.920MHz LSB. Wednesday sees a net from 7.45pm on
1.920MHz LSB. Contact Garry, M0MGP, on 0774 031 8521.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is dismantling the CQWW
gear. More information from David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.
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 GB3BZ. 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 its net from 8pm on
or around 1950kHz. Details from Jon, M0KGX, via email to
jon<at>M0KGX.com.
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 Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal evening
plus Bright Sparks and Morse in the computer room. Contact Chris,
G0DWV, on 01603 898 308.
On Wednesday Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz
FM from 8.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30, and a CW net on 144.060MHz
from 7pm. For details, see www.sars.club.
On Thursday Bittern DX Group meets at the Aylsham & District
Ex-Servicemen's Social Club. Contact Peter, G6ZRV, on 01603 879 552.
On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club is having a talk
on the Gliwice Radio Tower Incident by Phil Tate, M1GWZ. Contact Bob,
G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.
On Friday Harwell Amateur Radio Society has nets from 8.30pm on
1.845MHz, then on 3.710MHz from 8.45pm. See www.g3pia.net.
On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.
On Friday Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a surplus
equipment sale. Contact Stella, M6ZRJ, via email to
m6zrj<at>msars.org.uk.
On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. Details from
Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.
On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has its shack on the air.
Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with clubs that have several events this week. North Bristol
Amateur Radio Club has its net today and next Sunday from 8pm via
GB3AC. Wednesday sees an open net from 8pm via GB3BS. On Friday
there's a general meeting and WSPR on the air, then on Saturday
there's a DMR net from 7pm via the SW Cluster TG950 Slot 2. Details
from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
Torbay Amateur Radio Society has a net today from 9.30am on 14.270MHz
at 9.30am, then on 145.575MHz at 12 noon. Monday sees nets on
3.663MHz from 10.30am, 1.982MHz from 8pm and on 50.155MHz from
8.30pm. On Wednesday there are nets on 14.270MHz from 9.30am, and on
3.663MHz from 10.30am. Details from Kerry, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a club night. Contact
M0JOG, on 0750 066 8674.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a darts tournament.
Contact Andy, G7KNA, on 0783 869 5471.
On Friday Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a meeting with on-air
activity. Details from Matt, M3MMZ, on 0736 848 7996.
On Friday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has an on air and practical
session at Sparkford. Details from Bob, G8UED, on 01963 440167.
NEWS FOR WALES
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.
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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