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Next, the Local News for Sunday 24th August 2014
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. Coventry
Amateur Radio Society has its Party in the Park today with GB4PIA,
for People in Action, at The Miners Welfare Park, Bedworth. The club
net is on Monday on 145.375MHz at 8pm. Friday sees a radio workshop
evening, concentrating on 6m and VHF. Contact John, G8SEQ, on
07958 777 363.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a National Hamfest meeting at
Newark showground from 8pm today. Monday sees GB2CWP at Lincolnshire
Aviation Heritage Centre. On Tuesday there's the 50MHz UKCC and
Wednesday sees a talk on noise sources by Kevin Avery, G3AAF. The
simplex net is on Thursday on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Next Saturday
there's a talk aimed at new licensees on building simple antennas by
Steve, M5ZZZ. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and
next Sunday. On Monday there's a curry night at the Monsoon from
6.30. Tuesday sees a Morse class at 7.45 and a free 'n' easy and on
the air evening from 8.30pm. On Thursday the 80m Club Sprint SSB is
from 8pm and the regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30 on
Friday. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the
shack at 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave
Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday the trailer gets loaded with goods for the
Telford Rally, which the club is attending on Sunday the 31st.
Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to
gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 50MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside
radio operation and projects. Next Saturday there's a practical
project session. Details from Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club continues its Intermediate
course on Wednesday and is also having a data night. Next Sunday sees
a club night. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.
Midland Amateur Radio Society Shack is on the air on Wednesday, along
with a ragchew and training classes. Next Sunday sees the Telford
Hamfest at the Enginuity Centre, Coalbrokedale, Telford TF8 7DU.
Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a QRP evening on
Wednesday with John, M0JZH on the village field, weather permitting.
Saturday sees preparations at Enginuity. The Telford Hamfest takes
place at the Enginuity Centre, Coalbrokedale, Telford TF8 7DU, from
10am next Sunday. Contact John Humphreys M0JZH, on 07824 737 716,
Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club is holding a M3+M6
group net on GB3FR from 7.30pm on Wednesday. On Friday there's an HF
net on 3.747MHz from 7pm and a VHF net on 145.450MHz at 8pm. More
information from Ron, G7ZRT, on 0753 4624 559.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Northampton Radio Club is having a natter night including a debrief
on the 2m DF Hunt, plus a Foundation exam. Contact John, G4CZB, on
01604 832 584.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club is holding its net on
145.325MHz at 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is meeting at Sutton
Coldfield Rugby Club from 7.15pm. More information from Robert Bird,
by email to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is putting M0RSD
on the air. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to
m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a 6m
portable night from Albert & Andrew's allotment in Whitwick. More
information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding an informal meeting.
Details from Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is holding its net
on 145.525 from 8pm. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Thursday Central Radio Amateur Circle is having a group meeting.
Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Today and
next Sunday Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running its regular
Solder Sunday from noon. The Grumpy Club is on Thursday from 10am.
Details from Ken Hatton, G3VBA, on 01928 733 234.
South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is holding a technical forum
on Monday. Thursday sees a night on the air. Details from Ron, G3SVW,
on 01619 693 999.
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is conducting mast refurbishment
on Monday. Thursday sees a talk on using a logging program. Contact
Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding a barbecue.
Details from John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is having a CB night at
the nature reserve, FY7 8TW. Contact John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on
07940 815 659.
On Wednesday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. Details from
Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.
On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is holding a fox hunt.
Details from Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573,
gmacnaughtwov<at>yahoo.co.uk.
On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
night and preparing for SSB Field Day. More information from David
Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a radio
magazines evening. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on
01642 475 671.
On Friday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is organising a
working party. Contact Brian, on 01482 318 679.
On Friday Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society is making final
preparations and equipment check for HF National Field Day weekend.
Contact Darrell, G0FUO, on 07887 423 221.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has its Sunday club today and
next Sunday from 9am to 1pm. On Tuesday there's a club night from
7pm. Thursday sees a construction evening. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by
email to mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday
from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects
and operating. Contact John McGowan, by email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a pub night. Contact
Alan J Masson, GM3PSP, on 0131 623 4580.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a construction
and on the air evening. Details from Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on
01975 651 365.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with a request from a shortwave listener in Barking who is
blind and a wheelchair user, asking if anyone would be able to help
him attend amateur radio events. Anyone able to assist is asked to
contact Keith directly on 0208 984 8200.
Now for clubs that have several events this week. Chelmsford Amateur
Radio Society is demonstrating amateur radio to the public at
Sandford Mill museum today. On Thursday there's a Morse class in The
Bell, Danbury CM3 4DT plus a training class at Danbury Village Hall
CM3 4NQ. Contact Martyn, G1EFL, on 01245 469 008.
Wimbledon & District Amateur Radio Society has its Top Band net today
at 8pm on 1.980MHz. The Monday 2m net starts on 145.500MHz and then
QSYs to a free frequency. Details from Kim Brown, G6JXA, on
07812 735 507.
Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur Radio Club has a CW net on 28.050MHz
at 8.30 and an FM net on 29.140MHz at 9pm today and next Sunday.
Tuesday sees a net on 145.450MHz at 9pm and on Saturday there's a
club night at the shack. Contact Tim Ward, 2E0TJW, on 07810 481 182.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday
Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is holding a barbecue. Contact
Chrissie Turner, via email to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
Today and Monday August Radio Society of Harrow is taking part in
Harrow In Leaf at Harrow Museum. Details from Linda, G7RJL, on
0208 386 8586.
On Wednesday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding its club net on
145.375MHz from 8pm. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society Video Evening. Contact
Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Farnborough & District Radio Society is having a talk on
Ham Speak by John, G3KND. Details from Neville, G4SPD, on
01252 404 816.
On Wednesday Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation on the history of the RSGB by Larry, G4OXY. Details from
Rob, G4LMW, on 01635 862 737.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal and
Bright Sparks evening. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on
01603 419 204.
On Monday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is putting G3WOR on
the air. Contact John, G8FMJ, on 01273 593 232.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on HF
aerials, feeders and the Z-Match ATU by Bob Burns, G3OOU. Contact
John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a natter
night. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Friday Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is holding a treasure
hunt. Contact Sue Davis, G6YPY, on 01273 845 103.
Next Saturday and Sunday August Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio
Society is running its Foundation course. More information from Paul,
G4YQC, by email to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
Poole Radio Society has its 2m net on Wednesday at 8pm and an
activity night on Friday. Contact Bill Coombes, G4ERV, on
01202 246 515.
On Monday Bristol RSGB Group is having a talk on PIC programming the
simple way by Colin, G3YHV. Details from Robin Thompson, G3TKF, by
email to robin<at>g3tkf.co.uk.
On Tuesday Exeter Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.575MHz at
7.45. Contact Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday Devon & Cornwall Repeater Group meets from 2pm at the
Engine House Compton Park Callington. Details at www.gb3pl.co.uk.
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
on the air. Contact John Rowden, M0HFH, on 07743 697 063.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an open house
and on the air night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on
07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact Rodney
Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a presentation on
the Devon & Cornwall 4 x 4 Response Team by Ian Nelson. For more
information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
On Sunday Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society is holding a
planning meeting for GB4KL at Kingston Lacy House. More information
from John, G4POF, by email to g4pof<at>hotmail.com.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is closed for the Bank
Holiday. Contact Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society has a club
net from 8pm on 145.500 then 145.550MHz. Details from Ray, GW7AGG, on
01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a natter night. For
more information contact Liz Cabban via email to
lizcabban<at>vodafoneemail.co.uk.
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 gb2rs<at>rsgb.org.uk to arrive by
10:00 on the Thursday before transmission.
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