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Next, the Local News:for Sunday 14 September 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
On Sunday 14th and 21st September Wythall Radio Club has a net on
145.225MHz at 8pm. On Tuesday there is a Morse class at 7.45pm and a
Free 'n Easy plus "on the air" night with a nibbles night in the
shack on Friday. Details from Chris, G0EYO on 07710 412 819.
On Monday 15 September Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is
on the air using 2m. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.
On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society Club has a net on 145.375MHz
at 8pm. On Friday the club is taking part in the Great Egg Race.
Contact John, G8SEQ on 07958 777 363.
On Monday, Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club has a
net on 144.285MHz at 8pm, an M3 and M6 net on GB3FR at 7.30pm on
Wednesday and on Friday there's net on 3.747MHz at 7pm and on GB3FR
at 8pm. Details from Rob, G7ZRT, 0753 4624 559.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having an
evening of VHF Operating from the Shack. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Northampton Radio Club has a net on 145.625MHz from 8pm
and all are welcome to join in. On Thursday there is a club night.
Details from John, G4CZB on 01604 832 584.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.325MHz
at 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a net on
145.250MHz from 7.30pm, all welcome to join in. More information
from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a talk and
demo by Paul Bruce, G1FJH on using a cheap USB dongle as an SDR
receiver. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on
01858 432 105.
On Tuesday 16 September Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is
having lunch at Brockworth. On Thursday the club will be enjoying two
short talks. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on
01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a Video
Show. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio<at>dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society Club is holding
a social evening with an open discussion. Details from Carl Roberts,
M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr<at>live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
video night from the Internet. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on
01509 504 319.
On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society is holding a Coffee Morning
in the shack from 11am to 1pm, all welcome. Thursday is the usual
training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there is an
evening of work in the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email
to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
On Wednesday 17 September Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a data night and on Friday there is an Intermediate exam.
Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156 for details.
On Wednesday Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a club night with a
National Hamfest Meeting. On Saturday there is the usual new licensee
mentoring and Saturday surgery. For more information contact Pam
Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a debrief of the
radio weekend at the farm site as well as training classes. Details
from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is holding an
informal meeting. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is looking at
broadcast radios and transceivers old and new including the AR88.
Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday 18 September Central Radio Amateur Circle Group has a
club meeting and on Saturday they are operating from Barr Beacon.
More information from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Sunday 14 September Denby Dale Radio Club is taking part in the
WAB 144MHz QRO contest as G6LD from Cartworth Moor from 10am to 2pm.
On Wednesday there is a talk entitled island hopping tales of
adventure by Ray, M1REK. Details from Richard, M0RBG, on
07976 220 126.
On Sunday Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is operating GB0ABL at
the Anderson Boat Lift in Northwich. On Wednesday it is the club's
AGM. Contact Peter Paul Fox, G8HAV, on 01606 553 401.
On Sunday 14th and 21st Warrington Amateur Radio Club is holding
Solder Sunday with construction projects. On Tuesday there is a talk
entitled "More on hospital equipment" by Alan, G8WQE and Thursday
club is a rag chew and on the air evening. Details from Ken Hatton,
G3VBA on 01928 733 234.
On Monday 15 September Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is
running a workshop for examination invigilators. Contact Nancy Bone,
G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is telling the story of the Queen Mary
and W6RO. For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is running a
construction evening and the station will be on the air. Details from
John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Tuesday 16 September Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is at the
nature reserve at FY7 8TW. Contact John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on
07940 815 659.
On Tuesday Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society has a night on
the air using the club callsign G2UG on 40m and 20m and possibly 17m.
On Wednesday there is a club net with Martin, M0GQB operating under
the callsign GX2UG on 145.400MHz. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on
01422 341 317.
On Tuesday, Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in
the UK Activity Contest on 23cm. There is a social at the Fox and
Hounds in Barnston on Wednesday. Details from Simon, G6XHF, on
0151 601 3269.
On Wednesday 17 September Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is holding an
EGM and a committee meeting. Details from Gordon MacNaught, G3WOV on
01377 240 573.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a talk
by Peter, G3PHO on DXCC, LoTW and Club Log. Details from Krystyna,
2E0KSH on 07884 065 375.
On Thursday 18 September South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is
holding an Autumn Propagation Clinic with Ron, G3SVW. Details from
Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Friday 19 September East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a
"bring in something interesting" evening. For more information
contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Hull & District Amateur Radio Society is having MA doing
I'm big in Japan. Contact Brian, on 01482 318 679 for more
information.
On Friday Mexborough & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
film night. Contact Darrell, G0FUO, on 07887 423 221.
On Friday Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society will continue
with the month long special event station, GB4BOB to remember those
who fought in the Battle of Britain. Nigel G0BPK,
g0bpk<at>roydmoor.com
On Sunday 21 September Chorley & District Amateur Radio Society will
be operating GB0AH as part of CASHOTA, Heritage month. Details from
Mark, G1PIE, procter_family<at>sky.com
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club will run a Foundation course on 25th
October and 1st November in the Technology Centre, Spillers Place,
Omagh. The course will be followed by an evening exam on 4th
November. All course materials will be provided and the fee covers
the full course and exam. You can download an application form from
www.wtarc.net Students will be required to attend the club meeting
on 7th October to register and sign up for the course. More details
from Ian Morrow by e-mail to mi1ccu<at>mail.com
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
On Sunday 14th and 21st September Kilmarnock & Loudoun Amateur Radio
Club is running a Sunday club from 9am-1pm. On Tuesday there is a
construction/education night with more construction being held on
Thursday. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to
mm3gdc<at>btinternet.com.
On Sunday 14th and 21st September, Stirling District Amateur Radio
Society is holding a day of construction, RCE training, projects as
well as operating from 10.30am to late afternoon. Contact John
McGowan, via email to gm0fsv<at>gm6nx.com.
On Wednesday 17 September Ayr Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on
Buildathons, Men's Sheds with GM8WNY/ZL3DWS. Full details from John,
GM0EPO, by e-mail to aargsec2014<at>gmail.com
On Wednesday Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has an on-air
activity night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is holding its AGM starting at 8pm
prompt. All members are invited to attend, any items for inclusion,
or AOB, please email Laurie or Tam by the deadline of Monday 15th.
Details from Tam on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society is holding a
construction night and licence training and a club night with talks,
quiz & raffle on Friday. More information by e-mailing
info<at>wosars.org.uk.
On Thursday 18 September Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on echo sounding by Jim MacKinnon, GM4EKC. Details from Fred
Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM.
Contact Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via www.gm4riv.org.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
On Sunday 14th and 21st September Lowestoft & District PYE Amateur
Radio Club is holding a CW net on 28.050MHz at 8.30pm and a net on
29.140MHz at 9pm. On Tuesday there is a net on 145.450MHz at 9pm. On
20th and 21st the club has a special event station at the Grand
Henham Steam Rally. Contact Tim Ward, 2E0TJW, on 07810 481 182.
On Sunday West Kent Amateur Radio Society is hosting the West Kent
Radio Fair. Details from Keith, G4JED, via email to
info<at>wkars.org.uk.
On Monday 15 September Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society is
planning Railways on the Air and having a natter night. For more
information contact John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
On Monday Burnham Beeches Radio Club is holding an open evening with
amateur radio on demonstration. Contact Dave, G4XDU, on 01628 625 720.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
post mortem on the rally. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email
to pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday 16 September Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society is
looking at the club project, including live experiments in digital
modes. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
On Tuesday Verulam Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Tony, G0OVA
on 40 years of Technical Bits and Pieces in the BBC, Part 2. Contact
Peter, G4HSO, on 01438 833 066.
On Wednesday 17 September, Bracknell Amateur Radio Club is holding a
net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. Details from Andy, M0HAK, via email to
andy<at>m0hak.co.uk.
On Wednesday Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk
by Charles, G4GUO on the DATV-Express project. Details from Gordon
Hutchinson, 2E0GTG on 07801 599 470
On Thursday 18 September Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is
holding a talk on digitally controlled model railways by Laurence,
G8NJJ. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846 for more details.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk
entitled A Year in the Editor's Chair by Don Field, G3XTT, Editor of
Practical Wireless. Contact John Burnett, 2E0OAK, on 07860 804 793.
On Friday 19 Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society is having a radio night
and table top sale. Details from Sue Davis, G6YPY on 01273 845 103.
On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September Southgate Amateur Radio
Club is taking part in Railways On The Air using GB0TLR from
Tyttenhanger Light Railway. Contact Mr K Mendum, G8RPA, via email to
g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Sunday 21 September Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is running a
skills workshop at Danbury Village Hall. Details by e-mail from
secretary<at>g0mwt.org.uk
On Sunday 21 September Crawley Amateur Radio Club is holding a
Microwave Round Table. More information from John, G3VLH, on
01342 714 402.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
On Monday 15 September Appledore & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a talk by Peter Christie on the history of radio in North
Devon. Details from Alan Fisher, M6CCH on 01237 422 833.
On Monday Exeter Amateur Radio Society is running a net on 3.675MHz
at 7.45pm and a net on 145.575MHz at 7.45pm on Tuesday. Contact Nick,
M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Wednesday 17 September, Devon & Cornwall Repeater Group meets
from 2pm at the Engine House Compton Park Callington. Details at
www.gb3pl.co.uk.
On Wednesday, Exmouth Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on a vision
of the future in amateur radio from Tony, M0THJ. More details from
Mike, G1GZG on 01395 274 172
On Wednesday Thornbury & South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club is
having a Repwrap demonstration. Contact John Rowden, M0HFH, on
07743 697 063.
On Wednesday Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
natter night. Details from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings and
weekends.
On Thursday 18 September Cornish Radio Amateur Club is holding an
activities evening. Details from Steve, G7VOH, on 01209 844 939.
On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is having an
operating night. Contact Mark Chanter, 2E0MGC, on 01752 215 546.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding a Morse
night. Details from Andrew Jenner, G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is holding Morse practice by
G3MYM. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on 01935 825 791.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday 15 September, Dragon Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by
MW0SEC on designing an explosives initiator. Details from Stewart
Rolfe, GW0ETF, 07833 620 733
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact
Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Tuesday 16 September Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on Amateur TV by Peter, GW4JQP. Details from Lloyd, 2W0LLT on
01239 711 297.
On Thursday 18 September North Wales Radio Society is having a talk
by Mark Harper, MW1MDH on Number Stations. 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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