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Next, the Local News 7th February 2016
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 news that Leicestershire Repeater Group is conducting a
survey to see whether to implement one of the digital FM systems on
either GB3CF or GB3LE. The survey is available online at
www.leicestershirerepeatergroup.org.uk and as many people in the
local area as possible are invited to air their views.
Now for news from clubs that have several events this week. Worksop
Amateur Radio Society has a Young Persons' Foundation course plus an
Advanced course tonight and next Sunday. There's a club night on
Tuesday. Thursday sees a technical night with construction, CW
tuition and radio operation. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.
Wythall Radio Club is taking part in the RSGB 432MHz Affiliated
Societies AFS contest this afternoon, and has its club net on
145.225MHz or GB3WL tonight and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse
class plus a committee meeting and the 80m Club Championships Data
leg. The regular nibbles night in the shack is on Friday from 7.30pm.
Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 8pm on
145.375MHz and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. On Friday there's a 2m net instead
of a meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
South Birmingham Radio Society has a committee meeting on Monday. The
regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday
sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8WOL and on Friday there's a
session sorting rally stock. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, via email
to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday.
Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. More
information from Robert Bird, by email to
spirit.guide<at>hotmail.co.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contests on
Tuesday. On Wednesday there's a talk by Peter Kendall, M0EJL on the
Sun's effects on Propagation. Thursday sees the club simplex net on
145.325MHz from 8pm. On Saturday there are shack activities plus
G6COL on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on
01427 788 356.
Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm
UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.475MHz from
9.30pm. On Friday there's a pint and chat evening. More information
from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info<at>ndarc.co.uk.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a club net
on Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 7.30pm on 145.550MHz and then
possibly changing to other bands. For details contact Anne, 2E1GKY,
on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Midland Amateur Radio Society has as committee meeting and training
classes on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees a visit to the Harwell Rally
at Didcott Leisure Centre. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on
07808 078 003.
Salop Amateur Radio Society Club has its CW net on Wednesday from
4.30pm on 144.070MHz then its main club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH.
Thursday sees a shack night with G3SRT on the air. For details, email
salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday RAF
Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm.
Contact Bob, G3VCA, 07971 166 250.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has an
informal and general operating evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on
01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club is
having a natter night. Details from A Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on
0115 930 7322.
On Monday Stratford upon Avon & District Radio Society is having
talks on the operating principles of the Internet of Things and high
power, high efficiency, transmitting valves. Contact G0CHO, on
01608 664 488.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a 2m club
net. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a talk on Strowger technology
by Tony, G1OZB. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
software for hardware. Details from Brian, M0YBX, 07772 659 622
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a DVD
afternoon. More information from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having an
Under a Fiver competition. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on
07824 737 716.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle has an Intermediate class.
Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
On Sunday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk
sale at Bromley Hall, Pode Hole. More information from Graham Boor,
G8NWC, on 01775 760 832.
NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a talk on digital modes by
Evan. For details, send an email to boltonwireless<at>gmail.com.
On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night
operating M0RCU. Details from David, G6DCT, via email to
littlewood20<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk
on Trawler WTO. Contact John E Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.
On Wednesday Denby Dale Radio Club is having a night on the air.
Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 07974 423 227.
On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society is having an operating
night. Contact Tony, G3MAE, on 01609 881 530.
On Wednesday Sheffield & District Wireless Society is having a social
night. Contact Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.
On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is having a normal
club night with Intermediate training. Contact Mark, G0GFG, on
01388 747497.
On Thursday South Cheshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club and
shack night. Contact Alan, 2E0DDK, on 01782 510 856.
On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is developing
the new club shack. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.
On Thursday Stockport Radio Society is having a club net. Contact
Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.
On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a technical
forum. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.
On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society is having a club.
Details are online at www.wdrs.club.
NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Grey Point Fort Amateur Radio Society is holding AGM today. Details
from Stephen McFarland, GI4RNP, on 028 9185 2731.
Next Sunday Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by youth
members about their trip with RSGB Youth on their DXpedition. Details
from Dave, via email to muarc.secretary<at>yahoo.co.uk.
NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society has training, and
projects from 10.30am till 2pm today and next Sunday. Thursday sees
operating, training and presentations from 7 until 9pm. Contact Myles
Williamson, MM0MYL, on 07890 477 516.
Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having an on-air
activity day today. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on
01875 811 723.
On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society is having a
presentation and talk. Contact Cathie, 2M0DIB, on 01506 433 846.
On Wednesday Glenrothes & DRC is having a talk on PSK31 on a budget.
Details from Tam, MM0TGB, on 0775 3526 498.
On Wednesday Lothians Radio Society is having a club night at the
Braid Hills Hotel. Contact Mike Burgess, MM0MLB, via email to
secretary<at>lothiansradiosociety.com.
On Wednesday Perth & District Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on
D-Star operations and practice by David MM0NKD. More information from
Ron, via email to mm3ygi<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on a
multiband dipole by Stewart Cooper, GM4AFF. Contact Fred Gordon,
GM3ALZ, on 01975 651 365.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a club night.
More information from Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via email to
ellis<at>gaston.freeserve.co.uk.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST and EAST ANGLIA
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.
Surrey Radio Contact Club has a club net on 1905kHz from 9.30am today
and next Sunday. Thursday sees the club net on 70.300MHz from 8pm,
and on Friday there's a 2m net from 8pm on 145.350MHz. Details from
John, G8IYS, on 020 8657 0454.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has its 80m net from 7.30am
today and next Sunday, and the regular breakfast meeting takes place
this morning from 9am. The 2m net is on Monday at 7.30pm. On
Wednesday there's a discussion evening and Thursday sees the 40m club
net from 11am. Details from Al, M0OAL, via email to
information<at>wadarc.org.uk.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has radio operations on various bands
and modes on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Details from Andy, M6GND
on 01323 486 924.
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Tuesday
on 145.475MHz. Wednesday sees a club night from 7.30pm. On Thursday
there's a Top Band net from 7.30pm on 1967kHz. Contact Derek
Clarkson, G4JLP, on 0798 908 2420.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Today, South
Essex Amateur Radio Society is at the Canvey Radio and Electronics
Rally. More information from Terry Howchen, G1FBW, on 07986 070 040.
On Monday Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society is having a talk on
the DXpedition to St Kilda by Giles Cooke, M0TGV. Details from Mike
Buckley, M1CCF, on 020 8654 2582.
On Monday Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a
rig clinic. More information from Paul, G4YQC, by email to
pjw<at>btinternet.com.
On Monday West Kent Amateur Radio Society is having an update by
Richard, G8CDD on his SDR transceiver project. Non members are
especially welcome. Details from Keith, G4JED, via email to
info<at>wkars.org.uk.
On Wednesday Darenth Valley Radio Society is having a talk on WSPR by
Mike, G8AXA. Details from Mike, G8AXA, on 01689 856 935.
On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club is having an informal
evening. Details from Chris Danby, G0DWV, on 01603 419 204.
On Wednesday Southgate Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on the
curve tracer by Mike Hodgson, M0NOE. Details from Mr K Mendum, G8RPA,
via email to g8rpa<at>arrl.net.
On Thursday Echelford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Dr
Elizabeth Bruton on the role of wireless amateurs in World War One.
Contact John, G4GSC, on 01784 451 898.
On Thursday Edgware & District Radio Society is having a round table
discussion. More information from Mike, G4RNW, on 02089 500 658.
On Thursday Harwell Amateur Radio Society is holding its construction
contest. Details from Malcolm, G8NRP, on 01235 524 844.
On Thursday Hilderstone Radio and Electronics Club is having a natter
night. Contact Ian, M6WFI, via email to hilderstoneclub<at>gmail.com.
On Thursday Norfolk Coast Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on
phased vertical antennas by Steve, G3PND. For details, email
info<at>norfolkcoastamateurs.co.uk.
On Thursday Reading & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
demonstration by the Group for Earth Observation of live reception of
weather satellite images with Francis Bell, G7CND and David Simmons,
G1MAL. Details from Pete, G8FRC, on 01189 695 697.
On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is announcing
its 2016 construction contest winner. More information from Paul
Bradfield, G1GSN, on 07876 685 827.
On Friday Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a
surplus sale. Contact David, M0ZEB, on 01353 778 093.
On Friday Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Hellschreiber and OLIVIA by Graham, G3XSD. Contact Quintin Gee,
M1ENU, on 023 8078 7799.
On Friday Thanet Radio and Electronics Club is holding a net on
GB3DA. For information, email targradio<at>outlook.com.
On Sunday Bromley & District Amateur Radio Society continues its
Intermediate course. Contact Andy, G4WGZ, on 01689 878 089.
NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
We start with advance notice that Sidmouth Amateur Radio Society will
be starting a Foundation course on Tuesday the 16th of February. Full
details are on their website, www.sidmouthars.org.uk.
Today and next Sunday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club is holding an
open net on GB3BS from 7pm. Friday sees a relax and chat evening.
Details from Mat, G7FBD, via email to g7fbd<at>gb3bs.com.
The SouthWest Cluster is holding further experimental nets on the DMR
Network, Slot 2, Talk Group 950, from 6pm tonight and next Sunday,
operating simultaneously on GB7AA, GB7BS, GB7FI, GB7TC, GB7JB, GB7SD
and GB7DR and, when internet connections are established to the
sites, GB7CW, GB7KT and GB7MJ. The organisers wish to point out that
the SouthWest Cluster network is independent of the DMR-marc network.
Exeter Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on VHF/UHF propagation
on Monday by Nick, M0NRJ. Tuesday sees the club net on GB3EW from
7.45pm. Details from Nick, M0NRJ, on 01363 775 756.
On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society is having a natter night.
Contact Paul, G3SDH, via email to g3sdh<at>btinternet.com.
On Tuesday Mid-Somerset Amateur Radio Club is watching the latest
TxFactor video. Contact David Edwards, G8BFV, on 01749 670 085.
On Tuesday Plymouth Radio Club is holding its AGM from 7pm. Details
from David Beck, 2E0DTC, via email to d.beck123<at>btinternet.com.
On Thursday South Bristol Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on
Summits on the Air by Martin, 2E0EUW. Details from Andrew Jenner,
G7KNA, on 07838 695 471.
On Thursday Sutton & Cheam Radio Society is having a talk on back
yard EME by Paul Whatton, G4DCV. Note that this meeting is on 2nd
Thursday of the month for this month only. More information from
John, G0BWV, on 0208 644 9945.
On Thursday Yeovil Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on a rotary
converter by G7LNJ. Details from Rodney Edwards, M0RGE, on
01935 825 791.
On Friday Torbay Amateur Radio Society is having a club night with
business meeting. For more information contact Dave, G6FSP, by email
to g6fsp<at>tars.org.uk.
NEWS FOR WALES
On Monday Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact
Craig, MW0MXT, on 01269 845 773.
On Thursday Aberystwyth & District Amateur Radio Society is having a
talk on building your own mag loop antenna by Simon, GW4NVN. Details
from Ray, GW7AGG, on 01970 611 853.
On Thursday North Wales Radio Society is having a natter night. More
information from Ceri Jones, 2W0LJC, via email to 2w0ljc<at>mail.com.
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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