• RSGB Local News - 30 Jun 2019

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    Next, the Local News for Sunday 30th June 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 news from clubs with more than one event this week.
    Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 10am on 145.575MHz
    today and next Sunday. On Wednesday there's an open club night.
    Thursday sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Details from Rob,
    G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

    Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its net on 50.220MHz SSB
    from 8.30pm today and next Sunday. On Tuesday there's the slow Morse
    net from 8pm around 3455kHz. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

    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 they host Cricket World Cup special event
    station GB19EB. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

    Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a DF hunt on
    Monday, plus an exam. On Wednesday there's a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz. Thursday sees a net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz, moving to
    80m SSB. On Friday there's a 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. Activities for the 2m UKAC
    are on Tuesday, then Thursday sees a committee meeting and
    preparations for VHF NFD, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday
    from Avon Dassets Country Park. Contact Mark, 2E0SBM, on
    0778 992 9730.

    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 natter night plus improvements to the shack. 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 session on making a 2m Slim Jim
    antenna. Contact Bob, G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.

    South Birmingham Radio is working in the shack on Monday and has its
    regular shack coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees
    training classes with Dave, G8OWL. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg<at>gmail.com.

    Rugby ATS is discussing contests and other activities on Tuesday.
    Next Saturday sees participation in VHF NFD. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on
    01788 578 940.

    Hereford Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday and next Sunday
    from 10.30am on 3.77MHz. Next Sunday also sees a net from 11am on
    145.4375MHz. Contact Duncan, M0OTG, via email to
    duncanjames<at>supanet.com.

    Salop Amateur Radio Society has CW nets on Tuesday and Wednesday from
    4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the VHF NFD
    station on the air from the Long Mountain site. For details, email salopamateurradio<at>gmail.com.

    Wythall Radio Club has a Morse class on Tuesday from 7.30pm with
    Dave, G0HVN. Tuesday sees the club host GB19EB and next Sunday is the
    net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm. More information from Chris,
    G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.

    Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its 2nd fox hunt on
    Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday the VHF Field Day station will be
    on the air from IO82NN. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

    Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibble and natter night on
    Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm via GB3LM. On Saturday
    there's new licensee mentoring and open shack from 9.30am. For more information contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

    Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. Leicester
    Radio Society has a Morse class on Monday, and is activating GB3EHL
    to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon walk. Details
    from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

    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, via email to rob2e0zap<at>gmail.com.

    On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has its net from 7pm
    on 145.275MHz FM and is taking part in the RSGB 80m CC SSB. For more information contact Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

    On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a
    talk on the QRP transceiver project by Brian, G8BUB. More information
    from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

    On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC has its net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm.
    Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

    On Wednesday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is activating
    GB19TB for the Cricket World Cup Marathon. Details from Phil, G4LWB,
    on 01664 567 972.

    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. Contact Stu, G4KUR, via email to solihullradioclub<at>gmail.com.


    NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

    We start with clubs that have several events this week. Central Lancs
    Amateur Radio Club has nets today and next Sunday on 1.940MHz LSB
    from 11am. Next Saturday sees a club meeting from 11am. Contact
    Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca<at>blueyonder.co.uk.

    Oldham Radio Club has a multi-mode digital net from 9.30am today and
    next Sunday. Monday sees a C4FM simplex net from 7.30pm on
    144.6125MHz. On Wednesday there's a 2m FM net from 8pm. Thursday sees
    a talk on space communications by Chris, M0LXG to mark the 50th
    anniversary of Apollo 11. Details from Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.

    Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society is operating GB4CON
    today. Tuesday, Thursday and next Sunday see GB4AM on the air for All
    Mankind, marking the anniversary of the first moon walk. Contact
    Nigel, G0BPK, via email to g0bpk<at>roydmoor.com.

    South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a SSB net on 3667kHz
    from 10.30am today and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a net from 8pm
    around 145.575MHz FM. On Thursday there's a group talk ΓÇô ΓÇÿwhat's
    this knob for?' Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

    Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is operating GB13COL from
    Monday until the 8th. Wednesday sees a club night. More information
    from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.

    Sheffield & District Wireless Society has its 70MHz Trophy Contest on
    Monday from 1000UTC. Wednesday sees the annual fox hunt. Next
    Saturday and Sunday it's VHF Field Day. More information from
    Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.

    Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a barbecue on Monday at
    the QTH of John, G4FRK. Wednesday sees a committee meeting, then next
    Saturday and Sunday it's VHF NFD at the farm. Contact John, G4FRK, on
    01253 862 810.

    Stockport Radio Society has a talk on Tuesday by Ray, M1REK on summer operating on a mountain top. Friday see a net from 7.30pm on
    433.575MHz, plus preparation for the rally, which takes place on
    Saturday. Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

    Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Tuesday. On
    Wednesday preparations are being made for VHF NFD. Thursday sees the
    ATV on-air and construction night. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the
    station on the air for VHF NFD. Details from Bill, G4YWD, on
    0780 488 4245.

    York Radio Club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz.
    Thursday sees a club night with training. Next Sunday sees the
    breakfast meeting from 10am. For details see www.yorkradioclub.uk.

    Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
    Macclesfield & District Radio Society has a construction night and is
    putting GX4MWS on the air. For details, email info<at>gx4mws.com.

    On Tuesday Bury Radio Club is having a club night and on the air
    evening. Details are at www.buryradiosociety.org.uk

    On Tuesday Chester & District Radio Society taking part in the 2m UK
    Activity Contest. Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

    On Tuesday South Lancashire Amateur Radio Club has a club night with Foundation and Intermediate training. Contact Steve, 2E0FDF,
    0788 054 0117

    On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre is having a club
    night. 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 is having a club
    night and on the air evening. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.

    On Thursday Quantum Amateur Radio & Technology Society has a club
    night. More info from Derek, G7LFC, on 0730 661 6636.

    On Thursday Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society is having a club
    night. Contact David, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.

    On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a discussion about
    the club antennas. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.

    On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is on the air. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

    On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For
    details, email mail<at>g0nwm.com.

    On Friday Wakefield & District Radio Society will be operating GB0WF
    to celebrate its 70th anniversary. For details see www.wdrs.club.


    NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

    Next weekend, Grey Point Fort Amateur Radio Society will be attending
    the Military Vehicle Weekend from 10am to 4pm at Grey Point Fort,
    Fort Road, Helen's Bay, Crawfordsburn BT19 1LD. The club station
    shack will be open to visitors. More from Thomas, MI0MOD on
    02891 852 731.


    NEWS FOR SCOTLAND

    West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society 80 is taking part in the 80m
    CC on Monday. There's a Solder Group meeting on Wednesday, and a
    hands-on evening on Friday. Details are online at wosars.club

    Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club has moved its club night on
    Friday this week. Saturday and Sunday see the club on the air for VHF
    National Field Day, and next Sunday also marks the start of a week of
    activity days. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.

    On Tuesday Dundee Amateur Radio Club is having a club night with
    training. Contact Martin, 2M0KAU, on 0776 370 8933.

    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 Lomond Radio Club is having a club night. Contact Barrie,
    GM4HEL, via email to gm0kzx<at>googlemail.com

    On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a kit review by
    Andy, GM6WAZ. Details from Clive, GM4FZH, via email to
    info<at>GM4RIV.org.

    On Friday Mid Lanarkshire Amateur Radio Society is having a club
    night, with tuition and radio operations. More information from
    Joseph, 2M0JHY, via email to mlarsclub<at>gmail.com.

    Edinburgh & District Amateur Radio Club is operating portable next
    weekend fir VHF NFD. Contact Norman, GM1CNH, on 0774 094 6192.


    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. 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 net on 1938kHz LSB from noon today
    and next Sunday. Today also sees an outdoor event next Sunday at Old
    Redding car park from 2-5pm. On Monday there's a club net from 8.15pm
    that settles on 145.350MHz FM. The shack is open on Thursday and next
    Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Friday sees a club night with a talk.
    Contact 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. 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.

    Fort Purbrook Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm
    on 145.275MHz. Friday sees a meeting in the marquee at the Fort, then
    Saturday and Sunday sees the club on the air for VHF NFD. Next Sunday
    also sees a net from 6.30pm on 433.450MHz, later moving to GB3IW.
    Contact Chris, G3WIE, via email to g3wie<at>fparc.org.uk.

    Peterborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday from
    8pm on 1.980MHz. Tuesday sees a net from 8pm on 145.400MHz. Contact
    Alan, G8XLH, via email to secretary<at>padarc.co.uk.

    Southdown Amateur Radio Society has its monthly meeting on Monday.
    Wednesday sees an FM net on 145.275MHz at 8.30am, a Hailsham Shack
    meeting at 10.30am, a cafe meeting at 12.30, and a CW net on
    144.060MHz at 7pm. Contact Tom, M6ONX, via email to
    secretary<at>sars.club.

    Thurrock Acorns Amateur Radio Club has a CW net on Monday from 7.30pm
    on 144.180MHz. Tuesday sees the SSTV net from 7.30pm on 144.500MHz,
    then on Thursday there's the FM net from 7.30pm on 145.500MHz.
    Contact Dave, M5ABP, via email to acorns<at>taarc.co.uk.

    Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in VHF
    National Field Day next weekend. Contact Bryan Davies, M0IPO, via
    email to publicity<at>cdarc.org.uk.

    Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday
    Surrey Radio Contact Club is constructing the VK5TM Noise Canceller
    club project. Contact John, G3MCX, on 020 8688 3322.

    On Tuesday Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has its net
    from 8pm on 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 an open natter night.
    Contact Stephen, G8JZT, on 0798 575 3370.

    On Wednesday Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has an evening of Morse with
    keys of all sorts from members. Contact Chris, G0DWV, on
    01603 898 308.

    On Thursday Cray Valley Radio Society has a report from Nobby, G0VJG
    on his DXpedition to Wallis and Futuna Island and Fiji. Details from
    Dave, G8ZZK, on 0773 954 9822.

    On Thursday Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society is discussing
    the club construction project by Richard, G3NII. More information
    from David, G8UOD on 01234 742 757.

    On Friday Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club has a talk on
    Admiralty signalling and railway semaphores by Jim, M0JFL. Contact
    Bob, G3OOU, on 01737 552 170.

    On Friday Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club is having a club
    night. Contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 02392 472 846.

    On Friday Silverthorn Radio Club is having a club night. Contact
    Robbie, M0HVC, on 0742 913 1105.

    On Friday Thames Amateur Radio Group talk on the effects of radio
    frequency on the human body. Details from Mark, on 01268 698304.

    On Friday Whitton Amateur Radio Group has a club night and is on the
    air. Contact Ian, G0OFN, on 0795 620 3495.

    On Sunday Bracknell Amateur Radio Club has an open net from 8pm on
    145.375MHz. Contact David, M0XDF, via email to
    M0XDF<at>Alphadene.co.uk.


    NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST

    Torbay Amateur Radio Society has regular nets today, Monday,
    Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and next Sunday. Friday also sees a club
    night. Details from Kerry Knight, M0KRE, on 0772 599 9973.

    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.

    South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a briefing for NFD on Thursday.
    Next Saturday and Sunday see G4WAW/P on the air for VHF National
    Field Day, organised by Mark, M0SKV. Contact Andy, G7KNA, on
    0783 869 5471.

    On Monday Weston Super Mare Radio Society has a club night. Contact
    M0JOG on 0750 066 8674.

    On Wednesday Callington Amateur Radio Society is having a club night.
    Details from Steve, G7HEP, on 01566 773154.

    On Thursday Saltash & District Amateur Radio Club is operating VHF
    from the barn in St Ive. Contact Mark, M0WMB, on 0781 054 8445.

    On Friday Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting with
    on-air activity. Details from Matt, M3MMZ, on 0736 848 7996.


    NEWS FOR WALES

    Newport Amateur Radio Society has a net on Tuesday evening on
    144.700MHz. Thursday sees a discussion of NFD and other events. Next
    Sunday sees a net on 3.704MHz from 10am. Details from Ross, GW3NWS,
    01633 880 146.

    On Tuesday Barry Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and
    putting GC4BRS on the air. Contact Glyn, GW0ANA, via email to glyndxis<at>talktalk.net.

    On Wednesday Meirion Amateur Radio Society is having a demonstration
    by Meirion repeater group of Echolink, VOIP and digital modes, with a
    look at how our repeaters GB3DW and GB3GW cope with digital
    signalling. For details see www.meirion-ars.info.

    On Thursday Cleddau Amateur Radio Society has a meeting at TRRG.
    Contact Heinz, MW0ECY, on 0774 804 7008.

    On Thursday North Wales Radio Society has a presentation by Tony,
    MW6TMQ of Llandudno RNLI, "From the Past To The Future". Contact Liz,
    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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