RSGB Local News for 2 March 2003.
Jim
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST & EAST ANGLIA
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Today, the 2nd of March, the 18th Rainham Radio Rally is being held at the
Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Kent. Access is from the
M2, junction 4, on to the A278, and follow the 'RRR' arrows. It opens at
9.30am for disabled visitors, and at 10am for others. Under-14s are
admitted free. There is talk-in on two metres, channel S22, together with
trade stands, special interest groups and refreshments.
Today, the 2nd of March, sees another of the Radio Society of Harrow's
GB2DHH 'Operating Days'. Your contact is Jim, G0AOT, on 01895 476 933 or
on 020 7278 6421.
Next Saturday, the 8th of March, Crystal Palace Radio & Electronics
Club [http://www.members.aol.com/rfcburns] is holding its Spring Radio
Fair at St John's Hall, Sylvan Road, London SE19. It opens at 10.30am, and
one free drink is provided free of charge. Under-16s are admitted free.
There are refreshments and free car parking. Contact Bob, G3OOU, on 01737
552 170.
Also next Saturday, Itchen Valley Radio Club is operating from Hampshire
Technology Centre as GB2HTC as part of its Science and Technology week.
Your contact is Sheila, G0VNI, on 023 80813827, or by e-mail to
sheila....@ivarc.org.uk
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Meetings for Monday the 3rd of March:
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air evening, and
John, M5AJB, on 01787 460 947, can give you all the details.
East Kent Radio Society has its annual junk sale, and further details are
available from Paul, G3VJF, on 01227 365 384, or by e-mail to
EK...@paulnic.com
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a talk and video about the RAF
Lancaster Foundation. All information from John, G3DQY, on 01424 424 319.
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Meetings for Tuesday the 4th of March:
Andover Radio Amateurs' Club has an activity night, and full details of
the evening are available from Terry, G8ALR, on 01980 629 346.
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society are at the Chelmsford club to
hear Rob Mannion, G3XFD,editor of Practical Wireless. More from John,
M5AJB, on 01787 460 947.
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Practical Wireless editor,
Rob Mannion, G3XFD. Contact David, M0BQC, on 01245 602 838, for full
information.
Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club has a social evening, and Stuart,
G0FYX, on 023 9247 2846, can provide the arrangements.
Leiston Amateur Radio Club has a talk entitled 'Connections in Astronomy',
by Paul, G4YRC. All enquiries to Paul, M3MIG or Diana, M3VDT, on 01728 746
044, or by e-mail to m3...@aol.com
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Meetings for Wednesday the 5th of March:
Fareham & District Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air evening from
the club stations G3VEF and G8KGI. Full details from Steve, G7HEP, on
01329 663 673.
Norfolk Amateur Radio Club has a visit by Yaesu UK Limited. All the latest
equipment will be on display. Enquiries to Reg, G0VDO, on 01603 429 269.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk on 'Operating
Procedures', by G3NDJ. More from Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753 893.
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Meetings for Thursday the 6th of March:
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society is running its Foundation evening course
at Danbury. Contact David, M0BQC, on 01245 602 838, for full details.
Cray Valley Radio Society has a 'Project Night', with Chris G0FDZ. Bob,
BRS32525, on 020 8265 7735 after 8pm, can give you all the details.
Horsham Amateur Radio Club has a junk sale, and David, G4JHI, on 01403 252
221, has the details.
Maidenhead & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk about the R101 airship
disaster, by David, G3KQF. John, G3TWG, has the information. His number is
01628 525 275.
Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has a 'Computer Workshop', where
there will be a Microsoft Word demonstration by Ron, G0WII. Contact Derek,
G4JLP, on 01462 851 722, for details.
St Leonard's Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Flight Lieutenant
"Charlie" Brown. It will be held in the Abson Room in the Sports & Social
Club next door. Full information from Derek, G0EYX, on 01785 604 904.
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Meetings for Friday the 7th of March:
Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society has a visit by the RSGB
Deputy Regional Manager. Full details from Marc, G0TOC, on 07803 023 501.
Radio Society of Harrow has a dinner at the Vine Taverna, South Ruislip,
at 7.30 for 8pm. From now until the 16th of March, the club is involved in
National Science Week. Contact Jim, G0AOT, on 01895 476 933 or on 020 7278
6421, for more.
Silverthorn Radio Club has a junk sale, and David, G0KHC, on 020 8504
2831, has all the information.
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
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Next Sunday, the 9th of March, Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society is
holding a 'Valve Day' at the Youth Club Hall in Coppice Street,
Shaftesbury, Dorset. It opens at 10am, and entry is free. There are
lectures, demonstrations, displays, and test gear, trade stands,
refreshments, and Internet resource hobby groups, BYLARA, and the
Blackmore Vale and Yeovil clubs. Contact Tony, on 01258 860 741.
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Meetings for Monday the 3rd of March:
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a talk about safety
issues while operating portable. Full details from Tony, on 01452 618 930,
during office hours only.
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Meetings for Tuesday the 4th of March:
Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society is preparing for its 'Valve Day'.
Full information from Tony, G0GFL, on 01258 860 741.
West Somerset Amateur Radio Club has a talk entitled 'Valve & Vintage
Radios', by Colin, G3TSK. All meetings are at West Somerset Community
College, and your contact is Jean, G0SZO, on 01984 633 060.
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Meetings for Wednesday the 5th of March:
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has a computer clinic, and Len, G4RZY,
has the details. His number is 01275 834 282.
Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club has a bring-and buy-sale at the
Scout Hall, Southwick. More from Ian, G0GRI, on 01225 864 698, evenings
and weekends only.
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Meetings for Thursday the 6th of March:
Cornish Radio Amateur Club has a General Meeting, and John G4LJY, on 01872
863 849, has the details.
Swindon & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk entitled 'The Ridgeway
Repeater Group', by Rob, G4XUT. Contact Den, M0ACM, on 01793 822 705, for
details.
Yeovil Amateur Radio Club has a talk entitled 'Early Armstrong HF Domestic
Radio', by M3LNJ. Enquiries to Derek, M1WOB, on 01935 414 452.
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Meetings for Friday the 7th of March:
Bournemouth Radio Society has 10-minute talks on 'Sale Planning" and 'My
Other Hobby'. For more information, contact Chris, M5AGG, on 01202 893 126.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Society has a talk entitled 'Pre-World-War-Two
Domestic Wireless Sets', by Pat, G3IKR. More information from Ivan, G4BGW,
on 01452 731 956.
Guernsey Amateur Radio Society begins its Home-Brew Constructors' Cup at
8pm. More from Keith, GU6EFB, on 01481 238 693.
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Meeting for Saturday the 8th of March:
Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society is holding its Annual General
Meeting, and Tony, G0GFL, on 01258 860 741, has the details.
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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
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Stourbridge Amateur Radio Society is now preparing to run its third
Foundation Licence course. In the two previous courses 100 per cent
success rates have been achieved. The new course will be held in four
parts at Old Swinford Hospital School, Heath Lane, Old Swinford,
Stourbridge. The first two parts run from 9am until 1pm on Saturday and
Sunday the 8th and 9th of March, followed by the second two from 7 until
9.30pm on Monday the 10th and Wednesday the 12th of March. The examination
will be taken during the final half-hour of the Wednesday session. Anyone
wishing to attend the course should contact John, M1EJG, on 01562 700 513,
or by e-mail to john....@iclway.co.uk A few places still remain on this
course, but early booking is recommended.
Next Sunday, the 9th of March, Wythall Radio Club is holding its Radio &
Computer Rally at Wythall Park, Silver Street, Wythall, on the A435, two
miles from junction three of the M42. It opens at 10am. There are trade
stands, a licensed bar, refreshments, a bring-and-buy stall, and talk-in
is provided on two metres, channel S22. A free park-and-ride system is
also in operation. Full details from Martin, G8VXX, on 0121 474 2077
during office hours, or by e-mail to enqu...@wrcrally.co.uk
Five Towns Amateur Radio Club still has room at its exam centre in
Stoke-on-Trent for anyone wishing to take the May RAE. For an application
form please contact John,on 07788 990 327, or by e-mail to m0...@qsl.net
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Meetings for Monday the 3rd of March:
Maxpak Packet Radio Club has a meeting in preparation for its Annual
General Meeting. Club meetings are held at the Perton Centre, Perton,
Wolverhampton, at 8pm. Contact Miles, on 01952 585 447, for details.
South Normanton, Alfreton & District Amateur Radio Club has a guest
speaker. To find out more, contact Mike, M0RMJ, on 01949 876 523.
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Meetings for Tuesday the 4th of March:
Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale, and Martin,
G3SZJ, has the details. His e-mail address is
mar...@martinshardlow.demon.co.uk
Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is enjoying skittles at the
Beacon Pub, Loughborough. Information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
Scunthorpe Steel Amateur Radio Society has a talk entitled 'Basic Website
Design', by Pete, G3KNU. Contact Alistair, M1ECF, on 01724 872 976, for
more details.
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Meetings for Wednesday the 5th of March:
Eagle Radio Group has a surplus equipment sale, and all the details are
available from G0SWS, on 01507 478 590.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club has an on-the-air evening from the club station,
G5FZ. All enquiries to John, G1TSL, on 01522 793 751.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has an Open Evening, with a
Committee meeting and on-the-air activities. Your contact is Mike, G3JKX,
on 01952 299 677.
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Meetings for Thursday the 6th of March:
Northampton Radio Club has a talk on the UK Six Metre Group, by Peter,
G4MJS. This event will be in the function room and a buffet will be
provided. For more information, ask Phil, M0CTC, on 01604 406 887, or by
e-mail to northampto...@hotmail.com
Salop Amateur Radio Society is enjoying some pancakes, straight from the
pan and made by the Chairman's wife. Contact John, G0GTN, on 01743 249 943.
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Meeting for Friday the 7th of March:
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is starting National Science Week with a
presentation at the city library. Full details from John, G1TSL, on 01522
793 751.
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NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
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Manchester Wireless Society, G5MS, is now enrolling for the final City &
Guilds RAE course. The course at G5MS is due to start mid-April and will
finish in time for the December 2003 exam. Any person from the Manchester
area wishing to sit the final C & G RAE should contact Steve on 0161 330
0914, or by e-mail to secr...@g5ms.com Further details are on the club
website [http://www.manchester-wireless-society.co.uk/] .
Tyne And Wear Repeater Group is holding its Spring Auction today, the 2nd
of March, at the Community Centre, Front Street, Great Lumley, Chester le
Street, County Durham. It opens at 10.30am, and the auction begins at 12
noon.
The G0SPH Internet gateway in Northwich, Cheshire, now has a link on
70.3875MHz, in addition to the 70 centimetres link on 424.125MHz. Details
about the gateway are available from Keith, G0SPH
[http://www.g0sph.co.uk/] .
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Meetings for Monday the 3rd of March:
Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has a talk about EchoLink, by Dave,
G3VFP, starting at 8pm. Full details from Jim, G0GVA, on 01772 621 954.
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a talk by the ATV Repeater
Group. For full details, contact Jack, G4BFH, by e-mail to
ja...@jduddington.fsnet.co.uk
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Meetings for Tuesday the 4th of March:
Manchester Wireless Society is assessing the MMSSTV software for slow-scan
TV. Kev, G0TOG, has the details. His number is 0161 330 0914.
Stockport Radio Society has two items. The first is 'How ATUs Work', by
Bernard, G3SHF, followed by a demonstration of tuning ATUs and valve PAs
by Jim, G3KAF. More information from David, M1ANT, on 0161 456 7832.
Wakefield & District Radio Society has a talk entitled 'Digital Radio', by
Dave, G4CLI. All enquiries to Pete, on 01924 218 217.
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has a demonstration of the club's test
equipment. John, G0RPG, on 01925 762 722, has all the details.
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Meetings for Wednesday the 5th of March:
Chorley & District Amateur Radio Society starts its RAE course at 7pm, and
all the details are available from Sean, M1SMF, by e-mail to
sean...@hotmail.com
Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has a talk entitled 'The Second Mast at
Emley Moor', by Maurice, G3MMK. Contact Tony, G4LLZ, on 01484 318 750, for
full details.
Mid-Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has an activity night & Committee
meeting. Precise details are available from Niall, G0VOK, on 01606 871 413.
Wirral & District Amateur Radio Club has an evening at the Hoylake Lights,
Hoylake. More from Tom, G4BKF, on 07050 291 850.
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Meetings for Thursday the 6th of March:
Grimsby Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air evening, and Brian, G4DXB,
on 01472 231 383, can answer any questions.
North Wakefield Radio Club has a 'Toad in the Hole' evening. Details can
be found on the club website http://www.g4nok.org/
Ripon & District Amateur Radio Society has an evening devoted to several
subjects, including EMC problems, TVI filters, and linear amplifier bias.
Your contact is Andy, G0HUC, 01423 507 623, or by e-mail to
an...@aicuk.demon.co.uk
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Meeting for Friday the 7th of March:
Hull & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk entitled 'The Driving
Test', by G0KWE. Enquiries to Leigh, G0UBY, on 01482 876 985.
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NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
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Next Sunday, the 9th of March, Livingston & District Amateur Radio
Society [http://livingstonars.users.btopenworld.com/] is holding a junk
sale at the Crofthead Centre, Dedridge, Livingston. It opens at 10.30am,
and the entrance fee includes tea, coffee or juice and a filled roll.
There are trade stands, a bring-and-buy stall, a raffle, refreshments,
Morse tests and assessments, and talk-in is provided on two metres,
channel S22. More information from Billy, MM0WKJ, on 0131 475 7242, or by
e-mail to b.je...@indigovision.com
As from tomorrow, the 3rd of March, the Falkirk Amateur Radio Society will
meet at a new venue, the 62nd Forth Valley Scouts Hall, in Larbert Cross.
Meetings will be at 7.30pm. Morse tuition is provided on request, and
Foundation and Intermediate courses are being organised. More course
information is available from Ken, GM4NTX, by e-mail to
gm4...@nfld.totalserve.com Visitors unfamiliar with the area should use
the two-metre and 70-centimetre calling channels to request talk-in, or
use GB3OH. For general club information, your contacts are Robert, GM4CAQ,
by e-mail to rmi...@zetnet.co.uk [rmi...@zetnet.co.uk] and Brian, GM4XQJ,
by e-mail to gm4...@btinternet.com
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Meeting for Wednesday the 5th of March:
Paisley (YMCA) Amateur Radio Club has a talk entitled 'Radio the Old Way'.
More from Jim, GM3UWX, on 01505 862 817.
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Meetings for Friday the 7th of March:
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale. Contact Robert, on
01224 896 142, for details.
West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society has a radio quiz by GM8MRW. Its
meetings are every Friday at 8pm at 21 Rose Street, Glasgow. More details
from A M Fraser, GM3AXX, on 01560 482 720.
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NEWS FOR WALES
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Next Sunday, the 9th of March, the 9th West Wales Amateur Radio & Computer
Rally is being held at Penparcau School, Aberystwyth, as part of National
Science Week. It opens at 10am. Car parking is available, and there are
facilities for the disabled, together with trade stands, a bring-and-buy
stall, special interest groups, a motorcycle display, refreshments, and
talk-in is provided on two metres, channel S22. The RSGB mobile station
and display vehicle, GB4FUN [http://www.gb4fun.org.uk/] , will be in
attendance. Contact Ray, GW7AGG, on 01686 628 778, by fax to 01686 621
880, or by e-mail to mwm...@aber.ac.uk
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Meeting for Tuesday the 4th of March:
Wrexham Amateur Radio Society is holding its Annual General Meeting at
7.30 pm in the Maesgwyn Community Centre, Lilac Way, Wrexham, opposite
Wrexham football ground in Mold Road. More details from Glyn, MW0BNB.
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Meetings for Wednesday the 5th of March:
Conwy Valley Amateur Radio Club has a talk and demonstration on 'Art', by
Jeremy Yates, a member of the Royal Cambrian Academy and the Watercolour
Society of London. More information from Wynne, GW6PMC, on 01745 855 068.
North Wales Radio Society has a Foundation and More tuition evening. Ted,
GW0DSJ, has the details. Send an e-mail to edw...@eshipton.fsnet.co.uk
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NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
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Lagan Valley Amateur Radio Society's Annual Rally & Hamfest is being held
next Saturday, the 8th of March, at the Conference Centre, Lagan Valley
Hospital, Hillsborough Road, Lisburn, opening at 12 noon. There are
refreshments, facilities for the disabled, and talk-in is available on two
metres, channel S22. Full details from Martin, MI3TIN, on 07986 171 256 or
by e-mail to martin...@hotmail.com
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Meeting for Wednesday the 5th of March:
Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk entitled 'PIC Chips',
by Ian, MI5AFL. For more information, contact Mike, GI4XSF, on 028 4277
2383.
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