RSGB Local News for 4 June 2000.
Jim
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH EAST & EAST ANGLIA
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* The Bentley Radio Club's Mid-Hampshire Radio Rally takes place today,
Sunday the 4th of June, at Medstead Hall, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire. The
event opens 10.30am and features trade stands, a flea market, special
interest groups, refreshments and a raffle. For details telephone Chris on
07790 577945.
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Meetings for Monday the 5th of June:
Braintree & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk about 10GHz
Construction, by Ken, G0WZV. For details contact Keith, M0CLO, on 01376
347736.
Felixstowe & District Amateur Radio Society is hosting a Novice RAE Exam.
For details contact Paul, G4YQC, on 01394 273507.
Southdown Amateur Radio Society has a talk about 'Operation Sniff', by
Barry Loram, G0ILK. For details contact Glynn, M0CHO, on 01323 765731.
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Meetings for Tuesday the 6th of June:
Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society has a Constructors' Competition. For
details contact Charles, G0GJS, on 01245 256654.
Hoddesdon Radio Club has a Morse Practice evening. For details contact
Don, G3JNJ, on 020 8292 3678.
Stevenage & District Amateur Radio Society meets to prepare for a Special
Events Station that they will be putting on the air from Woolgrove School,
Letchworth. For details contact Peter, 2E1CRK, on 01462 637404.
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Meetings for Wednesday the 7th of June:
Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society has a 'General Meeting'. For
details contact Phil, G8BLB, on 01494 784811.
Cheshunt & District Amateur Radio Club has a Members' Forum. For details
contact David, M1DGS, on 01920 463746.
Worthing & District Amateur Radio Club has discussion on Special Event
Station GB2KAY. For details contact Roy, G4GPX, on 01903 753893.
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Meetings for Thursday the 8th of June:
Colchester Radio Amateurs have a talk entitled ' Archaeology, Traditional
and Modern Techniques', by Phillip Crummy of Colchester Archaeology Trust.
For details contact Frank, G3FIJ, on 01206 851189.
Echelford Amateur Radio Society has a talk, 'Basic HF Station Set-Up', by
Ken Kenward, G4WPD. For details contact Robin, G3TDR, on 01784 456513.
Edgware & District Amateur Radio Society has a Surplus Equipment Sale. For
details contact David, G5HY, on 01923 655284.
Reading & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk about Digital Radio, by
Simon Mason, Digital Development Manager of NTL. For details contact Pete,
G8FRC, on 0118 969 5697.
Southgate Amateur Radio Club has talk about Astronomy, by Peter Simmons.
For details contact Brian, G0MEE, on 01707 257534.
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Meetings for Friday the 9th of June:
Cambridge & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk about Racing Car
Performance and Electronics, by Duncan Apthorp from PI Research. For
details contact Bob, G0GVZ, on 01223 413401.
Guildford & District Radio Society has a Construction Contest. For details
contact Tim, G7JYQ, on 020 8399 5125.
QRZ Amateur Radio Group of Sussex has a talk about 'Getting started on
Microwaves', by Derek Atter, G3GRO. For details contact Stuart, M0CHW, on
01435 863020.
Yarmouth Radio Club has an on-the-air evening. For details contact Tony,
G3NHU, on 01493 721173.
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Meeting for Saturday the 10th of June:
Kingston & District Amateur Radio Society is hosting a get-together for
Surrey and district clubs, plus local radio amateurs. There will be a
talk, 'The Internet and Amateur Radio' by Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, plus a
Special Event Station and a Bring & Buy. For details contact Chris, M0CGW,
on 020 8941 0427.
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NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
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* Next weekend, the 10th and 11th of June, Horndean & District Amateur Radio
Club will be operating Special Event Station GB2CC at Clanfield Carnival.
For details contact Stuart, G0FYX, on 01705 472846.
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Meetings for Monday the 5th of June:
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has an on-the-air evening.
For details contact Tony, on 01452 618930, office hours only.
St Austell (G0ECC) Amateur Radio Club has an Amateur TV presentation, by
John, G0VDU. For details contact Reg, G4TRV, on 01726 72951.
Weston-Super-Mare Radio Society has a 'Show & Tell' evening. For details
contact Graham, G8WAR, on 01934 415700.
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Meetings for Tuesday the 6th of June:
South Dorset Radio Society has a talk entitled 'Meters: Calibration and
Use', by Robert, G0RYL. For details contact John, M0BQO, on 01305 832057.
West Somerset Amateur Radio Club has a DF hunt. For details contact Alan,
M0AOJ, on 01643 707207.
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Meetings for Wednesday the 7th of June:
Aylesbury Vale Radio Society has a demonstration of UI View, by Gerry,
G7VFV. For details contact Roger, G3MEH, on 01442 826651.
South Bristol Amateur Radio Club has 'Bob's Computer Clinic', Bob, M1BOB.
For details contact Len, G4RZY, on 01275 834282.
Trowbridge & District Amateur Radio Club has 'A Tale of 10 metres - trends
in HF propagation', by Dr Steve Reed, G0AEV. For details contact Ian,
G0GRI, on 01225 864698.
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Meetings for Thursday the 8th of June:
Farnborough & District Amateur Radio Society has an Equipment Sale. For
details contact Norman, G0VYR, on 01483 835320.
Oxford & District Amateur Radio Society has 'Setting up a Website', by
Paul Goodhall, BRS176562. For details contact Dave, G3BLS, on 01865
247311.
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Meetings for Friday the 9th of June:
Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club has a treasure hunt. For details contact
D C Symonds, G0PRZ, on 023 8026 1877.
North Bristol Amateur Radio Club 'The Radiocommunications Agency -
Exposed!' by John, G4GAU. For details contact Dick, G0XAY, on 01454 218362.
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NEWS FOR THE MIDLANDS
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* The Mansfield Amateur Radio Society's Annual Rally and Electronics Car
Boot Sale takes place today, Sunday the 4th of June, at the Debdale Lane
Sports and Social Club, Debdale Lane in Mansfield Woodhouse. The opening
time is 10am and there is a licensed bar, refreshments and a car park. For
details contact Angela on 01623 429218.
* The Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society Rally takes place today,
the 4th of June, at the Springfields Exhibition Centre in Spalding. It
opens at 10am, and there is a car boot sale, car parking and refreshments.
For details contact Ray, G8ELV, on 01775 711953 or Mick, on 07976 271796.
* Aldridge And Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is holding a Grand Sale of
surplus equipment, HF, VHF and UHF transceivers, aerials, linear amps,
power supplies, SWR meters, numerous radio components and hundreds of
miscellaneous electrical accessories and tools. The sale takes place
today, Sunday the 4th of June, at Aldridge Central Community Centre,
Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, starting at 10.30am. For details
contact Charles, G0NOL, on 01922 636162.
* The Elvaston National Radio Rally takes place next Sunday, the 11th of
June, at Elvaston Castle Country Park, Elvaston, Derby. The event opens at
11.00am and features trade stands, a flea market, a Bring & Buy, the
Worked All Britain Awards Group Annual General Meeting, and on-demand
Morse tests. For details contact Les, G4CWD, on 01332 559965.
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Meeting for Sunday the 4th of June:
Oswestry & District Amateur Radio Club has a talk about 'Radio
Signalling', by Mr L Bridges of RailTrack. For details contact Ant,
GW0AJA, on 01691 860545.
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Meeting for Monday the 5th of June:
MAXPAK has a packet radio software review. For details contact Ron, G6LRD,
on 01922 684496.
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Meetings for Tuesday the 6th of June:
Kidderminster & District Amateur Radio Society has a DF hunt. For details
contact Geoff, G0RJP, on 01299 888826.
Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has 'Old Photographs & Pluto',
by Bob and Ian. For details contact Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504319.
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Meetings for Wednesday the 7th of June:
Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has a junk sale. For details
contact Martin, G3SZJ, on 01332 556875.
Lincoln Short Wave Club has a Millennium Quiz. For details contact John,
G1TSL, on 01522 793751.
South Notts Amateur Radio Club meets to prepare for the Elvaston Castle
Rally. For details telephone 01509 672846.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air evening. For
details contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299677.
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Meetings for Thursday the 8th of June:
Amateur Radio Club of Nottingham has 'Antenna Logistics, Design & Build,
Part 2'. For details contact Ron, G4XOU, on 0115 919 9177.
Oswestry & District Amateur Radio Club has a visit by Don Beattie, G3OZF,
RSGB President, who will talk about the work of the society. For details
contact Ant, GW0AJA, on 01691 860545.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has a talk about repeaters, by G4HAC. For
details contact Fred, G3NSY, on 01743 790457.
Shefford & District Amateur Radio Society has a pedestrian DF hunt. For
details contact Mike, G8BEG, on 01462 816738.
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Meeting for Friday the 9th of June:
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a rally preparation evening. For
details contact Ann, 2E1GMP, on 01332 752997.
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NEWS FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
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* Today the Stockport Radio Society is celebrating its 80th year. In
commemoration, the society is running two Special Event Stations, GB0SRS
and GB8SRS, from their headquarters. The stations will be active on HF
most weekends in June and each Wednesday evening. The modes in use will be
SSB, CW and PSK31. On two metres, the modes will be SSB and FM.
* The West Manchester Radio Club is holding the 4th Red Rose QRP Festival
today, Sunday the 4th of June, at the Formby Hall, Adler Street in
Atherton, Manchester. The event opens at 11am and there are trade stands,
special interest groups, car parking, disabled facilities, refreshments, a
licensed bar and a bring and buy. For details contact Les, G4HZJ, on 01942
870634.
* Leeds & District Amateur Radio Society's Car Boot Sale takes place today,
Sunday the 4th of June, at Yarnbury Rugby Club, Brownberrie Lane,
Horsforth in Leeds. This is a general car boot sale with amateur radio,
electronics and computer sections. For details contact John, M1CAI, on
01943 874650.
* A new ATV repeater, GB3YT, is due to come into service today, Sunday the
4th of June. It is sited at Queensbury, near Bradford, and replaces GB3ET
which closed down last year. Reception reports would be welcomes by the
repeater keeper, Allan, G3TQA, whose address is correct in the current
RSGB Yearbook.
* Great Lumley Amateur Radio & Electronics Society will be taking a bus to
the Elvaston Rally on the 11th of June. The bus will leave Lumley
Community Centre at 8am and will leave the rally at 4.30pm. For further
information contact Dave, M0BPM, on 0191 388 8113.
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Meeting for Monday the 5th of June:
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a talk about 'Fixed Wing
Aircraft', by Pete, G4BVW. For details contact Jack, G4BFH, on 01253
853554.
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Meetings for Tuesday the 6th of June:
Chester & District Radio Society has a Surplus Sale. For details contact
Niels, G0ONG, on 01244 347930.
Liverpool & District Amateur Radio Society has a 'Measurement' evening,
with G0MSO. For details contact Ian, G4WWX, on 0151 722 1178.
Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society has its Annual DF Hunt for the Hiljon
Trophy. For details contact Brian, G0RDH, on 1524 424522.
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has a 2-metre DF hunt. For details contact
John, G0RPG, on 01925 762722.
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Meetings for Wednesday the 7th of June:
Hambleton Amateur Radio Society has a CW evening. For details contact
John, G0VXH, on 01845 537547.
Hornsea Amateur Radio Society has a DF hunt. For details contact John,
G0TPS, on 01964 562258.
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Meetings for Thursday the 8th of June:
Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has an on-the-air evening, using
kite-borne antennas. For details contact Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875038.
York Radio Club (Amateur) has a DF hunt. For details contact Gareth,
G1DRG, on 01904 421392.
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Meetings for Friday the 9th of June:
Hull & District Amateur Radio Society has a Technical Forum, with G0TPS.
For details contact Jonathon, G7DBL, 01482 493425.
South Manchester Radio Club has a talk entitled 'The Novice Course
Update'. For details contact G E Spark, G7FQY, on 0161 969 1964.
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NEWS FOR SCOTLAND
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Meeting for Tuesday the 6th of June:
Dundee Amateur Radio Club has a 'Club Night'. For details contact GM0PIV,
on 01382 455771.
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Meeting for Wednesday the 7th of June:
Lothian Radio Society is holding its Annual General Meeting. For details
contact Brian, GM4DIJ, on 0131 334 2247.
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Meeting for Friday the 9th of June:
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society has a 2-metre DF Hunt. For details contact
Robert, on 01224 896142.
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NEWS FOR WALES
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Meeting for Tuesday the 6th of June:
Barry Amateur Radio Society has a talk, 'An Introduction to HF Data', by
John, GW4SKA. For details contact Rich, GW4BVJ, on 01656 658830.
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Meeting for Thursday the 8th of June:
North Wales Radio Rally Club has a free evening of Morse tuition, with
Ted, GW0DSJ. For details contact Ted, GW0DSJ, on 1745 336939.
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NEWS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
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Meeting for Wednesday the 7th of June:
Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society has a barbecue and QRP evening, at
the Groomsport Golf driving range. For details contact Mike, GI4XSF, on
028 4277 2383.
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Mr G H Ireland
> * The West Manchester Radio Club is holding the 4th Red Rose QRP Festival
> today, Sunday the 4th of June, at the Formby Hall, Adler Street in
> Atherton, Manchester.
But I couldn't find it. I went round Atherton a couple of time, being hooted
at for going too slowly by other motorists, who presumably knew where *they*
were going, without seeing any signs of a Rally nor any directions on
signposts. I found a place in the A-to-Z called Alder St. but Adler St.,
Atherton is not listed.
Frustratedly, G3CCL.
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Al
>In article <393558d4...@nntp.netcom.net.uk>, (Jim) wrote:
>> * The West Manchester Radio Club is holding the 4th Red Rose QRP Festival
>> today, Sunday the 4th of June, at the Formby Hall, Adler Street in
>> Atherton, Manchester.
>
>But I couldn't find it. I went round Atherton a couple of time, being hooted
>at for going too slowly by other motorists, who presumably knew where *they*
>were going, without seeing any signs of a Rally nor any directions on
>signposts. I found a place in the A-to-Z called Alder St. but Adler St.,
>Atherton is not listed.
That should read Alder Street.
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