England Midlands – 7 April 2013

Today, 7 April, Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society members are attending the South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Rally. On Monday there is a talk on A day in the life of an air traffic controller. More details from Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699595 during the day.

Today, Sunday 7 April, Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the 1st 70MHz Contest and on Tuesday they are operating in the 432MHz UK Activity Contest. On Wednesday there is a used equipment sale in Aisthorpe Village Hall starting at 8pm promptly, with booking in from 7pm. On Thursday there is a Club Net on 145.375MHz starting at 8pm.On Saturday there’s a surgery and mentoring in the shack from 9am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO on 01427 788 356.

Wythall Radio Club has a club net today, 7 April, on 145.225MHz at 8pm and is taking part in the RoPoCo contest. On Tuesday there is a Morse Class at 7.45pm and a committee meeting at 8.30pm. Wednesday sees the club taking part in the RSGB 80m Club Championships SSB Contest and on Friday there is a shack social. On Saturday and Sunday the club is operating a Special Event Station at Stoke Prior Steam Fair finishing with a 145.225MHz net on Sunday at 8pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO on 07710 412 819.

On Monday 8 April Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club has a VHF SSB club net on 144.165MHz USB using vertical polarisation and starting at 7.30pm. On Wednesday there is an M3+M6 club net on the GB3FR repeater starting at 8pm, with a VHF net on 145.450MHz on Friday at 8pm. Non members are welcome to join in on all nets. Contact the FELCC Information Line on 07554 362 020 for more information.

On Monday 8 April South Birmingham Radio Society Contest has a planning meeting and Tuesday sees the coffee morning running from 11am to 1 pm. On Thursday there are training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and Friday sees the club doing some shack and aerial work. Full details from Mick Cleary, G7RRP on 07595 696 359.

On Monday 8 April Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is holding an evening on the air with Morse practice and a chat on repeaters. On Tuesday there is a net on 70.475.00MHz from 7 30pm and all are welcome to join in. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

On Monday, Northampton Radio Club is holding a club net on 145.4625MHz, starting at 8:00pm.Thursday is the club meeting and non-members are welcome to attend both the club net and the meeting. Contact John, club secretary G4CZB, by email at g4czb@hotmail.com for further information.

On Wednesday 10 April Salop Amateur Radio Society is holding a Foundation exam and on Thursday Charles, G4HAC will be speaking about outside broadcasting. Details on the club website at www.salop-ars.org.uk.

On Tuesday 9 April Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is on the air and is having a natter night. Details from Miles Hall, G4GSB by e-mail to g4gsb@gmx.com.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having some soldering practice with Andrew, G7SEG. More information from Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday 10 April Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE on 07808 078 003.

On Wednesday South Notts Amateur Radio Club is listing the club’s equipment. Details from Terry, M0RIA, on 01159 372 942.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a table top sale. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Wednesday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 80m Club Championship SSB contest. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Friday 12 April Coventry Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and a surplus equipment sale. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363 for more information.

On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting starting at 8.30pm followed by a members forum. More information from Dave Wilde, G1YAI, by e-mail to treasurer@hrrarc.com.

On Saturday 13 April Rugby ATS has a DVD and technical discussion evening. More details from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578940.

Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands