News for England Midlands – 6 April 2014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the NARSA Exhibition at Blackpool today. Wednesday sees a committee meeting and next Sunday there’s a trip to the West London Radio and Electronics show at Kempton Park. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.

Worcester Radio Amateurs Association has its monthly breakfast meeting at 9am today at the Goring Café. On Monday it’s the 80m CC CW contest, and on Wednesday there’s a talk by Ted, G3EUE, on the restoration of the West Coast Railway in Tasmania. Details from Rich Moles, M0UVA, via email to secretary@m0zoo.co.uk.

Wythall Radio Club is taking part in the RoPoCo SSB Contest today and has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. On Monday it’s the 80m CC CW contest. Tuesday sees a Morse class at 7.45pm and a committee meeting at 8.30. On Friday there’s a nibbles night in the shack from 7.30 and next Sunday sees a trip to the West London Radio and Electronics show at Kempton Park. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Monday on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a committee forum and a surplus equipment sale. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Lincoln Short Wave Club announces that it is to hold a Foundation course commencing at 10am on Saturday 10 May. On Tuesday it’s the 432MHz UK AC in the shack from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees shack activities from 7.30 and a natter night in the BSA club from 8.15pm. The simplex net is on Thursday on 145.375MHz from 8pm and on Saturday there’s new licensee mentoring and the Saturday surgery. For more information, including details of the Foundation course in May, contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 432MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside radio operation and projects. On Saturday there’s a committee meeting and general radio and technical activities. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the shack on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there’s work in the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Aldridge and Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is holding a Morse class plus general discussion. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is closed. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is holding an open net on ±145.250MHz. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

On Tuesday Derby and 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 having a natter night. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr@live.co.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having part two of the “Now It Can Be Told” talk. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.525MHz at 8pm. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Marconi Day, GB8MD. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Thursday Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a group meeting. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.

On Thursday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club is holding a committee meeting. For more information contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.

On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Details from Neil, M0NJJ, by email to neilm0njj@gmail.com.

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