News for England Midlands – 1 July 2018

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net this Sunday and next Sunday from 10am on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there’s a club night and Thursday sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Contact Rob McCracken, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Lincoln Short Wave Club has GB2CWP on the air this Sunday from 10am in NAAFI for the East Kirkby Squadron Reunion. On Wednesday there’s a natter and nibbles night and on Thursday it’s the repeater net via GB3LM from 8pm. Saturday sees the regular surgery and open shack from 9.30am plus VHF/UHF National Field Day, which continues into Sunday. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Nunsfield House ARG is having a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a club night, including watching the latest TX Factor. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Friday there’s a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.

Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is visiting the Hermitage Model Railway in Whitwick on Tuesday. Next Saturday sees a club barbecue celebrating the 60th anniversary at the home of Phil, G4DCI. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 144MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside CW practice, training, radio operation and projects. On Friday is setup day for VHF NFD, which members will participate in on Saturday and Sunday. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Salop Amateur Radio Society club has its CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. On Wednesday there’s a club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. Thursday sees preparations for VHF NFD. Next Saturday and Sunday sees VHF NFD at the Long Mountain site. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for VHF NFD on Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees G3ZME/p on the air for the VHF NFD from IO82NN. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.275MHz. Details from Peter D. Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and 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 on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

On Thursday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Contact Ed O’Neill, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.450MHz. Contact Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.

On Friday Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.

On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is reflecting on the Victor 5 visit. More information from John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

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