News for England Midlands 18 May 2014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Dunstable Downs Radio car boot sale today at Stockwood Park, Luton. Wednesday sees planning for outside and social events plus training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
Wythall Radio has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class from 7.45 and at 8.30 there’s a talk by Jim, G4AEH entitled from Top Band to Radio 4. On Thursday there’s the 80m Club Championship Contest CW leg from 8pm and Friday sees a nibbles night in the shack from 7.30. Next Saturday and Sunday there’s the CQ WPX World Prefix CW contest. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Monday on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a radio workshop evening, looking at PSK31. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting and taking part in the 1.3GHz UK AC on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a formal meeting. The club net is on Thursday on 145.375MHz from 8pm and Saturday sees the regular new licensee mentoring & Saturday surgery. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Northampton Radio Club has its open net on Monday at 8pm on 145.4625MHz. Thursday at 7.30pm sees a 2m DF Hunt starting from the club field in Ravensthorpe. Details from John Cockrill, on 07713 733 444.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside radio operation and projects. Saturday sees a video about vintage electronics by Mike, G8CTJ. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the shack on Tuesday from 11am. On Thursday there are training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there’s work in the shack plus a ragchew. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is operating in the shack. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Details from Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is holding its regular lunch. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by Dave Ingledew, G8AXZ on the RSGB UK Activity Contests, what they are and how you can get involved. 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 & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an open forum on aerial systems with Dave, M3AUC. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is holding an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is holding a net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a test equipment evening. Details from John Humphreys, on 07824 737 716.
On Thursday Central Radio Amateur Circle is having a night on the air. More information from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.
On Friday Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a VHF and data night. Contact Chris, M0BQE on 01905 776 869.
On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is having a video evening with Steve, G0LCG. Details from Neil, M0NJJ, by email to neilm0njj@gmail.com.

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