News for England Midlands – 2 November 2014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. The Advanced course continues on Monday. The Tuesday Morse class is at 7.45pm followed by preparation for Club Calls and 144MHz UK Activity Contests. The regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30 on Friday and Saturday sees the RSGB 1.8MHz Club Calls contest. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its net on Monday at 8pm on 145.375MHz and 7.16MHz. Friday sees a bangers & mash evening. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Northampton Radio Club has an open net on Monday from 8pm on 145.4625MHz. On Thursday there’s a club night. Details from John, G4CZB, on 01604 832 584.
Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its 4m net around 70.425MHz on Monday from 7pm. On Wednesday there’s a committee meeting and on the air night. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a dry run for the 144MHz UKAC at Clent Hills on Tuesday. There’s a group meeting on Thursday and Saturday sees a Foundation exam. More information from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.
Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale on Tuesday. On Saturday there’s a bonfire in the car park. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a natter night and G5FZ on the air. The repeater net is on Thursday via GB3LM. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday, alongside other radio operation and projects. Saturday sees PIC, Arduino and PC problem solving plus C programming and general assistance with Steve, G8LYB. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. The AGM is on Wednesday in the Oak Room at 8pm and Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Next Sunday there’s a visit to the West London Radio and Electronics Show at Kempton Park Racecourse. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night on Wednesday. Friday sees a club night. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.
Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting on Wednesday with ragchew and training classes. Next Sunday there’s a visit to the West London Radio and Electronics Show at Kempton Park Racecourse. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
Salop Amateur Radio Society Club holds its CW net on Wednesday at 4.30pm on 144.070MHz and then the club net at 8.30pm on GB3LH. On Thursday there’s a natter night and a committee meeting. Email salopamateurradio@gmail.com for details.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 3 November Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is holding a general discussion. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.
On Monday 3 November Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a talk by Steve Knibbs from BBC Points West. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250 from 7.30. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.275MHz for a data evening. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday 4 November Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is practicing slow CW from 8 until 9pm on 3.540-3.550MHz. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 2m UKAC and having a night on the air. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr@live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Grantham Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM. Contact Kevin, G6SSN, on 07793 142 483.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having a 2m club net. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday 5 November South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Friday 7 November Hereford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on oscilloscopes by Duncan, M0OTG. Contact Rod, M0JLA, on 01432 356 079.
On Friday Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a talk on railway signalling. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on 01332 720 976.

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