News for England Midlands – 5 April 2015

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its 6m open net on 50.135MHz from 8.30pm tonight and next Sunday. Monday sees an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

Wythall Radio Club’s Easter contest continues this weekend, finishing on Monday at 10pm. The RoPoCo contest is today and there’s the club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. Monday sees the RSGB CW 80m Club Championships. The Tuesday Morse class is at 7.45pm, followed by a free and easy evening and the 144MHz UKAC Contest. The regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30pm on Friday. Next Sunday sees a trip to the Kempton rally. 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 committee forum and surplus equipment sale. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is operating at Crickley Hill on Monday from 1-4pm because the school is closed, then there will be a net from 7.30pm on 145.550MHz. The regular club net is on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.550MHz. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm on Monday. Next Sunday sees a committee meeting. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.

South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting out and testing contest equipment on Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack runs from 11am on Tuesday, and visitors are welcome. Training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL are on Thursday. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.275MHz on Monday. Saturday sees the erection of the VHF/HF antennas. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

Central Radio Amateur Circle is taking part in the 2m UKAC Contest at Barr Beacon on Tuesday from 7pm. Next Sunday sees a trip to the Blackpool Radio Rally. More information from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.

Lincoln Short Wave Club UK is taking part in the UKCC on Tuesday. On Wednesday there are shack activities with G5FZ on the air. The club net is on 145.325MHz from 8pm on Thursday and next Saturday sees the regular surgery and repair activities. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 144MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside radio operation and projects. On Saturday there’s a talk and demo on surface mount soldering by Ian, M0IJS. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night on Wednesday and a club night on Friday. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.

Salop Amateur Radio Society Club holds its CW net on Wednesday at 4.30pm on 144.070MHz and the club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm. On Thursday there’s a talk on microwaves, a new resource of intercontinental DX bands. Email salopamateurradio@gmail.com for details.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is closed for the Bank Holiday. Contact A. Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.

On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is making slow CW transmissions from 8-9pm on 3540-3550kHz. Contac Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 2m UKAC plus holding a night on the air and continuing the Advanced course. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr@live.co.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having a video night on Loughborough and the Carillon event. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

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

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is making plans for 2015 contests and having a talk on oscilloscopes by G6UDX. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has its net from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Details from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info@ndarc.co.uk.

On Friday Derbyshire Spire Radio Club is having a club night. Contact Peter, M6DPF, on 07847 806 378.

On Friday Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a contest update with John Cater. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on 01332 720 976.

On Sunday Leicester Radio Society is running GX3LRS from the Hobbies Pastimes Steam Day from 10am to 5pm at Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester LE4 5PX. Details from Alex, G8FCQ, on 07531 201 640.

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