News for England Midlands – 13 August 2017

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am on Sunday and next Sunday on 50.220MHz USB. On Tuesday there’s a club lunch, then the slow CW net around 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Thursday sees a silent key auction. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

Wythall Radio Club is providing car parking communications and running a club stall at Wythall Carnival on Sunday, then the regular net at 8pm on Sunday and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class and club night. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz SSB ± QRM. Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB and on Friday it’s the third round of the G4ZMC portable competition at Newbold-on-Avon. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having a members-only picnic and outdoor operating session on Monday evening at Crickley Hill from 6pm. The main club net is on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net on 145.475MHz from 7.30pm, often then moving to 80m SSB. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

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

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On Thursday it’s the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and Friday sees a screening of TX Factor 16. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. On Tuesday there’s an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Sunday the club is at the Rugby ATS rally. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Worksop Amateur Radio Society is holding a social night on Tuesday and a technical night on Thursday. Details from Sue, M6XAK, on 01777 707 992.

South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3GR on Wednesday. On Friday there’s a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is having a natter night on Wednesday with G6COL on the air. Thursday sees the club net via GB3LS. Next Saturday sees the shack open plus G6COL on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class, a committee meeting, and is on the air. Details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is holding an open forum on baluns and ATUs. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a barbecue at Fred’s with M6ENC. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open meeting discussing holiday experiences. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Hamfest. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is holding a table top sale. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a demonstration and talk on D-Star, GPS and APRS by Pete, G1CQF. For details, email SolihullRadioClub@gmail.com.

On Friday Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. More information from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 7303.

On Saturday Burton Amateur Radio Club has its summer barbecue and fun day. Details from Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG, by email to info@Burton-ARC.co.uk.

On Saturday Rugby ATS is making final preparations for the RATS rally on Sunday. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

On Sunday Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Sunday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is at the Rugby ATS rally. For more information contact Peter D. Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

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