News for England Midlands – 1 October 2017

| September 29, 2017

We start with clubs that have several events this week.

Wythall Radio Club has its regular net at 8pm this Sunday and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class then a free-‘n’-easy evening. 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. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having a talk on batteries by Vernon Morris, GOHTO on Monday. 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. Next Sunday sees a net on 145.475MHz from 7.30pm, possibly then moving to 80m SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Leicester Radio Society is holding an informal meeting and tidy up on Monday. Thursday sees the Intermediate course. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack on Monday and the regular coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there’s a session checking equipment for Field Day. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Lincoln Short Wave Club has a natter and nibble night on Wednesday. Thursday sees the net via GB3LM. On Saturday the shack is open and G5FZ is on the air. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

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

On Friday Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night on Friday. Saturday sees the Foundation exam. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk. Contact A. Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society has its net 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 Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has an SSTV net from 8pm on 144.550MHz FM. For more information contact Peter D. Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is holding its AGM at 8pm. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting, with the shack on the air and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and putting GX3ZME on the air. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and committee meeting. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net on or around 145.450MHz from 8pm. Contact SolihullRadioClub@gmail.com.

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