News for England Midlands – 21 January 2018

We start with news from Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association that they will be running a Foundation Licence course on the weekend of the third and fourth of March, with the exam on the 11th. If you are interested in joining the course, please make contact as soon as possible via email to training@g5bk.uk.

Now for clubs that have several events this week.

Wythall Radio Club has its net at 8pm this Sunday and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class and the regular nibbles night in the shack is on Friday from 7.30pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819.

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 there’s a video night. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having informal activities 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. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Leicester Radio Society is having a Morse class on Monday followed by a talk Radio Waves from the Stars by Keith, G6UBP. Thursday sees a drop-in session for a cuppa and biscuits with Alex, G8FCQ from noon to 5pm. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz, and there’s a shack night and projects update on Friday. For details contact Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. Tuesday sees a DMR open net from 7.20pm on GB7FW slot/local 2. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

Malvern Hills RAC is having an informal evening on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

Rugby ATS has CW practice and training, radio operation and projects on Tuesday. On Saturday there’s a presentation and discussion by Steve, G8LYB Using Minos for Contesting and PC Troubleshooting, plus the HF and VHF shack will be on the air alongside radio operation and projects. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 0178 857 8940.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm and on Thursday there’s a video evening. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

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

Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club has a meeting on Tuesday at Bolehall Manor Club. Saturday sees a visit to Chasewater Country Park. For details, see m0spa.com.

Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday. On Thursday there’s an introduction to APRS. Details on 0789 062 6684.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has its net today on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Mike Lewis, M0XMX, on 0785 068 5961.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society has its net on 145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having another Brush with Art with Albert, G1KSC. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having mini-talks. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting and review of 2018 rallies to visit. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3GR from 8pm. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding its second winter projects evening. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

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

On Friday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk Off-grid Radio by Nick, G4BMH. Details from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

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