News for England Midlands – 11 March 2018

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has a club net on 145.575MHz at 10am this Sunday and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a shack night and Thursday sees a club net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Mike Lewis, M0XMX on 0785 068 5961.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am on 50.220MHz USB this Sunday and next Sunday. Tuesday sees QRS CW from 8pm on 3540-3550kHz and on Thursday it’s the constructors’ exhibition. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm this Sunday and next Sunday. Monday sees a club equipment maintenance session and on Saturday there’s a CW net from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm this Sunday and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class and preparations for Hamfest. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net at 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM SSB. The Thursday open net is at 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Friday sees a digital radio workshop. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having an informal and operating evening. The main net is on 145.475MHz FM from 7.30pm on Wednesday. The Thursday net starts on 145.475MHz FM at 7.30pm then normally moves onto 80m SSB. On Friday there’s a net at 7.30pm on 432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime for details.

Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class, free-‘n’-easy evening and a committee meeting on Monday. Thursday sees the Foundation course continue. For details contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On Friday there’s a shack night and committee meeting. On Friday there’s a surplus sale. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On Friday there’s a club night and Saturday sees another session refurbishing and extending the shack. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.

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

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is closed on Monday. Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

March Malvern Hills RAC has a talk on Tuesday by Matt, G8XYJ and Dave, G4OYX Getting Going With Microwaves. On Wednesday the club net is on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 432MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside CW practice, training, radio operation and projects. On Saturday the shack is on the air along with radio operation and projects. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Worksop ARS is having a club night and taking part in the 2m UKAC and FMAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees a technical night and the 4m UKAC plus FMAC. Details on 0789 062 6684.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is watching the RSGB video HF and VHF Propagation on Wednesday. On Thursday it’s the club net from 8pm on GB3LS and next Saturday sees new member induction, plus the shack open from 9.30am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on GB3GR. On Friday there’s a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.

Telford and District Amateur Radio Society has its main construction competition on Wednesday. On Friday there’s a surplus sale. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday 12 March South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night. Contact A. Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Details from Graham, 2E0GIJ, on 0783 120 1407.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having part one of a talk on crystal radio sets. 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 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a used equipment and book sale. More information from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.

On Thursday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed O’Neill, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Details from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.

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

On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society is having part two of the talk Radars and Microwaves by Howard, G6KQP. Details from Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.

On Friday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society is holding its construction contest. More information from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

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