News for England Midlands – 24 June 2018

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

This Sunday, Coventry Amateur Radio Society is operating GB6CGC at The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth Airfield, commemorating the 65th anniversary of Coventry Gliding Club. Monday sees an open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM SSB. On Thursday there’s an open net on 50.175MHz SSB from 8pm and Friday sees a net on 145.375MHz in place of the normal meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm this Sunday. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class and club meeting. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

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

Nunsfield House ARG is having a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a club night, including preparation for Armed Forces Day on the Air. Contact Paul, 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 7.30pm on GB7FW slot local 2. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

Rugby ATS has the shack on the air, alongside projects, CW practice and training on Tuesday. Next Saturday sees the shack on the air, projects and preparation for VHF NFD. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

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 fox hunt. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a VHF activity night from 7pm on Wednesday. On Friday there’s a club night. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is having a sausage and burger evening on Thursday. Friday sees a net via GB3LS from 8pm. Next Sunday sees GB2CWP on the air from 10am in NAAFI for the East Kirkby Squadron Reunion. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having a talk A DXpedition to Surinam by Roger Dixon, G4BVY. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by a construction evening. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

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

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society has part two of the SDR kit build with Quentin, M0OAE. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.

On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding an informal meeting. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a picnic at Bidford-on-Avon. For details, email midwarwicks@gmail.com.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society has its second fox hunt. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.450MHz. More information from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.

On Sunday Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 145.575MHz from 10am. Contact Rob McCracken, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

On Sunday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society commences operation of its special event station. Details from Peter D. Rivers, G4XEX, on01858 432 105.

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