News for England Midlands – 5 August 2018
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has on open net today and next Sunday from 10am on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there’s a club night, and Thursday sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Contact Rob McCracken, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.
Also today, Rugby ATS has hut maintenance and is holding a management committee meeting from 2 to 4pm. On Tuesday there’s UKAC 144MHz CW practice and training, radio operation and projects, and Saturday sees them preparing for the rally. For more details contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday they’re holding a projects evening. Details from Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on Monday on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a committee meeting. More from Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.
On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society is having a coffee morning in the shack from 11am. On Friday they will be sorting rally stock. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.
Bromsgrove & District Amateur Radio Club are holding a VHF activity night on Wednesday, and Friday sees a club night. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.
Lincoln Short-Wave Club is having a nibble and natter night on Wednesday starting at 7.30pm in the shack. Thursday sees a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Saturday there’s a new licensee mentoring session and open shack from 9.30am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm to 8pm, and next Sunday there’s a visit to Bletchley Park. Further info from Ed O’Neill, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a venue change to their evening meeting. It will now be at Saul Junction Canal for operating and a picnic from 6pm. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has its club open all day for president’s day, radio operation and a cuppa; in the evening there’s a fish and chip supper. Further details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.275MHz. Contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is operating on 2m from Wymeswold. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net via GB3GR. More from Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Hamfest and showing an RSGB video. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on 145.450MHz. Further info from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.
On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a barbecue and portable night at Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa. For further details contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
