News for England Midlands – 7 October 2018

Please note, although the current UK amateur radio licence is known as a ‘licence for life’, all radio amateurs are required to revalidate their licence at least every five years. This means every licence holder must contact Ofcom to confirm or update the details on the licence database. The quickest way to revalidate is simply to access the licensing system and confirm or reconfirm your details online via the Ofcom website, or by email to spectrum.licensing@ofcom.org.uk. Links to the Ofcom website as well as a helpful article about the Licensing Portal, Registration and Revalidation can be found on the RSGB website.

Now the news from clubs that have several events this week.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 145.575MHz this Sunday and next Sunday at 10am, and also on Thursday at 8pm. Wednesday sees their club night. To find out more, contact Rob, G6EIH on 0781 214 6333.

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society will be doing hut maintenance this Sunday from 2pm to 4pm, and the club’s management is holding a committee meeting. On Tuesday it has a radio operation and projects session, including taking part in the 432MHz UK Activity Contest, plus CW practice and training. Saturday sees the shack on the air across HF and VHF, and there will be a presentation and discussion on using oscilloscopes. More from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940.

Wythall Radio Club has a net this Sunday and next Sunday from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday it’s holding a committee meeting at 8.30pm. Enquiries to Chris, G0EYO on 0771 041 2819.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has informal activities on Monday. On Wednesday it’s their regular club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees another club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz, then moving to 80m SSB. On Friday, again from 7.30pm, there’s a net on 432.220MHz SSB. Further information from Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. On Thursday from 8pm there’s a club net on 145.325MHz, and Friday sees a club night. 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. Friday sees a regular club night. More from Bob, G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.

South Birmingham Radio Society is checking shack equipment on Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave, G8OWL. Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday they’re attending the RSGB Convention. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, via gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. Tuesday sees an open net on 70.475.00MHz from 7.30pm. Enquiries to Robert via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees a club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. On Thursday there’s a natter night from 8pm. For details, contact Eamonn, M0MEB via email to salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Lincoln Short Wave Club has 10 minute talks by members on Wednesday from 7.30pm. On Thursday there’s a club net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Saturday sees an open shack and new licensee mentoring from 9.30am. Details from Pam, G4STO on 01427 788 356.

Midland Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting with training classes on Wednesday. Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday they’re attending the RSGB Convention. More from Norman, G8BHE on 0780 807 8003.

Now we return to the usual listing in date order.

Today Northampton Radio Club is taking a coach trip to visit The Royal Signals Museum, Dorset. Contact Odette, M6KZW via email to odettedawkins@gmail.com.

On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class, committee meeting and a free and easy night. Enquiries to Sandra, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.

On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society has a committee meeting. Email radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is showing a video on aerials. Further information from Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs Club hosts a session entitled Getting Going on LF/MF. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a homebrew and construction evening. Email midwarwicks@gmail.com.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3GR from 8pm. Enquiries to Stewart, M0SDM on 0794 408 5114.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society invites members to bring ideas for winter projects. Details from John, M0JZH on 0782 473 7716.

On Thursday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has a net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Email Ed, M0TZX for details on M0TZX@yahoo.com.

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

On Friday Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club has a club night. Contact John, G4OJS on 07889 678 303.

On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. Details from John, G8SEQ on 07958 777 363.

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