News for England Midlands – 17 February 2019

We start with clubs that have several events this week.

This Sunday and next, Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net at 10am on 145.575MHz. On Wednesday there is a club night to which non-members are very welcome and the remote Club SDR Flex 6500 will be available for use by members. On Thursday there’s an open net at 8pm on 145.575MHz. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30pm on 50.220MHz SSB on this Sunday and next. On Tuesday there is a lunch arranged, please book with G3YJE and then a slow CW session at 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. On Thursday the club is meeting at its new venue, Robin’s Nest, Cheltenham FC, for a table top sale at 8pm. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

On Sunday, the 17th and 24th, Wythall Radio Club has a club net from 8pm on GB3WL or 145.225MHz. On Tuesday sees a club night with a Morse class and other activities. More information from Chris Skelcher, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.

On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.375MHz FM and also on 7.175MHz SSB both at 8pm. On Wednesday there’s the DMR net talk group 2345974 at 8.30pm. Thursday the net moves to 50.175MHz SSB at 7pm. On Friday it’s an evening of mini-lectures. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is closed. Wednesday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. On Thursday the club net starts from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz, then moves to 80m SSB. On Friday the club net is from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Monday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has a Morse practice net on 144.525MHz FM at 8pm and on Tuesday the club is taking part in the 23cm UK Activity Contest. On Thursday there’s a talk MF Antennas by Sam, M1FJB. Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM on 0778 992 9730 has more information.

On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class at 7 to 7.30pm followed by the latest RSGB video. On Wednesday the Intermediate course starts. More information from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

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

On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a club net on 145.325MHz at 8pm with a club night on Friday. Details from Bob, G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.

On Monday South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting. There’s a coffee morning in the shack from 11am, to which visitors are welcome on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday they are sorting rally stock for Wythal Hamfest. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

On Tuesday Salop Amateur Radio Society has a club CW net on 144.070MHz at 4.30pm. Wednesday is a club net on GB3LH at 8.30pm. On Thursday there is a first aid/CPR refresher. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Now back to the traditional listing in date order.

Sunday, the 17th, Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society is holding its annual junk sale at Bromley Hall, PE11 3LL. Doors open 9.30am. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz FM at 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488 for more information.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net, starting on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society plans to finish the SWR/power meter project. For more information contact Peter D. Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is looking at aerials for small places. For details, email radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. More details from Graham, 2E0GIJ, via email to secretary@dadars.com.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is going back to basics, looking at capacitors and inductors. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has a general meeting with the shack on the air and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is looking at HF and VHF baluns and UNUNs. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is having a video night. Stu, G4KUR, at solihullradioclub@gmail.com, has more information.

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

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