News for England Midlands – 25 August 2019

We start with news from clubs with more than one event this week.

Burton Amateur Radio Society has an open net from 10am on 145.575MHz this Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a club night. Thursday sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Hereford Amateur Radio Society has a net from 11am on 145.4375MHz this Sunday and next Sunday. This Sunday,  and Tuesday and next Sunday there’s a net on 3.77MHz from 10.30am. Details from Duncan, M0OTG, via email to duncanjames@supanet.com.

Wythall Radio Club has a net this Sunday and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm. Tuesday sees a Morse class plus a free-and-easy evening. Details from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is running a special event station in Fir Park until Monday. On Wednesday there’s a talk on the RSGB National Radio Centre by Martyn Baker, G0GMB. For more information contact Pam, G4STO on 01427 788 356.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has nets on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and 7.175MHz SSB. Wednesday sees a DMR net from 8.30pm on TG 2345974. Thursday sees a net from 7pm on 50.175MHz SSB. On Friday there’s a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm instead of a meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is operating from Crickley Hill Country Park on Monday from 1pm to 4pm. On Wednesday there’s a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz. Thursday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz, moving to 80m SSB. On Friday there’s net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Friday there’s a talk on spectral density by Peter, G6KUI. 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 meeting at the shack, then Saturday sees a barbecue at the Pyewipe Inn. Contact Bob, G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.

South Birmingham Radio Society is closed on Monday. Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am. Next Saturday the trailer gets loaded for the Telford Hamfest on Sunday. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is closed on Monday. Tuesday sees the club net from 6.45pm, around 145.475MHz. Contact Alan, M0OLT, via email to snadarcsec@gmail.com.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net, starting on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm, plus GB4NHM on the air all day for the 1940s day at New Hall Mill, Sutton Coldfield. Tuesday sees an open DMR net on GB7FW Slot/Local 2 from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club has an informal meeting on Tuesday. On Wednesday it’s the net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is planning its visit to Telford Hamfest, which takes place next Sunday. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for Hamfest, which takes place next Sunday. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net on Thursday from 8pm on or around 145.450MHz. Next Sunday sees a trip to the Telford Rally. Contact Stu, G4KUR, via email to solihullradioclub@gmail.com.

On Friday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the RSGB National Radio Centre and Bletchley Park by Mervyn, G4KLE. Next Sunday sees a field day and family barbecue at West Pinchbeck from 11am. Contact Graham, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is planning for Field Day. For details, email midwarwicks@gmail.com.

Leicester Radio Society is closed on Monday.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society has its net on 145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is holding a practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

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

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