News for England Midlands – 3 November 2019

We start with a reminder from Solihull ARS that the Midlands Inter-Club GMT Activity contest continues this Sunday, and on subsequent Sundays. Activity is between 10am and midday, on or around 145.450MHz FM. Full details at solihullradioclub.co.uk/award.

Now for clubs that have more than one event this week.

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

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its net this Sunday and next Sunday from 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. On Thursday there’s slow Morse on 3540kHz and up, from 8 to 9pm. Contact Derek, G3NKS, via email to secretary@g5bk.uk.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has nets on Monday on 145.375MHz FM and 7.175MHz SSB, both at 8pm. Wednesday sees a DMR net on talk group 2345974 from 8.30pm and on Thursday there’s a net on 50.175MHz SSB from 7pm. On Friday there’s a committee forum and project discussion and next Sunday GB1BNF will be put on the air in Bedworth for Remembrance Sunday. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

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

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has a talk on Monday by Peter Chadwick, G3RZP, on the work of the IARU. On Wednesday there’s a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz, then moving to 80m SSB, and on Friday there’s a club net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 7.20pm on 145.425MHz. On Wednesday there’s a general meeting with training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

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 surplus sale. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club has a technical night on Monday. Tuesday sees the club net from 6.45pm on 145.475 or 145.450MHz. Contact Alan, M0OLT, via email to snadarcsec@gmail.com.

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a talk by Dave, G7HNO, Remembering the 1914 Christmas Truce. Details from Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.

South Birmingham Radio Society has work in the shack on Monday. On Tuesday it’s the coffee morning in the shack and Wednesday at 8pm sees the AGM. Thursday sees training classes with Dave, G8OWL and on Friday there’s an equipment check. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, via gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Rugby ATS has activities and contests on Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm and on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Worksop Amateur Radio Society has a club night taking part in the 2m UKAC on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a 2m datamodes evening and on Thursday there’s a club meeting. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.

Lincoln Short Wave Club having a nibble and natter night on Wednesday. Thursday sees a net on GB3LM from 8pm and on Saturday it’s a new member induction and open shack session from 9.30am. Contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Stourbridge and District Amateur Radio Society has an on the air and informal evening. Contact John, M1EJG, on 01562 700 513.

On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by a QSL card and log book evening. More information from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

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 has its net from 7pm on 145.275MHz FM. For more information contact Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio is having a bring-a-vintage-thing night. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateur Club has its net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

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

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm, on or around 145.450MHz. Contact Stu, G4KUR, via email to solihullradioclub@gmail.com.

On Friday Spalding & District Amateur Radio Society has a Q&A and radios session. Contact Graham, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle has a Foundation exam. Enquiries to 0794 802 7994, text only.

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