News for England Midlands – 23 February 2020
Just a reminder that all UK amateurs are required to revalidate their licence with Ofcom at least every five years. If it has been a while since you did that, go to ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence or email spectrum.licensing@ofcom.org.uk. The process doesn’t take very long.
Now to clubs that have more than one event this week
Today and next Sunday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net at 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. Tuesday sees Slow Morse on 3540kHz and up between 8 to 9pm. More from Derek, G3NKS, by email to secretary@g5bk.uk
Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a breakfast meeting today and next Sunday. On Tuesday there’s an evening meeting and Thursday sees the net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Details from Ed, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has a daily net on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am to 9am. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940 for more information.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 70MHz Cumulatives contest today. Tuesday sees an introduction to SDR with Paul, M0PJA. Wednesday is radio datamodes and Thursday is a talk on More SDRs with Paul, M0PJA. Details from Paul, M0PJA on 0789 062 6684.
Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today and next Sunday. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class with David, G0HVN at 7.30pm, followed by a free & easy night as well as a workshop. More information from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.
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 Talk Group 2345974, then on Thursday a net on 50.175MHz SSB from 7pm. On Friday there’s an evening of mini lectures. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363 for more details.
Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has an evening of informal activities on Monday. Wednesday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, and on Thursday another club net starting at 7.30pm on 145.475MHz, which then moves to 80m SSB. On Friday the net is at 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB, Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Midland Amateur Radio Society has its net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.425MHz, all are welcome to join in. Wednesday sees a new interest group on Construction of Raspberry Pi projects following several members having the new RSGB book on the Raspberry Pi. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a club night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Friday there’s a talk on the Icom IC-9700 by Adrian, G1OXH. For details, email Paul, G1SGZ at 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. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.
On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting. Tuesday is a DMR open net on frequency slot/local 2 GB7FW Birmingham from 7.30pm, all welcome to join in. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a table-top sale from 7pm until 9pm. The Foundation course is on Wednesday from 7 to 9pm and Friday sees a net on 145.325MHz from 7.30pm to around 8.30pm. More from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday South Birmingham Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and Tuesday sees a coffee morning in the shack from 11am, visitors welcome. On Friday they are sorting stock for the March Wythall Hamfest. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com
On Tuesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs Club has an informal meeting and a net on 145.350MHz FM at 8pm on Wednesday. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
Now back to the listing in date order.
On Monday 24 February Stourbridge & District Amateur Radio Society is having an on air and informal evening. Details from John, M1EJG, on 01562 700513.
On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club has a practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a talk on Using the Icom IC-7300 with M0OAE. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424465.
On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has an Under a Fiver construction competition. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.
On Saturday 29 February Central Radio Amateur Circle has a general meeting with a talk on handheld radios. Saturday is also the last day of the Midlands Inter-Club GMT Award. Send a text to 0794 802 7994 for more information.
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
