News for England Midlands – 12 February 2023
The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link.
Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for details.
Bolsover Amateur Radio Society meetings take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover S44 6PX. Vin, G4KSY, 01246 827135
On Friday, Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club will be meeting from 8pm. Alan, G4LVK, 07886 000 052.
Burton Amateur Radio Club has open nets around 145.575MHz at 10am on Sundays and 8pm on Thursdays. On Monday there is slow CW exercise on 14.055MHz at 11am. There is a club night at 7.30pm on Wednesday. Barry, M0ISZ, 01283 540570.
Central Radio Amateur Circle will be visiting the Radioactive Fair in Nantwich from 10am today, 12 February. On Tuesday there will be a System Fusion net on 144.625MHz from 7pm. There will be a Google Meeting at 7pm on Wednesday. The group will be on the air on 145.575MHz next Saturday 18 February. Martin, G1TYV, 0749 684 7642
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets on 145.400MHz at 8.10am and 28.450MHz at 8.40am. On Sundays there is a net on 50.220MHz at 8.30am. Tuesday sees slow CW on 3540kHz and up at 8pm. Derek, G3NKS, secretary@g5bk.uk
On Friday, Coventry Amateur Radio Society will be enjoying a meal out from 7.30pm. John, G8SEQ, secretary@coventryradio.org.uk
Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society meets every Tuesday, from 6 to 10pm, at Ruiton Mill, 59 Vale Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley, DY3 3XF. Keith, M0WYZ, keithm0wyz@gmail.com
Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has an informal net every day on 145.575MHz FM at 3.30pm. On Tuesday there will be a net on 144.550MHz from 7.30pm, starting on SSB and then moving to AM at 8pm. On Wednesday, there is a net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees another net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, moving to 80m SSB later on. On Friday, there is a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Anne, 2E1GKY, 01242 699 595 daytime, visit the website for information.
On Tuesday, Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society will be taking part in the 2m UK Activity Contest. On Thursday, the group will be active in the 6m UK Activity Contest. hinckleyradiosociety@gmail.com
Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has a breakfast meeting from 10am on Sundays. On Tuesday, there is a club meeting from 7pm. Thursday sees a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm. Les, 2E0MNZ, les@moylehousehold.co.uk
On Monday, Leicester Radio Society will be holding a club and Zoom meeting from 7.30pm. On Wednesday, the club will be meeting from 10am. Sandra, G0MCV, 07930 274 044
Lincoln Short Wave Club has a meeting on Wednesday from 7.30pm, and Saturday from 9.30am, at BSA Village Hall in Aisthorpe. At 8pm on Thursday, the club net will be taking place via GB3LM or on 145.350MHz, if the repeater is unavailable. On Saturday there will be a shack morning from 9am. Pam, G4STO, 01427 788 356.
On Tuesday, Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club will be enjoying a ‘Parts Quiz’. Chris, G1ETZ, 01509 504 319
Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs Club will be meeting on Tuesday to discuss lightning and its effects on radio, with Dave, G4BCA. On Wednesday, the group has its net on 145.350MHz from 8pm. Dave, G4IDF, 01905 351 568
On Monday, Midland Amateur Radio Society will be holding an open meeting and running training classes. Norman, G8BHE, 07808 078 003
On Tuesday, Mid Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society will be meeting on the air on 7.065MHz from 2pm.
On Monday, Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group takes part in the Derby net on 3.745MHz from 9.30am. There is also a shack night, and club net on 433.450MHz, at 8pm on Monday evening. On Thursday there is a club net on 145.300MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a club and Zoom meeting from 8pm. Paul, G1GSZ, pr@nharg.org.uk
RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a net on Monday on 145.325MHz from 7.30pm. There is CW practice at 8pm on 144.085MHz on Wednesday. On Friday, the club will be meeting at the Pyewipe. Bob, G3VCA, 0797 116 6250
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has daily weekday nets at 8.30am on 144.275MHz USB. Training and practice CW nets take place on Monday and Thursday at 4.30pm on 144.275MHz, initially using USB then CW. On Friday there is a net from 8pm on 1913kHz. On Saturday the club meets from 2pm at the Boughton Leigh 12th Rugby Scouts Hut. Steve, G8LYB, 01788 578 940
On Sundays, South Birmingham Radio Society has activities in the attic with Bob. The regular coffee morning will take place on Tuesday from 11am. On Friday the group will be working in its shack. M6GKG, gemmagordonm6gkg@gmail.com
South Normanton, Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club will be having a natter night on Monday. On Tuesday there will be a net around 145.450MHz from 7pm. secretary@snadarc.com
South Notts Amateur Radio Club will be meeting on Monday from 7 to 9.30pm. secretary@snarc.org.uk
On Sundays, Stafford and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Wednesday, there will be an evening of demonstrations at Wildwood Community Centre. Visit the website for more information.
Staffordshire Amateur Radio Society is inviting others to join Lunch on the Air every Wednesday lunchtime on 144.700MHz. An alternative frequency would be 145.375MHz. You can find further details on the website
On Monday, Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society will be meeting at Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club from 7.30pm. rob2e0zap@gmail.com
On Wednesday, Telford and District Amateur Radio Society will be enjoying a talk by Heather Nicholls entitled ‘Satellites’. John, M0JZH, 0782 473 7716
On Sundays, Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz from 8pm. There is a club night on Wednesday from 7.30pm at the Wednesfield and Woodend Royal British Legion. Andrew, 2E0YEZ, 01902 762603
Wythall Radio Club has a net on Sundays using 145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm. On Tuesday there is a club meeting from 7.30pm. Chris, G3YHF, 0795 839 5904
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
