England Midlands – 31st March 2013
Today, Sunday 31 March, Wythall Radio Club is taking part in the Wythall RC Easter Contest and the CQ WPX SSB Contest with the usual club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm. On Monday the club is taking part in the RSGB 80m Club Championships CW Contest and the April Activity Ladder begins. On Tuesday there’s a Morse Class at 7.45pm followed by a Free ‘n’ Easy evening. On Friday it’s the Friday shack social. Next Sunday, there’s a club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm and the club is participating in the RoPoCo Contest. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
On Monday 1 April Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club has a VHF SSB club net on 144.165MHz USB, vertical polarization starting at 7.30pm. Tuesday is the monthly club meeting and Wednesday there is a M3+M6 club net on GB3FR repeater starting at 8pm. On Friday there is a 6m club net on 50.730MHz starting at 8pm. Non members are welcome to all the nets and the monthly meeting. Contact the FELCC Information Line on 07554 362 020
On Monday 1 April Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society will be enjoying Bank holiday Crickley Hill operating. Next Sunday the club are taking part in the South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Rally. Full details from Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699595 daytime.
On Monday 1 April South Birmingham Radio Society has no meeting due to the bank holiday. Then on Tuesday, there’s a Coffee morning from 11am to 1pm. On Thursday there are training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday it’s shack and aerial work. More information from Mick, G7RRP, 07595 696 359, g7rrp
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On Tuesday 2 April Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity Contest and on Wednesday G5FZ will be on the Air from the Shack and it’s a natter night. On Thursday there’s a repeater net at 8pm on 145.725MHz. On Saturday 6 April there’s the Saturday Surgery at 9am and next Sunday the club is taking part in the 1st 70MHz contest. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
On Tuesday 2 April South Notts Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 2m Contest from home and on Wednesday it’s the AGM for members only. Details from Terry, M0RIA, 01159 372 942.
On Monday 1 April Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a 2m open net on 145.250MHz from 7 30pm, all are welcome to join in. More information from Robert Bird, by e-mail to spirit.guidehotmail.co.uk.
On Monday 1 April Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club has no meeting due to the Easter holidays. Contact Albert, G0KFS on 01922 614 169.
On Tuesday 2 April Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has a Junk Sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by e-mail to radiodadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday 2 April Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society has a 2m contest night. Details from Miles Hall, G4GSB, by e-mail to g4gsbgmx.com.
On Wednesday 3 April Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding an open meeting, the shack is on the air and training classes are taking place. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday 3 April South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an informal evening. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.
On Wednesday 3 April Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting & GX3ZME will be on the air. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.
On Friday 5 April Coventry Amateur Radio Society has a series of mini lectures. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
On Friday 5 April Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club has the usual club meeting starting at 8:30pm followed by a members forum. Details from Dave Wilde, G1YAI, by e-mail to treasurerhrrarc.com.
On Saturday 6 April Rugby ATS is looking at making PCBs at home. Information from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578940.
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
