News for England Midlands – 13 April 3014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the West London Radio and Electronics show at Kempton Park today. On Wednesday there’s training classes, hot cross buns, tea coffee and fun. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.

Wythall Radio Club is at the West London Radio and Electronics show at Kempton Park today and has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. On Monday there’s a Morse class at 7.45pm and preparation for the Easter contest from 8.30. The 80m Club Championship Contest SSB leg is on Wednesday from 8pm and the Easter Contest begins on Thursday at 10am, continuing until Monday the 21st at 8pm. Friday sees a nibbles night in the shack from 7.30. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Monday on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Friday sees the second round of the 2m DF Trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club has its SSB group net on Monday from 7.30pm on 144.285MHz USB. Wednesday sees the M3+M6 group net on GB3FR from 7.30pm and the monthly open Top Band net on ±1.946MHz from 10pm. More information from Ron, G7ZRT, on 0753 4624 559.

South Birmingham Radio Society is holding a committee meeting on Monday at 8pm. Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am. On Thursday there are training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there’s no meeting. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting from 7.15pm on Monday. Tuesday sees an open net on ±70.475MHz. On Saturday it’s the Alvecote Marina narrow boat floating market event. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is meeting for lunch on Tuesday. On Thursday there’s a presentation by M0OLO on talking over a light beam. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

Lincoln Short-Wave Club is taking part in the 1.3GHz UK AC in the shack from 7.30pm on Tuesday. Wednesday sees shack activities from 7.30pm and a natter night from 8.15pm at the BSA Club. The club net is on Thursday on 145.375MHz from 8pm and Saturday sees the regular new licensee mentoring & Saturday surgery. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside radio operation and projects. On Saturday there’s a video about vintage electronics by Mike, G8CTJ. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club Monthly is holding a committee meeting on Thursday. The weekly club meeting on Friday will be a preparation for Field Day. Details from Neil, M0NJJ, by email to neilm0njj@gmail.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is closed. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Monday Stratford Upon Avon District Radio Society is having an introduction to the Raspberry Pi by Clive, G0CHO. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.

On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having a video Show. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is holding an open discussion. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr@live.co.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding a computer workshop. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an informal evening. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is testing winter projects. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

On Wednesday Worcester Radio Amateurs Association is taking part in the 80m CC SSB contest and holding a discussion evening. Details from Rich Moles, M0UVA, via email to secretary@m0zoo.co.uk.

On Thursday Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club is holding an open AM net on 144.550MHz from 8pm. More information from Ron, G7ZRT, on 0753 4624 559.

On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a Plug and Play day at Barr Beacon Plug. More information from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.

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