England Midlands – 14 April 2013

Northampton Radio Club is arranging an intensive Foundation level training course weekend for anyone interested in becoming involved in amateur radio. Further information can be obtained from Bob, M0HAF, by e-mail to kenvee2@gmail.com.

On Sunday 14 April Wythall Radio Club is running a Special Event Station at Stoke Prior Steam Fair, then at 8pm there’s a club net on 145.225MHz. On 16 April there is a Morse class at 7.45pm and then at 8.30pm Callum, M0MCX will talk on Knots for Beginners. On Thursday the club is taking part in the 80m Club Championships Contest. On Friday is a shack social at 7.30pm. Next Sunday, the 21st, the club is visiting the Kempton rally setting off at 8am. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

On Monday 15 April Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club has VHF SSB club net on 144.165MHz USB, using vertical polarisation, starting at 7.30pm. On Wednesday there’s an M3+M6 club net on GB3FR repeater at 8pm and Friday a club net on the GB3FR repeater at 8pm. Non members are welcome on all nets. Contact the FELCC Information Line on 07554 362 020 for more information.

On Monday 15 April Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting at 7.30pm followed by participation in the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday from 8pm. On Wednesday the club has a formal meeting and on Thursday there’s a club simplex net on 145.375MHz at 8pm. On Saturday 20 April it’s the shack morning and mentoring from 9am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
On Monday 15 April Northampton Radio Club is holding its weekly club net on 145.4625MHz starting at 8:00pm, then on Thursday it’s the club meeting. Anyone interested in taking up amateur radio is welcome to attend. More information from John, G4CZB by e-mail to g4czb@hotmail.com

On Monday 15 April South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting with the shack on the air. Tuesday sees the coffee morning talking place from 11am to 1 pm. On Thursday there are training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there’s work to be done in the Shack and on the aerials. Details from Mick Cleary, G7RRP on 07595 696 359.

On Monday 15 April Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding the Annual General Meeting. On Thursday the club is taking part in the 80m Club Championship from 1900 to 2030UTC. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX on 01858 432 105.

On Monday 15 April Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has an evening of VHF operating and construction. More information from Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699595 daytime.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250MHz from 7 30pm, all are welcome. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

On Tuesday 16 April Derby & District Amateur Radio Society has an illustrated talk on the work of the RAIBC. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk for more information.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society has a 23cm contest night. Details from Miles Hall, G4GSB by e-mail at g4gsb@gmx.com.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is on the air from the club room. More information from Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday 17 April Midland Amateur Radio Society has a general meeting when the shack will be open and training classes available. Details from Norman, G8BHE on 07808 078 003.

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

On Wednesday South Notts Amateur Radio Club is having an on the air and natter night. More information from Terry, M0RIA on 01159 372 942.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has a talk on what 472kHz & 5MHz is all about. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677 for more information.

On Thursday 18 April Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a talk on the GJ6YB IOTA Expedition by G4FKA. Details from Derek Thom, G3NKS on 01242 241099.

On Thursday Salop Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night. Details on the club website at www.salop-ars.org.uk.

On Friday 19 April Coventry Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 2nd Round of the 2m DF trophy. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363 for more details.

On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club starts a 3 day camping and caravan weekend with a fox hunt on Saturday starting at 10am. Details from Dave Wilde, G1YAI, by e-mail to treasurer@hrrarc.com.
On Saturday 20 April Rugby ATS has a talk on valves and classical electronics. More information from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578940.

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