England Midlands – 19 May 2013

| May 17, 2013

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Central Radio Amateur Circle is having a group trip today to the Wolverhampton Table Top Sale at the Electric Club, Wolverhampton WV3 QQH. On Thursday it’s a night on the air from 8pm. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.

Midland Amateur Radio Society is going to the Wolverhampton Table Top Sale today. On Wednesday 22 there’s training classes, an open meeting and the shack is on the air. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.

Wythall Radio Club is holding its holding club net on 145.225MHz from 8pm today and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class from 7.45pm, followed at 8.30pm by a talk by Tim, G4ARI on the joy of QRP portable. The shack social is on Friday from 7.30pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Friskney and East Lincolnshire Communications Club is running a club net on Monday from 7.30pm on 144.165MHz USB, vertical polarisation. On Wednesday from 8pm there is a M3+M6 club net on GB3FR from 8pm. Friday sees a club net on 3.748MHz from 8pm. Contact the FELCC Information Line on 07554 362 020 for more information.

Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday at the shack. On Tuesday it’s the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest. Wednesday sees a formal meeting at the BSA Club. The club net is on Thursday on 145.375MHz from 8pm as usual. The Saturday surgery and mentoring commences at 9am in the shack. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting out the gear for field day on Monday. There’s a coffee morning in the club room on Tuesday from 11am, and Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there’s an open evening in the club room. Contact Mick Cleary, G7RRP, on 07595 696 359.

Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its 2nd 2m DF hunt on Wednesday. Saturday sees a military museum visit with G3UKV. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Sunday Worcester Radio Amateurs Association is holding a Scouts BBQ at County Hall; all members are welcome to go along. Details from Rich Moles, M0UVA, via email to secretary@m0zoo.co.uk.

On Monday Aldridge & Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a 3D photography and electronics challenge by William Watling. Details from Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is setting up its Wi-Fi experiment. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is having an illustrated talk on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway by Neil Ferguson-Lee. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 23cm contest. Details from Miles Hall, G4GSB, by email to g4gsb@gmx.com.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is on the air on 2m. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday South Notts Amateur Radio Club is on the air and having a natter night. Contact Terry, M0RIA, on 01159 372 942.

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

On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is having a radio workshop evening. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is having a club meeting at 8.30 pm followed by a members’ forum. Details from Dave Wilde, G1YAI, by email to treasurer@hrrarc.com.

On Saturday Rugby ATS is having a talk on valves and classical electronics. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

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