England Midlands 1 September 2013

| August 30, 2013

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Today, Central Radio Amateur Circle is having a group trip to Telford Radio Rally. On Saturday it’s the Wychavon Area Amateur Radio Group Open Day. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.

Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Telford Hamfest today. On Wednesday there’s an open meeting, training classes and the shack is on the air. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.

South Birmingham Radio Society has a club stand at the Telford Hamfest today. The trailer gets unloaded on Monday, and the regular coffee morning is on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and there’s work in the shack on Friday. Contact Mick Cleary, G7RRP, on 07595 696 359.

Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is running the Telford Hamfest today. On Wednesday GX3ZME is on the air and there’s also a committee meeting. Contact Mike, G3JKX, on 01952 299 677.

Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm today and next Sunday. The Advanced course is on Monday. Tuesday sees the 144MHz UKAC Contest plus preparation for SSB NFD. The usual shack social is on Friday from 7.30pm, whilst next weekend it’s the HF SSB Field Day & 2m Trophy Contests. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net is on Monday on 145.375MHz. Friday sees a talk by G8SEQ. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the VHF 2m UKAC Night. The Advanced training course is on Wednesday. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr@live.co.uk.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Aldridge and Barr Beacon Amateur Radio Club is on the air. Contact Albert, G0KFS, on 01922 614 169.

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is closed. Contact 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 having a vintage radio evening and looking at bringing old valve radios back to life. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is watching the Dambusters video. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its final discussion of the upcoming DXpedition. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.

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

On Friday Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club is holding a members’ forum. Contact Dave Wilde, G1YAI, by email to treasurer@hrrarc.com.

On Saturday Rugby ATS is planning and installing the shack in the new clubhouse. Details from Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

On Sunday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society is having a barbecue and fun day at the Portakabin. More information from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 4619 701.

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