News for England Midlands – 31 August 2014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night tonight and on Friday. Today also sees the start of a week operating the GB2WWT World War Two special event station. The Intermediate course starts on Wednesday, concluding on the 10th. Also on Wednesday is a data night. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.

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

South Birmingham Radio Society has its club stand at the Telford Rally today, and a debrief on the rally on Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday the trailer will be emptied and the stock sorted out. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is at the Telford Hamfest today. On Wednesday there’s a committee meeting plus GX3ZME will be on the air. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. On Monday the Advanced course commences. Tuesday sees a Morse class at 7.45 plus the 144MHz UKAC Contest and preparation for HF SSB Field Day. The regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30 on Friday. Next Saturday and Sunday it’s RSGB SSB Field Day. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net is on Monday on 145.375MHz at 8pm. Friday sees a talk on the 70th anniversaries of Monte Cassino and Anzio by Bob, G4GEE. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Central Radio Amateur Circle is taking part in the 144MHz UKAC Contest on Tuesday. Thursday sees a night on the air. More information from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07906 905 071.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is taking part in the 144MHz UKCC on Tuesday. Wednesday sees shack activities and a natter night. The repeater net on Thursday is on GB3LM at 8pm. Next Saturday and Sunday it’s RSGB SSB Field Day, with a barbecue on Saturday night. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

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 Northampton Radio Club is having a natter night including a debrief on the 2m DF Hunt. It is also an examination night for the Foundation Licence. Contact John, G4CZB, on 01604 832 584.

On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz at 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is holding 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 holding its club net on 145.275MHz. For more information contact Peter D. Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the UKAC 2m and holding a night on the air. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr@live.co.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is holding a junk sale. 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.

Next Sunday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a barbecue and fun day at the Portakabin. Contact Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 760 832.

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