News for England Midlands – 18 January 2015

| January 16, 2015

We start with an announcement by Chesterfield & North Derbyshire ARS that they will be holding a Foundation training course and exam on consecutive Saturdays in February. It will take place on 7, 14 and 21 February from 9.30am to 4pm at Staveley Community Fire Station Community Rooms, near Chesterfield. Some places are still available, and distance learning candidates are welcome to join in just for the exam. For more information, or to book a place, contact Suzi by email to secretary@m0oct.com. The closing date is 10am on 7 February.

Now for clubs that have several events this week. Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Red Rose Rally today at Carnell Leisure Centre, M41 7FJ. Wednesday sees planning for future rally visits, training classes, and the shack will be open. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its 6m open net today and next Sunday on 50.135MHz from 7.30pm. The 2m open net is on Monday on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz at 8pm tonight and next Sunday. The Tuesday Morse class is at 7.45pm, followed by a visit from RSGB Regional Manager Martyn, G3UKV at 8.30. The regular nibbles night is in the shack from 7.30pm on Friday. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its net on Monday at 8pm on 145.375MHz and 7.16MHz. Friday sees a charity quiz night. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its 4m net around 70.425MHz on Monday from 7pm. On Wednesday there’s a beginners’ project construction night. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

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

South Birmingham Radio Society has its regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. Training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL are on Thursday and Friday sees work in the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Salop Amateur Radio Society Club holds its CW net on Wednesday at 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. On Thursday there’s a natter night. Email salopamateurradio@gmail.com for details.

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

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is having a VHF operating evening from the shack. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

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

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is having an equipment testing evening. For more information contact Peter D Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is having lunch at Brockworth. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

On Tuesday Hinckley Amateur Radio Society is having a project night and committee meeting. Details from John, M0JAV, on 07836 731 544.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is having an update on digital modes by Art, G3KWY. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is planning for the year’s activities. Contact Nigel, M0CVO, on 01476 402 550.

On Friday Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is commencing a DF Project. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on 01332 720 976.

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