News for England Midlands – 21 June 2015

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On Sunday, 21 and 28 June Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 50.135MHz SSB from 8 30pm, all are welcome to join in. On Monday there is a club meeting. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.

On Sunday, 21 and 28 Wythall Radio Club has club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm. On Monday it’s session seven of the Intermediate course and on Friday there is the usual Nibbles Night in the Shack. Details from Chris, G0EYO on 07710 412 819.

On Monday, 22 June Coventry Amateur Radio Society Club has a net on 145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz plus or minus QRM at 8pm. On Friday it is the portable challenge. Next weekend on the 27th and 28th the club is taking part in Museums on the Air from the Herbert Museum in Coventry. More information from John, G8SEQ on 07958 777 363.

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is operating outdoors and holding the summer draw. Wednesday is the club net on 145.550MHz and on Thursday the club is operating from Crickley Hill at 1pm to 4pm. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699 595, daytime for more information.

On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a club net on 145.325MHz at 8pm. On Thursday the club is learning about metal detecting. Contact Bob, G3VCA on 07971 166 250.

On Monday South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting in the shack then there is the usual coffee morning from 11am to 1 pm on Tuesday, visitors are welcome. On Thursday it’s training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

On Monday South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is at Crich Stand. Details from A. Lawrence, 2E0BQS on 0115 930 7322.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society is presenting Dip into the RSGB Archives 5 on WWI. Information from Clive, G0CHO on 01608 664 488.

On Tuesday, 23 June Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association will be having a slow CW session on 3540-3550kHz at 8pm. Details from Derek Thom, G3NKS on 01242 241 099.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk from Dudley Caving Club. Details from Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, by email to m0zcr@live.co.uk.

On Tuesday Lincoln Short Wave Club is taking part in the UK club contest and has a sausage and burger night on Wednesday. On Thursday there’s a simplex net on 145.325MHz at 8pm. There are shack activities and G5FZ will be on the air on Saturday and a CW station will be on the air for Museums on the Air at East Kirkby. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO on 01427 788 356.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club will be metal bashing with Andrew, G7SEG. More information from Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a picnic at Bidford-on-Avon. Details from Don, G4CYG on 01926 424 465

On Tuesday Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is taking part in the UK Activity Contest on 50MHz as well as enjoying radio operation and projects. On Saturday it is preparation for VHF NFD. Information from Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940.

On Tuesday Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night, taking part in the UK Activity Contest and CW operation. On Thursday there is a barbecue in Clumber Park and Friday is a club night. Contact Dave, M6DKT on 07584 025 156.

On Wednesday, 24 June Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.

On Wednesday Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Amateur Radio Society is holding an antenna workshop. Contact Trev, M0TPX on 07972 232 757 for details.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a general meeting with training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE on 07808 078 003.

On Wednesday Salop Amateur Radio Society is holding a club CW net at 4.30pm on 144.070MHz and at 8.30pm on GB3LH. On Thursday there is a pedestrian fox hunt. Mills on the Air takes place on Saturday and Sunday from Sleap Airfield. Details from salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is preparing for VHF Field Day. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday, 25 June Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.475MHz at 9.30pm. Details from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI by email to info@ndarc.co.uk.

On Thursday and Friday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society is using GB4OO as part of the club’s 50th anniversary activity month. Details from Graham Boor, G8NWC on 01775 760 832.

On Friday, 26 June Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is doing some antenna work. Details from Ken Frankcom, G3OCA on 01332 720 976.

On Saturday the 27th and Sunday, 28 June Leicester Radio Society is taking part in Museums on the Air from the Leicester Vintage Festival at Abbey Pumping Station, LE4 5PX using GB0APS. Information from Alex, G8FCQ on 07531 201 640.

On Sunday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society will operate GB2EGG at Swaton Vintage Day and the World Egg Throwing Championship including Eggsplorer-1 high altitude balloon flight. Details from Andrew, M0NRD on 07969 062 859.

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