News for England Midlands – 30 August 2015
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has its 6m open net on 50.135MHz from 8.30pm tonight and next Sunday. Monday sees an open net on ±145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.
Wythall Radio Club has its club net at 8pm tonight and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Monday there’s a curry night at the Monsoon from 6.30pm. Tuesday sees the regular Morse class, the 144MHz UKAC and preparation for HF SSB Field Day. The shack nibbles night is at 7.30pm on Friday. Next Saturday sees the RSGB 144MHz Trophy contest and the start of the two-day RSGB HF SSB Field Day. On Sunday at noon there’s the RSGB Backpackers 144MHz contest. Contact Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its club net on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz and/or 7.16MHz ±QRM. On Friday there’s a talk on Ordinansis. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has nets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday on 145.550MHz. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
South Birmingham Radio Society is closed on Monday. The shack coffee morning is from 11am on Tuesday. On Thursday training classes continue with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Saturday sees preparations for Sunday’s stand at the Telford Hamfest. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.
Lincoln Short Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contest on Tuesday. Wednesday sees shack activities and G5FZ On Thursday it’s the club net via GB3LM from 8pm. Next Saturday sees shack activities and G6COL on the air. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a data night on Wednesday and a club night on Friday. Contact Dave, M6DKT, on 07584 025 156.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its CW net on 144.070MHz from 4.30pm on Wednesday, then a voice net on GB3LH at 8.30pm. Thursday sees a natter night and committee meeting. Email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is putting GX3ZME on the air and having a committee meeting on Wednesday. Next Sunday sees the Telford Hamfest. Contact John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a group meeting on Thursday and attending the Telford Hamfest next Sunday. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has its club net on Thursday from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Friday sees a social evening. Contact Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info@ndarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Details from Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is working slow CW from 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale. Contact Richard Buckby, via email to radio@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is taking part in the 2m UKAC. Contact Carl Roberts, M0ZCR, via email to m0zcr@live.co.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is holding a 2m club net. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding training classes alongside an open meeting with the shack on the air. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is having an informal evening. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.
On Friday Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is holding a surplus sale. Contact Ken Frankcom, G3OCA, on 01332 720 976.
On Sunday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society is having a barbecue and fun day at the caravan. Details from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 01775 760 832.
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
