News for England Midlands – 17 January 2016

| January 15, 2016

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225 or GB3WL tonight and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class and a visit by RSGB General Manager Graham Coomber, G0NBI. The regular nibbles night in the shack is on Friday from 7.30pm. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz and or 7.16MHz ± QRM. On Friday there’s a charity quiz. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Lincoln Short-Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and taking part in the UK Club Contests on Tuesday. On Wednesday there’s a formal meeting. Thursday sees the club simplex net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Saturday there’s the regular surgery plus G6COL on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting out rally stock on Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8WOL and on Friday there’s work on the aerials. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, via email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Salop Amateur Radio Society Club has its CW net on Wednesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz then its main club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. Thursday sees a QSL card sorting evening. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society is holding general discussions and operating from the shack. Details from Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

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 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 Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its regular lunch, then slow CW from 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club Electronic is looking at members’ teaching and repair aids. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society has a club net, starting at 7.30pm on 145.550MHz. Details from Anne, 2E1GKY, 01242 699 595 daytime, www.g4aym.org.uk

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a review of social events, rally visits and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society is planning events for 2016. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.

On Wednesday Telford & District Amateur Radio Society is having a talk and demo of SDR radio by Simon, G0UFE. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is having a talk and demo of the Smith Chart by G0NXA, plus videos by G3YJE. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

On Thursday Nuneaton & District Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.475MHz from 9.30pm Contact Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info@ndarc.co.uk, www.ndarc.co.uk.

On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding an Intermediate and Morse class. Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.

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