News for England Midlands – 28 February 2016
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Worksop Amateur Radio Society has its Young Persons’ Foundation course plus an Advanced course tonight and next Sunday. There’s a club night on Tuesday with participation in the UKAC. Thursday sees a talk on sport radio competitions. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.
Wythall Radio Club has its club net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL tonight. Monday sees a curry night at the Monsoon. 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 discussion evening because the talk by RSGB President John Gould, G3WKL has had to be postponed. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting out equipment on Monday for the Wythall rally. The regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there’s more work sorting rally goods. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, via email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.
Lincoln Short Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contests on Tuesday. On Wednesday there are shack activities and G5FZ will be on the air. Thursday sees the club repeater net via GB3LM from 8pm. On Saturday there’s the regular surgery plus G5FZ on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its QRS CW session on 3540-3550 from 8pm to 9pm on Tuesday. Friday sees the start of the Spring Challenge, working other Cheltenham club members until 14 March. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 2m UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.475MHz from 9.30pm. On Friday there’s a pint and chat night. More information from Neil Yorke, 2E0NEI, via email to info@ndarc.co.uk.
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 natter night and committee meeting. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.
Central Radio Amateur Circle has a general meeting on Thursday from 7pm. Saturday sees Intermediate and Morse classes. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, 07971 166 250.
On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is holding an informal and general operating evening. Details from Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Monday South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night. Contact A. Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.
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 Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a junk sale. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on baluns by Andrew, G7SEG. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Wednesday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has its net from 7.30pm, starting on 145.500MHz and then moving to 145.550MHz or the nearest clear channel. Details from Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has an open meeting, with the shack on the air and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and putting GX3ZME on the air. Contact John Humphreys M0JZH, 07824 737 716, m0jzh@yahoo.co.uk.
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
