News for England Midlands – 6 March 2016
We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Worksop Amateur Radio Society has its Foundation exam tonight, plus the Advanced course tonight and next Sunday. There’s a club night on Tuesday with participation in the UKAC. Thursday sees a technical night with construction, CW tuition, radio operation and data modes. Contact Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.
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 project construction night. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having a talk on aviation electronics on Monday by Algy O’Connell, 2E0LGW. The club net is on Wednesday, starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595.
South Birmingham Radio Society is working in the shack on Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is on Tuesday from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there’s a session sorting rally goods. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, via email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.250MHz. Next Sunday the club is visiting the Wythall rally. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.
Lincoln Short Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contests on Tuesday. On Wednesday there is a demonstration of digital modes. The club net is on Thursday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. Saturday sees shack activities plus G6COL on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club is taking part in the 70cm UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.475MHz from 9.30pm. 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. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.
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. Details from Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Monday South Normanton, Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Ray Dring. Contact A. Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 0115 930 7322.
On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is holding its unseasonal Christmas dinner. For more information contact Peter D. Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a slow CW net on 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. More information from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having an internet video night. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having a talk on optical communication by Chris, M0OLO. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding its AGM. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding training classes and a committee meeting. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 07969 062 859.
On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society has its main construction competition. More information from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding an Intermediate exam at 12.30. Details from Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
