News for England Midlands – 29 May 2016

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm today and next Sunday. Monday sees a curry night and on Tuesday there’s a Morse class followed by a free and easy evening. The regular nibbles night in the shack is on Friday from 7.30pm. Next Saturday and Sunday see the club entering the RSGB HF CW Field Day. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its open net on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. Thursday sees the 6m open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. On Friday there’s a talk on CAMRA by Jim Witt. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is operating from Crickley Hill on Monday because the school is closed. The club nets are on Wednesday and Thursday, starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm and then moving to 145.550 or the nearest clear channel. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 70MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside radio operation and projects. On Saturday the Foundation course continues and the shack is on the air. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Tuesday and taking part in the UKAC. Thursday sees a technical night with construction, CW tuition and radio operation. Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm on Wednesday. Thursday sees a natter night and committee meeting. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.525MHz at 8pm on Wednesday. On Friday Brian Hiley, M0YBX will be giving a presentation on the use of antenna modelling software. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.

Central Radio Amateur Circle is holding a group meeting on Thursday. Saturday sees the new shack opening day. 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, 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.

South Birmingham Radio Society is closed on Monday but has its regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is holding a sort-out and junk sale. More information from Mark, 2E0SBM, on 0778 992 9730.

On Tuesday Lincoln Short Wave Club is taking part in the UK Club Contest. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having an open meeting with the shack on the air plus training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting and putting GX3ZME on the air on HF. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Friday Hereford Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on the development of the keyboard by Duncan, M0OTG. Contact Rod, M0JLA, on 01432 356 079.

Next Saturday and Sunday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association is having a Fun Field Day. Contact Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

On Sunday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society has its 5th annual radio rally at Gleed School PE112EF. Details from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 01775 760 832.

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