News for England Midlands – 26 June 2016
We start with clubs that are having several events this week. Today and next Sunday Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm. On Monday the Intermediate course continues. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class and club night, plus preparation for the VHF Field Day. Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has its open net from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and/or 7.16MHz ± QRM. On Thursday there’s an open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Friday sees a talk. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has an informal evening on Monday. On Wednesday there’s a net starting on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm and then moving to 145.550 or the nearest clear channel. Thursday sees another net from 7.30pm, commencing on 145.550MHz then deciding where to move. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
South Birmingham Radio Society has a ragchew and work in the shack on Monday. Tuesday sees the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there’s work in the shack. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. On Tuesday there’s a DMR open net on GB7FW slot/local2 from 7.30pm. More information from Robert Bird, by email to spirit.guide@hotmail.co.uk.
Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is preparing for National Field Day on Tuesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the NFD event at High Cross. More information from Mark, 2E0SBM, on 07789 929 730.
Rugby ATS is taking part in the 6m UKAC on Tuesday. Saturday sees activities for VHF NFD. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.
Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm. On Thursday there’s preparation for VHF NFD. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the National Field Day station at the Long Mountain site. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.
On Tuesday Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and taking part in the UKAC. On Thursday there’s a technical night and preparation for National Field Day. Friday to Sunday see activities for VHF Field Day Weekend. Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 0789 062 6684.
Lincoln Short Wave Club is having a sausage and burger night at the shack on Wednesday. On Saturday there’s the regular surgery plus G5FZ on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.525MHz at 8pm on Wednesday. Friday sees a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is having a shack night on Wednesday including putting the club call sign GX3ZME on the air on HF and 2m. Saturday and Sunday sees activities for VHF National Field Day from IO82NN. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club is having a social pint and chat on Friday from 7.30pm at the Harvester, Nuneaton. Saturday and Sunday sees activities for RSGB VHF National Field Day. Details from 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 net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.
On Tuesday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association holds a QRS CW net around 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Details from Derek Thom, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is on the air. Contact Richard Buckby, by email to radio@dadars.org.uk.
On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is operating 6m portable at Hermitage recreation ground, Whitwick. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a picnic at Bidford-on-Avon. Contact Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a review of the month’s birthday celebrations, plus training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 07808 078 003.
On Saturday Central Radio Amateur Circle has a group meeting with the shack on the air. Contact Martin Hallard, G1TYV, on 07948 027 994.
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
