News for England Midlands – 25 June 2017
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has a net from 10am around 145.575MHz today and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a club night and Thursday sees a club net from 8pm around 145.575MHz. Contact Mike Lewis, 2E0EZG, via email to info@Burton-ARC.co.uk.
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am today and next Sunday on 50.220 USB. On Tuesday there’s a QRS CW net around 3540-3550kHz from 8pm. Next Saturday and Sunday sees VHF National Field Day activities and a barbecue celebrating the club’s 40 years. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.
Solihull Amateur Radio Society has nets today and on Thursday from 8pm on 145.450MHz. For details, email SolihullRadioClub@gmail.com
Wythall Radio Club is providing communications at Wythall Fun Run from 8am today, and at 8pm today and next Sunday there’s the regular net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. Monday sees a curry night and on Tuesday there’s a Morse class and club night. Friday sees the regular nibbles night in the shack. Next Saturday sees the club barbecue and National Field Day event. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and / or 7.16MHz SSB ± QRM. Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB and on Friday there’s a net on 145.375MHz FM instead of the usual meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.
Nunsfield House ARG has a shack night on Monday and its net on 145.325MHz from 8pm on Thursday. Friday sees a talk on PSK31 by Adrian, 2E0OJR and Stefan, 2E0VKM. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.
South Birmingham Radio Society has an open meeting and rag chew on Monday, then the regular coffee morning in the shack from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL and on Friday there’s a discussion on forthcoming rally visits. Contact Gemma Gordon, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.
Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. Tuesday sees an open DMR net on GB7FW slot/local2 from 7.30pm. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club taking part in National Field Day. Details from Robert Bird, by email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.
Rugby ATS is operating on VHF on Tuesday. Next weekend sees activities for National Field Day, with setup on Friday and the event itself on Saturday and Sunday. 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 and on Thursday there’s preparation for National Field Day. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club on the air for NFD. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.
Staffordshire Portable Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting on Tuesday at Bolehall Manor, Tamworth. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for National Field Day at Donative Farm. Contact Lynn Briggs, M6LIN, on 0192 244 9668.
Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having club nights on Tuesday and Thursday. For details contact Sue, M6XAK, on 01777 707 992.
Lincoln Short Wave Club is having a talk on Wednesday by Martin Farmer, G6BD, on his part in the downfall of Communism. The simplex net is on Thursday on 145.375MHz. Next Saturday sees the shack open plus G5FZ on the air. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is having a barbecue on the field on Wednesday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club on the air for National Field Day. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.
Nuneaton and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Thursday from 9.30pm on 145.475MHz. Next Saturday and Sunday sees the club on the air for National Field Day. Contact Neil Yorke, M0NKE, via email to info@ndarc.co.uk.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having an informal and general operating evening. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.
Leicester Radio Society is running GB0APS from Abbey Pumping Station today from 1pm to 5pm as part of Leicester Vintage Festival and Museums on the Air weekend. There’s a Morse class on Monday, followed by a night on the air. On Thursday there’s an invitation to drop in for a cuppa and radio operation for anyone at a loose end. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class and is on the air. Details from Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.
On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society is having a talk by Medium Wave listener Keith, G8FRS. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.
Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is closed this week.
On Tuesday Grantham Amateur Radio Club is having a shack night from 6pm. Details from Kevin, G6SSN, on 07793 142 483.
On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is holding an informal meeting. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.
On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a picnic at Bidford-on-Avon. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.
On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a review of social events, plus a barbecue and training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.
On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3GR. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.
On Wednesday Tamworth Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Contact Richard, 2E0LLE, on 0787 521 7124.
On Friday Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a talk on QSD by Eddie, G0EZT. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 7303.
On Friday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having a practical evening. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
