News for England Midlands – 12 November 2017

We start with clubs that have several events this week.

Wythall Radio Club has its regular net at 8pm this Sunday and next Sunday on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there’s the AGM. 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 skittles night. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having an informal and general operating evening on Monday, plus a net workshop for those who have booked. The main club net is on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net on 145.475MHz from 7.30pm, often then moving to 80m SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group is having a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.325MHz, 8pm, and there’s a club night on Friday. For details contact Paul Gamble, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its net on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On Friday there’s a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.

South Birmingham Radio Society is having a ragchew on Monday and has its regular coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has a club meeting on Monday. On Tuesday there’s an open net on 70.475MHz FM from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

Malvern Hills RAC is having a junk sale and silent key auction on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 432MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside radio operation and projects. On Thursday the club is not at the hut, but taking part in the 70MHz FMAC. Next Saturday the HF and VHF shack is on the air, alongside project activities. 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 a shack night with G3SRT on the air. A Foundation exam takes place next Saturday. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is having a talk Explaining the Operating Shack by Roger, G3PVU on Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net on GB3LS from 8pm. On Saturday the shack is open and G5FZ is on the air. Contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net via GB3GR on Wednesday. On Friday there’s a club meeting. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is having a natter night. Details from A. Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society is having a talk Meteor Detection by Radar by Clive, G0CHO. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.

On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a committee meeting. Contact radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is having a vintage film night with Roy Fellows. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.275MHz. Details from Don, G4CYG, on 01926 424 465.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is having a general meeting and ragchew plus training classes. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a construction evening. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is holding a surplus sale from 7.45pm at The Shirley Community Centre, 274 Stratford Road B90 3AD. All are welcome. For details, email SolihullRadioClub@gmail.com.

On Friday Melton Mowbray ARS is watching the TX Factor video. Contact Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.

On Sunday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society will be visiting Bletchley Park. Contact Ed O’Neill, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

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