News for England Midlands – 18 March 2018

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.575MHz at 10am this Sunday and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a shack night and Thursday sees a club net on 145.575MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Mike Lewis, M0XMX on 0785 068 5961.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am on 50.220MHz USB this Sunday and next Sunday. Tuesday sees the regular lunch, followed by QRS CW from 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. Contact Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has its club net on GB3LH from 8.30pm this Sunday and next Sunday. Monday sees a members’ feedback evening and on Saturday there’s a CW net from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm this Sunday and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a Morse class and preparations for the Wythall Hamfest, which takes place next Sunday. Details from Chris, G0EYO, on 07710 412 819.

On Monday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net at 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and or 7.16MHz ± QRM SSB. The Thursday open net is at 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB and on Friday there’s a radio workshop evening. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is having an informal and operating evening on Monday. The main net is on 145.475MHz FM from 7.30pm on Wednesday. The Thursday net starts on 145.475MHz FM at 7.30pm, then normally moves onto 80m SSB. On Friday there’s a net at 7.30pm on 432.220MHz USB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime for details.

Leicester Radio Society has its Morse class followed by a talk on DMR on Monday. The club is open for a cuppa and chat on Thursday from noon to 5pm, then the Foundation course continues at 7pm. For details contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday and a formal meeting on Wednesday. On Thursday it’s the club net from 8pm on 145.375MHz and next Saturday the shack is open from 9.30am. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Nunsfield House ARG is having a shack night on Monday. Thursday sees the club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. On Friday there’s a talk Explaining the S-meter. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

RAF Waddington ARC has its net on Monday from 8pm on 145.325MHz. On Friday there’s a club night and Saturday sees a session refurbishing and extending the shack. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 07971 166 250.

South Birmingham Radio Society is spending Monday checking equipment for field day event. The regular coffee morning in the shack is from 11am on Tuesday. Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. The trailer gets loaded with rally stock on Friday, and next Sunday there’s a club stand at the Wythall Rally. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside CW practice, training, radio operation and projects. Thursday sees a curry night. On Saturday there’s a talk or discussion, plus the shack is on the air along with radio operation and projects. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Midland ARS is holding a general meeting on Wednesday, with the shack on the air and training classes. Next Sunday sees a visit to Wythall Radio Rally. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

Worksop ARS is having a club night and taking part in the 23cm UKAC on Tuesday. Thursday sees a talk on vintage radios by 2E0KSH. Details on 0789 062 6684.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday South Normanton Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club is holding a junk sale. Contact A. Lawrence, 2E0BQS, on 01246 456 625.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is operating GB0GW on 20m PSK31 and having a talk on PSK mode. For more information contact Peter D. Rivers, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. More information from Graham, 2E0GIJ, on 0783 120 1407.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is holding its annual dinner at The Horse, Shepshed. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday Malvern Hills RAC has its net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has its net on GB3GR from 8pm. Contact Andrew, M0NRD, on 0796 906 2859.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is having a visit by RSGB President Nick Henwood, G3RWF. Details from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 07824 737 716.

On Thursday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Contact Ed O’Neill, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.450MHz. Details from Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.

On Friday Bromsgrove and District ARC is having a club night. Contact John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.

On Friday Spalding and DARS is having a club night. Details from Graham Boor, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

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