News for England Midlands – 13 May 2018

| May 11, 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.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is taking part in Mills on the Air at Eliss Mill from 9.30am this Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a shack night alongside running the Dambusters special event station. Thursday sees the club net from 8pm via GB3LS. Next Saturday the shack is open from 9.30am plus new member induction. Contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Wythall Radio Club has its net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL from 8pm this Sunday and next Sunday. On Tuesday there’s a Morse class followed by a club meeting. 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 ± QRM SSB. Thursday sees an open net from 8pm on 50.175MHz SSB. On Friday there’s the first round of the G4ZMC Portable Competition Trophy at Sowe common. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 07958 777 363.

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 shack club night and committee meeting. Contact Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

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

South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting equipment for Field Day on Monday. The regular coffee morning in the shack is from 11am on Tuesday, and visitors are very welcome. On Friday there’s an open meeting and ragchew. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

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

Rugby ATS is taking part in the 1296MHz UKAC on Tuesday, alongside projects, CW practice and training. Next Saturday sees the shack on the air plus a training session. 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 club equipment maintenance session. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class, committee meeting and free and easy night. Contact Sandra Morley, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

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 holding its AGM and surplus sale. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is holding a vintage night and encourages members to bring something along to discuss. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society is holding a general meeting with training classes and the shack on the air. Contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is holding a surplus sale. 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. More information from Ed O’Neill, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Contact Roger Hancock, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.

On Friday Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Details from John, G4OJS, on 0788 9678 303.

On Saturday 19 May Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society has its construction contest. More information from Phil, G4LWB, on 01664 567 972.

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