News for England Midlands – 26 August 2018

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 145.575MHz today and next Sunday at 10am, and also on Thursday at 8pm. Wednesday sees their club night. Contact Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Lincoln Short-Wave Club will be operating a special event station at the Fir Park Wings & Wheels today from 9am. On Wednesday there’s a talk by Adrian, M0NWK, and Thursday sees a simplex net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. Next Saturday and Sunday the club is participating in the RSGB’s SSB Field Day. For more information contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday, and on Thursday there’s a club net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a talk on valve amplifiers and classes by Mike, G6CZD. Enquiries to Paul, G1SGZ, via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has its club net on Monday on 145.325MHz from 8pm, and on Friday there’s a club night. More from Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm, and on Tuesday there’s a DMR open net on slot/local 2GB7FW from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees them operating a GB4MOA at Staffordshire Regiment Museum at Whittington near Lichfield as part of their discovery days using HF, VHF and DMR. The station will be on air from around 10am till 4pm. Further information from Robert, 2E0ZAP, on 01827 288483.

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is on the air this Tuesday as well as running CW practice and training. Next Saturday there’s an antenna presentation and discussion on magnetic loops, with members Dan and Sid sharing their experiences. There’ll be another on the air session too, with radio operation and projects. Next Sunday from 2 to 4pm they’re holding a management committee meeting, alongside hut maintenance. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is holding a contest logging workshop with M0JDB on Tuesday, and on Saturday the club is taking part in the SSB Field Day. More info via email to midwarwicks@gmail.com.

South Birmingham Radio Society has a coffee morning in the shack on Tuesday at 11am. On Friday and Saturday they’ll be loading the trailer for the Telford Hamfest, where they will be running a club stand next Sunday. Contact Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Midland Amateur Radio Society holds a members’ discussion on holiday trips on Wednesday. Next Sunday they’ll be at the Telford Hamfest. More from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

Telford & District Amateur Radio Society has its final Hamfest preparation evening next Wednesday, and on Saturday they’re participating in the Bath-style Buildathon in Telford at the Park Inn Hotel, mentioned in the main news. Next Sunday they will be at the Telford Hamfest. Enquiries to John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

Now we return to the usual listing in date order. On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio & Electronics Society will be operating at Crickley Hill. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime only please.

Leicester Radio Society is closed on Bank Holiday Monday.

Derby & District Amateur Radio Society is closed on Tuesday.

On Tuesday Loughborough & District Amateur Radio Club is holding an open forum on aerials. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs Club has an informal meeting. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a club net on GB3GR. Details from Stewart, M0SDM, on 0794 408 5111.

On Thursday Kettering & District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm. More from Ed, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

On Thursday Northampton Radio Club is having a club night from 8pm at The Obelisk Centre. Further information from Odette, M6KZW, via email to odettedawkins@gmail.com.

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

On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.375MHz in lieu of the normal meeting. Contact John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

On Saturday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society begins operating GB6GW, which will run until the 28th of September. For more information contact Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

Next Sunday Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has a net from 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. Details from Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

On Sunday Wythall Radio Club has a net on 145.225MHz or GB3WL at 8pm. Contact Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819.

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