News for England Midlands – 2 September 2018

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

Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on 145.575MHz this Sunday and next Sunday at 10am, and also on Thursday at 8pm. Wednesday sees their club night. Contact Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has its net this Sunday and next Sunday at 8.30am on 50.220MHz SSB. On Tuesday there’s a slow CW session at 8pm on 3540-3550kHz. More from Derek, G3NKS, on 01242 241 099.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is participating in the RSGB’s SSB Field Day this Sunday. On Wednesday there’s a nibble and natter night from 7.30pm in the shack. Thursday sees its club net via GB3LM at 8pm, and on Saturday it hosts a surgery and open shack from 9.30am. For more information contact Pam, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

Midland Amateur Radio Society is at the Telford Hamfest this Sunday, being held at the Coalbrook Museum in Telford. On Wednesday it holds an open meeting with training classes. Enquiries to Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is holding a management committee meeting this Sunday from 2pm to 4pm, alongside hut maintenance. On Tuesday it is the UK Activity Contest on 144MHz, CW practice and training, together with radio operation and projects. Saturday sees HF and VHF radio operation, projects and possibly some practical construction too. Further details from Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

South Birmingham Radio Society is manning a club stand this Sunday at the Telford Hamfest, and Monday sees them unloading the trailer and conducting a rally review. On Tuesday it’s their coffee morning in the shack from 11am, and Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. On Friday there’s work in the shack. More from Gemma, M6GKG, by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is attending the Telford Hamfest this Sunday. On Wednesday it’s holding a committee meeting, and the club call, GX3ZME, is on the air. Contact John, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

Wythall Radio Club has a net this Sunday and next Sunday from 8pm on 145.225MHz or GB3WL. On Tuesday there’s a Morse Class and club night. More from Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819.

Leicester Radio Society holds an open meeting this Monday, and next Sunday they are running a seaside SES at the Pumping Station. Further information from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

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 committee meeting. 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.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz, and Wednesday sees a club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. On Thursday there is a natter night and committee meeting at 8pm. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Now we return to the usual listing in date order.

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society will not be meeting, as the school venue is closed. Enquiries to Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society has a net on 145.275MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.

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

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society hosts a club net on 145.275MHz. More from Peter, G4XEX, on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society holds a junk sale. For details, email radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club members will be on air from home on 2m. Further information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Thursday Kettering and Amateur Radio Society has its 2m net on 145.300MHz FM from 7pm to 8pm. Enquiries to Ed, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net at 8pm on 145.450MHz. Contact Roger, G4BBT, on 0121 743 7277.

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

On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society is running a Great Egg Race. Full details from John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

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