News for England Midlands – 16 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 they host a club lunch, and later there’s a slow CW session at 8pm on 3540 to 3552kHz. Thursday sees a talk Unreal Radio by Tim, G4VXE, and next Saturday and Sunday they’re operating a Fun Field Day using G5BK/P. Further information from Derek, G3NKS on 01242 241 099.

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 an ask the panel session, with technical questions and answers. Enquiries to Chris, G0EYO on 0771 041 2819.

On Monday Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is showing an RSGB DVD on propagation. On Wednesday it’s their regular club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees another club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz again, then moving to 80m SSB. On Friday, again from 7.30pm, there’s a net on 432.220MHz SSB. For more information contact Anne, 2E1GKY on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Lincoln Short Wave Club is holding a committee meeting on Monday at 7.30pm in the shack. On Wednesday there’s a formal meeting at 7.30pm, and Thursday sees its club net via GB3LS at 8pm. Saturday is a new member induction and an open shack from 9.30am. To find out more 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 regular club night. Contact Paul, G1SGZ via email to pr@nharg.org.uk.

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

On Tuesday Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society is taking part in the UK Activity Contest on 1296MHz plus CW practice and training. Saturday sees the shack on the air, plus radio operation and projects. Enquiries to Steve, G8LYB on 01788 578 940.

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’s a natter night at 8pm. For details, email salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

South Birmingham Radio Society is hosting a coffee morning in the shack on Tuesday from 11am, and Thursday sees training classes with Dave Murphy, G8OWL. Contact Gemma, M6GKG by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Now we return to the usual listing in date order.

On Monday Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class followed by a free and easy construction night. More from Sandra, G0MCV on 0793 027 4044.

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

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

On Monday Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society hosts a talk on SSTV by Mick, 2E0XVX. Full details from Peter, G4XEX on 01858 432 105.

On Tuesday Derby and District Amateur Radio Society has a session entitled Shades of the Wireless Set 38. Enquiries via email to radio@dadars.org.uk.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club has a talk Setting up your Station by Andrew, G7SEG. More information from Chris, G1ETZ on 01509 504 319.

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

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society hosts a talk Baluns Across the RF Spectrum. For more contact John, M0JZH on 0782 473 7716.

On Thursday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has a 2m net on 145.300MHz FM from 7pm to 8pm. Email Ed, M0TZX for more details, via M0TZX@yahoo.com

On Thursday Northampton Radio Club hosts a guest speaker, Dr Stuart Eves, who will be giving a talk Space Communication and Traffic Control. This is open to all amateur radio enthusiasts, members, guests and visitors. Further details from Odette, M6KZW via email to odettedawkins@gmail.com.

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

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

On Friday Coventry Amateur Radio Society will operate G2FDC in the fourth round of the 2m DF Trophy, starting at 8pm. Full details from John, G8SEQ on 0795 877 7363.

On Friday Melton Mowbray Amateur Radio Society holds its AGM and will be planning their future programme of events. Enquiries to Phil, G4LWB on 01664 567 972.

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