News for England Midlands – 25 November 2018

As from this Sunday, the 18th, at 1830UTC, Eddie, G0VVT will be reading GB2RS News on slot 2 talk group 9 via GB7ST, the DMR repeater in Stoke-on-Trent. At the same time, he will read the news on 433.525MHz and GB3SX, the 6m repeater in Stoke-on-Trent. Thanks go to Eddie and all the other news readers who give freely of their time to serve their fellow radio amateurs.

Now news from clubs that have several events this week.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has informal activities and a workshop on Monday with Brian, G4CIB, making a 2m three element portable Yagi. There’s a club net on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, and another on Thursday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, which usually moves to 80m SSB. Friday sees a club net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

Leicester Radio Society has a Morse class on Monday and the RSGB Convention video The K3LR Super Station. On Thursday the Foundation course continues. Details from Sandra, G0MCV, on 0793 027 4044.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a shack night on Monday. Tuesday sees the club net, from 8pm on 145.325MHz and on Friday there’s a screening of TX Factor. 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. On Friday there’s a club night. Contact Bob, G3VCA on 0797 116 6250.

South Birmingham Radio Society is sorting rally stock on Monday and has its regular coffee morning in the shack on Tuesday. On Friday, arrangements are being made for the Christmas party. More from Gemma, M6GKG by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

Rugby ATS is taking part in the UK Activity Contest on Tuesday alongside CW practice, training and projects. Next Saturday sees a discussion on members’ experiments, and there’s a hut maintenance and management committee meeting next Sunday. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. Tuesday sees a DMR open net on GB7FW slot/local 2 from 7.30pm. Details from Robert, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has a CW net on Tuesday from 4.30pm on 144.070MHz. Wednesday sees a club net from 8.30pm on GB3LH. On Thursday there’s a presentation on RAYNET by Eric Howells, G0GAL, from 8pm. Enquiries to Eamonn, M0MEB, via email to salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Wythall Radio Club is visiting Martyn Lynch & Sons next Saturday for the Hog Roast open day. Next Sunday sees the club net from 8pm on 145.225 or GB3WL. More information from Chris, G0EYO, on 0771 041 2819.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Stratford-upon-Avon and District Radio Society has a talk The Secret Listeners by John, G1AWJ. Contact Clive, G0CHO, on 01608 664 488.

On Tuesday Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club is taking a look at the shack of Phil, G4DCI. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC is having an informal evening. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society is having a video afternoon on Tuesday. Email midwarwicks@gmail.com for details.

On Wednesday Lincoln Short Wave Club has a formal meeting in the shack from 7.30pm. For more information contact Pam Rose, G4STO, on 01427 788 356.

On Wednesday Midland Amateur Radio Society has training classes and is making plans for the Christmas party. Details from Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

On Wednesday Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is introducing YouTube videos on amateur radio. More information from John Humphreys, M0JZH, on 0782 473 7716.

On Thursday Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Contact Ed O’Neill, M0TZX, 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 Coventry Amateur Radio Society has an open net on 145.375MHz instead of a meeting. More information from John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

Next Sunday Burton Amateur Radio Club has its net on 145.575MHz from 10am. Contact Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

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