News for England Midlands – 26 July 2020

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now including meeting details where we have been given them. However, we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Burton Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 10am on 145.575MHz. Monday sees a slow CW exercise from 7pm on 14.055MHz. On Wednesday there’s an open net from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz FM. Thursday sees open net from 8pm on 145.575MHz FM. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333.

Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets at 8.10am on 145.4MHz and GB3CG, followed by a net at 8.40am on 28.450MHz. On Sundays there is a net on 50.220MHz. More information from Derek, G3NKS by email to secretary@g5bk.uk.

Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has a breakfast meeting on Sundays and an evening meeting on Tuesdays. Thursday sees a net from 7pm on 145.300MHz FM. Check details with Ed, M0TZX, via email to M0TZX@yahoo.com.

Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club has nets on Sundays and Tuesdays from 7.30pm around 145.425MHz. More information from Chris, G1ETZ, on 01509 504 319.

Wythall Radio Club has a net on Sundays from 8pm on GB3WL or 145.225MHz. Tuesday sees an on air meeting on GB3WL or 145.225MHz from 8.30pm. More information from Chris, G3YHF, on 0795 839 5904.

Central Radio Amateur Circle has a Skype meeting on Wednesday at 7pm and Saturday sees a general meeting. For info, text to 0737 552 3259.

Coventry Amateur Radio Society has nets on Monday from 8pm on 145.375MHz FM and 7.175MHz SSB. On Wednesday there’s a DMR net from 8.30pm on talk group 2345974, and Thursday sees a net from 7pm on 50.175MHz SSB. Friday sees a net on 145.375MHz at 8pm instead of the normal meeting. Check details with John, G8SEQ, on 0795 877 7363.

Midland Amateur Radio Society has open nets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7.30pm on 145.425MHz. Visitors to the nets are welcome. More information on the club’s Facebook page or contact Norman, G8BHE, on 0780 807 8003.

Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group has a net on 433.450MHz from 8pm on Monday. Thursday sees a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm and on Friday there’s a Zoom meeting from 8pm. For details, email Paul, G1SGZ at pr@nharg.org.uk.

On Monday RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Friday sees a net around 145.300MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Bob, G3VCA, on 0797 116 6250.

Salop Amateur Radio Society has a net on 144.230MHz SSB on Monday from 2pm and Thursday from 8pm. Note that 144.775MHz FM will be monitored, for those not having SSB. Wednesday sees a net from 8pm on GB3LH. For details, email Eamonn, M0MEB at salopamateurradio@gmail.com.

Rugby ATS has a weekday net on 144.275MHz SSB from 8.30am. Contact Steve, G8LYB, on 01788 578 940.

Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has a net on Wednesday from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees a net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, which moves to 80m SSB. On Friday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Contact Anne, 2E1GKY, on 01242 699 595, daytime.

On Monday Stourbridge and District ARS has a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Contact John, M1EJG, on 01562 700 513.

On Monday Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society is holding a club meeting. Tuesday sees a DMR open net on frequency slot/local 2 GB7FW Birmingham from 7.30pm, all are welcome to join in. Details from Robert Bird, via email to rob2e0zap@gmail.com.

On Tuesday Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Check with Paul, M7REV, via email to secretary@dadars.com.

On Tuesday South Birmingham Radio Society has a virtual coffee morning from 11am to 1pm using Zoom. More information from Gemma, M6GKG by email to gemmagordon.m6gkg@gmail.com.

On Tuesday Malvern Hills RAC has an informal meeting. Wednesday sees a net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Contact Dave, G4IDF, on 01905 351 568.

On Wednesday Mid-Warwickshire Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm on 145.275MHz. Details from Don, G4CYG by email to midwarwicks@gmail.com.

On Wednesday South Kesteven Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm via GB3GR, all are welcome. Contact Steve, 2E0WCG, on 01780 764 419.

On Wednesday Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society has a net from 8pm around 145.325MHz. For details, email Vaughan, M0VYY at chairman@wolverhamptonars.co.uk.

On Thursday Solihull Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.450MHz from 8pm. For details, email Stu, G4KUR at solihullradioclub@gmail.com.

On Friday Spalding and District Amateur Radio Society has a net around 145.300MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Graham, G8NWC, on 0775 461 9701.

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