News for England Midlands – 2 July 2023
On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. For more information, see oarc.uk
The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link.
Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for details.
Bolsover Amateur Radio Society meetings take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 8pm at the Bainbridge Hall, Bolsover S44 6PX. Vin, G4KSY, 01246 827135
On Friday, Bromsgrove and District Amateur Radio Club will be meeting from 8pm for a formal tutorial session. Alan, G4LVK, 07886 000 052.
Burton Amateur Radio Club has open nets around 145.575MHz at 10am on Sundays and 8pm on Thursdays. Barry, M0ISZ, 01283 540570.
On Tuesday, Central Radio Amateur Circle will be holding a System Fusion net on 144.625MHz from 7pm. On Wednesday, the group will be having a Google Meeting at 7pm. On Saturday, the group will be on the air from 12pm on 145.575MHz. Martin, G1TYV, 0749 684 7642
Cheltenham Amateur Radio Association has daily nets on 145.400MHz at 8.10am. On Sundays there is a net on 50.220MHz at 8.30am. On Tuesday, there is slow CW on 3540kHz and up from 8pm. Wednesday sees a net on 144.350MHz from 9pm. The Friday net is via the GB3RS repeater from 9pm. committee@g5bk.uk
On Monday, Coventry Amateur Radio Society will be having an open net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Friday, the Society will be on the air from Kenilworth Castle. John, G8SEQ, secretary@coventryradio.org.uk
Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society meets every Tuesday, from 6 to 10pm, at Ruiton Mill, 59 Vale Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley, DY3 3XF. Keith, M0WYZ, keithm0wyz@gmail.com
Gloucester Amateur Radio and Electronics Society has an informal net every day on 145.575MHz FM at 3.30pm. On Monday, members will be holding an informal meeting. On Tuesday, there will be a net on 144.550MHz from 7.30pm, starting on SSB and then moving to AM at 8pm. On Wednesday, there is a net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM. Thursday sees another net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz FM, moving to 80m SSB later on. On Friday, there is a net from 7.30pm on 432.220MHz SSB. Anne, 2E1GKY, 01242 699 595 daytime, see the website for more information.
Today, the 2 July, Hinckley Amateur Radio and Electronics Society is active from Naseby for VHF National Field Day. On Tuesday, the Society will be taking part in the 144MHz UK Activity Contest. Michel Dixon, G4GHJ, hinckleyradiosociety@gmail.com
Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society has a breakfast meeting from 10am on Sundays. On Tuesday, there is a club meeting from 7pm. Thursday sees a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm. Les, 2E0MNZ, les@moylehousehold.co.uk
On Monday, Leicester Radio Society will be meeting, in person and via Zoom, from 7.30pm. On Wednesday, the club will be meeting from 10am. Visitors are welcome. Sandra Morley, G0MCV, 07930274044
On Tuesday, from 8pm, Lincoln Short Wave Club will be having a net via GB3LM, or 145.350MHz if the repeater is unavailable. On Wednesday, the club will be meeting at BSA Village Hall from 7.30pm, and again on Saturday from 9.30am. Pam, G4STO, 01427 788 356.
On Tuesday, subject to the WX, Loughborough and District Amateur Radio Club will be enjoying portable operating from Wymeswold. g1etz@aol.com
On Wednesday, Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs Club has its net on 145.350MHz FM from 8pm. Dave, G4IDF, 01905 351 568
On Wednesday, Midland Amateur Radio Society will be meeting from 7.30pm. The evening will include training classes. Norman, G8BHE, 07808 078 003
On Thursday, Northampton Radio Club will be meeting at The Grangewood Club, 50 Barn Owl Close, Northampton, from 8pm. Richard, 2E0RKJ, secretary@northamptonradioclub.co.uk
Today, the 2 July, Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group will be taking part in the Derby Net on 3.745kHz from 9.30am. On Monday evening there will be a shack night and club net on 433.450MHz from 8pm. On Thursday, the club has a net on 145.300MHz from 8pm. On Friday, there will be a club and Zoom meeting from 8pm. Paul, G1GSZ, pr@nharg.org.uk
On Monday, RAF Waddington Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.325MHz from 7.30pm. There is CW practice at 8pm on 144.085MHz on Wednesday. On Friday, the club will be meeting at the Pyewipe from 8pm. Bob, G3VCA, 0797 116 6250
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society has daily weekday nets at 8.30am on 144.275MHz USB. Training and practice CW nets take place on Monday and Thursday at 4.30pm on 144.275MHz, initially using USB then CW. On Friday, there is a net from 8pm on 1913kHz. On Saturday, the club meets from 2pm at the Boughton Leigh 12th Rugby Scouts Hut. Steve, G8LYB, 01788 578 940
Salop Amateur Radio Society is taking part in VHF National Field Day today, the 2 July. On Thursday, the Society will be having a junk sale. Visit the website to find out more.
On Thursday, Solihull Amateur Radio Society has its club net on 145.450MHz FM from 8pm. solihullradioclub@gmail.com
On Sundays, South Birmingham Radio Society has ‘Activities in the attic with Bob and others’. On Tuesdays, the Society has a coffee morning from 10.30am. M6GKG, gemmagordonm6gkg@gmail.com
South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group will be meeting at the Moira Replan Centre from 7pm on Wednesday. The club net will also be running on 145.4125MHz. sdawarg.contests@gmail.com
On Monday, South Normanton, Alfreton and District Amateur Radio Club will be meeting for a technical night. On Tuesday, the club net will take place around 145.450MHz from 7pm. secretary@snadarc.com
On Sundays, Stafford and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.375MHz from 8pm. On Wednesday, there will be an evening of talks and presentations at Wildwood Community Centre, from 8pm. Visit the website for further details.
On Monday, Stourbridge and District Amateur Radio Society will be meeting at Norton Snooker Club and via Zoom. Visit the website for further details.
On Monday, Stratford upon Avon and District Radio Society will be having a net via Zoom. Visit the website to find out more.
On Monday, Sutton Coldfield Amateur Radio Society will be having an open net starting around 145.250MHz from 7.30pm. rob2e0zap@gmail.com
Telford and District Amateur Radio Society is active for VHF Field Day today, the 2 July. On Wednesday, there will be a committee meeting via Webex from 7.30pm. John, M0JZH, 0782 473 7716
On Monday, Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society will be having a net via the GB3EM repeater from 7.30pm. Peter D Rivers, G4XEX,info@wvars.com
On Sundays, Wolverhampton Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.325MHz, from 8pm. On Wednesday, members will be meeting for a club night at the Wednesfield and Woodend British Legion, from 7.30pm. Andrew, 2E0YEZ, 01902 762603
Wythall Radio Club is meeting at Wythall House, and via Zoom, from 7.30pm on Tuesday. Chris, G3YHF, 0795 839 5904
Category: News for England East Midlands, News for England West Midlands
