News for England North – 27 July 2014

| July 25, 2014

We start with clubs that have several events this week. Today Wakefield & District Radio Society is performing maintenance on its mobile tower plus continuing its Advanced training. The Intermediate course continues on Friday, plus the shack will be on the air. Next Saturday the Advanced course continues. Details from Dave, G4CLI, on 07748 221 855.

Today and next Sunday Warrington Amateur Radio Club is running its regular Solder Sunday from noon. Thursday it’s the Grumpy Club from 10am. Details from Ken Hatton, G3VBA, on 01928 733 234.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a technical forum on Monday. Thursday sees a look at club projects past, present and future. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

Denby Dale Radio Club is having a Real Ale Night from 8pm on Wednesday at the Star Inn, Lockwood HD1 3PJ. Friday sees GB6YD on the air from Cartworth Moor for the Yorkshire Day Special Event . Details from Richard, M0RBG, on 07976 220 126.

Sheffield and District Wireless Society is holding a DF hunt on Wednesday from 7pm, meeting afterwards at the University Arms, S3 7HG. On Saturday it’s the RSGB 2m Low Power Contest and on Sunday the RSGB 70cm Low Power Contest. Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 07884 065 375.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Monday 28 July Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is holding a fox hunt. Details from John E. Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

On Tuesday 29 July Chester and District Radio Society is having a pie and pint night at the Shrewsbury Arms. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

On Tuesday 29 July Fleetwood Radio Enthusiasts Group is at the Lower Lighthouse Fleetwood prom. Contact John Earnshaw, M0JFE, on 07940 815 659.

On Thursday 31 July Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night and the second Poundshop Challenge. More information from David Cutter, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.

On Thursday 31 July Worksop Amateur Radio Society is having a technical night looking at operating and amateur radio activities with M0PJA and M0USV. Details from Paul, M0PJA, on 07890 626 684.

On Friday 1 August Mexborough and District Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night with stories of VHF Field Day. Contact Darrell, G0FUO, on 07887 423 221.

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