News for England North – 1 July 2018

| June 29, 2018

We start with news from clubs that have several events this week.

Denby Dale Radio Club has its net on GB3HD from 10.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. Wednesday sees a club night. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.

Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is operating its special event station GB13COL all week. Wednesday sees a club night Contact Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars@gmx.com.

Oldham Radio Club has a C4FM net this Sunday from 9.30am on FCS004-55. Wednesday sees a 2m FM net, then on Thursday there’s the construction competition and Intermediate course. Next Sunday there’s a D-Star net REF 14B. Contact Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.

Stockport Radio Society is operating a special event station this Sunday at Manchester Airport Transport and Aviation Festival. Tuesday sees a radio night and on Friday there’s preparation for the rally, which takes place on Saturday. Next Sunday sees a special event station at AVRO Air Fair. Contact Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

York Radio Club has its breakfast meeting at 10am today. The club net is on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz and on Thursday there’s a club night from 8pm. For details see yorkradioclub.uk.

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night and practical evening on Monday. Next Saturday and Sunday sees activities for VHF NFD. Details from John E. Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night from 7pm on Tuesday. On Wednesday G3NWR is on the air and Thursday sees the G3NWR ATV night; call in on 144.750MHz from 7pm to arrange contacts. Details from William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.

Sheffield and District Wireless Society is having a talk and demo on Wednesday by Bill, G4ZVB Getting Going on FT8. Next Saturday and Sunday sees G5TO/P on the air for VHF NFD at Wharncliffe Estate, IO93FL. Details from Krystyna, 2E0KSH, on 0788 406 5375.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is holding training classes and is on the air. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.

On Monday Macclesfield and District Radio Society is putting its shack on the air. For details, email info@gx4mws.com.

On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20@btinternet.com.

On Tuesday Chester and District Radio Society is taking part in the 144MHz UKAC Contest. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

On Tuesday Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society is having a talk RSGB VHF 2m Contest Basics. More information from Mark, M0NOM, on 0791 765 3012.

On Tuesday Warrington ARC is having a club night. Contact Jeff, G1DYN, via email to secretary@warc.org.uk.

On Wednesday Blyth Radio Club is having a club night. Contact John, 2E0DCV, on 0191 237 1729.

On Wednesday Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by M1ASR. Details from Gordon, G3WOV, on 01377 240 573.

On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding a normal club night and training classes. Contact Gail, M3GBB on 0191 372 0473.

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

On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having an aerial and propagation clinic with G3SVW. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society is having a shack meeting. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.

On Friday Wakefield and District Radio Society meets for its weekly social evening from 7pm. Contact Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.

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