News for England North – 10 November 2019

We start with announcement from Wakefield and District Radio Society that they are launching an open net in memory of the late Bill Catney, 2E0IPC. It will run on Sundays on 144.600MHz from 10.15am, shortly after the local GB2RS News broadcast ends. Bill was a very competent instructor who helped over 100 people gain their Foundation Licence. More information on the new net, and the club, is at wdrs.club.

Now for clubs that have more than one event this week.

Bury Radio Club has a net this Sunday and next Sunday from 6pm on 144.550MHz. Tuesday sees a talk by Stephen, G3OAG. For details, see buryradiosociety.org.uk.

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has its net this Sunday and next Sunday from 11am on 1.940MHz LSB. Contact Peter, G3UCA, via email to g3uca@blueyonder.co.uk.

Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 50.575MHz this Sunday and next Sunday. On Monday there’s a net on 70.425MHz from 7pm and on Wednesday there’s a club night. Saturday sees a net on 145.425MHz from 7pm. More information from Michael, G7TWX, on 0782 692 4192.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a net this Sunday and next Sunday from 10.30am on 3637kHz SSB. On Tuesday there’s a net from 8pm around 145.475MHz FM and Thursday sees mini-lectures. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

Halifax and District ARS meets at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Mytholmroyd, from 7pm on Tuesday. Wednesday sees an open net on GB3HD from 7pm and on Thursday there’s a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Contact Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.

Stockport Radio Society has a net on Tuesday from 7.30pm on 51.550MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a committee meeting and a net on 145.375MHz FM from 7.30pm. Friday sees a net from 7.30pm on 433.575MHz. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society is having a natter night on Tuesday. On Wednesday G3NWR is on the air and on Thursday it’s the regular ATV on-air and construction night. Saturday sees a visit to the Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society Winter Rally. Details from Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.

York Radio Club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz and Thursday sees a club night with training. For details see yorkradioclub.uk.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has a demo of club equipment and continues its training courses. Contact Nancy, G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.

On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is having a practical session on PSUs with Mark, M0UFC. For details, email boltonwireless@gmail.com.

On Monday Macclesfield and District Radio Society is having a film night. For details, email info@gx4mws.uk.

On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a rotator repair night. Contact John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

On Tuesday Chester and District Radio Society is holding a committee meeting. Contact Bruce Sutherland, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society has a talk by Jon, M1CQO Mesh Networking Using Repurposed Wi-Fi Equipment. Details from John Earland, M6BHP, on 0798 000 3293.

On Wednesday Newsham Amateur Radio Training Centre continues its Foundation training. Details from John, 2E0DCV, on 01912 371 729.

On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club has a club night and training.

On Thursday Hull and District ARS is clearing up the shack. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.

On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society has a food night at The Old Silent Inn, Stanbury. Details from Geoff, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.

On Thursday Newton-le-Willows Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Contact Lee, M0LGL, on 0741 483 6945.

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

On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is having a social pint and chat. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club has a pie and peas supper and junk sale from 7pm, held in the Hartlepool Scout Centre, 236 Stockton Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1JW. Everyone is welcome. More information from Stan, G7VGM, via email to stan.g7vgm@gmail.com.

On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. For details, email mail@g0nwm.com.

On Friday Wakefield and District Radio Society having a social and on the air night from 7pm. Contact Charles, M0OXO, on 0790 050 0775.

On Saturday Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society is holding its Winter Rally. Details from Robert, M0NVQ, on 0777 811 3333.

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