News for England North – 5 July 2020

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, we are now increasingly including meeting details, where we know them. However, this information should be regarded as tenuous at best, and we strongly advise you to check with organisers well before travelling. Above all, please observe any national or local restrictions, including social distancing.

Chester and District Radio Society has a net from noon on Sundays, beginning on 145.500MHz. Tuesday sees a net from 3pm around 3.605MHz and on Friday there’s a net beginning on 144.330MHz at 9.30pm. Contact Bruce, M0CVP, on 01244 343 825.

Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has daily nets from 9.30am on 145.575MHz. Sundays see a net GB3HD at 10.30am. On Wednesday there’s an online meeting with the Long Island CW Club at 7.30pm. Contact Gerald, G3SDY, on 01484 602 905

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has daily course and Morse tuition available via Skype and email. There’s a net on Sundays from 10.30am around 3,637kHz and on Wednesday a net from 8pm on 51.530MHz. Thursday sees a net from 8pm around 145.475MHz. For details, email chairman@smrcc.org.uk.

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society has a net around 3.715MHz from 9.30am on Sundays, followed by a net on the GB3IM repeater network at 11.30am, after the GB2RS News. The weekly meeting at Ballsalla is on Wednesday from 7.30pm, alongside a net on GB3IM for those unable to attend. For details, email info@iomars.im.

Southport and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Sundays from 7.30pm, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to a to free channel. On Monday there’s a Zoom meeting. Details from Brian, M0SSN, on 0777 169 5525.

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays from 11am on 1.969MHz. There’s a net on 145.425MHz from 7.30pm on Monday and 8pm on Thursday. Contact John, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

Warrington Amateur Radio Club has daily open nets from 10am around 145.350MHz. This Sunday and next Sunday also see open nets from 9am around 145.425MHz and from 2pm around 145.400MHz. There’s a Zoom meeting on Tuesday from 8pm. For details, email secretary@warc.org.uk.

Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has a Zoom virtual club night on Monday from 7pm. Tuesday sees a net via GB3HA at 8pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday see training courses from 7pm via Zoon. Contact Nancy, G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.

Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday at 7pm on 144.390MHz USB, an open net from 7pm on Tuesday via GB3WY and a net on GB3HD from 7pm on Wednesday. Thursday sees a SSTV net on 144.525MHz from 1pm and a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Contact Martin, M0GQB on 01422 341 317.

Hull and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on Monday from 7pm around 145.350MHz. On Wednesday and Friday there’s a Zoom meeting at 8pm. Thursday sees a net from 8.30pm around 145.325MHz. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 0794 464 8924.

Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society has nets on GB3HG from 7.30pm on Monday and 8pm on Thursday. Details from David, G3UNA, on 01423 860 778.

Stockport Radio Society has a net on Monday from 7.30pm on 433.525MHz. On Tuesday a talk is planned Ham Radio on a Budget by Nigel, M6NAE. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society has a natter and on the air night planned for Tuesday, a buddy tuition night on Wednesday and an ATV on-air and construction night on Thursday. Check details with Bill, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.

Wirral and District Amateur Radio Club has Morse sessions on Sundays from 11am on 144.350MHz. Wednesday sees a net on 145.325MHz from 8pm. Details from Simon, G6XHF, on 0151 601 3269.

Macclesfield and District Radio Society has a net on Monday from 7.30pm on 145.325MHz, possibly supplemented by a Zoom meeting. For details, email info@gx4mws.uk.

Sheffield Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Mondays from 7.30pm on 145.575MHz. Contact Wade, G0TKF on 0776 174 8987.

On Wednesday York Radio Club has its net on 145.450MHz from 8pm. For details see yorkradioclub.uk.

Furness Amateur Radio Society has a virtual meeting via Zoom on Wednesday. Details via email to info@fars.org.uk.

On Thursday Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society has its net from 8pm on 145.5625MHz FM.

On Thursday Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a net on 28.750MHz from 8pm. Details from Russell, G0FOI, on 01274 875 038.

Following the latest government advice, the Wakefield and District Radio Society intend to resume their meetings at 7pm on Friday, 10 July and to continue on Friday evenings until further notice. They will continue to run the 2E0IPC Memorial Net on 144.600MHz FM every Sunday from 10:15, but the Friday night open net will cease to operate. For more details, contact Charles M0OXO on 07 900 500 775.

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