News for England North – 11 October 2020

| October 9, 2020

Events mentioned here may be affected by fluctuating pandemic precautions. Please continue to observe all national or local restrictions that are in place.

We start with a note from RSGB Regional Representative Kath Wilson, M1CNY of three volunteer vacancies. Deputy regional representatives are needed for Region 31 Cumbria; Region 32 Lancashire, and Region 33 Greater Manchester. If you are an RSGB Member in one of these areas and would like to join the RSGB team, please contact Kath by email on rr3@rsgb.org.uk.

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 11am on 1.940MHz. Most days see a CQ-and-brew at half past two on 70.450MHz. On Tuesday, there’s a net from 7.30pm on 70.450MHz. Details from Peter, G3UCA on 01772 494 474.

Oldham Radio Club has a multimode net on XLX305A from 9.30am on Sundays. Monday sees a DMR net via GB7MR talk group 9 S2 from 9.30am, and a C4FM simplex net beginning at 8pm on 144.6125MHz. Wednesday and Friday see nets from 8pm, beginning on 145.500MHz FM. Details from Mike, M1CVL, on 0740 276 3203.

Houghton-le-Spring Amateur Radio Club has an open SSTV net on Sundays from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. There’s Morse practice for beginner to expert levels at various times during the week on 144.700MHz FM. A club night is listed for Tuesday from 6.30pm, under social distancing conditions. There’s an open chat around 145.450MHz FM from 9pm on Friday. Details from George, M5GHT, on 0191 548 8995.

Stockport Radio Society has a daily CW net at 4pm around 3.564MHz. Tuesday sees a net from 7.30pm around 51.550MHz and on Thursday there’s a net from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

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

Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur club has a digital-only net on Monday via GB7CY from 7.30pm. Wednesday sees a net from 7.30pm via GB3CD. Details are at barac.org.uk.

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 an open 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 via GB3HS. There’s a Zoom meeting at 7pm on Wednesday and Friday. Thursday sees a net from 7pm around 145.350MHz. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 0794 464 8924.

Keighley Amateur Radio Society has a Zoom meeting on Tuesday. Thursday sees a socially distanced food night meeting at the Flappit Pub, Cullingworth. Details from Geoff, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.

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

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

East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club plans to meet on Friday for a discussion on how often you call CQ. Contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society has an open net from 8.30pm on 145.3875MHz FM. Contact Robert, M0NVQ, on 0777 811 3333.

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