News for England North – 21 May 2023
The UK-wide Online Amateur Radio Community’s Discord server runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The server has multiple channels covering every conceivable interest within amateur radio. Activities include: a weekly slow-to-medium speed CW net, a fortnightly Zoom social, called ‘The Rubber Duck’, and a multi-platform digital bridge, that is available across multiple networks including DMR, Echolink, D-Star, and Allstar. All of this can be accessed for free. For more information, see oarc.uk
The Online Radio Club has a virtual radio club night at 7.30pm every Thursday via Zoom. It is suitable for all radio enthusiasts regardless of individual skill level. Go to the website for the meeting link.
Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for further details.
On Wednesday, from 8pm to 9pm, George, MM0JNL will be hosting his DR16 Support Net via the GB3BT repeater. The net is open to anyone, within range, who has any radio-related issues and needs assistance or guidance, and as an open session with the local RSGB representative for Members and non-Members alike. dr16@rsgb.org.uk
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club has a club meeting and social evening from 7pm on Monday. On Thursday, there is a net on 144.5625MHz or 3.787MHz from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com
Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club will be meeting at the village hall in Stanley Crook on Thursday evening from 7.30pm onwards. Anyone who is wishing to study or take their exams, please visit the club website
On Sundays, everyone is welcome to join in with Bury Radio Society’s net on 144.550MHz FM at 6pm. On Tuesday, the Society will be meeting at Hollins Social Club, from 7.30pm for a tutorial night. On Thursday there will be a net on 144.550MHz FM from 8pm. Lynda, G6QA, specky@talktalk.net
On Tuesday, Chester and District Radio Society will be having a ‘bring and tell’ event. Amateurs are encouraging to bring along equipment, books and anything else that they would like to share. Bruce, M0CVP, 01244 343 825
On Wednesday, Durham and District Amateur Radio Society will be having a club night from 6pm. Visit the website for more information.
On Wednesday, East Ardsley Radio Society will be holding an ‘On the Air Night’ from 6.30pm. On Friday there will be another ‘On the Air Night’ and social evening from 7pm. Visit the website to find out more.
On Sunday evening, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club joins the open Teesside net around 145.425MHz from 8 to 9pm. Alistair, G4OLK, 01642 475 671
Every Sunday, Gilmore Radio Club has a CW net on 144.064MHz from 4pm. Today, the 21 May, there will also be a CW training net on 50.080MHz from 7.30pm. On Tuesday, there will be a net around 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. On Thursday, there will be a C4FM net on 144.925MHz. Next Sunday, the 28 May, there will be a CW net on 3.510MHz from 7.30pm. Heth, M6HNS, 0773 503 6267
Guisborough and District Amateur Radio Club meets on Mondays from 7.30pm at the Guisborough Conservative Club for a social get together and natter. Everyone is welcome. Ron, G0MBV@icloud.com
On Tuesday, Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society will hear a short presentation by Max Townend, G4SDX introducing the programme of events for the Society’s Summer QRP Festival. This will be a series of low power events and activity challenges over the three-month summer period. Meetings start at 7pm at Elim Pentecostal Church, Ryburn Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AZ. The club holds regular evening nets from Monday to Thursday starting at 7pm. Full details of these and all club events can be found on the club website. Max Townend, G4SDX, george.townend@btinternet.com
Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has a CW net on 1.869MHz from 8pm, and SSB from 8.30pm, on Mondays. On Wednesday, members will be engaged in a direction-finding hunt. On Friday, the club net will be taking place on 145.450MHz from 8pm. John, G3XYF, jhwresdell@gmail.com
Houghton-Le-Spring Amateur Radio Club has an SSTV net on Sundays from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will be Morse tuition and practice from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM. On Tuesday, there is a meeting from 6pm at Dubmire Royal British Legion Club. Thursday sees a CW net on 144.060MHz from 8.30pm. On Friday there is a net on 145.450MHz FM for general chat from 9pm. George, M5GHT, 0191 548 8995
On Monday, Hull and District Amateur Radio Society will be having a net via the GB3HS repeater from 7pm. On Thursday, the net moves to 145.325MHz from 7pm. Richard Pike, M0RKK, m0rkk@yahoo.com
The club meeting of the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society at its shack in Ballasalla next Wednesday 24 May will be as normal but will be suspended during the TT fortnight. The next meeting at the Sea Cadets Hall in Tromode is on Tuesday 13 June. Nets are on the GB3IM repeater network after the 11am GB2RS news bulletin and talk-in Wednesday night at 6.40pm, Sunday on 3.715 and 7.115MHz at 9.30am and 10pm. Club news and events are on the website and Facebook.
On Monday, Macclesfield and District Radio Society will be taking part in an RF detection ‘fox’ hunt. Info@gx4mws.uk
Merseyside Amateur Radio Society usually meets on the first and third Monday of each month at Mel Inn Social Club, L20 6JJ, from 7.30pm. This Monday 22 May, members will be meeting for ‘Basic Morse Tuition’. Paul, G0WRE, info@marsradio.uk
Oldham Radio Club has a net today and next Sunday on XLX305A at 9.30am. The 8pm net on Wednesday is on 145.500MHz FM before changing frequency. Mike, M1CVL, 0740 276 3203
On Sundays, Otley Amateur Radio Society has a net on 145.450MHz and via GB3WF from 7.15pm. On Tuesday, there will be a club night at Clifton Village Hall from 7.30pm. On Friday, there is a net on 144.350MHz SSB and via GB3WF from 8pm. Visit the website to find out more.
On Thursday, Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society will be meeting for a natter night. m0nvq@outlook.com
Scarborough Amateur Radio Society meets on alternate Monday evenings. The doors open at 7pm and meetings start at 7.30pm. Visitors and new members are most welcome. john.baines@hfdxarc.com
On Wednesday, Sheffield and District Wireless Society will be listening to a talk entitled ‘How to build a multi-meter’ at Heeley Community Centre from 7.30pm. david4001@protonmail.com
Members of South Cheshire Amateur Radio Society will be meeting on Wednesday. ray@m1rek.co.uk
On Thursday, Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has its net on 145.450MHz from 8pm. Malcolm, M7DJY, 07522 539 787, spenvalleyars@gmail.com
On Tuesday, Stockport Radio Society will be having a radio and practical evening at Walthew House. The Society’s Teatime Morse Net will take place on 3564kHz from 4pm on Wednesday. Thursday sees a net via GB3PZ from 7.30pm. Next weekend, the Society will be taking part in the CQ WPX CW Contest from Common Barn Farm. info@g8srs.co.uk
Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays on 1.969MHz from 11am. On Monday and Thursday, there will be a net on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. Tuesday sees a D-Star net at 7.30pm. John, G4FRK, 01253 862810
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has ‘Solder Sunday’ every week from 2pm. Dave, G8KBB, Secretary@warc.org.uk
On Monday, Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society will be meeting from 6pm at Herrington 2nd Scout Headquarters, Crow lane, Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3TE. The Society has a fully dedicated shack with HF, 6m, 2m and 70cm equipment, as well as C4FM and DMR digital modes. Tea and coffee are available as well as disabled access and toilet facilities. g0bnk@outlook.com
Today, the 21 May, Wirral Amateur Radio Society will be on the air. On Tuesday, there will be a natter night from 7pm. On Wednesday there will be a technical night from 7pm. On Friday there will be a net on 70.400MHz from 8pm. Next Saturday and Sunday, the Society will be on the air from 10am to 3pm. The Society is starting a Foundation licence training course in June. For more information contact Bill Davies, G4YWD on 0780 488 4245. Bill Davies, G4YWD, 0780 488 4245, https://g3nwr.co.uk/
York Radio Club has an AM net on 144.550MHz at 8.30am on Tuesday. Wednesday sees a club net on 145.450MHz at 8pm. On Thursday there will be a club night. Visit the website to find out more.
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