News for England North – 25 June 2023

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 meeting and social evening from 7pm on Monday. On Thursday, there are nets on 144.5625MHz and 3.750MHz from 7pm. David, G4TMZ, g6aj@outlook.com

The Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club, supported by the Extended Freedom Network, is operating special event callsigns G0BGOA, GB5GOA, GB6GOA, GB8GOA and GB9GOA until the 27^th of June. The aim is to encourage more amateurs to get on the air. barac.org.uk

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. On Thursday there will be a net on 144.550MHz FM from 8pm. Lynda, G6QA, specky@talktalk.net

On Saturdays and Sundays, Central Lancashire Amateur Radio Club has a net on 1.938MHz from 11am. On Thursdays, the club has a net on 433.425MHz FM from 8pm. Nonie, G3TNN, secretary.clarc@gmail.com

On Sundays, Durham and District Amateur Radio Society has a net on 50.575MHz from 7pm. On Monday, there is another net on 70.350MHz from 7pm. On Wednesday, the Society will be meeting from 6pm. On Saturday, there will be a meeting from 10am. https://g4euz.com/club

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. www.ears.radio

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 25^th, there is also a CW net on 3.510MHz from 7.30pm. On Tuesday, there will be a net around 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Next Sunday, the 2^nd, there will be a CW training net on 50.080MHz 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

Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society holds regular evening nets from Monday to Thursday starting at 7pm. Full details of these and all club events can be found on the Society’s website. Max Townend, G4SDX, george.townend@btinternet.com

On Mondays, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has nets on 1.869MHz using CW from 8pm, and SSB from 8.30pm. On Wednesday, members will be meeting for a barbecue at G3XYF’s QTH. 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

Members of The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society attended the Vintage Tractor show in Castletown last weekend and made contacts with similar special event stations using CW and phone. The next meeting at the Sea Cadets Hall in Tromode is on Tuesday the 11^th of July. There is a regular net on the GB3IM repeater network after the 11am GB2RS news bulletin and talk-in Wednesday night at 6.40pm. The Sunday nets are on 3.715 and 7.115MHz at 9.30am and 10pm. twitter.com/IOMARS7

On Monday, members of Macclesfield and District Radio Society will be active from the Staffordshire Moorlands. 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. Paul, G0WRE, info@marsradio.uk

On Sundays, Oldham Radio Club has a net 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 the GB3WF repeater 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 the GB3WF repeater from 8pm. www.otleyradio.org

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 meeting at the Heeley Community Centre from 7.30pm. david4001@protonmail.com

On Thursday, Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a club net on 145.450MHz from 8pm.

On Tuesday, Stockport Radio Society will be meeting for 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. The 3564kHz net will continue on Saturday from 4pm. On Saturday there will also be an open day and tabletop sale at Walthew House. info@g8srs.co.uk

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society has a net on Sundays on 1.969MHz from 11am. On Thursday, there will be a net on 145.400MHz from 7.30pm. John, G4FRK, 01253 862810

Warrington Amateur Radio Club has ‘Solder Sunday’ every week from 2pm. On Tuesday, members will be meeting at their clubroom, and via Zoom, from 8pm. On Thursdays, the club has a social coffee morning at 10am. Dave, G8KBB, Secretary@warc.org.uk

On Monday, Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society will be meeting from 6pm at Herrington 2^nd 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

Next Saturday and Sunday, the 1^st and 2^nd of July, Wirral Amateur Radio Society will be on the air from 10am to 3pm. 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. www.yorkradioclub.uk

On the first and third Saturdays of the month, the Online Amateur Radio Community holds a virtual social night called ‘The Rubber Duck’ on Zoom. 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. onlineradioclub.org.

Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See hrn.world

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