News for England North – 8 October 2017

| October 6, 2017

We start with clubs that have several events this week.

Denby Dale Radio Club has its net via GB3HD from 10.30am this Sunday and next Sunday. Details from Darran, G0BWB, on 0797 442 3227.

Stockport Radio Society continues its Advanced class on Monday. Tuesday sees the club net starting on 51.550MHz FM at 7.30pm then moving to 50.270MHz SSB at 8.15pm. On Thursday there’s a club net from 7.30pm on 145.375MHz and on Friday the 70cm net is on ±433.525MHz from 2pm. Details from Heather Stanley, M6HNS, on 07506 904 422.

Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society has a discussion of the virtues or otherwise of the G5RV antenna on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the club net on GB3HD from 7pm and on Thursday there’s a joint net with RAFARS on 145.350MHz from 7pm. Details from Martin, M0GQB, on 01422 341 317.

Wirral Amateur Radio Society is putting G3NWR on the air on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Details from William Davies, G4YWD, on 0780 488 4245.

Durham and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night on Wednesday. Thursday sees the club net from 7.30pm on 145.475MHz. Contact Michael, G7TWX, via email to dadars@gmx.com.

Now we return to the traditional listing in date order.

On Monday Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club is on the air, taking registrations for the forthcoming Foundation course, and continuing the Intermediate and Advanced training. Contact Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 01914 770 036.

On Monday Bolton Wireless Club is watching the RSGB Convention video, The New World of Amateur Satellites, by Graham Shirville, G3VZV. For details, email boltonwireless@gmail.com.

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

On Monday Sheffield Amateur Radio Club is having a club night. Contact David, G6DCT, via email to littlewood20@btinternet.com.

On Monday Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society is having a talk on marine radio by Eric, 2E0EEW. Details from John E. Rodway, G4FRK, on 01253 862 810.

On Monday UK FM Repeater Group Western has its AGM from 8pm at Warrington Amateur Radio Club, Bellhouse Lane, WA4 2SD.

On Tuesday Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is having a talk by John Dowling on being a UK amateur radio operator in South Africa. Club meetings are normally on the second Tuesday of each month at TS Manxman, Tromode, plus informal meetings on Wednesdays at the Foxdale shack. For details, email iomars@manx.net.

On Wednesday Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society is having a club night. Contact Robert, M0NVQ, via email to m0nvq@outlook.com.

On Thursday Bishop Auckland Radio Amateur Club is holding training classes and a normal club night. Contact Gail, M3GBB on 0191 372 0473.

On Thursday Colburn and Richmondshire District Amateur Radio Society is having a general meeting and training session. Contact Colin Lyne, on 01748 876 391.

On Thursday Hull and District Amateur Radio Society is having a visit by Ian, RSGB Region 4 Manager. Contact Tony, G0WJK, on 01430 423 837.

On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society is having a burger night. Details from Phil Hey, G4JHS, on 01274 834 088.

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

On Thursday South Manchester Radio and Computer Club is having a shack night. Details from Ron, G3SVW, on 01619 693 999.

On Friday East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club is holding a vintage equipment night. For more information contact Alistair, G4OLK, on 01642 475 671.

On Friday Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club is having a club night—for details, see www.G0NWM.com.

On Friday Wakefield and District Radio Society is having a social and natter night. Contact Charles, on 0790 050 0775.

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