News for England North – 12 July 2020

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

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 11am on 1.940MHz. Most days sees a CQ and brew from about 2.30pm around 70.450MHz. On Tuesday it’s the club net from 7.30pm around 70.450MHz. For details, text Peter, G3UCA on 0737 552 3259.

Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society has daily nets from 9.30am on 145.575MHz. Contact Gerald, G3SDY, on 01484 602 905.

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.

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 7.30pm 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. Details from Brian, M0SSN, on 0777 169 5525.

Warrington Amateur Radio Club has daily open nets from 10am around 145.350MHz. There’s a Zoom meeting on Tuesday from 8pm. For details, email secretary@warc.org.uk.

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.

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

Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club has a virtual club night via Zoom at 7pm on Monday. Tuesday sees a net via GB3HA from 8pm. On Tuesday and Thursday it’s the Foundation course and on Friday the Intermediate course, all from 7pm via Zoom. Details from Nancy Bone, 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.

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

Stockport Radio Society has a net on Tuesday from 7.30pm on 51.550MHz FM. On Thursday there’s a net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Contact Heather, M6HNS, on 0750 690 4422.

York Radio club has its net on Wednesday from 8pm on 145.450MHz. A club night is listed for Thursday at 8pm. For details see yorkradioclub.uk.

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.

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

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

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