News for England North – 19 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.

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

Central Lancs Amateur Radio Club has an open net on Sundays from 11am on 1.940MHz, all are welcome. Most days see a CQ and brew from about 2.30pm around 70.450MHz. On Tuesday it’s the club net from 7.30pm around 70.450MHz. Details from Peter, G3UCA on 01772 494 474.

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.

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 11.30, following the GB2RS News. The weekly meeting at Ballsalla on Wednesday, the 22nd, will be a sale of equipment from the late Dave Corkish, 2D0RGW. Viewing will be from 7pm, with the auction commencing at 8pm. There will be a net on GB3IM for those unable to attend. For details, email info@iomars.im.

South Manchester Radio and Computer Club has a daily course and Morse tuition available via Skype and email. There’s a net on Sundays from 10.30am around 3,637kHz. Tuesday and Thursday see a net from 7.30pm around 145.475MHz. On Wednesday there’s a net from 8pm on 51.530MHz.

Southport and District Amateur Radio Club has its net on Sundays from 7.30pm, starting on 145.500MHz then moving to a free channel. Monday sees a virtual meeting via Zoom. Details from Brian, M0SSN, on 0777 169 5525.

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.

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.

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.

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

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, Thursday and Friday there’s online training, all from 7pm via Zoom. Details from Nancy Bone, G7UUR, on 0799 076 0920.

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.

Stockport Radio Society has a net on G4FM net on Monday from 7.30pm on 144.725MHz. Tuesday sees a Morse class and radio night from 7pm. Saturday and Sunday see activities for the IOTA contest. 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.

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.

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.

Guisborough Amateur Radio Enthusiasts Group is starting a new SSTV net across the north-east. It will take place on Wednesdays from 8pm on 144.500MHz FM. Net controller is Oscar, M7OJA, from Murton, County Durham. Email M7OJA on murtonminer@gmail.com for further information.

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

On Wednesday Hambleton Amateur Radio Society plans a junk sale. Check for details with John, M6BHP, on 0798 000 3293.

On Thursday Keighley Amateur Radio Society has a Zoom meeting from 8pm. Details from Geoff Priestley, G7JZM, on 0777 489 1641.

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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