News for England North – 16 April 2023
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 details.
On Wednesday, from 8pm to 9pm, George, MM0JNL will be hosting a Technical and 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. This is a peer-support net, the aim of which is to provide support to fellow amateurs. On Saturday 22 April, George, will be holding a support group from 6.30pm until 8.30pm at Wild Crest Park Community Room, Brewery Road, Wooler NE71 6QG. This group is open to anyone with an interest in radio, be they licensed amateurs, those self-studying for their first or next licence, or shortwave listeners. There is a small charge of £1 towards the room. dr16@rsgb.org.uk
Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Society 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 to enjoy a talk on diodes by Geoff, G8OFI. 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 meeting from 8pm. Bruce, M0CVP, 01244 343 825
On Wednesday, Durham and District Amateur Radio Society will be having a club night from 6pm. Visit the website to find out more.
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 for details.
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 16 April, there will also be a CW net on 28.080MHz from 7.30pm. On Tuesday, there will be a net around 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. On Thursday, there will be a net on 28.625MHz. Next Sunday, the 23 April, there will be a CW training net on 28.080MHz 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
On Tuesday 18 April, the Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society will hear a short presentation by Max Townend, G4SDX on the Rybakov Antenna. The talk will cover the basic design, how to build one, and look at some comparative test results. 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. See the website to find out more, G2UG@HADARS.org.UK
Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club has a net on 433.550MHz on Tuesday from 8pm and a club meeting on Friday from 7pm at Hartlepool Scout Centre. All are welcome. Stan, G7VGM, stan.g7vgm@gmail.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 taking part in the 80m SSB Club Championship from the club shack. On Friday, there will be a net around 145.450MHz from 8pm. Everyone is welcome to join in. 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
Club meetings of The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society continue weekly at the club shack in Ballasalla on Wednesday evenings from 7pm. Nets are on the GB3IM repeater network after the 11am GB2RS news bulletin and talk-in Wednesday night at 6.40pm, Sunday on 3.715MHz and 7.115MHz at 9.30am and 10pm. Club news and events are on the website and Facebook.
Keighley Amateur Radio Society meets on Thursday from 8pm at the Old Silent Inn, Stanbury. Joe, G0RLY, 07817 201108.
On Monday, Macclesfield Radio Society will be enjoying a talk on portable activations by M0TXX. 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
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 for more information.
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, South Cheshire Amateur Radio Society has its club net from 7.30pm. ray@m1rek.co.uk
On Thursday, Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society will be having a club night from 8pm. Russell, G0FOI, 07956 443558
On Monday, Stockport Radio Society’s Contest Group will be meeting from 7.15pm. On Tuesday there will be an online social event via Webex. The Society’s Teatime Morse Net will take place on 3564kHz from 4pm on Wednesday and next Saturday. Thursday sees a net via GB3MR from 7.30pm. 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. There will be a D-Star net on Tuesday at 7.30pm. John, G4FRK, 01253 862810
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has ‘Solder Sunday’ every week from 2pm. On Tuesday, members will be meeting at the clubroom, and via Zoom, from 8pm. There will be a social coffee morning on Thursday from 10am. 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 70cms 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 16 April, 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. Thursday sees a Quiz Night from 8pm via GB3MC. 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. Davies, G4YWD, 0780 488 4245, visit the website for information.
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. See the website for details.
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