News for England North – 16 July 2023
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.
Ham Radio Network has a talk on the theme of An Evening with… on Monday. See the website for more information.
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
Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs Club will be meeting at the Village Hall Stanley Crook on Thursday evening from 7.30pm onwards. If anyone is wishing to study and take their exams please visit the club’s website for more details.
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 presentation entitled ‘Using Oscilloscopes’ by Alan, G4FZP. 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 a net on 70.350MHz from 7pm. The Society will be meeting from 6pm on Wednesday. Saturday sees a club meeting at 10am and a net on 145.425MHz from 7pm. Visit the website to find out more.
East Ardsley Radio Society will be meeting on Wednesday and Friday from 7pm on both days. Visit the website to find out more.
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 July, there is also a CW training net on 50.080MHz from 7.30pm. On Tuesday, there will be a net around 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. Next Sunday 23 July, there will be a CW net on 3.510MHz 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, Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society will hear a short presentation and demonstration by Max Townend, G4SDX on using the Yaesu FTM400DE radio as a cross-band repeater. 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. Full details of these and all club events can be found on the Society’s website. Max Townend, G4SDX, george.townend@btinternet.com
Hornsea Amateur Radio Club has nets on 1.869MHz from 8pm, and SSB from 8.30pm, on Mondays. On Friday there will be a net 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
John, GD0TFG will demonstrate the use of an oscilloscope at the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society’s clubhouse in Ballasalla on Wednesday 19 July. The next meeting at the Sea Cadets Hall in Tromode is on Tuesday the 8 August. Nets are 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. Club news and events are on the Society’s website and Facebook page. Twitter
Leyland and District Amateur Radio Club will be meeting from 7pm on Wednesday. Phil, 2E0DGP, visit the website to find out more.
On Monday, Macclesfield and District Radio Society will be meeting for a SOTA activation. Info@gx4mws.uk
On Monday, Merseyside Amateur Radio Society will be meeting for an evening of Morse code tuition and practise. 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. Visit the website for further details.
On Thursday, Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society will be meeting at ‘The Bunker’ from 7.30pm. David Cutter, G3UNA, d.cutter@ntlworld.com
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
Sheffield and District Wireless Society usually meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Heeley Community Centre from 7.30pm. david4001@protonmail.com
On Thursday, Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society has a club night from 8pm. Spenvalleyars@gmail.com
On Tuesday, Stockport Radio Society will be holding an online social event via Webex. On Monday there will be a committee meeting via Webex from 7.15pm. 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. Next Saturday and Sunday, the 22 and 23 July, The Society will be visiting The Aviation Society’s fair at Manchester Airport. info@g8srs.co.uk
On Monday, Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society will be enjoying a talk by Stephen Musgrave entitled ‘Into the Tempest’. John, G4FRK, 01253 862810
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has ‘Solder Sunday’ every week from 2pm. On Tuesday, members will be meeting in person and via Zoom. 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 2nd 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
On Saturdays and Sundays, Wirral Amateur Radio Society is on the air from 10am to 3pm. On Tuesday, members are meeting for a natter night from 7pm. On Wednesday, there will be a technical evening from 7pm. Friday sees a net on 70.400MHz from 8pm. 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. Visit the website to find out more.
Category: News for England North East, News for England North West
