News for England North – 30 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 details.
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, for a tutorial and operating night. 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. Visit the website to find out more.
On Tuesday, East Ardsley Radio Society is having an ‘on-the-air night’ from 6.30pm. On Thursday there will be an ‘on-the-air night’ and social evening from 6.30pm. Visit the website for further 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, 30 July, there is also a CW net on 50.080MHz from 7.30pm. On Thursday, members will be meeting for a social evening. Next Sunday 6 August, 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, the Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society will meet to watch the RSGB video on the Ofcom amateur radio consultation document and proposed amateur radio licensing changes. This will be followed by a member discussion on the proposals. 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 club website. Max Townend, G4SDX, george.townend@btinternet.com
Today, the 30 July, Hornsea Amateur Radio Club is active in the IOTA contest from G3XYF’s QTH. The club has nets on 1.869MHz from 8pm, and SSB from 8.30pm, on Mondays. On Wednesday, members will be having a club night. 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
Those who are attending the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society’s club dinner at The Hawthorn on Wednesday 9 August should let John know their order in advance. 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 website and Facebook. Twitter
On Wednesday, Leyland and District Amateur Radio Club will be holding a net on 145.300MHz from 7pm. The club will be active on the weekend of the 4 August as GB9NWC for the North West Radio Camp. For those wishing to camp with the club, please see the website for more information. Enquiries should be sent to ladar@mail.com Phil, 2E0DGP.
Macclesfield and District Radio Society meets every Monday in its shack and/or at Packhorse Bowling Club from 7.30pm. On Monday, listen out for the Society as it undertakes a SOTA activation. For more information about the Society visit gx4mws.uk Info@gx4mws.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 more 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
Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society meets at the Crimble Croft Community Centre on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 7.30pm. For more information visit the website Robert, M0NVQ, 0777 8113333, m0nvq@outlook.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 Tuesday, South Manchester Radio and Computing Club will be having a net on 145.4755MHz FM from 8pm. On Thursday, members will be meeting to discuss digital modes. Dave, G4MVU, 07518913300, visit the website for details.
Today, the 30 July, Stockport Radio Society is active in the IOTA contest. On Tuesday, members will be enjoying a presentation, via Webex, by Carsten, G0SYP entitled ‘Making QSOs with Meteor Scatter’. The Society’s Teatime Morse Net will take place on 3564kHz from 4pm on Wednesday and Saturday. Thursday sees a net via GB3PZ from 7.30pm. info@g8srs.co.uk
On Monday, Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society will be meeting for a video evening from 8pm. John, G4FRK, 01253 862810
Warrington Amateur Radio Club has ‘Solder Sunday’ every week from 2pm. 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
Today, the 30 July, Wirral Amateur Radio Society is active using the callsign GB2HP from RAF Hooton Park. 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. Next Saturday and Sunday the Society will be on the air from 10am to 3pm. 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 for further details.
Category: News for England North East, News for England North West
