{"id":45340,"date":"2026-02-06T11:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=45340"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:17:55","slug":"news-for-england-north-8-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-3\/2026\/02\/06\/news-for-england-north-8-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England North \u2013 8 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The OPS-2m-NW Net<\/strong> is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the M0KKN Club. The net takes place fortnightly on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

The next net will take place tomorrow, 9\u00a0February. Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller. All licence levels are welcome to join in.<\/p>\n

Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm at Stanley Crook Village Hall. Anyone wishing to study or take exams should visit the Club\u2019s website at barac.org.uk\u00a0 for all the relevant details. barac.org.uk<\/p>\n

At its meeting tomorrow, 9 February, Bolton Wireless Club<\/strong> has a talk by Steve, G4AQB on Arduino Nanos. The meeting is at the Club\u2019s Ladybridge venue. For details, visit boltonwireless.org.uk<\/p>\n

Join Bury Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s net on 144.550MHz FM at 6pm on Sundays. The Society\u2019s meeting on Tuesday is a social and operating night. There is a DMR net using TGIF network, Talk Group 1938 on Thursdays from 8pm. Everyone is welcome.\u00a0 buryradiosociety.org.uk\u00a0 Alan Drury, G4FZP, alandrury@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Central Lancashire Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net on 433.425MHz FM running all day, every day. All amateurs are welcome to join in. Nonie, G3TNN, secretary.clarc@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Darlington Amateur Radio Group<\/strong>, G8DAR is a small group of\u00a0mainly disabled amateurs unable to get to other clubs because of distance, timing\u00a0or accessibility. The Group meets on Fridays in Darlington between 10am and 12 noon at the coffee morning at Haughton le Skerne\u00a0Methodist Chapel, DL1 2DD.<\/p>\n

The Group also holds a net on Sunday morning after the 9am GB2RS broadcast. You will find them on 145.300MHz FM. More information is available from John, G0FGG. Email John via john@g0fgg.net\u00a0 or call 07826 846 326.<\/p>\n

Details of Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities can be found at ddarc.uk\u00a0 g6ldinfo@gmail.com<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Durham and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 50.575MHz from 7pm. The net moves to 70.350MHz at 7pm on Monday. The Society meets on Wednesdays from 6.30pm. On Saturdays, the net is on 145.425MHz from 7pm. g4euz.com\/club<\/p>\n

On Sundays, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Clu<\/strong>b joins the open Teesside net around 145.425MHz from 8pm to 9pm. alistairg4olk@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Furness Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> meets every Monday at The Farmers Arms, Newton in Furness from 8pm. On Wednesdays, members meet over breakfast at The Furness Railway from 9.30am.<\/p>\n

On Friday, the Society has a DMR net on Talk Group 23525 from 7pm. Mike, M0MJX, info@fars.org.uk, fars.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Gilmore and North West Morse Radio Club<\/strong> has a CW net on 144.064MHz from 2pm. On Tuesdays there is a net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. On Fridays, there is a CW Fun Hour on 7.025MHz from 7pm. Heth Stanley, M6HNS, 0773 503 6277, info@m0juw.co.uk<\/p>\n

Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> holds regular evening nets\u00a0from Monday to Thursday\u00a0starting at 7pm. The Society meets every Tuesday at Elim Pentecostal Church, Ryburn Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AZ from 7pm.<\/p>\n

More details can be found on the Society\u2019s website at hadars.org.uk\u00a0 Max Townend, G4SDX, george.townend@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

Hambleton Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a meeting on Wednesdays at 7.30pm at the Mencap Centre in Northallerton. For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit hambletonars.co.uk\u00a0 Brian, G3VGZ 07809 221 422<\/p>\n

On Friday, Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets at the Hartlepool Scout Centre from 7pm. mx0idz@outlook.com<\/p>\n

Hornsea Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a CW net on 1869kHz on Mondays from 8pm and on SSB from 8.30pm. On Wednesdays, the Club meeting at the Outdoor Bowls Club starts at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

On Friday, the Club has a net around 145.450MHz from 8pm. John, G3XYF, hornseaarc@gmail.com, hornseaarc.com<\/p>\n

Houghton Le Spring Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has an SSTV net on 144.700MHz FM every Sunday from 8pm. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there are Morse tuition and practice nets from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM.<\/p>\n

Also on Mondays, the Club runs a CW net on 144.060MHz from 8.30pm. A Club meeting takes place on Tuesdays at 6pm at the Dubmire Royal British Legion Club. On Friday, the Club runs a net on 145.450MHz FM from 9pm.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in learning Morse code and are in the Club\u2019s area, please leave a message for Ian, M0RZE on 07977 310 928.<\/p>\n

On Mondays at 7.30pm, Hull and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 145.650MHz FM via the GB3HS repeater. On Thursdays, a net begins at 7.30pm on 145.325MHz. Dave Garner, M0FQZ davefolk@live.co.uk\u00a0 07933 485 025<\/p>\n

Meetings of the Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Scout Hall in Ballasalla from 7pm. Talk-in is available via the GB3IM repeater network from around 6.40pm.<\/p>\n

There is an informal social meeting held on the last Thursday of every month at the Creg Ny Baa pub from 7pm. There is also a regular net after the GB2RS News on Sundays at 4pm on the GB3IM repeater network. All are welcome to join in.<\/p>\n

For more information visit the Society\u2019s Facebook page or visit iomars.im<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 9 February,\u00a0Macclesfield and District Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s meeting includes a session on test equipment. For more information about the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit gx4mws.uk\u00a0 Greg, M0TXX info@gx4mws.uk<\/p>\n

Maltby and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a morning meet-up on Wednesday between 9.30am and 12 noon. All are welcome. Check the Society\u2019s website at maltbyradio.org.uk\u00a0 for details.<\/p>\n

The Society\u2019s club night on Friday between 6.30pm and 9pm at Centenary Hall includes an introduction to APRS. maltbyradio.org.uk, info@maltbyradio.org.uk<\/p>\n

For details of Merseyside Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events, visit marsradio.uk\u00a0 info@marsradio.uk<\/p>\n

Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> holds a club net every Tuesday from 8pm. All are welcome to join in. Wednesday\u2019s meeting will include preparations for the Radioactive Fair on Sunday, 15 February. More details at radioactivefair.co.uk\u00a0 Steve, G7DZX, secretary@midcars.org<\/p>\n

Northumbria Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> provides training for all three levels of UK amateur radio licence. It also has radio operating nights on alternate Tuesdays from 7pm. narclub.co.uk<\/p>\n

Oldham Radio Club<\/strong> has a multi-mode net on Sundays via XLX061A from 9.30am. Tomorrow, 9 February, there is a D-Star simplex net on 144.6125MHz, then QSY from 8pm. On Wednesdays, the FM net starts at 8pm on 145.500MHz then QSY. All amateurs are welcome to join these nets.<\/p>\n

The Club meets each Friday from 7.30pm. secretary@oarc.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Otley Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 145.400MHz starting at 7.15pm. On Tuesdays, the club night begins at 7.30pm at Clifton Village Hall. On Fridays, there is a net on 144.350MHz starting at 7pm. otleyradio.org<\/p>\n

Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm at Carleton Community Centre. For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit pdars.co.uk\u00a0 secretary@pdars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Details of events and activities run by Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> can be found at riponradioclub.co.uk\u00a0 radars-g4sjm.club<\/p>\n

Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> meets at the Crimble Croft Community Centre, OL10 4HW from 7.30pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. g0roc@outlook.com<\/p>\n

Scarborough Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on Saturdays on 3.650MHz from 9am. seasidejan@googlemail.com<\/p>\n

Sheffield and District Wireless Society<\/strong> has a meeting on Wednesday from 7.30pm at Heeley Green Community Centre. David Hayes, M0GDX\u00a0 david4001@proton.me<\/p>\n

Details of South Cheshire Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s activities and meetings can be found at g6tw.co.uk<\/p>\n

South Manchester Radio Club<\/strong> holds a net on Sundays at 8am on 5335kHz. The Club runs a digital net on Mondays and a tech net on 145.475MHz on Tuesdays at 8pm. There is a net on 51.530MHz on Wednesdays at 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, there is a talk. For more details, visit smrcc.org.uk\u00a0 Chris, G8ZCJ \/ Dave, G0BJK smrcc.org.uk<\/p>\n

Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s club meeting takes place at Old Bank Working Men\u2019s Club in Mirfield from 6.30pm on Thursdays. spenvalleyars@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Stockport Radio Society<\/strong> has a club net on Mondays from 7.30pm around 145.375MHz and on Thursdays from 7.30pm on GB3MR. There is also a net on Tuesday at 7.30pm on 50.270MHz.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, the meeting at Walthew House from 9.30am includes a members\u2019 tabletop sale. info@g8srs.co.uk, g8srs.co.uk<\/p>\n

Warrington Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has Solder Sunday every week from 2pm in the clubroom and via Zoom. The Club\u2019s Monitoring Mondays events take place weekly at 10am. On Tuesdays at 8pm, the Club hosts a meeting in its club room and via Zoom.<\/p>\n

On Thursdays, there is a social and coffee morning event from 10am. Dave, G8KBB,\u00a0 secretary@warc.org.uk,\u00a0 warc.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Mondays, Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> meets from 6pm at Herrington 2nd<\/sup> Scout Headquarters, Crow Lane, Herrington, Sunderland.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

West Manchester Radio Club<\/strong> has its weekly club meeting on Thursdays from 7.30pm. For details of Club events and activities, visit wmrc.co.uk\u00a0 secretary@wmrc.co.uk<\/p>\n

Wirral Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has an open day today, 8 February, and on Saturday between 10am and 4pm. Amateur radio licence training will also take place on Saturday between 10.20am and 12.30pm.<\/p>\n

The Society has a natter night on Tuesday and a technical night on Wednesday. Both events start at 7pm. g3nwr.co.uk<\/p>\n

York Radio Club<\/strong> holds its meetings every Monday at 8pm. More details are available at yorkradioclub.co.uk\u00a0 <\/strong>contactus@yorkradioclub.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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