{"id":46554,"date":"2026-03-20T11:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=46554"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:33:08","slug":"news-for-england-north-22-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-3\/2026\/03\/20\/news-for-england-north-22-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England North \u2013 22 March 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The net takes place fortnightly on 145.500MHz at 7.30pm. Operators are asked to QSY as directed by the net controller.<\/p>\n

All licence levels are welcome to join in.<\/p>\n

Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has an open net on 144.5625MHz FM from 7pm. g6aj@outlook.com<\/p>\n

Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm at Stanley Crook Village Hall.<\/p>\n

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

Bolton Wireless Club<\/strong> is meeting at its Ladybridge venue tomorrow, 23 March. The meeting will include a talk by Evan, M0TJU entitled \u2018Using Linear Amps with QRP Tx\u2019.<\/p>\n

For details, visit boltonwireless.org.uk 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 features a presentation by Ian, G7PAV on operational amplifiers: their fundamentals and use.<\/p>\n

There is a DMR net using TGIF network, Talk Group 1938 on Thursdays from 8pm. Everyone is welcome. buryradiosociety.org.uk 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> is a small group of\u00a0mainly disabled amateurs unable to get to other clubs because of distance, timing\u00a0or accessibility.<\/p>\n

The Group meets on Fridays in Darlington between\u00a010am and 12 noon at the coffee morning at Haughton le Skerne Methodist Chapel, DL1 2DD.<\/p>\n

The Group also holds a net on Sunday morning starting 10.30am. You will find them on 145.300MHz FM.<\/p>\n

More information is available from John, G0FGG. Email John via\u00a0john@g0fgg.net\u00a0\u00a0or call 07826 846 326.<\/p>\n

For information on all Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit 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.<\/p>\n

The weekly Club meeting is on Wednesdays from 6pm. On Saturdays, the net is on 145.425MHz from 7pm. g4euz.com\/club<\/p>\n

On Sundays, East Cleveland Amateur Radio Club 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.<\/p>\n

On Wednesdays, members meet over breakfast at The Furness Railway from 9.30am. Also on Wednesday, there is an \u2018open mic\u2019 evening at Hawcoat Park Sports Club from 7.30pm for members to talk about their interests outside of amateur radio.<\/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.<\/p>\n

On Thursday from 7.30pm there is a net on 144.925mHz. On Fridays, there is 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> meets 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 Clu<\/strong>b 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.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, there is a Club meeting. 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 a 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

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. Ant, M0PBG, m0pbg@hotmail.com, 07865 090 217<\/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 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

Members are pleased to welcome Richard Baker for an upcoming talk on EME and meteor scatter QSOs. This special event will be held at the Creg-ny-Baa on Thursday from 7pm.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to make an evening of it, feel free to arrive earlier for food and a chat, with some members planning to be there from around 5.30pm.<\/p>\n

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

Macclesfield and District Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s meeting tomorrow, 23 March,\u00a0is the second in the Test Equipment series.<\/p>\n

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> members have 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 venue details.<\/p>\n

The Society\u2019s club night takes place on Friday between 6.30pm and 9pm at Centenary Hall. 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

At its meeting on Wednesday, Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a presentation by Steve, G0DQQ on electrical safety. 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, 23 March,\u00a0the net is on 144.300MHz then QSY, from 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the net moves to 145.500MHz then QSY, starting at 8pm. All amateurs are welcome to join these nets.<\/p>\n

Each Friday, from 8pm, the club meets at a temporary venue at Saint Paul\u2019s Parish Centre, Church Street Royton, OL2 5JS. 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.<\/p>\n

For details of 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<\/p>\n

Rochdale and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> meets at the Crimble Croft Community Centre, OL10 4HW from 7.30pm on Thursday. 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> meets at Heeley Green Community Centre on Wednesday from 7.30pm. David Hayes, M0GDX 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.<\/p>\n

There is a net on 51.530MHz on Wednesdays at 8pm. On Thursday, there is a discussion event.<\/p>\n

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 is at Old Bank Working Men\u2019s Club in Mirfield from 6.30pm on Thursday. spenvalleyars@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Stockport Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s weekly club net on Mondays is from 7.30pm around 145.375MHz. On Tuesday, there is a radio and practical evening at Walthew House from 7pm. On Thursdays there is a net on GB3MR from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

On Saturday and Sunday 28-29 March, Society members will be participating in the CQ WPX SSB Contest from Common Barn Farm. 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.<\/p>\n

On Tuesdays at 8pm, the Club hosts a meeting in its club room and via Zoom. On Thursdays, there is a social and coffee morning event from 10am and a net from 8pm. Dave, G8KBB, secretary@warc.org.uk, 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, 22 March,\u00a0between 10am and 4pm.<\/p>\n

Natter Night takes place on Tuesday between 7pm and 9pm. On Wednesday, Technical Night begins at 7pm.<\/p>\n

The Society\u2019s Open Days continue on Saturday and Sunday, 28-29 March,\u00a0between 10am and 4pm. Amateur radio licence training will also take place on Saturday between 10.20am and 12.30pm. g3nwr.co.uk<\/p>\n

York Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club meeting every Monday at 8pm. On Wednesday, there is a Club net on 145.625 GB3HG at 8pm.<\/p>\n

More details are available at yorkradioclub.co.uk\u00a0 <\/strong>contactus@yorkradioclub.uk<\/p>\n

Yorkshire Mesh Radio Club<\/strong>\u00a0holds an informal online meeting on the last Tuesday of every month. The meeting takes place in the Yorkshire Mesh Online Meeting Room, starting at 7pm.<\/p>\n

Discussions cover all aspects of amateur radio, with particular interest in mesh networking and Meshcore developments, alongside general operating, projects and technical experimentation.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the Club is welcoming Steve Nichols, G0KYA. Steve will be giving a talk entitled \u2018Understanding HF Propagation\u2019. This accessible session will explore how HF propagation works and how amateurs can interpret conditions to improve their on-air results. The talk is suitable for operators of all levels of experience.<\/p>\n

Further information, including joining details, can be found at yorkshiremesh.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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