{"id":48984,"date":"2026-07-10T12:19:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=48984"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:19:04","slug":"news-for-england-north-12-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-3\/2026\/07\/10\/news-for-england-north-12-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England North \u2013 12 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Barnsley and District Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a Club meeting on Wednesday from 7pm at Oaks WMC in Ardsley.<\/p>\n

There is an open net on Thursday from 7pm on 144.5625MHz.<\/p>\n

Contact: g6aj@outlook.com<\/p>\n

Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/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<\/a> \u00a0for all the relevant details.<\/p>\n

Bolton Wireless Club<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s meeting tomorrow, 13 July, takes place at the Club\u2019s Ladybridge venue.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit boltonwireless.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Bury Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s net on 144.550MHz FM on Sundays starts at 6pm.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Alan, G4FZP presents on \u2018Keeping Track of your Stuff\u2019. There is a DMR net using the TGIF network, Talk Group 1938, on Thursdays from 8pm. Everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n

Contact: Alan Drury, G4FZP, alandrury@gmail.com<\/p>\n

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

Contact: Nonie, G3TNN, secretary.clarc@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Chester and District Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> is taking part in 145 Alive today, 12 July. On Sundays there is a net from 11.30am on 145.50MHz.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, a net on 3.65MHz runs from 7.30pm. The nets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays run from 11.30am.<\/p>\n

On Friday, a net on 144.330MHz starts at 9pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@chesterdars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Darlington Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> now meets informally every week at the coffee Morning on Friday at 10am till noon in Haughton Le Skerne Methodist Chapel, Haughton Green, Darlington.<\/p>\n

More details are available from John, G0FGG.<\/p>\n

For details of all Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit ddarc.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: g6ldinfo@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Durham and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has its usual Sunday net on 50.575MHz from 7pm.<\/p>\n

The net moves to 70.350MHz at 7pm on Monday. The weekly Club meeting is on Wednesdays from 6pm.<\/p>\n

On Saturdays, the net is on 145.425MHz from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: dadars@gmx.com<\/p>\n

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

Contact: alistairg4olk@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Furness Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/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. On Friday, the Society has a DMR net on Talk Group 23525 from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Mike, M0MJX, info@fars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Gilmore and North West Morse Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Sundays from 2pm on 145.375MHz.<\/p>\n

On Tuesdays there is a net on 145.375MHz from 7.30pm. On Friday, a CW net on 7.025.50MHz begins at 7pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Heth Stanley, M6HNS, 0773 503 6277, info@m0juw.co.uk<\/p>\n

Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> holds regular evening nets\u00a0from Monday to Thursday\u00a0starting at 7pm.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Max Townend, G4SDX, george.townend@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

Hambleton Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> holds its annual junk sale on Wednesday from 7.30pm at the Mencap centre in Northallerton.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit hambletonars.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Brian, G3VGZ, 07809 221 422.<\/p>\n

Hartlepool Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> meets on Friday at the Hartlepool Scout Centre from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: mx0idz@outlook.com<\/p>\n

Hornsea Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a CW net on 1869kHz on Mondays from 8pm and on SSB from 8.30pm.<\/p>\n

The Club is closed on Wednesday for the 80m Club Championship SSB Contest. On Friday, the Club has a net around 145.450MHz from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: John, G3XYF, hornseaarc@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Houghton Le Spring Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a SSTV net on 144.700MHz FM every Sunday from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 13 July, the CW net on 144.060MHz starts at 8.30pm. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there are Morse tuition and practice nets from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM.<\/p>\n

The Club meeting takes place at Dubmire Royal British Legion Club on Tuesday at 6pm. 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

Hull and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Mondays at 7.30pm via the GB3HS repeater.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, a net on 145.325MHz starts at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: m0pbg@hotmail.com<\/p>\n

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> returns to its regular meeting schedule on Wednesday at the Ballasalla shack. The meeting will include a demonstration of the VarAC HF radio software.<\/p>\n

The next social meeting will be on 30 July at the Creg-ny-baa. Please note that the meetings scheduled for 19 and 27 August have been cancelled due to the Manx Grand Prix and the Classic TT. The meeting on 5\u00a0August is still scheduled to go ahead.<\/p>\n

The regular Sunday net is held at 4pm, following the GB2RS news bulletin, on the GB3IM repeater network. All are welcome to join in.<\/p>\n

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

Macclesfield and District Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a club meeting tomorrow, 13 July, from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit gx4mws.uk <\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Greg, M0TXX, info@gx4mws.uk<\/p>\n

Maltby and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>has a social night on Friday at Centenary Hall in Hellaby.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit maltby-madars.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: info@maltbyradio.org.uk<\/p>\n

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

Contact: info@marsradio.uk<\/p>\n

Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a committee meeting on Wednesday. All are welcome.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@midcars.org<\/p>\n

Northumbria Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has a meeting on Thursday at The Old Telephone Exchange, Ellington from 7pm.<\/p>\n

The Club provides training for all three levels of UK amateur radio licence. It also has radio operating nights on alternate Tuesdays from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Oldham Radio Club<\/strong><\/a> holds its \u2018Club on the Air Play Day\u2019 today, 12 July, from 10.30am using the club callsigns G1ORC and G4ORC.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 13 July, there will be a C4FM net starting at 8pm on 144.6125MHz, then QSY. On Wednesday, the FM net starts at 8pm on 145.500MHz, then QSY.<\/p>\n

All amateurs are welcome to join any of these nets. The Club meets each Friday at Royton ATC, Park Lane, OL2 6RE from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@oarc.org.uk<\/p>\n

The OPS-2m-NW Net<\/strong><\/a> is a regular VHF simplex net for licensed amateur radio operators across North West England, organised and run by the M0KKN Club.<\/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

Otley Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a net on Sundays on 145.425MHz starting at 7pm.<\/p>\n

On Tuesdays, club night begins at 7.30pm at Clifton Village Hall. On Fridays, there is a net on 144.350MHz starting at 7pm.<\/p>\n

Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm at Carleton Community Centre.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit pdars.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@pdars.co.uk<\/p>\n

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

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

Contact: g0roc@outlook.com<\/p>\n

Scarborough Amateur Radio Society<\/strong><\/a>, G4BP has a club net on Sundays from 9am on 3650kHz.<\/p>\n

Contact: seasidejan@googlemail.com<\/p>\n

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

South Manchester Radio Club<\/a> <\/strong>has a net on Sundays at 8am on 5335kHz.<\/p>\n

The Club runs a digital net on Mondays and a tech net on 145.475MHz at 8pm on Tuesdays.<\/p>\n

There is a net on 51.530MHz from 8pm on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Club meeting is a discussion event.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit smrcc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Chris, G8ZCJ \/ Dave, G0BJK<\/p>\n

Spen Valley Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a club meeting on Thursdays from 6.30pm at Old Ban WMC, Mirfield.<\/p>\n

Contact: spenvalleyars@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Stockport Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>members are operating at the Wings and Wheels Fair at the Avro Heritage Centre today, 12 July, between 9.30am and 4pm.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 13 July, there is a G50 Contest Group meeting at 7.15pm. On Tuesday, a net on 50.270MHz starts at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

On Thursdays there is a net on GB3MR from 7.30pm. On Saturday, members will be meeting at Walthew House from 9.30am.<\/p>\n

Contact: info@g8srs.co.uk<\/p>\n

Warrington Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> has Solder Sunday every week from 2pm in the clubroom and via Zoom.<\/p>\n

The Club\u2019s Monitoring Mondays sessions take place weekly at 10am. On Tuesdays at 8pm, the Club hosts a meeting in its club room and via Zoom.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, there is a social and coffee morning event from 10am.<\/p>\n

Contact: Dave, G8KBB, secretary@warc.org.uk<\/p>\n

Wearside Electronics and Amateur Radio Society<\/a> <\/strong>meets on Mondays 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.<\/p>\n

Contact: g0bnk@outlook.com<\/p>\n

West Manchester Radio Club<\/a> has its weekly club meeting on Thursdays from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

For details of Club events and activities, visit wmrc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@wmrc.co.uk<\/p>\n

Wirral Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has an Open Day today, 12 July, between 10am and 4pm. Also today, the 145 Alive net runs 8am to 8.30am and 10am to 4pm on G3NWR.<\/p>\n

Natter Night on Tuesday and Technical Night on Wednesday both begin at 7pm.<\/p>\n

On both Saturday and next Sunday, 19 July, the Society has an Open Day between 10am and 4pm.<\/p>\n

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

More details are available at yars.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: contactus@yorkradioclub.uk<\/p>\n

Yorkshire Mesh Radio Club<\/a><\/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

For more information on the Club, visit yorkshiremesh.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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