{"id":51346,"date":"2026-11-06T12:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=51346"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:15:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:15:28","slug":"news-for-england-north-08-november-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-3\/2026\/11\/06\/news-for-england-north-08-november-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England North \u2013 08 November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The OPS-2m-NW Net 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<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s regular open net on Thursday is from 7pm on 144.5625MHz.<\/p>\n

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

Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club<\/strong><\/a> 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, 9 November, is at the Ladybridge venue.<\/p>\n

It is an interactive evening hosted by Mark, M0UFC and themed \u2018Profile \u2013 an insight into the personality and motivation of selected members\u2019.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Club\u2019s events and activities, visit boltonwireless.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

For details of all Bury Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit buryradiosociety.org.uk<\/a><\/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>\u2019s regular Sunday net starts at 11.30am on 145.500MHz.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, a net on 3.650MHz runs from 7.30pm. The usual nets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays run from 11.30am.<\/p>\n

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

Darlington Amateur Radio Club<\/a><\/strong> meets on Fridays at 10am in St Anne\u2019s Church Hall, DL1 2DR. More details are available from John, G0FGG.<\/p>\n

Contact: g0fgg@g0fgg.net<\/p>\n

For details of 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

For details of all East Riding Radio Group<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s events, visit eastridingradio.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Glenn G6HFF, 07790 922 130<\/p>\n

Furness Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> meets every Monday at The Farmers Arms, Newton in Furness from 8pm. Members also meet for breakfast on Wednesdays from 9.30am at The Furness Railway.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday this week, the Society has its AGM. The usual net on Friday starts at 7pm.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit fars.org.uk<\/a><\/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 144.064MHz.<\/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 6.30pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Heth Stanley, M6HNS, 07735 036 277, 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> meets at the Mencap Centre, Northallerton on Wednesday at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

For details of all 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

There is a Club meeting on Wednesday. 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 Sundays from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there will be Morse tuition and practice nets from 8pm on 144.700MHz FM.<\/p>\n

Also on Mondays, there is a CW net on 144.060MHz from 8.30pm.<\/p>\n

The club meeting on Tuesday at Dubmire Royal British Legion Club in Fencehouses starts at 6pm.<\/p>\n

On Fridays, there is a net on 145.450MHz FM, for general chat, from 9pm.<\/p>\n

If you are looking to learn Morse code in our area or, for club details please leave a message for Ian M0RZE on 0797 731 0928 and he will call you back.<\/p>\n

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

The Society meets at the Highland Laddie pub in Southcoates Lane HU9 3AD at 7.30pm on Wednesday. On Thursday from 7.30pm, there is a net on 145.325MHz.<\/p>\n

Contact: m0pbg@hotmail.com, 07865 090 217<\/p>\n

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has its regular net on Sundays at 4pm, following the GB2RS news bulletin, on the GB3IM repeater network. All are welcome to join in.<\/p>\n

The Society meets on Wednesdays at the Ballasalla shack. For more information visit the Society\u2019s Facebook page or visit iomars.im<\/a><\/p>\n

Macclesfield and District Radio Society<\/strong><\/a> has a club meeting tomorrow, 9 November, 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

Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Wednesday is an operating night.<\/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> has a multi-mode net each Sunday from 9.30am.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 9 November, there is a SSB net from 8pm on 144.300MHz then QSY. On Wednesday, the FM net starts at 8pm on 145.500MHz then QSY. All amateurs are welcome to join.<\/p>\n

The Club meets each Friday at Royton ATC, Park Lane, OL2 6RE from 8pm. This week\u2019s meeting features equipment demonstration.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@oarc.org.uk<\/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 from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Pontefract and District Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm at Carleton Grange.<\/p>\n

There is also a meeting on Saturdays at the same venue from 11am. 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<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s meeting on Thursday starts at 7.30pm in Crimble Croft Community Centre, OL10 4HW.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s activities and events, visit the Society\u2019s Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

The club meets fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30pm at The Westover Club, Westover Road, Scarborough, YO12 5AA.<\/p>\n

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

For details of Sheffield and District Wireless Society<\/a><\/strong> events and activities, visit \u00a0sheffieldwireless.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: david4001@proton.me<\/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<\/strong><\/a> has a net on Sundays at 8am on 5335kHz.<\/p>\n

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

There is a net on 51.530MHz from 8pm on Wednesday. There is an EGM on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Stockport Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a meeting of the G5O Contest group tomorrow, 9 November, at 7.15pm.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday there is a net from 7.30pm on 50.270MHz SSB. The net on Thursdays via the GB3MR repeater begins at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

The Saturday at Walthew House meeting starts at 9.30am on Saturday. For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit g8srs.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Thornton Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society<\/a><\/strong> has a top band net on Sundays at 11am on 1.969MHz.<\/p>\n

There is also a D-Star net on Tuesdays at 7pm on GB7FC and XLX524B and a 2m net on Thursdays from 7.30pm on 145.400MHz.<\/p>\n

The club meets on Mondays at 8pm in Cleveleys Community Centre.<\/p>\n

Contact: tcars.radio@gmail.com<\/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 clubroom and via Zoom.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, there is a social and coffee morning event from 10am and a hotspot net at 8pm.<\/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.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/a> has its weekly club meeting on Thursdays from 7.30pm. 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, 8 November, on Saturday and next Sunday, 15 November, between 10am and 4pm.<\/p>\n

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

Contact: 07804 884 245<\/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> holds an informal online meeting on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the Yorkshire Mesh Online Meeting Room.<\/p>\n

The Club will also hold a fortnightly net via the GB3HU repeater on alternate Mondays starting at 7.30pm and lasting approximately one hour.<\/p>\n

Discussions cover all aspects of amateur radio, with particular interest in mesh networking, MeshCore developments, operating, projects and technical experimentation. Everyone is welcome to join in.<\/p>\n

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

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